Veterans
Information regarding my stance on Veterans' issues.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today presented Corporal Charles Brown, Jr. of Piscataway with a Congressional Gold Medal for his distinguished achievements as a Montford Point Marine during World War II. The Congressional Gold Medal is the nation’s highest civilian award. The ceremony was held at Parker’s Landing Lane Care Residence in New Brunswick where Cpl.
On Wednesday, October 17 at 2:00 PM Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) will present a Congressional Gold Medal to Corporal Charles W. Brown, Jr. of Piscataway for his achievements and contributions as a Montford Point Marine during World War II. The presentation will be at Parker’s Landing Lane Nursing Care Residence in New Brunswick.
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today met with active service members and reservists for a roundtable discussion on issues important to servicemen and women.
METUCHEN, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) on Wednesday presented Sgt. Daniel Robinson and Cpl. Austin Banks of Metuchen with Congressional Gold Medals for their achievements and contributions as Montford Point Marines during World War II. The Ceremony was organized by the United States Marine Corps and took place in front of Borough Hall in Metuchen.
WASHINGTON DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced a $1 million grant for services to assist approximately 400 at-risk or homeless veterans in Monmouth, Middlesex, Ocean and Burlington Counties. The Sixth District includes areas in both Middlesex and Monmouth counties. The grant was awarded to the nonprofit organization United Veterans of America Inc.
LONG BRANCH, NJ—Sgt. John J. Irwin III has joined Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr.’s (NJ-06) Long Branch office to assist with veteran case work. Irwin comes to Pallone’s office through the Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program, which provides employment opportunities for wounded or disabled veterans within the House of Representatives in Washington DC and district offices.
Congressional Inquiry determined Russell T. Olivadotti was entitled to, but never awarded, the Bronze Star for WWII Army Service.
Clinic awarded nearly $221,000 to provide housing and case support to homeless veterans
Tinton Falls, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. and Congressman Rush Holt Monday held a ribbon-cutting to recognize the reopening of the Department of Veterans Affairs Community-based Outpatient Clinic in Monmouth County.