Major General Glenn K. Rieth
101 Eggert Crossing Road
P.O. Box 340
Trenton, NJ 08625-0340
Telephone: (609) 530-6957
Fax: (609) 530-7097
Internet Address: www.state.nj.us/military/
MISSION STATEMENT
The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, under the direction of the Adjutant General, is both the headquarters for the New Jersey Army and Air National Guard and the government agency responsible for the administration of state provided veterans' programs and services within New Jersey. The following programs will be of interest to urban youth as well as veterans.
PROGRAMS TO AID URBAN AREAS
NJ CHALLENGE YOUTH PROGRAM
If you know of someone who needs a second chance or would like to help provide one, then the New Jersey National Guard ChalleNGe Youth Program is for you. The ChalleNGe Program has a five-month residential program and a 12 month follow-up post-residential program for 16-18 year olds who have disenrolled from high school.
The aim of the program is to develop educated, well-rounded and productive citizens of the State of New Jersey. ChalleNGe is comprised of the following eight core components:
- Educational Excellence
- Leadership and Followership
- Community Service
- Life-Coping Skills
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- Responsible Citizenship
- Job Skills
- Physical Fitness
- Health Education
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The following is the eligibility criteria for applicants:
Cadet Applicants must be:
- A Citizen or legal resident of the United States and New Jersey
- Between 16-18 years old
- Free from legal involvements; including probation, parole or any pending court matters
- Drug and Alcohol free
- A volunteer
- Disadvantaged or at-risk youth
- Disenrolled from High School
Mentor Applicants must be:
- A citizen or legal resident of the United States and New Jersey
- 21 years old or older
- Free from legal involvements; including probation, parole or any pending court matters
- Not abusing drugs or alcohol
- Volunteer to work with a ChalleNGe Graduate for a year
- Willing to submit to a background check
- Willing to go through an interview
- Willing to participate in a training class
If you know of a youth who would benefit from this program or if you would like to help someone by coming a Mentor, please call the ChalleNGe Youth Program at 1-800-997-5587 for an application or more information. After a one day training session, Mentors will provide much needed guidance to post-residential ChalleNGe Cadets.
NEW JERSEY NATIONAL GUARD
The New Jersey Army National Guard (NJARNG) mission is twofold. On a federal level, the NJARNG provides well trained and equipped units that are available for use in the event of emergency or war. On the state level, the NJARNG provides emergency relief in the event of natural disaster and maintains peace and order during civil disturbance. The NJARNG has facilities in 20 New Jersey counties and can provide immediate relief in the event of disaster or emergency . New Jersey soldiers also participate in world-wide training. The NJARNG also participates in counter drug operations, demilitarization of obsolete military vehicles, REEFEX, and the ChalleNGe Youth Program. To find out more, call NJARNG Recruiting at 1-800-792-8396.
The New Jersey Air National Guard (NJANG) is comprised of the 108th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) and the 177th Fighter wing (FW). Both units strive to provide mission ready units, equipment, and personnel to the Adjutant General and the United States Air Force.
The 108th ARW, located at McGuire Air Force Base, is home to over 1,600 military and federal employees. The 108th ARW’s primary mission is to provide world-wide refueling, airlift, logistics, mission support, and medical services to the nation and state. The 108th ARW uses the KC-135E to perform missions abroad.
The 177th FW, based in Atlantic City, New Jersey, is home to more than 1,000 military and full time federal and state employees. The 177th FW’s primary mission is to protect the air sovereignty of the United States--ensuring that the U.S. is protected from such threats as unknown aircraft, terrorists, and air launched missiles. To do this, the 177th "Jersey Devils" employ the F-16 Fighting Falcon, one of the most sophisticated aircraft in the world. For more information call NJARNG Recruiting at 1-800-331-1860.
New Jersey National Guard State Tuition Benefits
State Law provides tuition free enrollment in public institutions of higher education for certain members of the New Jersey National Guard and certain surviving spouses and children of New Jersey National Guard members. The tuition program provides soldiers and airmen the opportunity for professional development by defraying a major portion of tuition costs while serving in the New Jersey National Guard.
Any member of the New Jersey National Guard shall be permitted to attend regularly scheduled courses at any public institution of higher education in this state and receive up to 15 credits per semester tuition free.
For more information please call NJARNG Recruiting at 1-800-792-8396 or visit our Internet Site: www.state.nj.us/military/
Both the New Jersey Army and air National Guard have openings for men and women, who are qualified for and interested in a part-time position with pay and benefits, to serve our State and Nation. No former service is necessary.
VETERANS AFFAIRS
VETERANS PROGRAMS
Through its network of regional Veterans Service Offices, the Department's Veterans Services provides the state’s 712,000 veterans and their dependents with information and guidance in filing claims. Trained veterans service officers (SO) at those offices also assist veterans with issues pertaining to employment, education, burial, counseling, housing, social and medical services, and other areas of concern to veterans and their families. Listed below are the Department's Veterans Service Offices’ locations and phone numbers:
ASBURY PARK (19) 07712-6925
601 Grand Avenue, The Floor
732-775-7009/7005
ATLANTIC CITY (20) 08401-6901
1601 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 602
609-441-3060/3061
BRICK (21) 08724
970 Route 70; Room 100
(in the James J. Howard VA Clinic)
732-840-3033/3034
DEPTFORD (22) 08096-1962
1350 Delsea Drive
609-853-4184/4185
ELIZABETH (23) 07201-1053
1196 Chestnut Street
908-820-3133/3134
HACKENSACK (24) 07601-5427
60 State Street, Center City Plaza
201-996-8050/8051
JERSEY CITY (25) 07306-3158
438 Summit Avenue, Box 9
6th Floor
201-798-7040/7051
MT. HOLLY (26) 08060-1349
50 Rancocas Road
609-261-7666/9104
NEWARK (27) 07102-3174
20 Washington Place
973-648-2849 or 645-3596
NEW BRUNSWICK (28) 08901-2102
96 Bayard Street, 2nd Floor
732-937-6347/6348/6349
NEWTON (29) 07860-5000
Armory, 5 South Park Dr.
(Off U.S. Highway 206)
973-383-4949/1363
PATERSON (30) 07505-2101
100 Hamilton Plaza
973-977-4050/4051
PORT MURPHY (31) 07865-9482
Armory
550 Route 57
908-689-5840/5845
TRENTON (32) 08625-0671
142 W. State Street, PO Box 671
Side Entrance
609-292-5880/5881
VINELAND (33) 08360-2895
520 Northwest Blvd.
609-696-6452/6445
VETERANS HEALTHCARE SERVICES
The Department operates three modern long-term care nursing homes located in Paramus, Menlo Park, and Vineland. These homes are inspected and licensed annually by the New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Division of Veterans Healthcare Services provides long term care and respite care for honorably discharged veterans, as well as National Guard/Reserve Retirees and eligible others, such as a surviving spouse.
More information can be obtained by visiting our Internet Sites at http://www.state.nj.us./military/or by contacting the facilities at:
Veterans Memorial Home Vineland
524 North West Boulevard
Vineland, NJ 08360-2895
Social Services: 856-696-6357
Volunteer Coordinator: 856-696-6354
Veterans Memorial Home Menlo Park
132 Evergreen Road, PO Box 3013
Edison, NJ 08813-3013
Social Services: 732-452-4269
Volunteer Coordinator: 732-452-4133
Veterans Memorial Home Paramus
1 Veterans Drive, PO Box 608
Paramus, NJ 07653-0608
Social Services: 201-967-7676, Extension 302
Volunteer Coordinator: 201-967-7676, Extension 324
OFFICE OF CEMETERY & MEMORIALS
The BG Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery provides eligible veteran residents of New Jersey the opportunity to be interred in a state-operated cemetery dedicated to them. Located on 225 acres in a picturesque setting of partially-wooded land in Arneytown, North Hanover Township, Burlington County, the cemetery features a modern, non-denominational chapel/administration building. Areas are provided for the interment of those cremated and for those veterans whose remains have never been recovered.
Burials are free and are available to service members who died while on active duty or to veterans whose last active duty or to veterans whose last active service ended under other than dishonorable or undesirable conditions.
For more information you may contact the facility at 609-758-7250 or you can visit our Internet Sites at www.state.nj.us/military/
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