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North Bellmore American Legion Post 1749 Chaplain Bruce Burnham, a U.S. Navy veteran, Adjutant Frank Colon and Bob Kohler, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, saluted the flag.
Veterans honored in Bellmore
The Bellmores paused on Tuesday to pay homage to the men and women who have served in the U.S. military at the community’s annual Veterans Day ceremony. North Bellmore American Legion Post No. … more
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Vincent Grasso, right, was awarded the Defense meritorious Service medal in May for service in Afghanistan by Maj. Gen. Scott Miller, commander of the Special Operations Joint Task Force
Valley Stream Trustee returns from Afghanistan
Village Trustee Vincent Grasso was welcomed home with a standing ovation at the board’s Aug. 18 meeting, his first public appearance in the role since his seven-month deployment to Afghanistan. … more
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Thousands of Long Beach residents cheered on 29 service members and their families at the Warriors’ Welcome Parade in the West End.
Waterfront Warriors welcome the troops to Long Beach
For 27-year-old Ryan Safran, a U.S. Marine who completed two tours of Afghanistan, the outpouring of support from the Long Beach community last weekend was overwhelming. Safran, a Maryland resident, … more
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John Skidmore, of North Bellmore, raced through downtown Bellmore in patriotic fashion.
Patriotism on display at Striders’ run
lthough skies were overcast last Friday morning, they did not dampen the spirits of more than 500 participants in the Independence Day Run hosted by the Bellmore Striders running club. more
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Veterans and active military personnel will be able to visit Hempstead Town beaches for free this weekend.
Town waives recreational fees for military personnel Independence Day weekend
To salute the veterans and active service personnel in honor of Independence Day, Hempstead Town will waive parks’ admission fees on the July 4th weekend for active military personnel and … more
Sal Saladino, an Army veteran and a member of North Bellmore American Legion Post 1749, paid homage to America’s military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in battle at the Newbridge Road ceremony.
Bellmorites mark Memorial Day
Folks from throughout the Bellmores came out in droves on a sunny morning on Monday to remember those who died in service to their country at the community’s annual Memorial Day parade. more
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We must stay out of Syria
The ongoing civil war in Syria has created quite a geopolitical predicament for President Obama. I find myself agreeing with him on fewer and fewer issues, but I have to say he is taking the right approach on Syria. more
Valley Stream Village Trustee Vincent Grasso will be called into active duty for the second time, and will serve the U.S. in Afghanistan beginning this summer.
Valley Stream trustee called to duty
While it’s becoming less common for elected officials to have prior military service, it is extremely rare for a sitting official to be called to duty. more
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‘A beautiful day to remember my son’
The solemn sound of bagpipes playing “Amazing Grace” mixed with the throaty roar of motorcycles as the hearse carrying Lance Cpl. Gregory T. Buckley’s body pulled up in front of St. Agnes Cathedral last Saturday afternoon. more
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42nd Infantry Division Band member Sgt. Anthony Wevers, of Levittown, performed during a free public concert.
Citizen soldiers make music
When you think of men and women in military garb, your first thought is probably not musician, but 34 talented individuals make up the 42nd Infantry Division Band. more
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