Salem County Veterans Services

10/21/2026

📣Congratulations, Cadet Joshua Haddad on receiving this prestigious award for your heroic actions. 📣

We are proud to announce that 2026 Salem Tech graduate Joshua Haddad has been awarded the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) Gold Valor Award for heroic actions performed as an SCVTS Cadet in May 2026.

The Gold Valor Award is the highest decoration an AFJROTC cadet can earn, requiring a voluntary, life-threatening risk to save human life. It is exceptionally rare, with fewer than ten awarded nationwide each decade. Following a thorough investigation and approval from Headquarters AFJROTC, Cadet Haddad is the first recipient in New Jersey history and only the sixth nationwide in the past ten years. His conspicuous heroism and selfless service reflect the highest credit upon himself, his family, and the Salem County Vocational Technical Schools community.

Cadet Haddad will be honored in a formal ceremony held on the Salem Tech campus on Friday, October 23.

10/17/2026

Veteran Robert Chiomento, Sr. & Veteran Christine Chiomento proud Veterans and Gold Star Parents, attended the Run for Fallen. Their beloved son, SSG, R.J. Chiomento, III, a recipient of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart, was killed in Action on July 17, 2006.

Gold Star Families are a powerful reminder that behind every fallen hero is a family whose love and loss will never be forgotten. We are forever grateful for all the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. May we always remember, honor and never forget.

10/16/2026

🌭🍔The wait is over! More pictures from the Salem County Veterans Appreciation Picnic - drive through! Thank you to our AMAZING Veteran Advisory Board Members, Commissioner Ed Ramsay, and our VOLUNTEERS who came out to assure the day was successful. 🌭🍔

In addition a special thank you to the PennsGrove VFW Post for allowing us to utilize your facility for this event - it was PERFECT for the change over to a drive through.

Our office could not have done this without you! We appreciate all the positive feedback we received regarding the day and not canceling the event.

Once again - thank you to Creek’s Edge Catering & BBQ for discounting the food and change over to a take out. Garrison's Tree Service who donated toward the food costs. Sweetsboro Pastry Shoppe for those delicious sheet cakes. Penns Grove Vfw for allowing us to use your facility rent free! Thank you to those who donated the door prizes - check back for more posts regarding the door prizes!

10/16/2026

Mark your calendar! This year Pennsville VFW Post 1952 is the host of the annual Salem County Veterans Day Ceremony.
Pennsville VFW Penns Grove VfwVFW Post 253 - Elsinboro VFW

10/15/2026

🇺🇸Join us in congratulating Kenneth Smith who was selected as the 2026 Salem Community College Community Service Award Recipient! 🇺🇸

Ken will be recognized along with 7 Veterans at the upcoming SCC Veterans Dinner honoring Salem County Heroes.

Are you interested in attending the SCC Veterans Dinner? This dinner always sells out, be sure to purchase your dinner ASAP! Please follow the link on the attached flyer!

10/15/2026

🇺🇸Join us in congratulating Mark Taylor, Jr. who was selected as one of the 2026 Salem Community College Salem County Heroes! 🇺🇸

Mark served in the U.S. Army with the 2nd Armored Division and the 4th Infantry Division as a Field Artillery Soldier. He also served in the Delaware and New Jersey Army National Guard. Many of you will recognize Mark as he currently works for the Wilmington VA Medical Center as the Veteran Experience Officer where he continues to serve Veterans.

Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and dedication to our veterans and community. This recognition is well deserved, and we are proud to celebrate you!

Are you interested in attending the SCC Veterans Dinner? This dinner always sells out, be sure to purchase your dinner ASAP! Please follow the link on the attached flyer!

10/15/2026

10/13/2026

🇺🇸Join us in congratulating Thomas Romansky who was selected as one of the 2026 Salem Community College Salem County Heroes! 🇺🇸

Tom served in the U.S. Army, where he served at the William Bomont Army Hospital in San Antonio, Texas to take care of wounded soldiers coming back from Korea. He was also attached to the 46th Armored Mash Unit. Tom continues to serve Veterans as you will see him at many Veteran related ceremonies sharing of his videographic skills.

Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and dedication to our veterans and community. This recognition is well deserved, and we are proud to celebrate you!

Are you interested in attending the SCC Veterans Dinner? This dinner always sells out, be sure to purchase your dinner ASAP! Please follow the link on the attached flyer!

10/13/2026

🇺🇸Join us in congratulating Jim Garrison who was selected as one of the 2026 Salem Community College Salem County Heroes! 🇺🇸

Jim served in the U.S. Army. He was deployed to Vietnam, where he served in C Company 23rd Medical Battalion at an aid station and as a medic on Landing Zone Hawk Hill.

Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and dedication to our veterans and community. This recognition is well deserved, and we are proud to celebrate you!

Are you interested in attending the SCC Veterans Dinner? This dinner always sells out, be sure to purchase your dinner ASAP! Please follow the link on the attached flyer!