News Protest Against War with Iran Tomorrow For the past week, the U.S. has faced the threat of another war [https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/08/world/middleeast/iran-us-missile-attacks.html] in the Middle East, and tomorrow marks a day of nationwide protests. Women-led grassroots organization CODEPINK [https://www.codepink.org/]is organizing protests [https://www.
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Dyker Heights Dyker Heights Civic Replenishes Military Postage Fund Source: Joint Base Lewis McChord/FlickrFor more than a decade, the Dyker Heights Civic Association has been running one of those awesome programs that makes you feel proud to be a Southern Brooklynite, by providing a no-cost service to families of those serving our country overseas and helping them stay
101st st Fort Hamilton Army Base Could Be On Future Closure List Source: Fort Hamilton via Brooklyn EagleNew York City’s only active military post could be shuttered in an upcoming round of base closures, which are expected to follow severe cuts to military spending. Brooklyn Eagle is reporting [http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/fort-hamilton-chopping-block-2014-02-27-130000] that Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s proposals
division of veteran affairs Cuomo Signs Cymbrowitz Bill That Provides Support For Veterans With Substance Abuse Problems “Reflections” by Lee TeterGovernor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill this week sponsored by Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz that would provide substance abuse services for veterans. According to a press release, the bill would coordinate services between the state Office of Alcoholism Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), the Office of Mental Health and
aron kiperman Local War Veteran Hunts For Lost Dog Tags, Requests Help Of Bites Readers Aron KipermanA local veteran of the U.S. Navy traveled the world’s seas in the War on Terror, but has now lost a prized reminder of his service at local subway station. Aron Kiperman, Petty Officer 2nd Class of the U.S. Navy from 2001 to 2006, thinks he
deals Military Service Members Get a Deal on Tattoos at Leathernecks A nice deal for military service members who have been thinking of getting inked: Leathernecks [https://www.facebook.com/LeathernecksTattoos], located at 667a 5th Avenue, is offering you 20% off tattoos through January 1 (and 10% off for civilians). If you’re looking for some ideas, it’s hard to
fleet week [CANCELED] Fleet Week Helicopter Demonstration At Sheepshead Bay H.S. Today A U.S. Navy MH-60S Knighthawk (Source: Wikimedia Commons)The United States Navy will show off its air power today with a Fleet Week event right here in Sheepshead Bay. An MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter will put on an aerial demo above Sheepshead Bay High School (er, “Academy of Career Exploration
ilya bratman Local Iraq War Veteran Speaks About Service, As Troop Pullout Nears Completion Bratman (Source: Facebook)With the last of the American troops set to be pulled out of Iraq in the beginning of January, current Kings Bay Y Community Center employee Ilya Bratman remembers what it was like being in the war. In the beginning of his military career, Bratman was stationed
fleet week Brooklyn Gets Snubbed This Fleet Week Source: New York Daily NewsOne of the meaningless mental notes I’ve made during my life is, while watching old war movies that take place on ships or submarines, I have noticed that there’s almost always some endearing and lovable tough guy aboard the vessel endowed with a thick
Applebee's Applebee’s Says Happy Veterans Day Applebee’s is honoring veterans and active duty military for Veterans Day by offering them a free lunch or dinner. The Applebee’s website [http://www.applebees.com/vetsday/] has pictures of the free meals available to those who show any of the following as proof of military service: • U.
