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The Student News Site of Dr. Michael M. Krop

The Lightning Strike

The Student News Site of Dr. Michael M. Krop

The Lightning Strike

NJROTC Students have more appreciation for Veterans Day

NJROTC Students have more appreciation for Veterans Day

Kevin Bauernfeind November 23, 2015

Everyone likes a day off of school, but for students in Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) Veterans Day is more meaningful. For students of the NJROTC program Veterans Day means more...

Marines from 6th Communications Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, marched in the annual New York Veterans Day parade Nov. 11. This year marks the 92nd anniversary of the New York Veterans Day Parade. The parade is hosted by the United War Veterans Council, Inc. on behalf of the city of New York. It is the oldest and largest of its kind in the nation. Since Nov. 11, 1919, the parade has provided an opportunity for Americans and international visitors to honor those who have served in the nation's largest city. Sgt. Dakota Meyer, the recently awarded Marine Medal of Honor recipient, rode in the parade. Major Gen. Melvin Spiese, deputy commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, represented the Marine Corps as one of the reviewing officials of the parade.

Something to remember on Veterans’ Day

The Staff November 12, 2015

Dear Reader, In the United States, it’s a common courtesy to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, to put your right hand over your heart and recite the words that you probably wouldn’t remember if...

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