veterans.salemcountynj.govVeterans Services - Salem County NJ | Serving our Veterans because we can never repay them for

their service! Home News & Events Veterans Memorial Cemetery Grave Plaque Markers Service Medal Applications Honor Roll Resources Facebook They Served & Sacrificed Now we do our best to ensure the needs of Salem County Veterans are met and exceeded Veterans Services 90 Market Street, Salem, NJ 08079 *protected email* Business Hours Mon – Fri from 8:30am – 3:30pm Appointments recommended to assure availability. Veterans Crisis Line One call can make a difference. Dial 988 then press 1 Services Offered to Veterans and Their Families Phone Counseling A simple phone call is all that might be needed to make a difference in your life. No matter what you need help with, we’re here for you. Filing Claims We provide assistance in preparing and filing claims in the County Office or assisted living facilities as needed. Veterans Cemetery Assistance working with funeral directors, obtaining markers and making arrangements for burial in the County Veterans Cemetery. Military History Assistance obtaining military history, awards and discharge papers, whether for the Veteran or family members researching their history. Community Outreach Conducts speaking engagements for educational purposes and participation in community parades, events and functions. Special Affairs Hosts special affairs throughout the year honoring our veterans, such as the Salem County Salutes Our Armed Forces Enlistees Ceremony”. We can help you understand and apply for: Education Home Loans Life Insurance Pension Healthcare IMPORTANT REMINDER! All veterans must enroll in VA Healthcare to be eligible for benefits such as: Hearing Aids ♦ Glasses ♦ Long Term Care ♦ VA Home Caregivers ♦ VA Hospice ♦ And more…. This enrollment will not interfere with any of your existing private programs or doctors. Please contact the Salem County Veterans’ Office for review of eligibility to enroll. Director of Veterans Affairs Brenda P. Banks 856-339-8603 Meetings February 15, 2024 April 11, 2024 June 13, 2024 August 1, 2024 October 10, 2024 Additional meetings, as appropriate Time: 4:30pm Location: 90 Market Street, Salem, NJ 08079  View Map CONTACT Veterans Services Members Brenda Parris Banks William Berglund Cordell Carr Joseph Hannagan, Jr. Pat Hassler Frank Hofacker Sandra Kearney Bob Richard Daniel Reilly Jeff Ridgway Megan Smith Lester Sutton Mark Tayler, Jr. Fedrick (Rick) Weisgerber Vacant County Commissioners Daniel Timmerman Ed Ramsay (Alternate) Headlines Joe Hannagan Retires After 12 years of dedications Joe Hannagan is now retiring! CANCELLED – Salem County Veterans’ Appreciation Picnic Event Cancelled due to Impending Weather The decision to cancel the Salem County Veterans’ Appreciation Picnic for this Saturday (9/23/23) was not made lightly, but the safety and comfort of our attendees are at the forefront. Please keep an eye out for the 2024... Flag Retirement Ceremony Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - RETIRE YOUR OLD, FADED & TATTERED FLAGS WITH HONOR Join the American Legion Post 75, VFW Post 253, Salem County Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Daretown Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, while the Salem American Legion Band plays patriotic music during... Veterans Job & Resource Fair Thursday, June 8, 2023, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Cooper University Hospital. Career advisors and veteran services representatives will be present to offer assistance with, resume writing, and interviewing techniques. 2023 Salem County Memorial Day Events PENNSVILLE VFW POST 1952 Memorial Day Parade Saturday, May 20, 2023, 10:00 AM Ceremony will follow the conclusion of the parade. Begins at the Acme Shopping Market and ends at Pennsville Memorial High School. The ceremony will be held at the Monument on the corner of... We Are Looking For 10 Burial Flag Donations! Would you like to donate your loved ones’ burial flag to be flown each Memorial Say at the Salem County War Veterans’ Cemetery? This year we retired 10 flags, and we are looking to replace them with 10 donated burial flags. The flag will remain the property of the... « Older Entries Facebook Salem County Veterans Services They Served & Sacrificed Now we do our best to ensure the needs of Salem County Veterans are met and exceeded County Legal Statement/Privacy Policy Copyright © 2024 Salem County Veterans Services. All rights reserved. | Site Powered by Green...