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app.com > story > news > military > veterans > 01/13/2026 > toms-river-va-clinic-named-for-wwii-hero-bud-lomell-and-his-veteran-work > 88098640007

Heroism of Toms River VA clinic's namesake lasted long after WWII

Heroism of Toms River VA clinic's namesake lasted long after WWII11+ hour, 2+ min ago   (114+ words) Heroism of Toms River VA clinic's namesake lasted long after WWII'Asbury Park Press Heroism of Toms River VA clinic's namesake lasted long after WWII TOMS RIVER -- On D-Day, Leonard "Bud" Lomell performed one of the great feats of valor in…...

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app.com > story > news > local > 09/11/2025 > when-is-national-bring-your-own-cup-day-at-7-eleven-2025 > 86089325007

When is bring your own cup day at 7 eleven? What are the rules for bring your own cup day

When is bring your own cup day at 7 eleven? What are the rules for bring your own cup day4+ mon, 2+ day ago   (166+ words) 7-Eleven is bring back a fan favorite that's sure to be a treat. Bring Your Own Cup (BYOC) Day returns on'Saturday, Sept. 13. Slurpee enthusiast are invited to bring a fun container such as a fishbowls, flower vases, pitchers, popcorn buckets…...

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app.com > story > news > military > veterans > 07/24/2025 > toms-river-va-clinic-d-day-leonard-bud-lomell > 85336775007

Name of one of the greatest heroes of D-Day could soon grace Toms River VA clinic

Name of one of the greatest heroes of D-Day could soon grace Toms River VA clinic5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (103+ words) If the Senate approves, it'll be up to President Donald Trump to endorse naming the Toms River VA clinic for D-Day hero Leonard "Bud" Lomell. Name of one of the greatest heroes of D-Day could soon grace Toms River VA…...

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app.com > story > news > military > veterans > 06/27/2025 > wwii-army-ranger-from-point-pleasant-gets-congressional-gold-medal > 84373242007

Point Pleasant Beach native gets Congressional Gold Medal as one of last WWII Army Rangers

Point Pleasant Beach native gets Congressional Gold Medal as one of last WWII Army Rangers6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (309+ words) In September 1943, shortly after he graduated from Point Pleasant Beach High School and turned 18 years old, John Wardell was drafted into the U.S. Army and volunteered for the Rangers " elite troops whose heroism in World War II's European Theater became the…...

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app.com > story > news > local > neptune-wall > neptune > 03/17/2025 > vietnam-veterans-will-be-honored-with-neptune-parade > 82404472007

Fifty years after war ended, Neptune will host parade to honor Vietnam veterans

Fifty years after war ended, Neptune will host parade to honor Vietnam veterans9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (575+ words) NEPTUNE -- Many Vietnam veterans returning home from the war remember getting spit on, with no parade no hero's welcome. Fifty years after South Vietnam fell to Communist forces from the north, Neptune Township is giving those veterans a parade on…...