Armed Forces Relief

Armed Forces Relief Non-profit organization that is committed to and focused on assisting wounded military men and women that have served and sacrificed for our great country.

Army-Army Emergency Relief Fund
Navy-Coast Guard-Safe Harbors
Marines-Friends and Family
Air Force-Air force Association

10/26/2025
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10/23/2025

WE REMEMBER
October 23, 1983 – Beirut, Lebanon

Today we pause to remember one of the darkest days in Marine Corps and American history — the bombing of the U.S. Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon.

At 6:22 a.m., a truck packed with explosives crashed through the gates of the barracks housing members of the 1st Battalion, 8th Marines — part of the Multinational Peacekeeping Force — and detonated with unimaginable force. Two hundred forty-one American servicemen were killed that morning: 220 U.S. Marines, 18 sailors, and 3 soldiers. Minutes later, a second bomber struck the French barracks, killing 58 more of our allies.

They were there as peacekeepers — young men serving far from home, standing guard in the name of freedom and stability. That morning became one of the worst in Marine Corps and American history.

Some of the surviving heroes are my friends. To this day, I think of their courage, their sacrifice, and the heartbreak that followed.

Today, we also send special thoughts and prayers to the Gold Star families who were made on that horrible morning. I know their pain — and I stand with them in remembrance, pride, and love for their sons and daughters who gave everything for this nation.

As a Marine Corps Gold Star father and a State Representative, I will always honor their memory and ensure that their sacrifice is never forgotten.

Semper Fidelis.
🇺🇸⭐️🙏🏻🫡


Honoring Fallen Marines
Marine Corps League Detachment 125 Cape Cod
U.S. Marine Corps
Marine Corps Times
The Marine Corps League

10/21/2025
Great place!  Super food and love the atmosphere.
10/20/2025

Great place! Super food and love the atmosphere.

A cozy space, homemade dishes, and memories made over pasta. This is what family dining should feel like.

10/14/2025
Another successful "fun"draiser is behind us, & we want to thank all of our sponsors, donors, and those who attended our...
10/13/2025

Another successful "fun"draiser is behind us, & we want to thank all of our sponsors, donors, and those who attended our Bets for our Vets Casino Night! We had amazing gifts donated, with everything from a terrific Adirondack Chair from Amish Mike, to a Blackstone, Bike, a fabulous year membership to RTSP, gift cards from area restaurants and more! We ask that you support our sponsors and those who donated. We will continue to share those names each week, & we thank them for their generosity.
Congratulations to all those who came, enjoyed great food, had great fun at the tables, & hopefully walked away with some great prizes! Our Veterans & Military serving to protect our freedom need us, & we will continue to work tirelessly to help those in need. We thank all who support us in our efforts, and to those tireless volunteers who jumped in to help make this a success!

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P. O. Box 418
Hopatcong, NJ
07843

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