Rochelle Park American Legion Post 170 hosts the Vet Fest on May 19, 12-5pm. Sponsored by the Post 170 Riders. Tickets are $25 each. Enjoy vendors, a 50/50 raffle, and live music. Proceeds will go to military & veteran charities.

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Meet up for a 10-mile Ruck on May 18, 8am, dedicated to our fallen brothers and sisters lost in the line of duty this year. If you want to join the ruck march but you cannot carry any weight and just want to walk, you may join. To receive a custom completion patch and one free beer, you will need a minimum of 15 pounds in your rucksack (backpack) and feel free to increase that weight based on your fitness level. This will be a fun team building event that will return at O'Leary's Publik House for a rewarding beverage.

Suggested minimum donation to participate is $50. 100% of the proceeds will be will be donated to Ma Deuce Deuce. Event sponsored by Jersey City Police, Police Officers Benevolent Association.

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Staten Island Historic Richmond Town hosts Oktoberfest on October 12, 12-7pm. Enjoy food, beer, rides, vendors, live bands, carnival games. Veterans are free. Family and kid friendly. Free drink with $10 entry fee. All proceeds go to veterans in need. 

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Participate in the Annual Rolling Thunder 3-Boro Run, honoring Frankie “Towkar” Appice, on July 28. The event will support Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and local vets.

Sign in begins at 9:30am in Staten Island. Kickstands go up at noon, heading to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Manhattan. Bikes will be fully escorted to and from the Memorial.

Your donation includes breakfast, a free pin, lunch, and entry to a family-friendly after party hosted by the Marine Corps League at 46 Ontario Ave, Staten Island (beginning at 1pm).

Rolling Thunder is a volunteer organization. Each member’s diligence and dedication enables us to support those who have served our country. Our veterans gave to us, help us give back to them.

Attend the 13th Annual Wounded Warrior Project Dinner on June 27, 7-11pm. This year's speakers include Elissa Montanti, author and founder of Global Medical Relief Fund, and Wounded Warrior Speaker Mike Linnington, CEO.

Tickets are $55 per person and include dinner and drink. Contact Walter Osborn for payment.

Attend the 3rd Annual SSG Michael Ollis 5k Run on June 9, 8:30am. Following the success of the first 2 years of the SSG Michael Ollis Run, the race has been selected as the first leg of the Triple Crown series on Staten Island. All proceeds are used by the Ollis Freedom Foundation to provide assistance and support to combat veterans re-entering civilian life. All participants who register prior to May 15 will receive a t-shirt.

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Attend the annual Veterans Ice Cream Social on May 21, 11am to kick off Memorial Day weekend. RSVP by May 14.

The Kiwanis Club of Richmond County, Staten Island Marine Corps League, and Vietnam Veterans of America host a picnic on May 18, 12pm. Participants must RSVP with veteran's name and the number in their party by May 4. Vets are free, friends and family are $6 each. Box picnic includes sandwich, side, water or soda, and chips. Bring your own blankets and chairs. 

The Korean War Veterans Association Staten Island Chapter hosts the 27th Annual Dinner Dance on May 3, 7:30-11:30pm. Enjoy an open bar, dinner, and dj entertainment with music from the 50s & 60s. Deadline for reservations is April 26.

Operation Warrior Shield hosts an event called Help to Stop the Epidemic of Veteran-Military Suicide on June 30, 3-7pm. 

Speakers include: Borough President Eric Adams, Councilman Chaim Deutsch, and Bob Roth, CEO David Lynch Foundation. Enjoy entertainment from America’s Tenor Daniel Rodriguez and the Highland Divas, with dinner and refreshments plus a silent auction.

Individual tickets are $100. Sponsorships available. Contact Ed Schloeman for details.

Operation Warrior Shield provides comprehensive programs for veterans, military and first responders, which includes training in the non-religious modality of transcendental meditation (TM) and The VetWell Program techniques to help in healing the “hidden wounds," to assist veterans in employment efforts and to work towards ending veteran homelessness. Also available for those who
wish to manage their stressful life.