O RIENT OF N EW J ERSEY LAUNCHES NEW V ETERANS P ROGRAM A WARD
On November 16, 2025, the Orient of New Jersey implemented the “ Posthumous Recognition Award ” to recognize the legacies of Veterans of the Orient who have passed away. The award is an extension of its “ Veterans of Distinction Program ” established in 2022. This year ’ s ceremony recognized two distinguished Vietnam War veterans: SGIG Homer O. Justice (retired Sergeant Major) and GIG Ronnie Robinson (retired Staff Sergeant). The Orient was especially honored to have in attendance Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CW3)
Louisa Sanchez, a state representative. CW3 Sanchez presented the awards to the widows of SGIG Justice and GIG Robinson. Additionally, she presented a letter from New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. The presence of the widows became the centerpiece of the celebration, reminding everyone that behind every veteran is a family whose sacrifices often go unseen. The Posthumous Recognition Award, in its expanding legacy, is to ensure that the service of our fallen heroes does not fade into history and that our widows are never forgotten.
USC V ETERANS R ESOURCE C OMMITTEE M EMBER S UPPORTS W ASHINGTON DC VA M EDICAL C ENTER H OMELESS V ETERAN E VENT
On November 1, 2025, GIG Dr. Lawrence Carter and his wife, Deloris Carter, volunteered to support the Washington DC VA Medical Center ’ s 2025 Winterhaven Homeless Veterans Stand Down Event in Washington, DC. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, “ Stand Downs are typically one- to three-day events during which VA staff and volunteers provide food, clothing, and health screenings to homeless and at-risk Veterans. In addition, Veterans also receive referrals for health care, housing solutions, employment, substance use treatment, mental health
counseling, and other essential services. ”
GIG Carter and his wife donated 75 winter coats, valued at $1800, in support of homeless Veterans. For their efforts, they received a letter of appreciation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which stated, “ It is through the efforts of community partners like you that we are able to continue the quality care and service that we seek to provide for our deserving Veterans. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you again on future events. ”
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