Welcome Back From Middle East Deployment
Delran, New Jersey

Who:       Master Sergeant Dan Caldarale
When:     Sunday, March 20, 2011
Time:      4:00 PM
Where:   A Touch Of Class
               3001 Route 130
               Delran, New Jersey 08075
Contact: Erica (Wife)
               Dave Silver (Yellow Ribbon Club) 856-986-7587

Please come out to welcome home Master Sergeant Dan Caldarale from serving in the Middle East.

Master Sergeant Dan Caldarale’s career with the Army National Guard started in the summer of 1981 where he had basic training at Ft. Benning, Georgia.

He then spent a few years as a National Guard Reservist in an Infantry Unit before joining the active duty force of The NJ Army National Guard. With now 30 years of service to his country, he is currently an Inspector General Investigator.

Additionally, Dan attended the police academy in 1995. He is currently a Patrolman and a Crash Investigator and has been a Police Officer for over 16 years. He has served with the North Hanover Police Department since May 2007.

Dan is married to Erica, who also has served her country and with the NJ Army National Guard from 1995 to 2008. Erica and Dan were married in 1998 and now have 2 boys; Matthew and Ryan, who are more than excited about the return of their daddy.

Friends, Family, A Hero’s Welcome, The Warriors Watch, The Yellow Ribbon Club, The Delran Police and Fire Departments, The Delran Emergency Squad, along with Delran Township will be on hand to make some noise and welcome home this hero in Rock Star style.

Hope to see you there.

***Media Welcome***

The Yellow Ribbon Club
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Welcome Back From Afghanistan
Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey 

Who:       Airman 1^st Class Michael Harrold – United States Air Force

When:     Sunday, February 13, 2011

Time:      1:00 PM

Where:   VFW Post No 4715

      603 Saint Louis Ave

      Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742-3250

      (732) 892-9725

Contact: Darlene Rasmussen (Mother) 732-552-6831

                David (Yellow Ribbon Club) 856-986-7587              

Please come out to welcome home Airman 1^st Class Michael Harroldfrom serving in Afghanistan.

Michael is 20 years old and a graduate of Colts Neck High School. He completed two years of ROTC in High School, in addition to playing Lacrosse all four years, being named MVP his Junior year.

Michael comes from a family of veterans. His mother, father and uncle are all veterans of the Air Force. His girlfriend, Kristen is a student at Montclair State University.

Michael enlisted in the Air Force in June of 2008. At the end of July, he received his approval and was sworn in the 1^st week of August. On September 1^st, he left for Air Force Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

Michael graduated from Basic Military Training School on October 16^th and left the following week for Technical Training at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi training in Ground Radio Communication Maintenance. Some of his job responsibilities include working with all types of telecommunication equipment including ground radios, computers, satellites, and anything relating to communications. 

After completion of tech school, he received orders to his first assignment at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia. He then completed two additional training segments back at Keesler Air Force Base. 

In April of 2010, Michael received orders for his first tour of duty in Afghanistan. He deployed on July 20^th to Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak located in Southern Afghanistan, three miles from the Pakistan border. On Friday, January 14^th, Michael was awarded with the Air Force Joint Commendation Medal as well as an ISAF Medal.

Prior to being deployed to Afghanistan, Michael began taking classes to work towards his degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has continued taking classes during his deployment and will continue to do so upon his return back to Langley Air Force Base.

Friends, Family, A Hero’s Welcome, The Warriors Watch, The Yellow Ribbon Club, The Point Pleasant Beach Police and Fire Departments, The Brick Township Fire Department, along with The Municipalities of Point Pleasant Beach and Brick Township will be on hand to make some noise and welcome home this hero in Rock Star style.

Hope to see you there.

***Media Welcome and Encouraged*** 

The Yellow Ribbon Club
http://www.yellowribbonclub.org
info@yellowribbonclub.org

Welcome Home From Afghanistan
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 
NOTE: TIME CHANGE

Who:       SMSGT Bubba Beason

When:     Friday, January 28, 2011

Time:      Approx. 2:30 PM (coming from airport)-NOTE: THIS IS A TIME CHANGE

Where:    American Legion Post 372

                 1532 Martin Ave.

                 Cherry Hill NJ 08002

Contact: Mike (Yellow Ribbon Club) 609-980-4172

                 Sue (American Legion) 856-495-7270

                 Tiny (WWR) 856-889-6724

From the WWR:

“Bubba (WildMan) Beason is coming home from his 7^th TOUR in the sandbox. Yep, you heard it and read correctly…not a typo…7 times this hero has been in the sandbox protecting our freedoms and way of life. In case you don’t know who this hero is, SMSGT Bubba Beason is the Founder of the NJ Run for the Fallen which he started 3 years ago and has been running ever since. 

His latest endeavor has taken the nick name we coined on him (Wild Man) to a whole new level. It seems Bubba got bored in Afghanistan and decided to run a mile for every military KIA in Iraq or Afghanistan. So far he has close to 900 miles logged. You don’t wonder why we call him Wild Man now, huh? “

From the Yellow Ribbon Club:

We have been shipping goodies to Bubba throughout his deployment. Not for any other reason but to show our support to him and his comrades. We do not expect anything in return EVER as we just like to show our gratitude to those who defend our freedom. Well, Bubba not only emails us while deployed but he also sent us a certificate of appreciation and an American Flag that was flown in Afghanistan in honor of ALL who support the efforts of the YRC. That means ALL OF YOU who support our troops through supporting our missions. 

Also, at last years Run for the Fallen, Bubba not only did the 2 day run but when he arrived up at the New York line he broke off and ran the Tunnel to Tunnel Run, carrying full gear, in honor of the firemen who were killed on 9/11. (You can see the Tunnel to Tunnel Run on their website). He was dehydrated from running more than 150 miles so he was given IV fluids and continued running. He never stopped.

This young man takes our country, our troops, our fire fighters and police very seriously and will likely honor all of them in huge ways for the rest of his life. THAT IS WHAT HE DOES! 

So hear is what we can all do for him. PLEASE come join the WWR, YRC, American Legion, and Cherry Hill Township in welcoming home one of our most courageous people. All you need to do is come to the American legion and proudly hold an American Flag, or Cheer on Bubba as he is brought safely to Cherry Hill where he will be honored for his service and welcomed home from his 7^th tour. 

Media Welcome at EVERYONES request

The Yellow Ribbon Club
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