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Runyan Announces Passage of Important Defense Priorities In House Armed Services Committee

Runyan Pay Parity Provision Advances For Consideration in House Armed Services Committee

Runyan seeks to stop unofficial grave-site reservations at Arlington

Army policy has prohibited reservations at the nation's hallowed cemetery since 1962, but Runyan and other lawmakers want a ban on the practice put into law after reports that scores of unofficial reservations had been made over the last four decades. Under a bill sponsored by Runyan...only reservations made before the 1962 policy change would be honored. It also would require the Army to investigate the number of plots set aside in defiance of the policy...“Today, we begin the process of rebuilding trust with how this treasured national shrine manages burial reservations,” Runyan said in a statement Thursday. “Veterans’ families throughout the country can begin to believe in the process once again. Implementation of this legislation will ensure that all eligible veterans have an equal chance and opportunity to be laid to rest, and it ensures that no veteran is given preferential treatment.”

Medford Veterans Memorial renovation

Military veterans may be tempted to check out the township's memorial on Main Street now that it's getting a makeover. Adjacent to the Medford Memorial Community Center is a plot that honors the service of U.S. armed forces and those who made the ultimate sacrifice...the Veterans Memorial is receiving a fresh coat of paint, repairs and landscaping, as well as a new lease on life....The flag...was obtained through the office Cong. Jon Runyan, R-3rd of Mount Laurel... and donated for use at the site...

Runyan Tours USAF Expeditionary Center at JB MDL - Receives First-Hand Review of Various Training Courses

For Immediate Release May 7, 2011Washington, DC -  Yesterday, Congressman Jon Runyan (NJ-3) toured the United States Air Force Expeditionary Center (USAF EC) located on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL).  The visit offered Congressman Runyan...

Runyan Seeks Recognition of Jewish Chaplains at Arlington Cemetery

Congressman Jon Runyan has co-sponsored a bill to place a new monument at Arlington National Cemetery recognizing the contribution of Jewish Chaplains during World War II.

Runyan visits troops in Afghanistan

Congressman Jon Runyan was in Afghanistan with a congressional delegation just days before U.S. commandos killed Osama bin Laden in neighboring Pakistan...the 3rd District representative did meet with top military and civilian commanders to discuss security and strategy in the ongoing military conflict against the Taliban and al-Qaida...met with American service members and attended a memorial for fallen troops as well as a "ramp service"...

Congressman Runyan Travels To Afghanistan Meets With Special Forces And Strategic Allies

For Immediate Release:May 3, 2011 Washington, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Jon Runyan (NJ-3) returned from Afghanistan after a week-long Congressional Delegation trip (CODEL) that included travel to the strategic ally nations of the Czech Republic,...

Runyan Subcommittee Takes Next Step Toward Enacting New Legislation For Vetereans

For Immediate ReleaseMay 3, 2011 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs heard testimony today considering seven pieces of legislation regarding Arlington National Cemetery, the Department of Veterans...

Cong. Runyan Tours VA Regional Office and Insurance Center in Philadelphia

WASHINGTON, DC—This week, Rep. Jon Runyan (NJ-03), chairman of the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (DAMA) and subcommittee staff toured the Veterans Affairs Regional Office and Insurance Center in Philadelphia,...