Category: Vet of the Week
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The 30 Year Cadet that Never Stopped
Featured On The Bronx Chronicle: The 30 Year Cadet that Never Stopped by Gonzalo Duran This week’s featured Veteran is Corporal Joseph Ronda, United States Marine Corps (USMC). Joseph was born and raised in the Bronx and grew up in the Throggs Neck area. He currently works at Grand Central Terminal (GCT) in the buildings…
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Therapy Through Hip Hop
Featured On The Bronx Chronicle: Therapy Through Hip Hop by Gonzalo Duran In my new regular column I have sought out veterans to share their stories and recognize their community work. This week I would like to introduce Petty Officer 3rd Class Adrian Elias of the United States Navy (USN). Adrian was born in Queens, New…
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Garifuna Rising
Featured On The Bronx Chronicle: Garifuna Rising by Gonzalo Duran This week’s featured Veteran is Petty Officer 2nd Class Edson Arzu of the United States Navy (USN). Edson was born in Guatemala but raised in the Bronx, New York. He currently works at Renaissance Healthcare as a Human Resource Recruiter, the President of Garifuna Veterans…
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Finding Your Vibe
Featured on the Bronx Chronicle. Featured Veteran: Finding Your Vibe by Gonzalo Duran In my regular column I have sought out veterans to share their stories and recognize the services they provide. This week’s featured Veteran is Corporal Jared Sterk of the United States Marine Corps (USMC). Jared was born and raised in Old Tappan, New…
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Yesterday’s Immigrants Are Tomorrow’s Soldiers
Featured on the Bronx Chronicle. This week’s featured Veteran is Specialist Jose Javier Castro of the New York State Guard (NYSG). Jose was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in the Bronx. He is currently a Case Manager at the New York City (NYC) Department of Homeless Services (DHS). Jose came to this country…