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Nickname: The Garden State Capital: Trenton Population: 9,254,137 VA Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN): VISN 2
American Legion

The American Legion in New Jersey

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282
Local Posts
21
Counties Served
97
With Websites
243
With Phone

Top Counties by Legion Posts

Bergen County 33 posts
Passaic County 24 posts
Union County 23 posts
Camden County 20 posts
Middlesex County 20 posts
Morris County 19 posts
Ocean County 16 posts
Monmouth County 15 posts
Essex County 13 posts
VFW

Veterans of Foreign Wars in New Jersey

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32
Local Posts
0
Counties Served
0
With Websites
32
With Phone

Top Counties by VFW Posts

32 posts

Veteran Population

338,012 Total Veterans
3.8% of Population
311,449 Male Veterans
26,562 Female Veterans

Veterans by Service Era

Era Veterans Percentage
Post-9/11 46,253 13.7%
Gulf War Era 104,572 30.9%
Vietnam Era 109,676 32.4%
Korean Conflict 31,747 9.4%
World War II 9,448 2.6%
Peacetime 4,384,943 26.3%

Source: VA National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics

About New Jersey

With its rich history and diverse economy, New Jersey offers various resources for veterans, including tax exemptions, educational programs, and healthcare services.

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