New Jersey Honorees: Operation Honor Force

Honorees for
New Jersey

Name	Hometown	Branch	Rank	Yrs.	Contributor
Johnny Petraglia	Manalapan	Army	Specialist 5	2	Elaine Hagin
Johnny is truly one of the nicest fellows I know, and one of the most accomplished bowlers! He’s always willing to give his time or his talents to those around him. Most importantly, however, he has not only served his time for our country in Vietnam, but he has always remained committed to his fellow veterans. Through his own tournament in New Jersey each year, and through his work with the BVL, he has given tirelessly of himself. Thank you, Johnny, I salute you!
Matthew Niedzwiecki	W. Milford	Navy	Lieutenant	10	Ladies Three Bowling League
Matt graduated from the Naval Academy in May, 1994. He and Andrea married in November, 1994. In January 1995, Matt went to flight school in Pensacola where he earned his wings and trained on CH46 Sea Night helicopters. His first Overseas tour was in Guam for three years. Matt was one of the first to transition to the CH60F helicopter. Thirteen days after the birth of their second son, Matt is now deployed aboard the USS Detroit headed for Iraq to serve and protect our freedom.
Robert W. Van Sciver	Riverside	USAF	CMSgt.	32	Greater Denver USBC
Not only did Robert serve 32 years in the military, but the last several years he has served as head of the Department for Retiree Affairs at Buckley AFB as a volunteer. He gives 25-30 hours a week.