Associate Member of MCL Slattery Detachment #206, Scholarship Committee Chairperson, and Newsletter Coordinator.
Retired General Surgeon and concert orchestra musician.
7-Mile Ruck March & Fun Hike benefitting Women Veterans–Operation Sisterhood Sponsored Event: Sat, Aug 29, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, L 146 Lake Iliff Rd, Newton, NJ 07860, Suggested Donation: $25
A weighted ruck is completely optional—no weight requirements and no mandatory packing list.
Choose 1 to 7 miles during this fun hike. Comfortable footwear, a fresh change of socks, and a personal water bottle recommended. Water and bug spray will be available at the site.
7-Mile Ruck March & Fun Hike benefitting Women Veterans–Operation Sisterhood Sponsored Event: Sat, Aug 29, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, L 146 Lake Iliff Rd, Newton, NJ 07860, Suggested Donation: $25
A weighted ruck is completely optional—no weight requirements and no mandatory packing list.
Choose 1 to 7 miles during this fun hike. Comfortable footwear, a fresh change of socks, and a personal water bottle recommended. Water and bug spray will be available at the site.
PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) sessions are open for registration. The program introduces the game of golf through a developmental 6–8-week curriculum, taught and led by PGA Professionals trained in adaptive golf and military cultural competency. PGA HOPE programming is free for all Veterans.
Veteran Appreciation BBQs in August free to Vets and their families: August 10th in Morris Plains and August 22nd in Oakland, NJ.
2026 Slattery Detachment Scholarships for Currently Enrolled Higher Education were granted to four deserving students: Matthew Freda (Sponsor Frank Possert), Erin Holton (Sponsor Jonathan Winaker), Peter Urato (Sponsor Joseph Pilone), and Erica Zon (Sponsor Stanley Zon).
2026 Slattery Detachment Scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors were granted to two deserving students: Georgia Campbell (Sponsor Don Campbell) and Chase Kotula (Sponsor Tom Miller).
Frederick J Freiwald died on January 7, 2011, after a short illness. Mr. Freiwald was a proud veteran of the US Marine Corps and served in the Korean War. During his tour of duty, Mr. Freiwald was wounded in combat and received the Purple Heart.
Alice C. Slattery nee Losi, 86, of Whippany, NJ, passed away on November 21, 2012. Alice was the Owner/ Broker of Alice C. Slattery Real Estate, est. 1956. She was a member of L/Cpl Robert J. Slattery Marine Corps League Auxiliary and Treasurer of L/Cpl Robert J. Slattery Detachment #206 of Whippany, NJ which was named in honor of her son.
Jimmy Heien died at the age of 81 on November 27, 2017. Jimmy was a veteran of the US Marine Corps and was past vice commandant of the Slattery Detachment #206 Marine Corps League, as well as Board member of the Marines Care, Whippany.
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