HADDON HEIGHTS — New Jersey veterans who went to war in Korea or Vietnam before they finished high school can now get their diplomas. The program has been available to World War I and II veterans since 2002. Gov. Chris Christie was expected today to expand it to include those who served in the two later wars. Christie is...
Chris Christie, shown in a July 2010 file photo, is expected to sign a bill increasing the number of veterans who can get their diploma.HADDON HEIGHTS — New Jersey veterans who went to war in Korea or Vietnam before they finished high school can now get their diplomas.
The program has been available to World War I and II veterans since 2002. Gov. Chris Christie was expected today to expand it to include those who served in the two later wars.
Christie is scheduled to sign that measure and two other veteran-related laws in a ceremony in Haddon Heights.
Another bill would create a ribbon to honor members of the New Jersey National Guard, retired members of the Honor Guard and civilian buglers who have played at least 30 services for deceased veterans.
A third law changes the composition of the state's Veterans Services Council.