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Old Farmers Road School Memorial Day Visit

On May 20, 2026 the Veterans of Post 1776 attended a flag raising at Old Farmers Road School.   All the veterans would like to thank all the staff and teachers for their hospitality and a great breakfast.

 

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New Commander Veterans Association

Twomey takes command at Washington Township Veterans Association

  • By MARK KITCHIN Staff Writer
  • Jan 12, 2026 Updated 22 hrs ago

 

Ed Twomey is the new Commander of the American Veterans Association of Washington Township Post 1776. He replaces Thomas McBride who stepped down after eight years in the position. This picture of Twomey is from a Veterans Day presentation given at the Washington Township Public Library on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024.

Photo by Mark Kitchin

 

WASHINGTON TWP. – It’s next man up for the American Veterans Association of Washington Township (AVAWT) Post 1776 office of Commander.

Long Valley’s Ed Twomey was selected the Veterans organization’s leader in December and began his new role on Jan. 1. He replaces Thomas McBride who steps down after eight years at the helm.

Twomey joined AVAWT Post 1776 in 2018 and served as adjutant for the past two years. According to a biography supplied by the organization, Twomey served in the Army from 1966-68. He was trained as a communications specialist, specifically a teletype operator.

Twomey served with the 1st Infantry Division from October 1966 to October 1967 at headquarters base in Di An, South Vietnam, located 12 miles north of Saigon. He was assigned to the 121st Signal Battalion and worked primarily in the Divisional Communications Center on base.

McBride, who is a Navy veteran, took over in Jan. 1, 2018 after the death of WWII fighter pilot Marty Fleisher.

The AVAWT, Post 1776, consists of veterans of military service, during war and peace, with a purpose of keeping the service and history of veterans “alive”.

Members of the organization regularly speak to local student classes about their first-hand experiences in the military from WWII to the present. They also provide color guards for various events. The group is also engaged in charitable contributions for needy residents and students, and are dedicated to uphold and support the quality of life in America.

The group meets at the Long Valley Senior Center on East Springtown Road, in Long Valley on the second Tuesday of each month.

For more information, visit www.avawt.org.

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Cucinella School Veterans Day Celebration

On November 12. 2025 Post 1776 participated in a  Flag Raising at the Cucinella School.  Following the Flag raising the veterans broke up into groups and visited 5th Grade Classrooms for question and answer time.  Breakfast & Refreshments were offered to the veterans following classroom presentations.