Even though it’s not a federal holiday, the birthday of the U.S. National Guard — celebrated on December 13 — it is an important event to note. Established in 1636, the National Guard is the oldest military organization in America. Its members serve during times of war and emergency. Take time to honor those who have protected our country for centuries.

The New Jersey Federation of Republican Women's 1st Annual Statewide Holiday Brunch on Saturday, December 3, featured NFRW President Eileen Sobjack. More than 100 members, associate members, elected officials and friends from across the state attended the event at Trump National Golf Club in Pine Hill.

Congresswoman-elect Erin Houchin is heading to Washington to represent Indiana’s 9th District after claiming 64.6 percent of the vote in November's general election.

Pearl Harbor’s Day of Remembrance is December 7. We recall the sacrifices of the 2,403 Americans, military and civilians, who were killed and the 1,178 who were injured as a result of the early morning attack by the Japanese that thrust our nation into World War II in 1941.

Every third Saturday in December at military cemeteries across America, and especially at Arlington National Cemetery, we remember fallen U.S. veterans and honor those who served by laying evergreen wreaths at their final resting place. December 17 is the official date of the event in 2022.