SPRUCE RUN MEMORIAL
VFW POST 5119
VFW Post 5119's Mission is continued service to Veterans in Glen Gardner and the surrounding areas!
Our Post Officers are all Veterans of recent conflicts around the world. We have taken on many challenges during our time as Officers, and we are all proud and determined to maximize veteran outreach.
ABOUT US
Our Post
The Spruce Run Memorial VFW Post 5119 was originally incorporated and recognized by the National VFW in 1968. The original Club was built by members from the ground up. We sport a Full Service Canteen, a Banquet Hall and an Outdoor Pavilion. We are a registered 501(C)(19) Veteran non-profit organization. All proceeds are used to aid Veterans Physically, Mentally and Financially.We have created a Veterans Service Room in which Veterans can speak privately with Post Officers and a Veterans Service Officer, as well as having a stocked military library if you just desire a quiet place to read. Computers have been donated so that veterans may utilize the Veterans Service Room to have video appointments with the VA should the need arise.
OUR OFFICERS
VFW Post 5119 - Spruce Run Memorial
NJVFW District 19
JAY HUNTER
Commander
Jay retired in 2011, after 21 years of active and reserve service in the United States Marine Corps. He is a combat veteran of Operation Desert Shield/storm and 3 tours of duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He also served on peacekeeping operations in Kosovo and counter-terrorism operations in the Horn of Africa. Jay has been awarded several military decorations, including two Purple Hearts. As a civilian, Jay retired as a Detective Sergeant with distinction from the Town of Clinton Police Department where he served as a police officer, detective, and operations commander of the Hunterdon County SWAT Team. He lives in Glen Gardner with his wife and has one son. Commander Hunter was elected to the All State Team for Post Commanders for 2021-2022
DAVID CULLEY
Senior Vice Commander
A Veteran of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, David served in the United States Navy from 2002-2009 as a Naval Flight Officer in the aviation combat reconnaissance community in various capabilities worldwide. He currently serves as Superintendent of Veterans Haven North, and lives in Franklin Township with his Wife and four daughters.
JAMES KRAMER
Junior Vice Commander
A veteran of Operation Desert Shield/Storm, Jim served in the United States Marine Corps from 1987-1991. He also recently retired from the Town of Clinton Police Department, where he served with distinction as a police officer and as a SWAT team master operator. He lives in Alexandria Township with his wife and two sons.
JUSTIN FLYNN
Quartermaster
A veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Justin served in the United States Marine Corps from 2005-2009 as a Field Artillery Cannoneer during 2 tours of operation. Justin continues to service his country today, working for the Department of Defense at Picatinny Arsenal as a member of the Test and Evaluation Team for Long Range Cannons. He lives with his wife and three daughters in Washington.
POST AMENITIES
VFW Post 5119 - Spruce Run Memorial
CANTEEN
The Post sports a full-service bar, two pool tables, a shuffleboard table, a dart board, multiple TV's for your favorite live sports and multiple games of chance.
BANQUET HALL
Our post has a large banquet hall and tables and chairs to support any meeting or event for up to 120 people. There is a commercial grade kitchen available for use, a small satellite beer bar and a service window to utilize the Canteen Bar if desired.
OUTDOOR PAVILION
Our outdoor Pavilion has 20 tables for use under cover, horseshoe pits, quoit boards and outdoor speakers for your music. We will be opening a small service station in the near future for your drinks. No outside alcohol is permitted in the Pavilion, drinks are available from the Canteen Service Window within the Hall.
FLAG RETIREMENT
A Flag Retirement Box is located on the side of our post and available at all times. Be assured that Post Officers and Members will respectfully conduct a ceremony to retire and dispose of the American Flag on a regular basis. We have also recently sponsored an Eagle Scout Project which has provided 5 new Flag Retirement Boxes around the County.
Upcoming Events
Thu, Sep 22Glen Gardner
Tue, Sep 20Glen Gardner
Sat, Jun 11Glen Gardner
CONTACT VFW POST 5119 - SPRUCE RUN MEMORIAL
Post Commander - Jay Hunter - Commander@VFWPost5119.com
Post Senior Vice Commander - David Culley - SrViceCommander@VFWPost5119.com
Post Junior Vice Commander - James Kramer - JrViceCommander@VFWPost5119.com
Post Quartermaster - Justin Flynn - Quartermaster@VFWPost5119.com
Canteen Chairman - Patrick Gooley - Canteen@VFWPost5119.com
Canteen Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 2-8pm
Friday: 2-10pm
Saturday: 12-10pm
Sunday: 10am-8pm
179 Main Street
Glen Gardner, NJ 08826
(908)537-4525