Support the Troops

Middletown is dedicated to supporting the brave men and women who serve in the United States Military.

Support the Troops Programs

Hometown Heroes

Supply Collections - Adopted Units

Hometown Heroes
Do you know a Middletown resident actively serving in the military? Send us a photo and a short biography so we can add him or her to our growing tribute wall at Town Hall.

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Supply Collections

Sgt. Eric McCoy
Delta Comany, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion
COLLECTION ONGOING
In Spring 2008 we learned that another one of our very own residents, Eric McCoy has gone to Iraq for his second tour of duty there. Eric, a foreman for the Middletown's Parks and Recreation Department, is expected to be away from home for more than a year.

Middletown has adopted Eric's battalion for the duration of their tour in Iraq. Most of his company are on their second or third, 12-18 month deployment to Iraq. Inbetween many of them served 3-6 month deployments to the Horn of Africa inbetween. They based out of Fort Dix. Click here to learn more about Eric and his battallion

We've updated the donations list a bit and the collection boxes are back at - Town Hall, Library, Senior Center and the Arts Center. Large donations can be brought directly to our central collection point at the Parks and Recreation Administrative Offices, Croydon Hall, 900 Leonardville Road.

Charlie Co., 1BSTB, 82nd Airborne Division
COLLECTION COMPLETE
In December 2006 Middletown adopted Charlie Company, 1BSTB, 82nd Airborne Division. During their deployment to Iraq, Middletown families and businesses donated some two tons of supplies. These supplies were packaged by Middletown Emergency Volunteers and shipped through the generosity of Middletown VFW No. 2179. Our paratroopers returned safetly home in July 2008.

Middletown found Charlie Company through America Supporting Americans, a non-profit organizations that links military units with communities across the nation.
Click here to learn more about Middletown's relationship with Charlie Company.