Tank Pull: veterans fundraiser in Clifton showcases strength #Catholic - <img width="150" height="150" src="https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TankPull_4883-1-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TankPull_4883-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TankPull_4883-1-480x480.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p><strong>A record 54 teams registered</strong> for the 15th Annual New Jersey Army Tank Pull Challenge, held June 7 in Clifton, N.J. The event’s proceeds directly benefit New Jersey veterans, especially combat-wounded.</p>
<p>The Tank Pull challenged these teams to pull an 80,000-pound tank mounted on a flatbed truck. They included 11 Knights of Columbus teams, 11 veteran teams, and 15 labor teams. Other teams drew from law enforcement, businesses, and community organizations, showing broad community support for the cause.</p>
<p>For the fifth consecutive year, Catholic Charities of the Paterson Diocese, N.J., joined the Knights of Columbus in organizing the rain-or-shine event. Catholic Charities supports hundreds of veterans in need throughout the state each day through various programs and services, extending the event’s impact year-round.</p>
<p>The Tank Pull took place at 1100 Clifton Ave. between St. James Place and Olga B Terrace in Clifton.</p>
<p>Among this year’s participating teams were IBEW Local 743 Veterans Committee, Don Bosco Ironmen, Clifton PBA 36, PSEG Vets, NFL Alumni Infringers, and Women Veterans of New Jersey.</p>
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<p>The event was made possible through the generous support of sponsors, including the Pallottines of the Immaculate Conception Province, Natoli Construction, and Passaic County Central Labor Council.</p>
<p>The Tank Pull was free for spectators and also featured family-friendly activities.</p>
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</div> - <img width="150" height="150" src="https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TankPull_4883-1-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TankPull_4883-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TankPull_4883-1-480x480.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />A record 54 teams registered for the 15th Annual New Jersey Army Tank Pull Challenge, held June 7 in Clifton, N.J. The event’s proceeds directly benefit New Jersey veterans, especially combat-wounded. The Tank Pull challenged these teams to pull an 80,000-pound tank mounted on a flatbed truck. They included 11 Knights of Columbus teams, 11 veteran teams, and 15 labor teams. Other teams drew from law enforcement, businesses, and community organizations, showing broad community support for the cause. For the fifth consecutive year, Catholic Charities of the Paterson Diocese, N.J., joined the Knights of Columbus in organizing the rain-or-shine event.
A record 54 teams registered for the 15th Annual New Jersey Army Tank Pull Challenge, held June 7 in Clifton, N.J. The event’s proceeds directly benefit New Jersey veterans, especially combat-wounded.
The Tank Pull challenged these teams to pull an 80,000-pound tank mounted on a flatbed truck. They included 11 Knights of Columbus teams, 11 veteran teams, and 15 labor teams. Other teams drew from law enforcement, businesses, and community organizations, showing broad community support for the cause.
For the fifth consecutive year, Catholic Charities of the Paterson Diocese, N.J., joined the Knights of Columbus in organizing the rain-or-shine event. Catholic Charities supports hundreds of veterans in need throughout the state each day through various programs and services, extending the event’s impact year-round.
The Tank Pull took place at 1100 Clifton Ave. between St. James Place and Olga B Terrace in Clifton.
Among this year’s participating teams were IBEW Local 743 Veterans Committee, Don Bosco Ironmen, Clifton PBA 36, PSEG Vets, NFL Alumni Infringers, and Women Veterans of New Jersey.
The event was made possible through the generous support of sponsors, including the Pallottines of the Immaculate Conception Province, Natoli Construction, and Passaic County Central Labor Council.
The Tank Pull was free for spectators and also featured family-friendly activities.
BEACON PHOTOS | JOE GIGLI
Tank Pull: veterans fundraiser in Clifton showcases strength #Catholic –
A record 54 teams registered for the 15th Annual New Jersey Army Tank Pull Challenge, held June 7 in Clifton, N.J. The event’s proceeds directly benefit New Jersey veterans, especially combat-wounded.
The Tank Pull challenged these teams to pull an 80,000-pound tank mounted on a flatbed truck. They included 11 Knights of Columbus teams, 11 veteran teams, and 15 labor teams. Other teams drew from law enforcement, businesses, and community organizations, showing broad community support for the cause.
For the fifth consecutive year, Catholic Charities of the Paterson Diocese, N.J., joined the Knights of Columbus in organizing the rain-or-shine event. Catholic Charities supports hundreds of veterans in need throughout the state each day through various programs and services, extending the event’s impact year-round.
The Tank Pull took place at 1100 Clifton Ave. between St. James Place and Olga B Terrace in Clifton.
Among this year’s participating teams were IBEW Local 743 Veterans Committee, Don Bosco Ironmen, Clifton PBA 36, PSEG Vets, NFL Alumni Infringers, and Women Veterans of New Jersey.
The event was made possible through the generous support of sponsors, including the Pallottines of the Immaculate Conception Province, Natoli Construction, and Passaic County Central Labor Council.
The Tank Pull was free for spectators and also featured family-friendly activities.
BEACON PHOTOS | JOE GIGLI
![Tank Pull: veterans fundraiser in Clifton showcases strength #Catholic - A record 54 teams registered for the 15th Annual New Jersey Army Tank Pull Challenge, held June 7 in Clifton, N.J. The event’s proceeds directly benefit New Jersey veterans, especially combat-wounded.
The Tank Pull challenged these teams to pull an 80,000-pound tank mounted on a flatbed truck. They included 11 Knights of Columbus teams, 11 veteran teams, and 15 labor teams. Other teams drew from law enforcement, businesses, and community organizations, showing broad community support for the cause.
For the fifth consecutive year, Catholic Charities of the Paterson Diocese, N.J., joined the Knights of Columbus in organizing the rain-or-shine event. Catholic Charities supports hundreds of veterans in need throughout the state each day through various programs and services, extending the event’s impact year-round.
The Tank Pull took place at 1100 Clifton Ave. between St. James Place and Olga B Terrace in Clifton.
Among this year’s participating teams were IBEW Local 743 Veterans Committee, Don Bosco Ironmen, Clifton PBA 36, PSEG Vets, NFL Alumni Infringers, and Women Veterans of New Jersey.
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The event was made possible through the generous support of sponsors, including the Pallottines of the Immaculate Conception Province, Natoli Construction, and Passaic County Central Labor Council.
The Tank Pull was free for spectators and also featured family-friendly activities.
BEACON PHOTOS | JOE GIGLI
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