Honoring Trailblazing Veteran Dale Maxwell
Through NJHealth Hospice’s Five-Star Veteran Care Program, staff and volunteers have the privilege of honoring veterans in our care with special pinning ceremonies. Recently, the team held a pinning ceremony for patient Dale Maxwell of Millville, whose military career reflects courage, determination, and a willingness to break new ground.
Dale first joined the U.S. Army and served for several years. In the 1970s, she became intrigued by the U.S. Air Force at a time when relatively few women served in its ranks. A photograph from that chapter of her life captures the moment she entered the Air Force as the first woman in her unit.
Dale went on to attain the rank of staff sergeant, E-5, and served as an ammunition controller—an achievement that speaks to both her skill and her pioneering role.
A Meaningful Pinning Ceremony
Joining in Dale’s pinning ceremony were NJHealth Hospice Volunteer and retired Air Force Veteran Kevin Richardson, Massage Therapist Danielle Pace, and Social Worker Kate Andrews. Together, they recognized Dale’s service and helped ensure that her story is remembered and celebrated.
Through veteran pinning ceremonies offered as part of the Five-Star Veteran Care Program, NJHealth Hospice continues to honor veterans like Dale—people whose service, leadership, and resilience remain an enduring source of inspiration.
At NJHealth Hospice and Palliative Care, caring for veterans is more than a clinical responsibility—it is a profound privilege. Our team is experienced in addressing the unique physical, emotional, and psychological needs of those who have served our country, ensuring they receive compassionate, respectful care at the end of life.
Veterans are not a single, uniform group.
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