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After over thirty years of conwith his much-loved column, “Black Powder White Smoke,” our dear friend, Joe Bilby, has de cided that it is time to retire. Joe received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in history at Seton Hall University and served as lieutenant in the 1st Infantry

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Division in 1966–1967. He is Assistant Curator of the New Jersey National Guard and Militia Museum, a freelance writer and

historical consultant, author or editor of 21 books, and over 400 articles on N.J. and military his tory and firearms. We have enjoyed working with him and are very grateful for all he has done successful publication.

He was also publications editor for the N.J. Civil War 150 Committee and edited the award-winning New Jerse Goes to War. His latest book, New Jersey: A Military History, was published by Westholme Publishing in 2017. He has received an award for contributions to Monmouth County (N.J.)

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In his retirement, he will be greatly missed not only by our readers who followed his column monthly but also by Peggy and myself! We have enjoyed working with him and are very grateful for all he has done to help

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