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Vietnam War depicted in films
The Vietnam War has been a favorite subject of many screenplays and films. Since 1964, there have been…
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Run to Tahoma set for May 25
Plans are underway for the Run to Tahoma which has become a tradition for area veterans. On Saturday,…
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Ridership group another avenue to give back
He remembers arriving home not to receive praise, but scorn. After returning home from serving in the Army’s…
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Tri-State Stand Down set for May
On a chilly and blustery Saturday morning in May more than 1,000 veterans and family members gathered at…
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Veterans issues still include homelessness
me in greater and greater numbers, but for many “home” is nothing more than an abstract. For many…
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Watching over the Olympia memorial
When Chuck Manley visits the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Olympia, he sees much more than most. Not only…
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Montez’s suffering really began after he returned home
He has three purple hearts from his service as a Marine. But for Port Orchard’s Roger Montez, his…
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Vietnam-era veteran is quite a sport
When Ralph Rogers graduated from high school, he decided that joining the U.S. Navy was the next thing…
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Groups host a Stand Down in Bremerton for veterans
Veterans and their families are invited to the spring 2013 “Stand Down for Veterans” on April 27 at…
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‘Welcome Home’ Day set for Vietnam Veterans
It was a different time, admits State Rep. Norm Johnson. When Vietnam Veterans returned from war, there were…
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Words to The Promise
THE PROMISE On a bunker in the evening breeze, We sat and watched the trees. We talked of…
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VETERAN PROFILE
It’s been years since Jack Murphy was in Vietnam, but the memories are as close as today. “They…
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We’re looking for a few good stories from vets
In future editions of Veterans Life, we’re planning to feature you. We’d love for you to share your…
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The Wall honors those who died
While it has been controversial at times, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a place that has become a…
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Vietnam veterans may get ‘Day’ with House committee approval
OLYMPIA — After what some felt was moving testimony about the realities experienced by military veterans was delivered…
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An opportunity to heal
the Olympic Mountains sleeping in a private cabin. An evening sitting around the campfire roasting marshmallows. Days spent…
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The Bond
As I was reaching the end of my career, “what’s next” was on my mind. I started networking…
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Navy nurse remembers career fondly
t was a love of country that took Grace Foeller Davis from being a company nurse to joining…
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Murray works to help veteran spouses, families
At a recent event in Tacoma, Senator Patty Murray shared some personal history about growing up with a…
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Legislation aims to help veterans needs
Derek Kilmer moved from the 26th Legislative District in the State Senate to Congress, but said much of…