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Veterans teach Sea Scouts seamanship, responsibility
BY TERRYL ASLA tasla@soundpublishing.com Brownsville — As darkness falls March 18, seven Sea Scout ships tie up on…
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Behind the scenes at ‘NCIS’: Q&A with Cmdr. Smith
By Terryl Asla, Asst. Editor tasla@soundpublishing.com This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Yes, Mark Harmon…
Opinion
Removing barriers to employment for veterans
By REP. DEREK KILMER D-Bremerton Our region has a lot to be thankful for. Along with Puget Sound,…
Opinion
Days worthy of our remembrance | In Our Opinion
You’re all familiar with Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Patriot Day and, perhaps, Flag Day. But every month, there’s…
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USCG interdicted 190 metric tons of cocaine in 2015
WASHINGTON — U.S. Coast Guard assets interdicted or disrupted more than 190 metric tons of cocaine and detained…
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A lot of history in poster submitted to Defense Department
BROWNSVILLE — This poster honors the memory of those who have served in all branches of the service.…
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Blue Star Banners need a lift
“Some [banners] are torn, or faded, or really look worn. We are trying to make sure that those…
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One woman’s tireless advocacy for vets
By CHRIS CHANCELLOR Her name has become synonymous with helping people through the complexities of obtaining benefits through…
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Ceremonial therapies favored by Native American veterans
Native American veterans battling Post Traumatic Stress Disorder find relief and healing through an alternative treatment called the…
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Seabeck Army veteran has an olive drab hobby
By Leslie Kelly He calls it “olive drab fever.” It’s that love of Army green, especially on vehicles…
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Native Bremertonian recalls war experiences
By Sandy McKay Like many Americans, Frank Wetzel bravely served his country in important ways. His most significant…
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Why have reunions?
By Thom Stoddert Reunions have an undeserved reputation as a party of middle-aged men acting like 20 year…
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Veterans honored with Point of Light awards
By DANNIE OLIVEAUX Five veterans and a veteran’s advocate were honored by Port Orchard Mayor Tim Matthes with…
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Disability services helps students with PTSD find success
By Margo Myers Margo Myers Communications For college students with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Traumatic Brain…
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Florist honors veterans with red, white and blue
By Seraine Page In Earl Bowers world, anything worth celebrating in life is done so with flowers. That…
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D-Day: A visit to Normandy 70 years later
(Editor’s note: Jeff VanDerford is a retired Sound Publishing employee who wrote for papers in the San Juan…
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VETERAN PROFILE / Robert Butterton
By Jessica Ginet When an aimless 19-year- old’s father suggested his son join the Navy, he never thought…
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At 90, she still remembers her part in D-Day
By Leslie Kelly Muriel Jean Whalley isn’t one to shy away from tough situations. In her 90 years,…
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American-Vietnamese memorial planned
By Thom Stoddert The period of the Vietnam War had the most wide-ranging affects on this country, more…
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Mick's monuments
Marion “Mick” Hersey is a man with a mission. That mission is to see that every veteran memorial…