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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…
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Taking it to the cleaners
There’s no doubt when you walk into the East Towne Cleaners in Bremerton that the owners support the…
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Getting out, and getting employment
The last few years haven’t been the easiest for veterans who are looking for work. Overall, numbers haven’t…
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VETERAN PROFILE
“The Navy has done me good.” That’s how Kenneth Vining summarized his 23 years in the Navy. Vining…
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Veteran leads Kitsap County Veteran Assistance program
Jim McKenna has been named to lead the Kitsap County Veterans Assistance program. McKenna replaces Lief Bentsen who…
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Alvarado-Ramos to lead WDVA
Governor Jay Inslee has appointed Lourdes E. Alvarado-Ramos as the first woman to serve as director of the…
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Army nurse heals mental wounds
War seared Sarah Blum. As a longtime Army nurse in an operating room within earshot of Vietnam’s battlefields,…
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Leadership meets a blue Lawn Boy
Ronald Reagan was in the White House. Mikhail Gorbachev was in the Kremlin. And I was in the…
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Brewing up business
The many skills military veterans bring to the employment table has garnered a lot of attention recently. Employers…
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Sub duty helps Henry learn ‘All things are possible’
The storied life of Poulsbo City Councilman Jim Henry may have begun in humble surroundings, but by striking…
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The tip of the spear
Cmdr. Darlene Iskra retired from the Navy in 2000, after 21 years of service. As one of the…
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VETERAN PROFILE
MMCM(SS) Greg Peterman enlisted with the Navy at the age of 18 in his hometown of Cortez, Colo.,…
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Wounded Warrior Project offers unique help to the next generation veteran
The nature of the battlefield has changed and with it the wounds; more and more soldiers are coming…