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Vets on the peace train
When I ask Vietnam War veteran Dan Gillman whether or not “veterans for peace” is an oxymoron, he…
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World War II Submarine Veterans fade into history, intentionally
For many World War II submarine veterans the end of an era will occur in September 2012 when…
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The Bond | Sacrifice
D-Day 68 years later, my buddy Steve and I had only two weeks for mid-tour leave from Iraq,…
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The pitfalls, the headaches and the joy of starting a nonprofit
To say veterans are inclined to help those in need is not a controversial statement.
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Veteran input sought for female veteran care
The Department of Veterans Affairs this month released a draft report on key issues facing female veteran’s issues…
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Treating trauma from years before
As recognition of PTSD and the number of veterans affected by the disorder gains media attention, the variety…
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Major Maynard “Rocky” Hoffmann: retired Marine, Pearl Harbor survivor
Hoffmann was a 23-year-old sergeant when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Hoffmann was stationed…
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The Bond | The driv·er (drvr) n. a sleepless SOB that gets you there and back
These days, when I brag on myself as a driver I rarely bring up my best work –…
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Memorial Day in Kitsap County
From the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Ivey Green Park in Bremerton to a small obelisk in…
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From the other Washington | protections for foreclosure and unemployment
U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) on April 18 introduced the Servicemembers Rights Enforcement Improvement Act of 2012. Murray,…
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COLA sought for veterans
U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee joined with Senator Jon Tester (D-MT)…
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More PTSD docs one the way for VA
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki recently announced that the department would add approximately 1,600 mental health…
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Sergeants to sculptors | Women veterans commemorate experience and find therapy in art
When Sam Powers sat down to paint a mask as part of an art activity for veterans at…
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VFW Standing together as a memorial
Declines in VFW membership not as severe in Washington state, getting younger veterans involved remains a challenge
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"This is warm air powered by a human heart” | The hardest 24 notes in the world
Alone, Bob O’Neil finishes the last notes of Taps. He stands a moment, lowers his trumpet and wipes…
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Wall of Honor recognizes all those who've served
A large brick wall under construction on the waterfront at Marina Park in Port Orchard has been a…
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What benefit? | Rant
I think about my experiences seeking benefits through the regional Veterans Affairs medical center where it seems to…
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Delay deny until we die | Rant
I served my country for more than 20 years in the U.S. Navy supply department. I gave more…
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Chatter | Talk about veterans from around the web
Two Iraq war veterans are riding their bikes 4,163 miles from the Wall of Valor in Bakersfield Calif.,…
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Infidel's bible
It’s really not derogatory at its basest meaning, infidel. One of my favorite quotes from my Wahid, one…