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After Army service during World War II, Burt Boyd finally got to be a sailor
By LESLIE KELLY lkelly@soundpublishing.com Burt Boyd always thought he’d be a Navy man. “When I was drafted, I…
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Veteran looking for Army buddy
PORT ORCHARD — Dick Anderson of Arizona is looking for an old Army buddy from Port Orchard named…
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Salute to Vietnam War-era veterans Oct. 9
TACOMA — Joint Base Lewis-McChord hosts a Vietnam-era Veterans’ Salute Ceremony on Oct. 9, 1-5 p.m., and invites…
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Hike across Olympics honors ‘Mighty Warriors’
By JOHNNY WALKER Special to Veterans Life What does the son of a World War II Navy frogman…
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Get to know American Legion Post 109 | My View
By DAVID PITTMAN Guest columnist “Silverdale has an American Legion post? Where is it?” These are the two…
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Remembering Operation Urgent Fury
Cdr. John D. Kolata, USN (ret.) was commanding officer of the USS Manitowoc (LST 1180), which conducted the…
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Navy Band Northwest's New Orleans-style Deception Brass jazzes up museums' celebration
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND — Bainbridge Island Historical Museum, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, and Kids Discovery Museum are among…
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Boots2Work, military career fair for transitioning military personnel, Aug. 27 at Cheney Stadium
PORT ORCHARD — Boots2Work, a military career fair for transitioning and retired military personnel and spouses, is scheduled…
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PTSD: It’s real, it’s treatable, and you’re not alone
By RICHARD WALKER Veterans Life POULSBO — It’s been 40 years, but the memories are fresh. MaryAnn Harris…
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Recognizing the value of each and every animal | Sound Off
By LINDA E. TROUP Commander, USN, retired Have you seen the famous video of Christian, the magnificent adult…
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Numbers you can count on: Veterans’ resources in Kitsap County
Here is a list of resources for veterans in Kitsap County. — American Legion Post 109, Silverdale Address:…
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Filing a successful claim with the VA, part 2
By THOM STODDERT Veterans Life correspondent In June, I wrote about how a claim for benefits is made,…
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Summary of new laws affecting veterans, families | Legislative Update
Veteran- and military-related bills approved by the state Legislature and signed into law in 2014. HB 2130: Veterans…
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The Wall: A traveling version of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial returns to Washington state
CHEHALIS — Most people know at least one man or woman who served in the military during…
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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…