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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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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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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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Profile | Tudor Davis one of the last USS Halibut veterans
Tudor Davis, 88, is one of the last six, living crew members who served aboard the USS Halibut…
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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…
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OC ahead of the class in veteran support as legislation fails to catch up
Jon Voelker's eyes started to water as he recalled the first time he went back to school after…
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In your name | Lawmakers slow to change with veteran need
On the day that the Washington state Legislature held a well photographed ceremony honoring the United States Navy,…