It's something nearly every soldier will face sooner or later: transitioning from the Army to civilian life. Whether they choose to do so after seven years or 27, the changes in lifestyle and environment can...
Fifty percent tuition exemption for some war veterans
The Evergreen State College, which has campuses in Olympia and Tacoma, offers some compelling incentives for veterans to pursue higher education. In addition to the standard grants and financial aid loans any student can apply for, veterans who...
When Norma Melo learned that her 47-year-old husband, Julian Melo, was killed in northern Iraq along with 18 others from his Stryker Brigade Dec. 21, 2004, her life as she knew it was over. "I was devastated," said Melo, now a...
Spreading sanity with a "big mouth"
"Feeling crazy - like we are turned inside out - is the result of the brain and body trying to overcome the stimulation of those experiences. Breathing and thought processes change, sleep is disordered and interrupted, weight fluctuates,...
In December, some Fort Lewis soldiers who deployed to Iraq found a shipping container jammed full of about 50,000 golf balls. Although they were excited about their golf treasure, they only had two junior-sized clubs with which to hit the...
The Wounded Artist Project is a Michigan 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The project creates and provides, free-of-charge, a progressive series of art kits (beginner, intermediate and advanced) for war wounded. The mission of the organization...
With the start of the school year just around the corner, families who've recently arrived at...
Moving to a new duty station can be overwhelming if you don't know the area or any of the people...
Jennifer McPhee's eyes filled with tears as she struggled to find words. Her thoughts centered...
Finding a place to live can be a stressful and tedious process when you PCS to a new duty...
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Ranger Ken you get my tweet. Good Day, Philip
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I had a fantastic time this afternoon! Thank you so much for putting this event together. It was the best turn out I've ever seen at a free...
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Registration ended Friday a.m. You may still attend, bring your trooper's APO address. Lisa, by all means, have your friend attend at no charge.
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