Reading and learning paid off for Patriots Landing veteran

From filling sandbags to secretary of state

J.M. Simpson on January 11th, 2022 - Comments

The Washington National Guard is comprised of more than 8,000 citizen soldiers and airmen dedicated to the mission of safeguarding Washington state and, if need be, the United States. "The National Guard is the only service where you can fill up...

Defense Department announces cost of living increase to retired pay

U.S. Department of Defense on December 2nd, 2021 - Comments

On Nov. 19, the Department of Defense announced annual cost of living adjustments that will benefit military retirees and survivors during calendar year 2022. Most military retirees will receive a 5.9 percent increase to their retired pay...

Smoking rates steadily trend down among veterans receiving VA care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 29th, 2021 - Comments

WASHINGTON - In conjunction with the Great American Smokeout observed Nov. 18, the Department of Veterans Affairs is encouraging veterans to talk to their health care providers about smoking cessation programs to help them quit, as cigarette use...

New ‘Ask VA’ portal allows anyone to contact VA securely

Kiran Dhillon, Veterans Experience Office, Multi-Channel Technology Directorate on November 12th, 2021 - Comments

Do you want to find more information on VA benefits and services? Do you have a question, concern, recommendation, or compliment for VA? Then use the new "Ask VA" portal! WHAT IS ASK VA? The Ask VA online question portal, launched on October...

Hearing loss due to military service?

J.M. Simpson on October 14th, 2021 - Comments

Listen closely. In July of 2018 the Department of Justice announced that the 3M Company, which is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, agreed to pay $9.1 million to resolve allegations that it knowingly sold for over a decade the dual-ended...