Roger Maraist was 7 days old when his father, 1st Lt. Roger Jamison, died in a bombing run over Tunisia during World War II. It wasn't until a 12th Bombardment Group reunion Sept. 28 at McChord Field that Maraist learned an interesting fact...
Over 75 military families get full turkey dinners
"I got a call from the Family Programs Office on Camp Murray and they said they needed a place to store all of these turkeys," explained retired Air Force Master Sgt. Elmer Clark, VFW Commander for Post 91 in Tacoma and District 3. "They also...
The American Legion, Department of Washington, 4th District, is forming a new program called "American Legion Squares," which is being sponsored by Doughboy Memorial Post #138 in University Place, Elk Plain Post #118 in Spanaway and Rainier...
Your Guide to Veterans Day 2012
Start your Veterans Day celebrations right here with this guide to the week of events. Discover where to save money and be honored as local businesses roll out the red carpet for you. Plus peek inside and learn more about local...
Calendars benefit VA hospitals nationwide
"Am I dreaming?" This is often the question asked of Gina Elise, who is, of course, dolled-up in costume to retro pinup standards, when she visits veterans at Veterans Affairs hospitals around the country. Although she has visited 38 different...
Local volunteer heads up Military Order of the Purple Heart
Bruce McKenty and I jumped into a golf cart and headed down a fairway on the American Lake Veterans Golf Course. "I love this work; I love working with the people here; I especially love helping veterans," he said as we pulled over to...
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Looking for a job? Leaving the service? Are you a spouse? Scroll through this...
Journalist J.M. Simpson embedded with Soldiers, Airmen and Coasties for the Mangudai Leadership...
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