Real change

An American hero

J.M. Simpson on June 26th, 2017 - Comments

For almost three years, Cpl. Robert L. Rudisill awoke on a mud floor. "There were no beds," he said, as he sat at his kitchen table. "We slept in the dirt."

Program offers free transitional help for veterans

Allegra Antwine on June 2nd, 2017 - Comments

The military life is one of routine and structure, instilling practices and values into the hearts of servicemen and women in order to represent the United States military at the highest caliber.

Worthy of remembrance

J.M. Simpson on May 4th, 2017 - Comments

Three "boys in blue" were remembered last Saturday afternoon during an hour-long Union Civil War Veterans' Headstone Dedication Ceremony at the Western State Hospital Cemetery in Lakewood's Fort Steilacoom Park.

Under one umbrella

Kevin Knodell on March 30th, 2017 - Comments

This March, the Schultz Family Foundation gave a boost to statewide efforts to support veterans with the launch of WAServes. Launched in partnership with the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University, it's part of...

Military vet helps veteran businesses connect

Gail Wood on March 10th, 2017 - Comments

After Dave Maestas served 20 years in the Army, his role changed when he got out of the military and became a businessman in 2014. But his objective didn't change.