The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) is committed to observing Memorial Day 2020 in a manner that honors those who sacrificed for our nation while protecting the health and safety of visitors and our team members. All 142 VA national...
JBLM soldiers dive with sharks
The experience of swimming with sharks is one you're probably excited to do, curious about doing, or deathly afraid of. For soldiers at the Warrior Transition Battalion at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the experience was exhilarating to say the...
License plate to honor female veterans
A new Washington state license plate designed to honor the state's female veterans has been proposed by State Senator Christine Rolfes (D-Bainbridge Island, 23rd District). Senate Bill 6433 is "an act relating to creating Washington state women...
Soldier honored at Rogers High School
Rogers High School in Puyallup unveiled a monument last Friday afternoon honoring Medal of Honor recipient SSgt. Ronald Shurer.
Changes to VA-guaranteed home loans
Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, the VA Funding Fee will increase for some veterans, however, the effective "cap" on VA no-down payment loans will be eliminated, according to the Veterans Affairs website.
Academy cemetery sees increase in burial demands
It's not everyday one contemplates his or her mortality. However, the West Point Cemetery is where graduates can make their final resting place. Due to the Arlington National Cemetery filling up, its future closure has prompted the Cemetery Land...
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