Operation Military Family (OMF)-Cares is extending an invitation to its 2015 Spring Challenge Fund Raising Event on April 30 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Edmonds Conference Center, 201 4th Ave….
Veterans
Military Wire: Federal Department of Veterans Affairs listed as ‘high-risk’
Bob McDonald, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, who replaced retired General Eric Shinseki after he faced continued criticism of agency failures, is facing an uphill battle after the…
Military Wire: What veterans think when the media gets it wrong
Brian Williams, the NBC Nightly News anchor, is taking some heat for “misremembering” an event in Iraq that took place in 2003. According to his original version of events, he…
Military Wire: Proposed cuts at JBLM a catalyst for recession
A decision that is forthcoming in the summer of 2015 could very well be a major blow to families, small business and major employers throughout the Puget Sound region. On…
Terrace Park School student among winners in VFW Essay contest
At its Jan. 9 meeting, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8870 recognized several area students, including a Meadowdale Middle School student, who participated in the Annual National VFW Essay contest….
Military Wire: Benghazi – the rest of the story
As America gears up for another election in 2016, both locally and nationally, issues once thought to be yesterday’s headlines will resurface — and the truth will be dressed in…
Military Wire: Why America fails and will still succeed
Stop trying to complicate it.” I never actually counted the number of times my grandfather said those words to me, but anytime we attempted something mechanical I would lose sight…
Military Wire: 2015 – overcoming underemployment in the New Year, part 2
Having an action plan — or what is commonly known in the military circles as a POA (plan of action) — is a critical first step when pursuing employment in…
Honoring the men and women who served our country on Veterans Day
Celebrate Veterans Day with local events
Veterans Day is Tuesday, Nov. 11, and Lynnwood and Edmonds are hosting events aimed at showing support and appreciation of those who have served our country: On Monday, Nov. 10, Edmonds…
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Looking back: Three young men served their country well
The eleventh month, eleventh day at the eleventh hour is a special time for us to commemorate those who gave their all in the service of their country. First called…
Congressman Larsen schedules roundtable discussion with veterans on Nov. 10 at Edmonds Community College
Rep. Rick Larsen will hold a roundtable discussion with veterans on Monday, Nov. 10 at Edmonds Community College. All veterans are welcome to come to learn about Larsen’s work for…
Happening nearby: Former Navy SEAL Mark Divine to speak at national gala on Nov. 11
Most, if not all, men and women who serve our country will agree that those who qualify to serve as a SEAL are the best of the best. The men…
World War II paratrooper’s story — read by BTMS student — steals show at annual Memorial Day observance
Updated with information that speaker was from Brier Terrace Middle School. A humorous, touching essay from a World War II Army veteran – read by a Brier Terrace Middle School…
MTHS basketball coach presented with VFW Life Saving Award
The VFW National Life Saving award was presented to Mountlake Terrace High School Girls JV Basketball Coach Rachael Boehme at a recent Mountlake Terrace High School assembly. Boehme was honored…
Veterans turn out for Fire District 1’s Operation Career Boost event
More than 40 veterans turned out to learn how to make the transition from the military to a career in emergency service at a free workshop held at Snohomish County…
Celebrate Veterans Day with local events
Veterans Day is next Tuesday, Nov. 11, and Lynnwood and Edmonds are hosting events aimed at showing support and appreciation of those who have served our country: On Monday, Nov. 10,…