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TEDxTacoma "Transitions: Bridging the Gap" - Register Now
Published: 10/26/2018
Would you be interested into going to a local TEDx Event? There are still a few remaining tickets!
On Friday, November 16, TEDx Tacoma is hosting a local event at the American Lake Conference Center on JBLM with the theme: “Transitions: Bridging the Gap”
Points of transition comes along at different points in our life. Whether we are joining/exiting the military, moving to a new… read more
Committee listens to concerns of veterans - GoSkagit.com
Published: 10/22/2018
BURLINGTON — The state Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee held a town hall Thursday in Burlington to talk to veterans about available services.
“It’s an opportunity to make sure we’re on the right track,” said Gary Condra, deputy director of the state’s Department of Veterans Affairs. “I hope they feel like they’ve been heard.”
The committee is made up of 17 volunteers and… read more
Local Youth Places 1st Nationally in American Legion Auxilliary Americanism Chairman
Published: 10/17/2018
"The American Legion Auxilliary truly believes in the education of our youth and in the importance of patriotism. In the spirit of encouragement for the pursuit of knowledge, each year our National organization gives a topic for an Essay Contest for 3-12th grade as well as Special Needs Class. It's hoped students will be encouraged by their teachers and parents to research (maybe even… read more
State Celebrates 3000 Veterans Hired through YesVets Initiative
Published: 10/09/2018
State Celebrates 3000 Veterans Hired through YesVets Initiative
OLYMPIA – Leaders from the Employment Security Department, chambers of commerce, Washington Department of Veterans Affairs and Washington State Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) join Washington State employers and veterans in celebrating the hiring of the 3,000th veteran through YesVets – a statewide initiative… read more
The "Bells Of Peace" Participation App is now in the App Stores
Published: 10/08/2018
The "Bells Of Peace" Participation App is now in the App Stores
For all of you who pre-ordered, and who have signed up for participating in the Bells of Peace initiative, the FREE Participation App is now in the iPhone and Android App Stores.
If you are reading this on your phone, simply click the buttons below and you will be taken directly to the install page for your phone.… read more
TEDx Tacoma: Transitions: Bridging the Gap - TICKETS ON SALE
Published: 10/08/2018
We are excited to announce that tickets are going on sale for TEDx Tacoma - Transitions: Bridging the Gap. The event will be on Friday, November 16th at American Lake Conference Center at JBLM.
As we know, points of transition comes along at different points in our life. Whether we are joining/exiting the military, moving to a new community/installation, starting a business,… read more
MEDIA RELEASE - September 20 - Commanders Call & Governors Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee Town Hall - Tacoma
Published: 09/18/2018
Pierce County: The Governor’s Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee will be holding a Commander’s Call on Thursday, September 20 from 8:30 am – 12:30pm in Tacoma.
Veteran Service Organization Commanders and Leaders as well as veterans and community members are invited to participate in discussions about new or modified programs available at the Washington State Department of Veterans… read more
PROCLAMATION - POW/MIA Recognition Day
Published: 09/14/2018
WHEREAS, more than 217,000 Americans have been confined by enemies of the United States during the last one hundred years, with many enduring brutal and inhumane treatment by their captors in violation of international law; and
WHEREAS, 1,594 Americans are still missing from the Vietnam War, as well as 7,729 unaccounted for from the Korean War, 126 from the Cold War, and over 73,000… read more
MEDIA RELEASE: 2018 POW-MIA Recognition Event - Friday September 21 at 10am
Published: 09/13/2018
For Immediate Release
Date: September 14, 2018
Contact: Rich Angeli, State VFW POW/MIA Chairman
Phone: 360-591-9798
Olympia– A public ceremony will be held in observance of National POW/MIA Recognition Day on Friday, Sept. 21, at the POW/MIA Memorial on the Capitol Campus in Olympia, beginning at 10:00 am.
This event will feature Special Guest Speaker: Special… read more
Flag Lowering - 9/11/18 (Patriot Day)
Published: 09/10/2018
Flag Lowering - 9/11/18 (Patriot Day)
Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, for national Patriot Day, the annual memorial to the victims of the 2001 tragedy.
Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on September 11, 2018. … read more