On a chilly and blustery Saturday morning in May more than 1,000 veterans and family members gathered at the Sanders…
me in greater and greater numbers, but for many “home” is nothing more than an abstract. For many veterans there…
When Chuck Manley visits the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Olympia, he sees much more than most. Not only is he…
He has three purple hearts from his service as a Marine. But for Port Orchard’s Roger Montez, his greatest pain…
When Ralph Rogers graduated from high school, he decided that joining the U.S. Navy was the next thing he would…
Veterans and their families are invited to the spring 2013 “Stand Down for Veterans” on April 27 at the Sheridan…
It was a different time, admits State Rep. Norm Johnson. When Vietnam Veterans returned from war, there were no parades….
THE PROMISE On a bunker in the evening breeze, We sat and watched the trees. We talked of home and…
It’s been years since Jack Murphy was in Vietnam, but the memories are as close as today. “They come and…
In future editions of Veterans Life, we’re planning to feature you. We’d love for you to share your memories and…
While it has been controversial at times, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a place that has become a must see…
OLYMPIA — After what some felt was moving testimony about the realities experienced by military veterans was delivered by Vietnam…
the Olympic Mountains sleeping in a private cabin. An evening sitting around the campfire roasting marshmallows. Days spent playing softball…
As I was reaching the end of my career, “what’s next” was on my mind. I started networking friends, relatives…
t was a love of country that took Grace Foeller Davis from being a company nurse to joining the Navy….
At a recent event in Tacoma, Senator Patty Murray shared some personal history about growing up with a father who…
Derek Kilmer moved from the 26th Legislative District in the State Senate to Congress, but said much of his focus…
There’s no doubt when you walk into the East Towne Cleaners in Bremerton that the owners support the troops. “We…
The last few years haven’t been the easiest for veterans who are looking for work. Overall, numbers haven’t been far…
“The Navy has done me good.” That’s how Kenneth Vining summarized his 23 years in the Navy. Vining retired as…
