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Edmonds CC to recognize WWI veterans, 100-year anniversary of the war’s end...
Edmonds Community College will host its sixth annual Veterans Day Celebration from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, on campus in the Black Box Theatre. […]
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From VFW Post 8870: The history of 2014 National POW/MIA Recognition Day
In some communities across the nation, Friday Sept. 19, 2014 will be observed as National POW/MIA Recognition Day, and appropriate ceremonies will be conducted to […]
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Experts in helping veterans transition to civilian life featured at Nov. 11 gala
Edmonds-based Operation Military Family is publicly launching its non-profit branch, OMF Cares, at a national gala in Lynnwood on Veterans Day, with the goal of […]
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SCC’s Global Affairs Center hosting Nov. 6 event for military veterans
The Global Affairs Center at Shoreline Community College, directed by Edmonds resident Larry Fuell, is hosting a discussion of military veterans support, including post-traumatic stress […]
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Reminder: Three events to honor veterans in Edmonds this week
Veterans Day is Tuesday, Nov. 11, and three local events are aimed at showing support and appreciation of those who have served our country: On […]
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Edmonds Veterans Day observance set for Tuesday at site of future Veterans Plaza
Edmonds Post 8870 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of America and the City of Edmonds will hold a Veterans Day Observance at the future […]
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Congressman Larsen to meet with veterans Monday at Edmonds Community College
Congressman 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 […]
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Reminder: Edmonds Veterans Day observance starts at 11 a.m. Tuesday
Edmonds Post 8870 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of America and the City of Edmonds will hold a Veterans Day Observance at the future […]
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Scene in Edmonds: Remembering those who served
You can watch the full video of the Edmonds Veterans Day ceremony on My Edmonds News TV here. It was a crisp fall day as […]
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Community can benefit from values veterans bring with them, former Navy SEAL...
A former Navy SEAL took the stage at the Lynnwood Convention Center Tuesday night and urged the community not to feel sorry for military service […]
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‘Cookie Angels’ bake, bag 112 dozen cookies for seniors in need
Fourteen “Cookie Angel” volunteers contributed to an annual effort at the home of Edmonds resident Lynn Meyer to bake and donate holiday cookies to Senior […]
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Reminder: State Veterans Affairs Director to speak at Edmonds Museum Jan. 10
Lourdes E. “Alfie” Alvarado-Ramos, Director of Washington State Veterans Affairs, will discuss how her office assists military veterans during a presentation at the Edmonds Historical […]
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Court ruling opens door for Agent Orange claims from ‘Blue Water’ veterans
The Mountlake Terrace-based Joint Service Committee, which works with veterans in South Snohomish County, sent an alert this week regarding a federal court ruling that […]
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Edmonds American Legion Post 66 elects new officers
Edmonds American Legion Post 66 recently elected new officers for the 2019-2020 year. Chosen to hold leadership positions were Les Abel, Commander; Gary Walderman, 1st Vice Commander, Jim Collins, 2nd...
View ArticleEdmonds WWII veteran receives Congressional Gold Medal
Edmonds resident and World War II veteran Amos Chapman Jr. recently received the Congressional Gold Medal for his participation in the U. S. Navy during war activities in the Philippines. The medal is...
View ArticleLynnwood Elks to present General MacArthur award to artist Michael Reagan
The Lynnwood Elks Lodge #2171 on Saturday will present its General MacArthur Award for service to Edmonds artist Michael Reagan. Reagan has been creating portraits of fallen heroes from around the...
View ArticleReminder: Your chance to meet Jeff Kemp at OMF Cares Spring Challenge...
Edmonds-based Operation Military Family (OMF)-Cares invites the public 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. N....
View ArticleThe history of May 1 and Loyalty Day
The Snohomish County Council unanimously approved a resolution that proclaimed May 1, 2015 as Loyalty Day in Snohomish County. The resolution was brought to the County Council by Donald Wishmann, who...
View ArticleReminder: Charity fashion show May 14 in honor of National Military...
Mark your calendars and purchase your tickets. C’est la Vie and Operation Military Family Cares, in honor of National Military Appreciation Month, have teamed up again to sponsor the second Annual...
View ArticleScene in Edmonds: ‘Operation Fashion Forward’ models hit runway for good cause
C’est la Vie and Operation Military Family Cares teamed up Thursday to sponsor the second Annual “Operation Fashion Forward” at the Edmonds Yacht Club. Local military-connected and veteran-connected...
View ArticleVFW Post 8870 installs new officers
Edmonds-based VFW Post 8870 on Tuesday installed its newly elected officers, who will assume their year-long terms in June. Members of the Post were installed by District 1 Past Commander Jim Traner,...
View ArticleReminder: 33rd annual Memorial Day ceremony set for Monday at Edmonds Cemetery
The public is invited to attend the 33rd Annual Memorial Day Observance on Monday, May 25, at 11 a.m. at the Edmonds Memorial Cemetery and Columbarium, 100th Avenue West and 15th Street, one block...
View ArticleEdmonds World War II pilot honored during Memorial Day ceremony
Just 48 pilots flew the P-39 Airacobra plane that played a a pivotal role in securing victory in the Pacific during World War II. The only surviving pilot from that island-hopping campaign, 96-year–old...
View Article‘Blue-ribbon fundraising committee’ aims to make Edmonds Veterans Plaza...
The long-awaited Edmonds Veterans Plaza has moved closer to reality with the announcement of a “blue-ribbon fundraising committee.” The newly announced fundraising group is co-chaired by Mike...
View ArticleEdmonds VFW post honors memory of past commander
Thanks to the efforts of Post member Mike Reagan, Edmonds-based VFW Post 8870 honored the memory of Past Commander Dennis Gaasland by presenting a hand-drawn portrait of Dennis to his widow, Helen, and...
View ArticleEdmonds ex-Marine will run 160 miles to honor her fallen sister soldiers
Wearing a shirt that says “Valor Knows No Gender,” Edmonds resident and retired Marine Major Bridget Guerrero is in the final stages of preparing for a solo 160-mile run through the Puget Sound area,...
View ArticleLocal Veteran of Foreign Wars post asks veterans: What’s missing from this...
A close examination of the photo will tell you that all of the VFW veterans present for this 2015 Flag Day ceremony at Edmonds City Park are senior citizens and all are male. Where are the younger men?...
View ArticleEdmonds Community College President receives Patriot Award
Veterans from Edmonds Community College and the local community joined together Friday as Captain Mike Kidd, USN (ret), of the Employer Support Group of the Guard and Reserve, awarded Dr. Jean...
View ArticleFrom Edmonds VFW Post 8870: Friday is National POW/MIA Recognition Day
In many communities across the nation, Friday Sept. 18, 2015 will be observed as National POW/MIA Recognition Day, and appropriate ceremonies will be conducted to honor American’s who have returned...
View ArticleEdmonds-based Operation Military Family Cares goes virtual
Operation Military Family Community Outreach, otherwise known as Operation Military Family Cares (OMF Cares), has moved from its downtown Edmonds location to virtual office space, said organization...
View ArticleNew veterans resource center in Lynnwood
A new Veterans One-Stop Resource Center has opened in Lynnwood to serve veterans and their families. The center will be staffed by local professionals who are available to help with referrals to...
View ArticleEdmonds, Lynnwood residents among VFW District 1 officers installed
Newly elected officers for the VFW and its Auxiliary were installed at the VFW District 1 meeting last month. Those elected will serve a year-long term of duty. There are eight VFW Posts in District 1,...
View ArticleEdmonds American Legion Post installs new officers
After more than 10 years, Les Abel is stepping down as the Commander of Local 66 Edmonds Post of the American Legion. In July, Jim Collins, who has served over 33 years in different capacities at Post...
View ArticleVeterans honored during wreath-laying ceremony
Michael Schindler of Edmonds-based Operation Military Family Cares was the guest speaker at Wreaths Across America Day ceremony held Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park, Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery in...
View ArticleVFW Post 8870 recognizes student essay contest winners
Edmonds-based VFW Post 8870 recognized several local students Jan. 10 as winners in the annual National VFW Essay contest. One of those honored, Edmonds-Woodway High School student Olivia Olsen, won...
View ArticleScene in Edmonds: USS Independence makes final journey
The decommissioned aircraft carrier USS Independence passed by Edmonds Saturday afternoon on its way from Bremerton to Brownsville, Texas. According to The Maritime Executive, the ship is being towed...
View ArticleSchindler takes on new role with veteran, military family organization
Edmonds resident Mike Schindler, who writes the Edmonds Military Wire column for My Edmonds News, has joined the Institute for Veteran and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University as Program...
View ArticleNorthwest Veterans Museum now open in nearby Lynnwood
The Northwest Veterans Museum is now open at Heritage Park in Lynnwood. The museum held its grand opening ceremony on Saturday, May 6. Representatives from several veterans organizations, families of...
View ArticleEdmonds VFW Post 8870 member receives presidential mention
World War II veteran Harry Miller, a member of Edmonds VFW Post 8870, received national recognition July 1 from U.S. President Donald Trump during a speech Trump gave at Freedom Fest, a tribute to our...
View ArticleOperation Military Family Cares sponsoring free leadership webinars starting...
Starting Friday, April 10, Edmonds-based Operation Military Family Cares — a veterans services and solutions provider — is offering a series of free webinars featuring speakers who will also appear at...
View ArticleFree June 9 webinar features interview with ‘They Were Soldiers’ authors
Military Wire columnist and Edmonds resident Mike Schindler will be interviewing Joseph Galloway and Marvin Wolf, the authors of They Were Soldiers, during a live webinar at 10 a.m. June 9 — part of...
View ArticleLarsen to host service academy information nights for interested students
U.S.Rep. Rick Larsen’s office will host two in-person information sessions for northwest Washington students living the 2nd Congressional District who are interested in attending one of the five U.S....
View ArticleMilitary personnel can ride transit free during Fleet Week
Sound Transit is honoring members of the military during Seafair by providing free transit service Aug. 1 to 6. During Seattle Fleet Week, members and former members of the Armed Forces, including...
View ArticleOperation Military Family receives grant award from Disabled Veterans...
Edmonds-based Operation Military Family has received a grant from the Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) for $22,000, which will help fund DYPSI – Discovering Your Post-Service Identity...
View ArticlePurple Heart recipient James Reeff of Brier honored during national tribute...
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal (LCpl) James Reeff of Brier, a Purple Heart recipient, was recently honored as one of the nation’s 2023 Purple Heart Patriot Project honorees. Reeff represented...
View ArticleWhistle tribute, flying of US military service flags highlight state ferries’...
On Veterans Day — Saturday, Nov. 11 — all operating Washington State Ferries vessels will sound their whistles at 11:11 a.m. in tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the...
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