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IN THIS EDITION
March 2015
Finally, welcome home When they returned from Vietnam, most veterans were vilified. On March 30, they get a long-delayed embrace By RICHARD WALKER
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any of them were 18 or 19 when they enlisted or were drafted. They were trained to fight in a far-off land, to stop communism from spreading into Southeast Asia. Meanwhile, all that is ugly about war — in this case, the Vietnam War — was broadcast into American living rooms for the first time. As the human and financial costs of the war grew, opinions collided — sometimes violently, in the U.S. capital, on college campuses and on city streets. When U.S. military personnel came home, many with injuries and memories that would still haunt them decades later, there was no welcome. “They were not treated like heroes as those who returned from Korea and World War II,” said State Rep. Norm Johnson, R-Toppenish. “Instead, they were portrayed as baby killers, warmongers and other things.… That had a traumatic effect on these soldiers that is still painful to these days as many of them refuse to talk about their experiences.” On March 30, nearly 40 years after the fall of Saigon and the end of the war, Washington state’s Vietnam War veterans are finally being welcomed home. State House Bill 1319, approved by the Legislature in spring 2014,
Flags and yellow roses were placed in the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at the Capitol campus in Olympia during a ceremony marking the signing of legislation establishing Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. The observance is March 30. Washington State Republicans established March 30 of every year as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day” in Washington state. The bill, introduced by Johnson and co-sponsored by 38 state House members, was unanimously approved by the House and Senate in 2014 and was signed into law by
Gov. Jay Inslee in March that year. March 30 is not a public holiday but, rather, a day of public remembrance. “It is a day to think of these men and women who served and didn’t get the warmest welcome in the years that they came back,” Inslee
said at the signing ceremony. “Now, we want to double the warmth of welcoming them and thinking of their contribution to American democracy and freedom across the world.”’ See WELCOME, Page 2
At 97 years, Pearl Harbor veteran’s golf swing is still smooth By CAPT. TOM DANAHER, USN (ret.)
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BREMERTON — Bremerton resident Frank Mattausch, a Pearl Harbor survivor and local golf luminary, celebrated his 97th birthday Jan. 30 with a round of golf at Kitsap Golf and
Country Club. Mattausch (pronounced Ma-tosh) is one of the longesttenured active members of the club and spends a couple of days a week practicing his game there. Born in 1918, Mattausch’s actual birthday was Jan. 29, and he has been a member at Kitsap for more than 63 years. He was out on
the course playing on Jan. 30. “Frank is here nearly every day chipping and putting”, said Al Patterson, Kitsap’s club professional. “He is still pretty spry and is proud of his lifespan. He also has lots of interesting stories and a keen memory.” Mattausch was a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps at
Wheeler Army Base in central Oahu when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. He recalls that U.S. forces were on alert a few weeks before the disaster, but a visit to Hawaii by a highranking Japanese dignitary eased tensions and the alert was cancelled. “We were in the barracks See GOLFER, Page 3
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Continued from page 1 All public buildings and schools are required to fly the POW/MIA flag; that flag is also flown on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, National POW/ MIA Recognition Day and Veterans Day. The observance was proposed to Johnson by Gil Calac of the Yakama Warriors Association, a Native veterans organization with about 190 members who make sure that veterans are not forgotten. Calac, an Army veteran who served in Vietnam from 1969-70, spoke for the bill when it was in committee in spring 2014. His compelling testimony moved legislators to act quickly and affirmatively on this bill. At a hearing before the Senate Committee on Governmental Operations, Calac said Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day would help veterans “put away our guilt, the shame, the grief and despair,” and heal from the animosity veterans faced when they returned home. Calac told of one veteran who returned home from Vietnam and was discharged in Oakland, California. He was spit upon while wearing his uniform. Upset, he went into a bar, where he was spit upon again. Linda McNeely, who joined Calac at the hearing, told the committee a similar story of how her husband was spit upon at the airport when he returned home from the war. “The scars will always be there forever,” Calac said. “I know we can’t change the past, but we can help our Vietnam War veterans by opening the door and saying, ‘Welcome home.’ ” Calac served in the U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry, 165th Signal Company from 196970. He served 15 months in Vietnam. He received the Bronze Star, the fifthhighest combat decoration,
Rep. Norm Johnson, R-Yakima, stands at the inscribed wall of the Washington State Vietnam Veterans Memorial at the Capitol campus in Olympia, looking for the name of his cousin, who died during the Vietnam War. Washington State Republicans but won’t speak about the circumstances that led to his receiving the medal. “Two years ago was the first time I ever talked about getting the Bronze Star,” he said. “I still haven’t taken it out of the case.” After returning home from Vietnam, he coped by drinking and using. His first marriage ended in divorce; he said he almost lost his second marriage and his children as well. He’s now been sober for 28 years, which he credits to his Native religion, Washat, and traditional foods. Had Vietnam War veterans been welcomed home at the start, closure and healing could have taken place earlier, he said. “A classmate told me he just started getting treated for PTSD two years ago,” Calac said. “[The trauma] is ingrained in you. You hide it, but it sneaks up on you. It comes out.” According to the National Archives, 58,220 Americans — 1,047 from Washington state — are known to have died in the Vietnam War. The Library of Congress POW/MIA Databases & Documents website reports that as of November 2001, 1,948 Americans remain unaccounted for in Vietnam. “In the little town of Toppenish where I grew up and served on the city council and as mayor, 13 men from that community paid the ultimate sacrifice in the Vietnam War,” Rep. Johnson told the state Senate committee. “That’s a per capita death rate eight times that of the nation’s and 12 times that of the state. I also have a cousin who lies in the cemetery at Zillah who came home in a box from Vietnam.” In a speech he gave
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n March 30 is Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day in Washington state. n All public buildings, including schools, must fly the POW/MIA flag. n A Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans celebration is scheduled on March 29, 1-2 p.m., at Sarg Hubbard Park in Yakima. There will be guest speakers, the unveiling of an additional name to the Vietnam Memorial Wall, and full military honors. Refreshments follow. To keep up with other events that may be planned during the month, go to www.dva.wa.gov/calendar
at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall on Memorial Day 1993, Lt. Gen. Barry R. McCaffrey said the average infantryman in the Vietnam War saw about 240 days of combat in one year — 200 more days than an infantryman in the South Pacific during World War II — thanks to the mobility of the helicopter. One out of every 10 Americans who served in the Vietnam War was a casualty; an estimated 304,000 were wounded and, at the time of McCaffrey’s speech, 75,000 Vietnam War veterans were living with war-related disabilities. Heidi Audette, communications director for the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs, told the committee Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day would help future generations understand the service and sacrifice Vietnam War veterans made on behalf of their state and country.
“We’re also really hopeful that this will continue to encourage Vietnam and other veterans to come forward and seek out the benefits they so richly deserve from their service to our country,” Audette said. “There are so many Vietnam veterans that have yet to connect with the benefits that they earned because of their service, so we’re hopeful this will help in that way as well.” Calac said several attempts in the U.S. Congress to pass a national Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day have failed; Calac and others are now lobbying to have the observance adopted state by state. (In 2011 and 2012, President Obama signed an executive order proclaiming March 29 of those years as Vietnam Veterans Day.) The legislatures in several states, California and Texas among them, have established a Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. Calac said he and others are going to lobby next in Idaho, Arizona and Nevada.
Veterans present for celebration
At Rep. Johnson’s invitation, the Yakama Warriors presented the colors March 29, 2014 at the State Capitol, the day before the first Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day was observed. Outside, Kitsap veterans groups and supporters gathered with others at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the Capitol grounds for a ceremony. Calac presented pins and ribbons to Vietnam veterans to wear. For many, healing had begun.
Deadline March 30 for veteran tributes POULSBO — Deadline is March 30 for Vietnam War veteran profiles for Veterans Life’s April edition. April 30 will mark the 40th anniversary of the end of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. We invite you to honor the Vietnam War-era veterans you know by submitting a tribute like the one shown below. There’s no cost or obligation. Simply send us a photo of your servicemember in uniform, and a recent photo, with: n Name n Hometown or most recent city of residence n Branch n Years of service n Highest rank attained n Significant duty stations or deployments during the Vietnam War.
Post-war career. If POW, MIA, killed in action or injured in combat, please indicate that fact. Your servicemember did not have to have served in Vietnam to be included. All Vietnam War-era veterans will be included, whether they saw combat or supported America’s military mission from the States. By the way, March 30 is Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. We extend our hand in welcome to all those who answered the nation’s call. Send your Vietnam War veteran tribute to Editor, Veterans Life, P.O. Box 278, Poulsbo, WA 98370. Or email the text and photos in jpg format rto rwalker@soundpublishing.com. n n
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HOMETOWN: Port Orchard n BRANCH: U.S. Navy n YEARS OF SERVICE: 22 years n HIGHEST RATE OR RANK ATTAINED: Senior chief nuclear electrician supervisor n SIGNIFICANT DUTY STATIONS OR DEPLOYMENTS DURING THE VIETNAM WAR: n
Three tours in Vietnam on the USS Truxtun (DLGN35/CGN-35). n POST-WAR CAREER: After he retired from the Navy, he worked for RADCOM in the shipyard and received a Secretary of Navy Career Service Award for 40 years of service to the Navy and to the United States of America.
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“Frank is here nearly every day chipping and putting. He is still pretty spry ... He also has lots of interesting stories.” — Al Patterson, pro, Kitsap Golf & Country Club
about 7:30 in the morning when we saw some planes fly over Wheeler headed toward Pearl Harbor,” Mattausch said. “We identified them as Japanese planes. One broke off from the formation and bombed our runway. I think that was the first bomb dropped in that attack.” When asked about his passion for golf, Mattausch quickly numbers off a list of local tournament victories that he has garnered. In one Kitsap Men’s Championship, he recalled, he posted a score of 69 and felt pretty good about a possible win, until he found he was four strokes behind competitor Lloyd Waaga. Widowed now, Mattausch said the golf course is a daily destination for him. “There are a lot of nice people at Kitsap,” he said. One longtime member of Kitsap said, “Watching Frank play was really something. He would walk up to his ball while taking out his club, move right into his stance and make the swing, all seemingly in one smooth motion. He was really a good player.” Mattausch moved to Bremerton in 1952 from Wisconsin with his wife Jean and went to work as a planner at the shipyard. He worked there for 28 years. He joined Kitsap Golf and Country Club in 1952 and,
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OPINION VETERANS VOICE
Your claim and VA: Evidence is everything By THOM STODDERT
has a relationship to an issue now. Evidence links both the present and the past. he Veterans A simple example usually Administration, as follows like this. You were everyone knows, is a injured in service and now large bureaucracy and as such there is a medical diagnosis of works on paperwork. Lots of traumatic arthritis. You have paperwork. identified to the VA that you The most important paperwere treated for a knee probwork is the evidence given in lem while on active duty. The support of a claim for benefits. VA then obtains your service It can come from almost anymedical records and finds that where, but the you were hurt playevidence must ing sports and were “In almost all cases be factual and treated. Your preswhen a claim has ent doctor (military, compelling to result in VA, or civilian) been denied, it a favorable documents a hisdecision. A usually is because tory of complaints claim is never and with a diagof the lack of cookie cut and nosis of traumatic molded, thus strong, credible arthritis of the evidence is knee. A VA medical evidence. So that focused on the exam is scheduled needs of each is where you start.” to provide evidence veteran. of how much this So what eviinjury now impairs dence does the VA require? your productivity on your job The basic prerequisite for and/or social life. evidence that the Veterans Once all the information is Benefits Administration gathered, a decision whether requires is fairly simple. to grant the legal status of Something must have hap“service connection” is made pened on active duty and it is and how much benefits are linked to a present matter. In given out. Unfortunately, we other words, what happened all know this can take a long during active military service
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Galloway interviews with Vietnam War vets will put focus on commemoration By MIKE FLYNN
events will emerge to attract additional focus to Galloway’s visit and the 50th commemoration. rograms of support for vetThe high-visibility event already erans of Afghanistan and held was a commemoration Iraq are conscience-manitribute on Oct. 9 that attracted festations of thanks from more than 2,500 Vietnam a nation. Now there’s a veterans from around growing movement to the Northwest onto the touch that same national parade field at JBLM for a conscience 50 years late, salute ceremony, massing to extend a thank you to of the colors and keynote veterans of the Vietnam speech by retired Gen. War who received a Barry McCaffrey. The markedly different recepevent, conceived by Lt. tion when they returned Joe Galloway... Gen. Stephen R. Lanza, home. interviewing I-Corps commanding The Vietnam War VietnamWar general, was only the Commemoration, aimed veterans second Vietnam War at spurring events and Commemoration event at activities in states, cities one of the nation’s miliand towns around the country to tary bases. recognize Vietnam veterans and Lanza, saying that as he their families for service and sacnoticed that Vietnam-era veterans rifice, has already had one highwere among those enthusiastivisibility event in this state. cally welcoming soldiers home But additional local visibility from deployment to Iraq and will likely lie ahead as a week-long Afghanistan, said he realized series of interviews with veterans Vietnam veterans “had never had of the Vietnam War, conducted that” welcome-home reception, by Joe Galloway, the Vietnam corso he helped create a thank you respondent whose book and the opportunity. movie it spawned made him likely I’m sure I wasn’t alone in havthe best-known war correspondent ing no knowledge of this Vietnam of recent times, will take place in War Commemoration, mandated April in Seattle. by Congress in 2008 and launched Ideally, other Vietnam veterans by presidential order in 2012,
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until the JBLM event, and even then only as curiosity as I went to the Internet to try to find when the 50th anniversary of Vietnam would be. Then came an email exchange in November with Galloway, a one-time colleague at United Press International, the wire service for which he covered the Vietnam War. I’ve written a couple of Flynn’s Harp columns on him and we now exchange emails occasionally. Galloway advised me that he has a role in the Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemorative Project, serving as a special consultant to the project run out of the office of the Secretary of Defense, doing oral-history interviews with Vietnam veterans. In connection with the 50th Anniversary Commemorative, Galloway has been doing threea-day, two-hour interviews with Vietnam veterans from across the services spectrum, noting he has “65 two-hour interviews in the can now, beginning with Colin Powell and working outward.” “So you should come to Seattle and do interviews,” I told Galloway, a Texas boy who as a correspondent was decoSee FLYNN, Page 8
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Continued from page 4 time. However the VA has instituted a program call the Fully Developed Claim process, in which the claimant essentially provides all the needed information to the VA up front and the evidence/decision process is much shortened. Where does the evidence come from to support a claim — it can come from anywhere, but the starting point is most often is your military records, especially the medical documents. But what about when there are no evidence to support your claim in your military records? Many vets can get
they step up to help our veterans in the community. They have been an active partner in helping us get veterans back to work through the King County Veterans Program. They talk to our veterans about the hidden job market in
transportation and logistics (not about being a truck driver). They have provided bus and van services to transport veterans and service members to and from job fairs, and they provide a free job search, resume
support and referral program for veterans looking to get a job. Beside all the efforts they have put in on behalf of veterans here in King County, I know they are active on JBLM and in Thurston County as well,
speaking to service members and veterans about opportunities and options available to them. And they do it without a sales pitch. They are a veterans-owned and run company looking to give back to the veteran community.
I bring this up because they have a campus in Port Orchard. They are an outstanding resource that our veterans should take advantage of. RICHARD GARMONG richard.garmong@kingcounty.gov
favorable decisions when they submitted compelling lay statements from people who witnessed the event, or treated the injury. Former commanders, NCOs, medics, and/or several folks who witnessed the same event are excellent sources of evidence. Statements from people who stand to benefit financially from any favorable decision are not usually considered to be strong supporting evidence. Locating former members of your unit is easy and even fun. Military. com is an excellent source. Just about every boat the U.S. Navy ever floated has a very good web page. Go to your old unit and
see if there is any one you remember and who remembers you. Establish contact and see if that person remembers the incident and will write a statement to support your claim. Most units do have some sort of reunion functions. “Old” letters to friends and family carry very valuable credible evidence. I have seen old newspaper articles do the trick for a deserving vet. Sources of claim supporting evidence are unlimited. However, it always must be compelling to the reasonable person reading it. Sometimes there is no clear linkage between what you have and what hap-
pened in the service. This is when a written opinion of an expert who explains why your medical issue is linked to your military service. For example, a vet is diagnosed with a disease that has not been presumptively associated to exposure of the herbicide Agent Orange by the VA. However, the expert (such as an oncologist) in a written letter explains why the cancer is believed to be associated to herbicide exposure and not other carcinogens. Frequently, the VA denies claims for PTSD for lack of evidence of a credible stressor event. This is when a lay statement from a former buddy
comes in. For example, a vet was in the artillery and as such would not receive a Combat Infantry Badge. Yet he was in frequent fire fights protecting his firebase. The VA denies his claim for lack of proof of a verifiable stressor such as a combat award. But the vet provided details as to the time he was in the unit that was attacked. He provided places, details and statements from those he served with. All of his information was verified through the various thirdparty resources that VA has and they were able to grant him a favorable decision. When a claim is denied by the VA they will provide in their letter an explana-
tion why the claim was denied and, more importantly, it should describe the needed evidence to get a positive decision. The VA and its Rating Board are legal entities and as such must have solid, compelling, and reasonable evidence to allow them to grant benefits. In almost all cases when a claim has been denied, it usually is because of the lack of good, strong, credible evidence. So that is where you start. Plan your evidence carefully. — Thom Stoddert is an Army combat veteran (Vietnam and Desert Storm) and former VA rating specialist.Contact him at DeltaTrooper@outlook.com.
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REMERTON — It’s the region’s biggest expression of community support for the military. It’s Military Appreciation Day, an annual event organized by the Silverdale Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Committee. The event is scheduled March 28, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Kitsap Sun Pavilion at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds. The day will feature more than 100 organizations; fun, games and entertainment for children;
and services and resources for active duty and retired personnel. “The best compliment I ever get is when military officials tell us this area has a reputation worldwide for how well the military is appreciated,” said Jennifer Zuver, past president of the Silverdale Area Chamber of Commerce and wife of a newly retired Navy master at arms. “It’s to the benefit of our economy to support our military. But on a personal level, we want our military personnel to be a part of the community, and not
Military Appreciation Day & Informational Fair is scheduled on March 28, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Kitsap County Fairgrounds’ Kitsap Pavilion. The day’s events are free and open to veterans and active-duty personnel and their families.
just do their service here and leave.” Military personnel say events like Military Appreciation Day make them feel they are a part of the community family. “I find the support is motivating and reminds me I’m doing something useful — not just for the nation, but the local community as well,” Lt. Beau Blanchard, USN, region staff executive officer, Naval Base Kitsap. “It is refreshing to hear people appreciate what we do,” said YN2 Joshua
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Devine, region administrative leading petty officer, Naval Base Kitsap. “It’s way better than hearing some of the negative comments. Stuff like this does help. It makes me feel appreciated.” The menu of Military Appreciation Day activities includes: n Children’s activities. n Mini boot camp for children. n Door prizes for military personnel. n Information about what Kitsap has to offer. n Information about local businesses. n Free food and nonalcoholic drinks. n Center Stage performers.
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Major influence in local life The people of the U.S. armed services play a significant role in Kitsap community life. Military per-
sonnel attend local colleges and are involved in their communities. Family members own or work in local businesses and volunteer for local causes. Children of military families attend local schools. Naval Base Kitsap consists of installations at Bangor, Keyport and Bremerton, and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Manchester Fuel Depot. According to the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance, Naval Base Kitsap pumped $6.1 billion into the local economy in fiscal year 2012, the last year for which figures are available. That’s more than one-third of the $15.7 billion pumped into the state’s economy by all military installations in Washington state. Once here, many military personnel choose to make Kitsap their permnanent home. In 2014, according to U.S. Census estimates, Kitsap County was home to 35,199 veterans — about 6 percent of the county population.
Chamber of Commerce committees
The Military Affairs Committee is arguably the most influential the Silverdale Chamber of Commerce’s committees. But it’s only one of several committees working to enhance local life. n The Military Affairs Committee is chaired by Duane Sharpe of Old Dominion University. According to the chamber website, the Military Affairs Committee “helps military personnel adjust to and enjoy life in Silverdale by hosting functions, introducing them to local businesses and organizations, and by working with military organizations to provide additional assistance and foster fellowship with chamber members.” The committee coordinates recognition of the Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) Sailor of the Quarter; and the Marine Security Force, Bangor, Marine of the Quarter. n The Education Committee is chaired by Mike Walton. According to the chamber, this committee “serves as a liaison between business,
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Home. Chamber ambassadors represent the chamber at various business and community events. They assist chamber staff and board members in welcoming attendees at membership meetings and socials. Ambassadors are mentors for new members.
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n Kitsap County Veterans Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Silverdale Community Center. Online: www.kitsapgov.com/hs/veterans/ meetinginfo.htm
n Rolling Stones cover band “The Jaggernots,” Albert C. Kean Post 149 American Legion, 4922 Kitsap Way, Bremerton. Dinner at 5 p.m. (steak, fries and cole slaw, $8), band performance at 6.
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so ago that Galloway will be here for a week of interviews April 12-18 and he may have with him retired Army Lt. Gen. Claude M. “Mick” Kicklighter, who is charged with overseeing all aspects of the Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration, and sometimes travels to a location with Galloway. While Galloway covered Iraq and Afghanistan, it was his coverage of Vietnam which weighs most heavily on his shoulders and in his thoughts. Galloway’s interviews in Seattle may include Bruce Crandall, the helicopter pilot whose heroism in repeated flights into the death zone of the Ia Drang
Continued from page 4 rated for heroism on the battlefield and praised by the late Gen. Norman Schwartzkopf as “the soldiers’ reporter” because of his caring and regard for those whose battles he covered. So I wrote two columns in November, the first related to the interviews he’s doing around the country and the second about the Battle of Ia Drang, made famous by his book “We Were Soldiers Once ... and Young,” and the movie produced from it, “We Were Soldiers.” I got the word a week or
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n Military Appreciation Day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kitsap County Fairgrounds Pavilion. Services and resources from more than 100 organizations; fun, games and entertainment for children; and assistance for veterans. Online: www.kitsapgov.com/hs/ veterans/VA.htm
n Stand Down, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kitsap County Fairgrounds Presidents Hall, 1250 NW Fairgrounds Road, Bremerton. Many free services available for veterans and their dependents. ID required for entry. For faster service, bring several copies of your DD214/discharge papers, or VA, military,
battlefield to bring supplies and evacuate the wounded brought him the Medal of Honor, as well as prominent visibility in the movie made from Galloway’s book. Crandall has retired to Kitsap County. “We don’t have a big budget and so we’d need a university or something like that to provide space and assistance to do the interviews,” Galloway told me. I quickly touched base with Pam Pearson, the vice president and general manager of KCPQ-13 for help and she readily agreed to provide whatever studio space and technical assistance he needed through the week.
“First time we’ve ever had a television station as our facility,” Galloway enthused. In addition, Gloria Fletcher, president of Sound Publishing, which owns and publishes daily and weekly newspapers across the state — many in areas of heavy military concentration — has agreed to help promote Galloway’s visit as well as events that may be related to it, and thus provide visibility for companies that may wish to participate in some manner. This coming Memorial Day is the opener of what Kicklighter has described as the “most active phase” of the 50th
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retired military, Reserve or National Guard ID. Unaccompanied dependents must bring DD214 and proof of relationship. n Community Easter Egg Hunt at Forest Ridge Park, noon, at Forest Ridge Park, 110 Summit Ave., Bremerton. Hosted by Albert C. Kean Post 149 American Legion and the Bremerton Elks.
Commemoration, which will run to Veterans Day 2017 and finally conclude on Veterans Day 2025. The goal now, and one that may be contributed to with the Seattle visit, is development of Commemorative Partners, a program designed for federal, state and local communities, veterans’ organizations and other nongovernmental organizations to assist in thanking and honoring Vietnam veterans and their families. Commemorative Partners are encouraged to participate in the Commemoration of the Vietnam War by planning and conducting at least two events or activities dur-
APRIL 8 n Kitsap County Veterans Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Silverdale Community Center. Online: www.kitsapgov.com/hs/veterans/ meetinginfo.htm — To submit items to the Calendar of Events, email Editor Richard Walker, rwalker@soundpublishing. com.
ing that will recognize the Vietnam veterans and their families’ service, valor, and sacrifice. Commemorative Partners must commit to conduct at least two events each year during the commemorative period of 2015-17 that will recognize, thank and honor our Vietnam veterans and their families. — Mike Flynn is a business consultant and former longtime editor of the Puget Sound Business Journal. His blog, Flynn’s Harp, can be read at www.emikeflynn. com/blog.
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CHATTER Program sends care packages to recruits LOS ANGELES — Operation Gratitude is has launched a New Recruit Care Package program to thank our newest members of the military for stepping forward and devoting the next several years of their lives in service to our nation. Upon graduation from boot camp, each recruit is handed a package of goodies from Operation Gratitude in a customdesigned box. The New Recruit Care Package Program is in full swing at Marine Corps Recruiting Depots in San Diego and Parris Island, and at the Navy’s Great Lakes Recruit Training Command in Illinois. The organization expects to bring the Army and Air Force training centers on board in 2015. A Marine private wrote Operation Gratitude, “On the last week of boot camp, each of us received one of your packages, and I wanted to let you know that they were very much appreciated. Receiving those packages helped
make us feel human again, and that reminder of our nation’s support boosted our morale. Thank you very much for your generosity. Semper Fidelis.” In addition to an assortment of snacks and entertainment, hygiene and hand-made items, each care package includes a “Loved One Medallion,” a specially designed Operation Gratitude keepsake for the recruit to share with a special family member or friend. The medallion thanks loved ones for their support and lets them know that the American people stand “hand in hand” with them. “We hope the recruits get two things from receiving these packages,” said Angel Cuevas, director of operations for Operation Gratitude. “First, we hope it lifts their morale. Second, we want them to know someone, somewhere cares. This is the generosity of the American public. We are supporting their mission wherever it takes them, and we don’t want them to be alone.” The distribution of all New Recruit Care Packages is handled directly with the military training centers.
Operation Gratitude (operationgratitude.com) was founded in 2003. According to the program, it annually sends more than 100,000 care packages to recruits, veterans, first responders, Wounded Warriors, caregivers and to U.S. service members deployed overseas.
Military Star® card offers special on electronics BREMERTON — Upgrading to a new camera, computer or TV? The NEX is offering a bonus for users of the Military Star® Card: No interest and no payments for 12 months. The offer is valid in stores from March 18-31 for minimum purchases of $699. The Military Star® Card offers many benefits, including 10 percent off the first day’s purchases (up to the customer’s credit limit), no annual fee, low interest rate, more than 40 special promotions and discounts yearly, as well as 24-hour customer service including online access. Military Star® Card applications are available at any NEX Customer
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Flight discounts for active military and families BREMERTON — Southwest offers military discounts to active military personnel and their families. Contact Southwest directly, not online, at 800-I-FLY-SWA or through a travel booking site or travel agent. This discount requires that you show a military I.D.
More time to access MilConnect for EOS personnel BREMERTON — TRICARE sponsors, spouses and dependent children 18 and older have access to their personal information, health care enrollments, eligibility and other information through MilConnect, an online resource provided by the Defense Manpower Data Center. A new initiative gives separating service members and their families more time to access this
important information. Access to MilConnect is available three ways: common access card access, having a Defense Finance and Accounting Services account, or a DoD SelfService Logon. Separating service members lose their CACs and access to their DFAS MyPay account upon separation. However, their DS Logon does not expire and can still be used to access certain applications such as DMDC’s milConnect. To make this transition easier for family members, DMDC will give prior eligible family members 18 and older six additional months to sign up for a DS Logon for use in accessing MilConnect after their sponsor’s separation. This allows more time to view and print available correspondence (such as a disenrollment letter) within milConnect. For information about transitioning from the military, go to www.tricare. mil/LifeEvents/Separating. For information about creating an account or other secure services that can be completed online, go to http://milconnect.dmdc. osd.mil.
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Suquamish Tribe Veterans Resource Office LaVada Anderson, 360394-8515, landerson@ suquamish.nsn.us. VFW Post 239, Bremerton Address: 190 Dora Ave., Bremerton. 360-377-6739. Meets second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. VFW Post No. 1694, Shelton Address: Memorial Hall, Second and Franklin streets, Shelton. 360-426-4546. Meets on the second and
fourth Thursdays of each month, 7 p.m. Beverages and snacks are served at 6 p.m. by the Ladies Auxiliary. WorkSource Kitsap County Address: 1300 Sylvan Way, second floor, Bremerton. 360-337-4767. Contact: Michael Robinson, disabled veterans outreach, 360-337-4727, mrobinson@esd.wa.gov. Or jmckenna@esd.wa.gov.
SEATTLE — If you are transitioning or are already on the civilian side and seeking career opportunities, consider attending the Military MOJO Hiring & Networking Event. The event is scheduled on April 10, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Sheraton Seattle Downtown Hotel, 1400 Sixth Ave., Seattle. According to event organizers, MOJO is a small event — no long lines. Company recruiters actively engage with candidates, and many will interview at the career fair. Once you register (at www. militarymojo.org), you will be assisted with your resume scrub and receive career guidance so you are well prepared for the face to face with employers. The companies attending the April 10 event are posted on the website. Miltary MOJO hosts industry seminars, a networking reception, lunch, and free digital head shots for all job candidates.
VETERANS RESOURCES Here is a listing of resources for veterans in Kitsap County. American Legion Post 109, Silverdale Address: 10710 Silverdale Way, Silverdale. Meets on the third Monday of the month, 7 p.m., at All Star Lanes & Casino. Contact: Email alpost109cmdr@gmail.com, or visit on Facebook. American Legion Post 149, Bremerton Address: 4922 Kitsap Way, Bremerton. 360-373-8983. Online: www.legion149wa.org
American Legion Post 172, Bainbridge Island Address: 7880 NE Bucklin Hill Road, Bainbridge Island. 206-842-5000. Meets first and third Friday of the month, 7:30 p.m. Online: www.bainbridgeislandpost172.org. American Legion Post 200, Belfair Meets on the first Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. Contact: Tom Welch, email xtw@aol.com. American Legion Post 245 Veterans Service Office, Poulsbo Address: 19068 Jensen
Way, Suite 3A, downtown Poulsbo. 360-779-5456. Open every Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Disabled American Veterans n 2315 Burwell St., Bremerton. 360-373-2397. n 4475 Birch Ave W., Port Orchard. Chapter meetings: Potluck noon, meeting 1 p.m., second Saturday of each month n Adjutant/Service Office North Mason Resources, 140 NE State Route 300, Belfair. 360-552-2303. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday
or by appointment. Kitsap County Veterans Assistance Program Address: Kitsap County Department of Human Services, 614 Division St., MS-23, Port Orchard. Contact: 360-337-4811. Online: www.kitsapgov. com/hs/veterans/VA.htm. Marine Corps League Olympic Peninsula Detachment 531 Address: 2315 Burwell St., Bremerton. 360-265-7492. Meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.
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The Turner Joy (DD951) was decommissioned in 1982 and is maintained and administered by the Bremerton Historic Ships Association. Tours are available March 1 to Oct. 23, and Nov. 1 to Feb. 28 or 29. Veterans can tour for free on Veterans Day. James is president of the Pacific Northwest chapter of the UDT-SEAL Association.
The association sponsored the creation of a model of the USS Grayback, which will be presented to the Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport in March. He also organized and participated in a walk across the Olympic Mountains to call attention to the America’s Mighty Warrior program.
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The presentation is open to the public. The Grayback was commissioned on March 7, 1958 as SSG-574 and was the first of the Navy’s guided missile submarines to carry the Regulus II sea-to surface missile. The Grayback was decommissioned on May 25, 1964, then recommissioned May 9, 1969 as LPSS-
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These colleges have a presence on or near military bases in Kitsap County. The contact information for the college’s veterans service office or liaison is listed. n Brandman University, Naval Base Kitsap — Bangor. Call 800-746-0082. Email acadadvisorBN@brandman. edu. Go to www.brandman.edu/bangor-nbk/ contact#sthash. 4Bw1Ulb7. dpuf n Old Dominion University: Naval Base Kitsap — Bangor. 1042 Tautog Circle, Building 1042, Room 103. Contact Duane Sharpe, associate director of military and veterans education, 360479-5114, dsharpe@odu. edu. n Old Dominion University: Naval Station Kitsap — Bremerton. c/o Navy College Office, 120 S. Dewey St., Building 491, Room 214, Bremerton. Contact Duane Sharpe,
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Email jdobson@vinu.edu. n Washington State University: Olympic College Poulsbo, 1000 Olympic College Way NW, Poulsbo. Call 360-3942700. Email poulsbocampus@olympic.edu. n Western on the Peninsulas is a satellite campus of Western Washington University serving Kitsap, Peninsula and Clallam counties. Western on the Peninsulas offers degree and community programs in Poulsbo, Bremerton and Port Angeles. Currently, bachelor degrees in business administration, environmental science, environmental policy, elementary education, and human resources are offered. Contact Kathy Johnson, Kathy.johnson@wwu.edu, (360) 394-2733. Located at Olympic College, 1000 Olympic College Way NW, Poulsbo.
Olympic College Foundation will award $300,000 in scholarships for 2015-16 BREMERTON — The Olympic College Foundation will provide more than $300,000 in scholarships to students attending Olympic College during the 2015-16 academic year. Eligibility requirements for scholarships vary and are not solely based on academic achievement. The foundation has a wide range of scholarship cri-
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