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Coast Guard sids Sandy victims on Eastern seaboard
By By Coast Guard Lt. Stephanie Young U.S. Coast Guard Compass Blog WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2012 – Coast…
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Men fashion fishing boats for disabled anglers
The first time Second District Congressman Rick Larsen heard about the Fishing Access Network, he saw a presentation…
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Praise for vet employment program
A senior defense official was part of the announcement Oct. 15 of a new hiring program that aims…
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For Pets’ Sake: Pet food games
Pet food is big business — U.S. sales last year in excess of $20 billion kind of big…
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Passing the torch: PH survivors look to others to carry on
As we commemorate Veterans Day this month, one very special group is looking to pass the torch to…
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Remember disabled veterans
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 47 will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 at the…
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DOD remains an active partner in Sandy response
From a Defense Department News Release WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2012 – The Defense Department continues to be an…
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Base hospital to hold flu shot clinics
Naval Hospital Oak Harbor will hold two shot clinics in preparation for the coming influenza season. Beneficiary flu…
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Coming Home | Column
November is a special month for veterans in that it includes the 11th day of the 11th month,…
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A vanishing treasure
I recently had the opportunity to get together with members of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. There are…
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Joint services honor vets during ‘Make a Difference Day’
Military service members gathered at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., to honor veterans during the…
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Whirlwind trip honors WWII Vets
In terms of military service, our surviving World War II veterans are like rock stars. At least that’s…
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VFW salutes Old Glory
Old Glory, the symbol of our nation, has a long and storied history. A ceremony Oct. 20 at…