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Just about anywhere you travel in Kitsap County, youll see them. Theyre a sig-nificant show of Kitsap County residents pride in our military.

Theyre the Blue Star Banners.

But some of them have been hanging proudly since 2006. And they need to be replaced.

According to Lynette George, founder of the Blue Star Banner program in Kitsap County, a small group of volunteers have been working to get them replaced.

The wind here has really gotten to some of them, she said. Some are torn, or faded, or really look worn. We are trying to make sure that those that need to be replaced get replaced.

But the process hasnt been that easy. First, she said, they had to do an inventory of the banners and determine which needed replacing. Then, she had to contact the individual or the family of the military member hon-ored on the banner.

If they are still serving, we make arrangements to replace the banner, she said. If theyve left the military, then, we send them their banner and we make room for someone new to have a banner.

The banners, she explained, honor those currently serving. The one exception to that are the Gold Star Banners which

honor those who have made the ultimate sacri-fice and have given their life for their country.

There are 19 Gold Star banners in the area.

As far as the costs to replace the banners, George said the program has money to replace ban-ners when family mem-bers cannot afford to.

Weve received grants from the Kitsap Community Foundation and Port Madison Enterprises (an agency of the Suquamish Tribe) and we can help when help is needed, she said.

The cost to replace each banner is $100. When each banner is originally purchased, each costs

$350, but $200 of that is for the hardware to hang the banner, which doesnt need to be replaced, she said.

Currently, there are 93 banners in Silverdale and at least 25 need to be replaced. In all, there are 367 banners throughout Kitsap, Mason, Clallam and Jefferson coun-ties, with 112 in Port Orchard, 50 in Poulsbo, 49 in Bremerton, 11 in Kingston, nine in Seabeck, eight in Belfair, 11 in Port Angeles and five elsewhere in Jefferson County. Banners are being replaced through-out all of these loca-tions. Her list includes one in Seabeck, one in

Bremerton and five in Port Orchard.

When the banners were originally placed, much of the work was donated by WAVE Cable.

Theyve been great to us, she said. But right now theyve had so much work with storm damage that they arent able to do the replacement work.

And thats where George is in need.

We need volunteers who can help us hang the banners, she said. Preferably some compa-ny that has a bucket truck, or long ladders. Someone like a tree-trimming com-pany or tree service would be great.

In the past few months,

George and one other volunteer have spent three eight-hour days doing what banner replacement they can, with the ladders they have. But she is hop-ing someone will come forward with a bucket truck and sign on to help.

George began the Blue Star Banner program in Kitsap County after see-ing a similar program in California. She is a Navy veteran and has two sons who served in the mili-tary.

Georges sons, Christopher Weimar, 31, of Seabeck, who served in the Army, and Wayne George, 33, of Longview,

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OPINIONYoure familiar with

Memorial Day and Veterans Day. But there are opportunities to honor and reflect all year long.

75 YEARSHappy anniversary,

U.S. Coast Guard Reserve.

STATE OF THE COAST GUARD

The commandant tells of the services impacts on drug smug-gling and on the challenges ahead.

MY VIEWCongressman Kilmer

writes: Civilian careers post-service? We shouldnt keep veterans waiting.

STEEPED IN HISTORY

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Blue Star Banners need a liftVolunteer says some tributes need to be updated or replaced

MA2 Sean Brazas, USN, died May 30, 2012 while conducting combat operations in Panjwal, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Naval Base Kitsap Bremertons Security Detachment in Bremerton. This banner near Kitsap Mall honors Brazas and his wife, YN2 Allie Brazas.

Left, Blue Star Banner Project / Above, FindAGrave.com

Some [banners] are torn, or faded, or really look worn. We are trying to make sure that those that need to be replaced get replaced. Lynette George, founder of the Blue Star Banner program in Kitsap County

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WASHINGTON U.S. Coast Guard assets inter-dicted or disrupted more than 190 metric tons of cocaine and detained more than 700 suspected drug smugglers for prosecution in fiscal year 2015.

When I met recently with the President of Honduras, he noted a 23 percent decrease in violent crime in his country a result he attributes to [our] interdiction, U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Paul Zukunft said in his State of the Coast Guard address on Feb. 23 at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center Congressional Auditorium.

The increased budget allows me to invest in our capital fleet and intelli-gence programs so that we can continue to reestablish rule of law and stability in our own hemisphere.

This was Adm. Zukunfts second State of the Coast Guard address and he took the opportunity to recognize service accom-plishments, reinforce his strategic intent, and pro-

vide direction for the com-ing year.

The commandants speech focused on how the budget is being driven by strategy and how the budget will support his

priorities to invest in the 21st century Coast Guard, sustain mission excellence, and maximize value to the nation.

Now, on behalf of the 88,000 women and

men of the Coast Guard, I profoundly thank the 114th Congress and this admin-istration for delivering an authorization bill along with the largest acquisition budget in Coast Guard his-tory, Zukunft said.

ARCTIC STRATEGYThe commandant elabo-

rated on what the 2017 budget means for the nations Arctic Strategy and how it paves the way to recapitalize the diminish-ing fleet of heavy icebreak-ers.

Currently, the Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star is returning home upon com-pletion of its third consecu-tive mission to Antarctica, flying the flag of our nations sole operational heavy icebreaker capable of operating in ice up to 21-feet thick, Zukunft said.

It causes me great dis-comfort, as it should every-one in this audience, that the U.S. has no insurance policy no self-rescue capability whatsoever should Polar Star and her

USCG interdicted 190 metric tons of cocaine in 2015Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Paul Zukunft delivers the 2016 State of the Coast Guard Address at the Capitol Visitor Center in Washington. During the address, Zukunft discussed the Coast Guards continued focus on strategic chal-lenges, building a 21st century Coast Guard and investing in Duty to People.

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THE STATE OF THE U.S. COAST GUARDCommandants Address

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WASHINGTON The U.S. Coast Guard Reserve celebrated its 75th year of service to the United States on Feb. 19.

The nearly 7,000 men and women that make up the Coast Guard Reserve want to use the opportunity of our 75th anniversary to thank the American public for the privilege of allow-ing us to serve them, said Master Chief Petty Officer Eric L. Johnson, the most senior enlisted member of the Coast Guard Reserve.

The Auxiliary and Reserve Act of 1941, signed Feb. 19, 1941, des-ignated the Coast Guard Reserve as a military branch of the active duty

service. Since World War II, Coast Guard reserv-ists have served in every major conflict or crisis the U.S. has faced from the beaches of Normandy and Iwo Jima to the shores of the Gulf Coast for Hurricane Katrina and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

I cannot applaud enough the great work our

reservists continually per-form, time and time again, since 1941, said Adm. Paul F. Zukunft, 25th com-mandant of the U.S. Coast Guard.

For 75 years, the Coast Guard Reserve has taken on the job of utility responder, mean-ing reservists have the unique ability to respond to a multitude of crises

and amplify the services ability to ensure the safety,

security and stewardship of Americas waters.

The Coast Guard depends on the Reserve Force to be always ready to mobilize with critical

competencies in boat oper-ations, contingency plan-ning and response, expe-ditionary warfare, marine safety, port security, law enforcement and mission support, said Rear Adm. Kurt B. Hinrichs, director of Reserve and Military Personnel.

The Coast Guard Reserve is a multi-mission workforce ready to respond to a variety of threats to the United States and its people. Whether the need is related to a domestic, manmade, or natural disaster, or requires a deployment in support of the Department of Defense, Coast Guard reservists remain Semper Paratus (Always Ready) to answer their countrys call.

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who was a Marine, both suffered psychological and physical injuries at war. They both have service-related disabilities. But George, who served in the Navy from 1981-85, con-siders herself lucky.

My sons came home, she said. Im just so lucky.

She also feels lucky to be a part of the banner program.

Ive met the most amazing people doing this, she said. That has made every step of this journey worth it.

Anyone wanting to help her can call her at 360-440-6497, or email her at [email protected]. She also needs vol-unteers who can help log the banners and help her contact banner recipients to mail them their ban-ners once they leave the service.

Go to the program web-site, www.bluestarbanner.

org, for information about how to purchase a banner for a loved one who is serv-ing. There are options for purchasing smaller ban-ners for automobiles, mag-nets and magnetic banners to hang at home.

All of the banners are made locally by Graphic Reflections in Port Orchard.

George is also looking for the family of Devon Gibbons, who is honored with a Gold Star banner in Kitsap County, to discuss replacement of his banner.

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THE STATE OF THE U.S. COAST GUARDCommandants Address

nearly 40-year-old engi-neering plant suffer an engineering casualty and become beset in the ice of Antarctica. However, the budget includes funding to accelerate the acquisition of heavy icebreakers, and as I have previously men-tioned, I am grateful for the Presidents ardent support to ensure the United States maintains year-round access to the strategic polar regions.

I am committed to the safety, security and envi-ronmental stewardship of

the Arctic, and I will con-tinue to lead this effort at the international level.

HUMAN CAPITALThe commandant also

highlighted the recently released Human Capital Strategy.

For all the investments we are making in our capital plant, if they are not matched with a com-mensurate investment in our people, those aircraft, cutters, rescue boats and the skill sets required to operate them will become hollow, Zukunft said.

Which is why our Human Capital Strategy and retaining our most

vital asset our people is the bedrock of the State of the Coast Guard.

The commandant closed by saying that he is very optimistic in todays state of the Coast Guard and that these are truly the finest hours to serve in the United States Coast Guard.

ONLINE: You can view the full 2016 State of the Coast Guard address video and script at www.uscg.mil/coastguard2016/.

To view the Coast Guard Budget in Brief, go to www.uscg.mil/budget/.

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Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Paul Zukunft, Marilla Waesche Pivonka, grand-daughter of Adm. Russell R. Waesche, YN3 Gabriel LaMartina, junior reservist at Coast Guard headquaryers. and Reserve director Rear Adm. Kurt B. Hinrichs celebrate the 75th anni-versary of the Reserve in a ceremony with guests and reservists at Coast Guard Headquarters.

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By REP. DEREK KILMERD-BREMERTON

Our region has a lot to be thankful for. Along with Puget Sound, Mount Rainier, and the Seahawks, part of what makes the area special are the tens of thousands of military members and veterans who call it home.

Those are big numbers. They underscore that in our neck of the woods members of the military are our family, friends, and neigh-bors.

They also are a critical part of the local economy, doing every-thing from creating small busi-nesses to bringing their unique work ethic and skills to employers

looking to fill jobs.Just as they had our backs

while serving our country, its important that we have theirs as they transition from the military into civilian employment.

Many of us know or have heard firsthand how hard this transition can be. Thankfully, in our region employers understand that ser-vicemembers have the training and experience to be able to do a job well. In addition, weve seen institutions like Olympic College provide extraordinary opportuni-ties for veterans to continue their training.

As the representative for our area, Ive made it a high priority to remove barriers that might stand in the way of a military member

connecting to civilian employ-ment. Ive pushed legislation to strengthen non-discrimination protections for veterans, to ensure that prior military experience is counted when someone seeks a professional license or college credit, and other efforts.

But late last year, I met with a Navy leader who raised a con-cern I hadnt heard before. At a time when Puget Sound Naval Shipyard is trying to fill open-ings, he asked, why is a ser-vicemember who recently retired in danger of having to wait six months to apply?

To be clear, the shipyard does a fantastic job of hiring veterans.

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Youre well familiar with Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Patriot Day and, perhaps, Flag Day. But every month, theres an opportunity to re ect on the contributions of all those who comprise the military fam-ily. They are good subjects for discussion at home and in the classroom. The list of observances starts in February. Weve included Feb-ruarys observances nonetheless. Each of these days is worthy of our remembrance. Feb. 3: Four Chaplains Day. A day set aside to honor the four U.S. Army chaplains who gave their lives to save others when the troop ship USAT Dorchester sank during World War II. Feb. 15: Presidents Day. Feb. 19: U.S. Coast Guard Reserve established in 1941.March: Month of the Military Caregiver. Honoring military caregivers.March 3: U.S. Navy Reserve established in 1915.March 5: U.S. Navy Seabees established in 1942.March 13: U.S. Army K-9 Veterans Day. Anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Army K-9 Corps on March 13, 1942.March 30: Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. Honoring our Vietnam War veterans and saying, Welcome home. April: Month of the Military Child. Recognizing military chil-dren for their character, courage, sacri ces and resilience. April 5: Gold Star Wives Day. Recognizing the sacri ces of Gold Star wives.April 14: U.S. Air Force Reserve established in 1948.April 23: U.S. Army Reserve established in 1908.May: National Military Appreciation Month. A month to show appreciation to the Armed Forces of the United States. May 1: Silver Star Service Banner Day. A day set aside to

Days worthy of our remembrance

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THE CONSERVATIVE VIEW

Best training is life-or-death issue for Navy SEALs

I thank Mr. Marsh for his service to our country during a long and very difficult con-flict (Questions about train-ing areas, page 4, February Veterans Life).

An important lesson learned during the Vietnam War is that those whom we put in harms way need to be supported regardless of our agreement or lack thereof for the policies that put them there.

Receiving the very best training possible is not just a nice to have but is a life and death issue for our Special Forces and SEALs. Obviously, the Navy would not be con-sidering additional training areas if this need had not been identified by the SEALs. The relevance of these organiza-tions is demonstrated by the recent announcement of a Medal of Honor award to a SEAL involved in the rescue of a U.S. hostage.

I am not aware that the preliminary training proposal involves confiscating land, but there will be ample oppor-tunity to discuss the formal proposal if and when it is final-ized.

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honor our wounded, ill and dying military person-nel by flying a Silver Star Banner. May 6: Military Spouse Appreciation Day. A day set aside to acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices of the spouses of U.S. Armed Forces person-nel. May 8: VE (Victory in Europe) Day. Anniversary of the Allies victory in Europe during World War II, May 8, 1945. May 10: U.S. Air Force Chaplain Corps estab-lished in 1949.

May 13: Children of Fallen Patriots Day. A day to honor the families our Fallen Heroes have left behind, especially their children. Its a reminder to the community that we have an obligation to support the families of our Fallen Patriots. May 21: Armed Forces Day. A day set aside to pay tribute to men and women who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. May 30: Memorial Day. A day set aside to com-memorate all who have died in military service for the United States. June 6: Anniversary of the World War II Allied invasion in Normandy,

France, known as D-Day.June 14: Flag Day. A day to commemorate the adoption of the United States flag. June 14: U.S. Army es-tablished in 1775.June 23: U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary estab-lished in 1939.June 27: National PTSD Awareness Day. A day set aside to raise public awareness about issues related to PTSD.July 29: U.S. Army Chap-lain Corps established in 1775.Aug. 4: U.S. Coast Guard established in 1790.Aug. 7: Purple Heart Day. Honoring the men

and women who have been wounded or killed in military service.Aug. 8: VJ (Victory over Japan) Day.Aug. 29: U.S. Marine Corps Reserve estab-lished in 1916.Sept. 11: Patriot Day. Remembering those who were injured or killed in the terrorist attacks on the United States on Sept. 11, 2001.Sept. 16: POW/MIA Rec-ognition Day. Sept. 18: U.S. Air Force established in 1947.Sept. 25: Gold Star Mothers and Families Day. A day set aside to honor the families of our

nations fallen service members. Oct. 13: U.S. Navy estab-lished in 1775.Oct. 26: National Day of the Deployed. A day set aside to honor all of the men and woman who have been deployed and are sacrificing, or have sac-rificed, their lives to fight for our country. Acknowl-edges the families that they are separated from. Nov. 10: U.S. Marine Corps established in 1775.Nov. 11: Veterans Day. The anniversary of the signing of the armistice which ended the Great War; also a day set aside to thank all military veterans

for their service. Nov. 28: U.S. Navy Chap-lain Corps established in 1775.Dec. 1: U.S. Civil Air Patrol (USAF Auxiliary) established in 1941.Dec. 7: Pearl Harbor Day. Remembering Japans attack on U.S. naval forces stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Dec. 13: National Guard established in 1903.Dec. 17: National Wreaths Across Amer-ica. An annual laying of wreaths at veterans cem-eteries across the nation.Dec. 28: U.S. Army Chap-lain Assistant position established in 1909.

But an outdated policy from the 1960s bans retiring members of any branch of the U.S. military from seeking employment in civil defense jobs until 180 days after their service ends.

In 2016, it makes little sense to ask a retiring

sailor to wait months only to find that a job for which they were qualified was already filled by the time their waiting period is over. Whats more, in addition to be a job generator for our region, the shipyard plays a critical role in keeping our Navys fleet operating at a high level.

It would make sense for Navy personnel, who have been on deployments and

know their way around the vessels at the shipyard, to be given a chance to com-pete for jobs at the facili-ties especially since the shipyard has announced so many openings in the past two years.

Luckily, this outdated rule has been temporarily lifted by Presidents Bush and Obama since 9/11. In fact, since 2001, 40,449 retirees have been hired as

full time employees within 180 days of leaving the military.

But in less than one year, the rule is scheduled to go back into effect.

Its time to provide certainty and have hiring policies that reflect the 21st Century. Thats why I have introduced bipartisan legislation to get rid of this policy for the next five years while at the same

time addressing several long-term challenges faced by the civil service.

I believe that easing the path from the military to civilian employment and supporting equal oppor-tunities for a career in the civil service are not mutu-ally exclusive. Both must be done to maintain our military forces.

I want to make sure that every qualified candidate

can continue to fairly com-pete for jobs. With that in mind, the bill would make sure that all eligible can-didates can find out about job openings by requiring vacancy announcements to be published for at least 10 days to increase competi-tion and better ensure the right person gets the job. Thats good for taxpayers and our national security.

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The bill also includes safeguards to ensure that someone does not create a job for himself or herself.

I think we can all agree that punishing folks who want to continue serving their county by prohibiting them from applying for jobs at our largest employ-er for 180 days after they become veterans is not the

right approach. We want transitioning servicemem-bers to be employed not unemployed.

Working together to support veterans is what our community is all about and why I am so excited

to push for this bipartisan legislation in Congress.

Derek Kilmer, D-Bremerton, represents the 6th District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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BROWNSVILLE The poster at right honors the memory of those who have served in all branches of the service.

The gold stars at the top of the poster honor all of the Gold Star Mothers who have lost a son or daugh-ter in the service of our country.

The folded flag reminds us to keep alive the memo-ries and sacrifices of those who have served our coun-try in the past, lest future generations forget.

The poster was designed by North Kitsap Herald reporter Terryl Asla and his sister, Merrilee Asla- Lee, and photographed by his daughter, Colleen Dobbin, at the request of the U.S. Department of Defense.

The poster was proposed for use during POW-MIA Recognition Day, Sept. 19.

Its a poster featuring a boy whose family has a his-tory of military service dat-ing back to March 1845.

The boy in the picture is Dobbins son, Mikey, whose father, Senior Chief Gary Dobbin, is stationed at Bangor. (The dolphins in the photo are his).

Mikey and his father are related to James Cochran Dobbin who, 173 years ago this month, assumed the duties of U.S. secretary of the Navy.

A visionary and a firm believer in a strong Navy, many of the ships Secretary Dobbin had built later fought in the Civil War. He also sent the Perry expedition to

Japan, opening up trade with that nation, and had the Isthmus of Panama mapped and surveyed for a possible future canal.

On his father Garys side, one of Mikeys grand-fathers was a Marine who fought at Hamburger Hill during the Korean Conflict; the other served in the Navy.

The photo of the pilot in a flying helmet is Mikeys maternal great-grandfather, the late Capt. Lawrence Harrahill, USAAF (ret.), who flew in WWII. The Air Force jacket Mikey is wearing, the trunk, and the Purple Heart he is holding belonged to Terryl and Merrilees father, Major Felix Asla Jr., USAF (KIA), whose F-86 sabre jet was shot down over North Korea in 1952.

Mikey is wearing the Army fatigue pants in honor of his uncle, Anthony Felix Asla, who served in the U.S. Army during Desert Storm.

A lot of history in poster submitted to Defense Dept.

The folded flag reminds us to keep alive the memories and sacrifices of those who have served our country in the past, lest future generations forget.


American Legion Post 30Port Orchard

615 Kendall St., Port Orchard. 360-813-5399.

Meets at 7:30 p.m. the rst and third Wednesday of every month. Social Night is on the third Friday of every month games, movies and snacks provided.

American Legion Post 31 Shelton

Veterans Memorial Hall, 210 W. Franklin St.

Meets at 1800 on the rst Tuesday of every month.

Contact: Commander Ken Gonella, 360-426-4546, or [email protected].

American Legion Post 109Silverdale

10710 Silverdale Way, Silverdale.

Meets 7 p.m. the third Monday of the month, at All Star Lanes & Casino.

Contact: Email alpost109 [email protected], or visit on Facebook.

American Legion Post 149Bremerton

4922 Kitsap Way,

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American Legion Post 172Bainbridge Island

7880 NE Bucklin Hill Road, Bainbridge Island. 206-842-5000.

Meets 7:30 p.m. the first and third Friday of the month.

Online: www.bainbridge

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American Legion Post 200Belfair

Meets 6 p.m. the first Thursday of the month.

Contact: Tom Welch, email [email protected].

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4475 W. Birch Ave., Port Orchard. 360-362-3345.

Chapter meetings: Potluck noon, meeting 1 p.m., second Saturdays.

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Kitsap County Veterans Assistance Program

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 5312315 Burwell St.,

Bremerton. 360-265-7492.Meets 6 p.m. the first

Wednesday of the month.

Mason County Veterans Service O ce

Veterans Memorial Hall, 210 W. Franklin St., Shelton. Contact: Pete Laserinko, 360-426-4546.

Free assistance for all veterans, including pre-, current and post-incarcerated vets with any VA claims, within the state. It also provides county nancial assistance through the Soldiers and Sailors Veterans Assistance Fund.

Available to resident veterans of Mason County.

Navy Wives Club of America, Kitsap No. 46Contact: Joey Price,

[email protected]. (Note: Joey Price is also the national president.)

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONSJoin the Navy Wives Club and make a difference in the lives of others. Club activities include collecting and delivering supplies to juvenile offenders in deten-tion.

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BREMERTON The Olympic College Foundation will provide more than $400,000 in scholarship support to stu-dents attending Olympic College during the 2016-17 academic year.

Scholarship oppor-tunities are available to anyone interested in attending Olympic College. Eligibility requirements for scholarships vary and are not solely based on aca-demic achievement.

The Olympic College Foundation works with private donors to pro-vide scholarship support for students attending Olympic College. These

scholarships are created by individuals, families, businesses and groups in our community who have a strong commitment to helping students reach their educational goals.

To be considered for any of the more than 125 scholarships, applicants must fill out a scholarship application, which can be found online at www.TheWashBoard.org.

Scholarship deadlines vary from March 6 to April 17.

For more informa-tion about scholarships, go to www.olympic.edu/olympic-college-foundation and click on Scholarships.

Olympic College has campuses in Bremerton, Poulsbo and Shelton. In addition to certificates, associates degrees and transfer degrees, OC offers

bachelors degrees in applied science and nurs-ing.

OC also hosts Western Washington University Center, which offers under-graduate degrees in five fields at OC Poulsbo and undergraduate and gradu-ate degree programs at OC Bremerton.

For the second con-secutive period, The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program named Olympic College as one of the nations top 150 community colleges.

The designation makes Olympic College eligible to compete for the 2017 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence and $1 mil-lion in prize funds, as well as Siemens Technical Scholars Program student scholarships.


n Brandman University, Naval Base Kitsap Bangor. Call 800-746-0082. Email aca [email protected]. Go to www.brand man.edu/bangor-nbk/contact#sthash.4Bw1Ulb7.dpuf.

n Olympic College, Naval Base Kitsap Bangor. Navy College Office, Building 1042. Call 360-473-2821. Email vet [email protected].

n Olympic College, Naval Base Kitsap Bremerton. Navy College Office, Building 491. Call 360-473-2821. Email vet [email protected].

n Olympic College, Bremerton campus. 1600 Chester Ave. Call 360-792-

6050. Email [email protected].

n Olympic College, Poulsbo campus. 1000 Olympic College Way NW, Poulsbo. Call 360-394-2700. Email poulsbo [email protected].

n Vincennes University: Naval Base Kitsap Bremerton. Contact Jeff Dobson, site director, 120 S. Dewey St., Building 491, Bremerton. 360-478-7202. Email [email protected].

n Washington State University: Olympic College Poulsbo, 1000 Olympic College Way NW, Poulsbo. Call 360-394-2700. Email poulsbocam [email protected].

n Western on the Peninsulas is a satel-

lite campus of Western Washington University serving Kitsap, Peninsula and Clallam counties. Western on the Peninsula offers degree and commu-nity programs in Poulsbo, Bremerton and Port Angeles. Currently, bach-elor degrees in business administration, environ-mental science, environ-mental policy, elementary education and human resources are offered. Contact Kathy Johnson, [email protected], (360) 394-2733. Located at Olympic College, 1000 Olympic College Way NW, Poulsbo.

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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Suquamish Tribe Veterans Resource Office

Contact: LaVada Anderson, 360-394-8515, [email protected].

VFW Post 239Bremerton

190 Dora Ave., Bremerton. 360-377-6739.

Meets 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month.

VFW Post 2669Port Orchard

736 Bay St., Port Orchard. Service officer available

noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays.

VFW Post No. 1694Shelton

Memorial Hall, Second and Franklin streets, Shelton. 360-426-4546.

Meets 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Beverages and snacks are served at 6 p.m. by the Ladies Auxiliary.

WorkSource Kitsap County1300 Sylvan Way, second

floor, Bremerton. 360-337-4767.

Contact: Michael Robinson, disabled veterans outreach, 360-337-4727, [email protected]. Or [email protected].

To add your organiza-tion to this list, email rwalker @soundpublishing.com.

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OC Foundation offers $400K in scholarshipsCollege offers associate, transfer, undergrad degrees

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Bainbridge Island | Jamie Jensen, Managing Broker (206) 842-5636Kingston | Frank Wilson, Managing Broker (360) 297-7500Poulsbo | Frank Wilson, Managing Broker (360) 779-7555Port Orchard | Jacqui Curtiss, Managing Broker (360) 876-7600Silverdale | Lee Avery, Managing Broker (360) 692-9777Bremerton | Lee Avery, Managing Broker (360) 377-0046

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ALL MONTHPuget Sound VA presents

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MARCH 7n VETERANS HOUSING

OPTIONS GROUP: 1-2 p.m., Kitsap Community Resources, 1201 Park Ave., Bremerton. For veterans who are homeless or at high risk for homelessness in the near future. Info: 360-473-2056.

MARCH 9n KITSAP COUNTY

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MARCH 10n MEMORIAL SERVICE

FOR UNCLAIMED VETERANS: 1-3 p.m., Armed Forces Reserve Center, 15005 NE 65th St., Vancouver. Hosted by

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Elizabeth Johnston, 360-604-7303.

Vets4Energy website connects veterans, jobs

SEATTLE The Veterans Energy Pipeline is a new resource to help veterans identify private-sector jobs looking for the skills they acquired while on active duty.

Go to www.veterans energypipeline.com.

The Veterans Energy Pipeline website, under-written by the American Petroleum Institute, is an easy-to-use tool that takes veterans through the pro-cess of identifying a job that matches the skill-set they acquired while in uniform, Rear Adm. Don Loren, USN (ret.), said in an announcement of the site.

Loren is national liaison for Vets4Energy, which helped develop the site.

Its an intuitive, step-by-step guide that translates all types of military jobs into their more commonly-known civilian equiva-lents.

According to Vets4Energy, the oil and natural gas industry sup-ports more than nine million American men and women in fields rang-ing from accountants and geologists to rig hands.

It is estimated that half of the industrys skilled workforce will retire in the next five to 10 years.

Institute president and CEO Jack Gerard said, Our goal is to build on the successes of Americas energy revolution and help those serving our coun-try, as well as veterans, transition into well-paying careers in the oil and gas industry.

This unique forum will provide important informa-tion about the industry, the outlook for job opportuni-ties and useful job-hunting tools and resources.

The site is designed for prospective employers as well. Using the site, a company can enter their own job descriptions and determine which military occupations best fit their needs.

A.G.: restore benefits to victims of predatory colleges

OLYMPIA State Attorney General Bob Ferguson joined his coun-terparts from seven states in calling on U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald to restore edu-cation benefits to veterans who are victims of preda-tory institutions.

The attorneys general are targeting colleges that use false promises and dishonest statistics about their programs and job placement to attract veter-ans as students.

These deceptive schools took veterans education benefits and left them without the right training and qualifications to reach their goals, Ferguson said.

The attorneys general sent a letter to McDonald, asking him to use his authority to restore affected veterans benefits and eligibility, as well as to take steps to ensure veter-

ans have full and accurate information about their educational options.

Veterans are eligible for benefits, including the G.I. Bill, which gives student-veterans benefits total-ing up to $21,084.89 per year; and the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program, which helps veterans with service-connected dis-abilities receive job training and education.

Veterans who have issues with their student- loan servicer or with a debt collector can call the U.S. Department of Educations Student Loan Ombudsman at 1-877-557-2575; go to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau website; or file a complaint with the state Attorney Generals Office.

State recognized for serving incarcerated vets

OLYMPIA The State of Washingtons Innovative State Program

for Incarcerated Veterans has been recognized as a Pillar of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

The states depart-ments of Veterans Affairs and Corrections have partnered since 2010 to help incarcerated veterans understand the importance of self-identifying their veteran status to prevent overpayment of federal VA benefits, and in some cases to allow for a portion of their disability compensa-tion to go to their family during incarceration.

According to the state VA Department, approxi-mately 9 percent of the states prison population are veterans and, of those, 65 percent have honorable or general under honor-able discharges, making them potentially eligible for federal VA benefits.

Twelve percent of the incarcerated veteran population entering prison are receiving disability or pension benefits and need to file paperwork with the federal VA to adjust these

benefits during incarcera-tion.

In addition, the initiative provides veteran offend-ers with information and, most importantly, access to wrap-around services upon release such as mental health, health care, trans-portation, housing and disability compensation or pension, said Lourdes Alvarado-Ramos, state VA director.

Our focus is on strong community partnerships and providing opportuni-ties for each veteran to succeed once reintegrated back into our communi-ties.

Also part of the initiative:n Units within several

state prisons house only veterans who have earned the ability to be there. n The Veterans Reentry

Mission Planning and Community Support Team assists veterans in creat-ing a focused reentry plan to reduce recidivism and promote healthier com-munities.


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Bremerton. For veterans who are homeless or at high risk for homelessness in the near future. Info: 360-473-2056.

MARCH 24-25 STARTING OR

GROWING A VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, Bates Technical College (downtown campus), 1101 S Yakima Ave., Tacoma. Sign up for Boots to Business Reboot, an entrepreneur-ship training program for veterans and their spouses. Workshop is free; lunch

is provided. Register at http://boots2business.org/rebootapply/ or contact Mimi Hetzel, 206-553-7050 or [email protected].

MARCH 28 VA ADVISORY COUN-

CIL TOWN HALL: 10 a.m. to noon, in Shelton. Location TBD. Go to www.dva.wa.gov/about-wdva/veterans-affairs-advisory-committee.

VETERANS HOUSING OPTIONS GROUP: 1-2 p.m., Kitsap Community Resources, 1201 Park Ave., Bremerton. For veterans who are homeless or at high

risk for homelessness in the near future. Info: 360-473-2056.

APRIL 4 VETERANS HOUSING


APRIL 13 KITSAP COUNTY

VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD: 5:30 p.m., Harrison Medical Center, Iris Room, Silverdale.

MAY 11 KITSAP COUNTY


MAY 28 THE UNFORGOTTEN,

RUN TO TAHOMA VII: 10:30 a.m., starting at the outdoor plaza at the Kitsap County Administration Building, 6719 Division St., Port Orchard.

JULY 13 KITSAP COUNTY

VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD: 5:30 p.m., Harrison

Medical Center, Iris Room, Silverdale.

AUG. 10 KITSAP COUNTY


OCT. 12 KITSAP COUNTY


CalendarContinued from page 9

PORT ORCHARD Victory, a sculpture hon-oring our nations veterans, was unveiled on Feb. 17 in Port Orchard.

The sculpture, by local artist Karsten Boysen, is located on the Port Orchard waterfront fac-ing Bremerton Naval

Shipyard. Among those at the

unveiling: Port Orchard Mayor Rob Putansuu, city planner Nick Bond, pub-lic works director Mark Dorsey, and members of the City Council.

Boysen installed the bright chrome-colored sculpture of a striding figure on Bay Street, on the walking trail across the street from a hangout popular with veterans, the Blue Goose Tavern.

Boysen said the sculp-ture is a symbol of the victory and sacrifice of service men and women of this area.

Fabricated from upcycled metal twisted steel from galvanized steel culvert and salvaged steel parts the 6 foot figure is reminiscent of the mythical Greek goddess Nike and is finished with a chrome powder coat.

This is an opportunity for walkers, joggers, and bike riders to enjoy the newly completed water-front path even more,

Boysen said. The popularity and

importance of art to ani-mate and inspire public participation in downtown Port Orchard adds another cultural experience for local people and visitors. Increasingly, art is contrib-uting to the vitality of the citys growth.

The walking trail con-nects with downtown, park monuments, the marina area, and Retsil Veterans Home.

Boysen is a well-known Northwest artist with major commissions in Alaska, Arizona, California, Oregon and Washington. He currently has sculp-tures placed in Belfair, Des Moines and Olympia; as well as Hermiston and Lake Oswego, Oregon; and Napa, California.

His public art is on exhibit in Petersburg, Skagway and Seward, Alaska; and at the Kent Animal Control Shelter in King County.


Veterans memorial, Victory, unveiled in Port Orchard

Fabricated from upcycled metal twisted steel from galva-nized steel culvert and salvaged steel parts the 6 foot figure is reminiscent of the mythi-cal Greek goddess Nike.

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