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The U.S. Navy Memorial, in our nation’s capitol, has endeavored to record, preserve and hold forever the Naval Heritage of our nation. The free, on-line Navy Log is paramount in their efforts to record the photos, and military service of all these men and women as well as their service memories for posterity. However we can’t do this monumental task alone. We ask you to help in this extraordinary effort -- spread the word. Click here for the Navy Log brochure for more information. Click here to go to register online.
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Veterans Training Support Center (VTSC) is a part of Edmonds Community College, and provides training and professional development for King County service providers who serve Veterans and their families. The Vet Corps Navigator position includes participating in panels to speak about veteran experience, managing social media accounts, assisting with the creation and production of training materials, co-facilitating VTSC workshops, and much more.
The position lasts from August 26, 2016 to June 30, 2017. Compensation is provided, and the deadline to apply is June 30, 2016. To learn more about the position and its requirements, click here. Posted by: Audrey Simmons A 152-foot sea-going tug called the Snohomish, launched in 1908, was assigned to search and rescue, mail delivery, towing disabled vessels, as well as other tasks, until she was transferred to the Navy in 1917 for service in World War I. In 1918, she returned to Treasury Department, and remained in service in the North Pacific Area. In February 1923, she rescued the crew of the Nika, then the Tuscan Prince, then the Santa Rita all in one trip. She made it to Port Angeles safely with the rescued crews, and ended up saving 105 people, a record number rescued by a Coast Guard cutter to that time.
To learn more about the Snohomish, click here. Posted by: Audrey Simmons Approximately 25 cities and towns across the country have claimed to be the first to celebrate Memorial Day; however, in 1966, Congress and President Johnson declared Waterloo, NY as the official birthplace of the holiday. There, on May 5, 1866, the town honored veterans who had served in the Civil War by closing businesses and flying flags at half-staff. The holiday quickly spread, and by the beginning of the 20th century, Memorial Day ceremonies were being held all over the country. After Wold War I, Memorial Day expanded to honor those who have died in all American Wars. In 1971, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday, and in 2000, Congress declared that there should be a National Moment of Remembrance at 3 p.m. where we hold a minute of silence to remember and honor those who have died in service to our nation. To learn more about the history of Memorial Day, click here. For more resources on Memorial Day, click here. Posted by: Audrey Simmons |
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