volunteers who are active duty Service members stationed at JBLM. • Retiree Volunteer of the Year: JBLM volunteer must be a retired Service member, spouse of a retired Service member or retired from a civilian job. • Family of the Year: Nominations must include the impact and contributions that each family member makes as a volunteer at JBLM. • Community Volunteer of the Year: Nominations are for volunteers who contribute the majority of their volunteer service to communities/organizations outside of JBLM. To nominate an individual or family, describe in detail (in no more than 750 words), the volunteer’s or family’s accomplishments, the impact of their accomplishments to the organization/community and why the nominated individual or family should be recognized as Volunteer/Family of the Year. Nominations will be reviewed by a panel independently, and selections will be announced at the annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony 1–2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30 at American Lake Conference Center. Nominations must be submitted online at cognitoforms.com/DPFR1/JBLMVolunteerOf TheYear2020NominationForm no later than 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 16. For additional information, call 253-967-2324.
How to get a Veteran Health ID card Good news for eligible veterans! The new Veteran Health Identification Card gives eligible veterans access to certain on-base privileges, such as certain MWR facilities, AAFES retail stores and commissaries. Authorized caregivers are also eligible (please note: The JBLM DEERS/ID Cards office doesn’t issue these cards). Veterans should visit va.gov/health-care/ get-health-id-card for more information on eligibility, plus instructions on obtaining a VHIC if qualifications are met. JBLM has implemented a policy to issue an AIE badge to the spouse of an individual in possession of a VHIC. The spouse is required to present a marriage license or certificate and be escorted by the VHIC cardholder to receive the badge. After a mandatory security vetting, approved spouses will receive a one-day pass to Waller Hall. There, a pass will be issued through Thursday, Dec. 31 or the VHIC expiration date, whichever is earlier. The spouse must still be accompanied by the VHIC cardholder at all times at JBLM, and the badge doesn’t authorize shopping or facility use privileges. If you have questions about this process, please contact the JBLM DEERS/ID Cards office at 253-967-5065. JBLMmwr.com
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