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INSIDE STATE OF THE COAST GUARD The commandant tells of the service’s impacts on drug smuggling — and on the challenges ahead.

75 YEARS Happy anniversary, U.S. Coast Guard Reserve.

OPINION You’re familiar with Memorial Day and Veterans Day. But there are opportunities to honor and reflect all year long.

MY VIEW Congressman Kilmer writes: Civilian careers post-service? We shouldn’t keep veterans waiting.

STEEPED IN HISTORY The story behind the imagery in the poster.

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March 2016

Blue Star Banners need a lift Volunteer says some tributes need to be updated or replaced By LESLIE KELLY

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ust about anywhere you travel in Kitsap County, you’ll see them. They’re a significant show of Kitsap County residents’ pride in our military. They’re 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 hasn’t 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 honored on the banner. “If they are still serving, we make arrangements to replace the banner,” she said. “If they’ve 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

MA2 Sean Brazas, USN, died May 30, 2012 while conducting combat operations in Panjwa’l, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Naval Base Kitsap — Bremerton’s 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

honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice 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 banners when family members cannot afford to. “We’ve 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 doesn’t 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 counties, 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 throughout all of these locations. 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. “They’ve been great to us,” she said. “But right now they’ve had so much work with storm damage that they aren’t able to do the replacement work.” And that’s where George is in need. “We need volunteers who can help us hang the banners,” she said. “Preferably some company that has a bucket truck, or long ladders. Someone like a tree-trimming company 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 hoping someone will come forward with a bucket truck and sign on to help. George began the Blue Star Banner program in Kitsap County after seeing a similar program in California. She is a Navy veteran and has two sons who served in the military. George’s sons, Christopher Weimar, 31, of Seabeck, who served in the Army, and Wayne George, 33, of Longview, See BANNERS, Page 3

“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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THE STATE OF THE U.S. COAST GUARD Commandant’s Address

USCG interdicted 190 metric tons of cocaine in 2015 WASHINGTON — U.S. Coast Guard assets interdicted 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 intelligence programs so that we can continue to reestablish rule of law and stability in our own hemisphere.”

Coast 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 Guard’s continued focus on strategic challenges, building a 21st century Coast Guard and investing in Duty to People. Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick Kelley / U.S. Coast Guard

This was Adm. Zukunft’s second State of the Coast Guard address and he took the opportunity to recognize service accomplishments, reinforce his strategic intent, and pro-

vide direction for the coming year. The commandant’s 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 administration for delivering an authorization bill along with the largest acquisition budget in Coast Guard history,” Zukunft said.

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ARCTIC STRATEGY

The commandant elaborated on what the 2017 budget means for the nation’s Arctic Strategy and how it paves the way to recapitalize the diminishing fleet of heavy icebreakers. “Currently, the Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star is returning home upon completion of its third consecutive mission to Antarctica, flying the flag of our nation’s sole operational heavy icebreaker capable of operating in ice up to 21-feet thick,” Zukunft said. “It causes me great discomfort, as it should everyone in this audience, that the U.S. has no insurance policy — no self-rescue capability whatsoever — should Polar Star and her See USCG, Page 3

THE STATE OF THE U.S. COAST GUARD Commandant’s Address

Coast Guard Reserve celebrates its 75th 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 allowing 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, designated the Coast Guard Reserve as a military branch of the active duty

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Continued from page 1 who was a Marine, both suffered psychological and physical injuries at war. They both have servicerelated disabilities. But George, who served in the Navy from 1981-85, considers herself lucky. “My sons came home,” she said. “I’m just so lucky.” She also feels lucky to be a part of the banner program.

Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Paul Zukunft, Marilla Waesche Pivonka, granddaughter 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 anniversary of the Reserve in a ceremony with guests and reservists at Coast Guard Headquarters. U.S. Coast Guard

service. Since World War II, Coast Guard reservists 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 perform, time and time again, since 1941,” said Adm. Paul F. Zukunft, 25th commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. For 75 years, the Coast Guard Reserve has taken on the job of “utility responder,” meaning reservists have the unique ability to respond to a multitude of crises

“I’ve 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 360440-6497, or email her at lynette@bluestarbanner. org. She also needs volunteers who can help log the banners and help her contact banner recipients to mail them their banners once they leave the service. Go to the program website, www.bluestarbanner.

org, for information about how to purchase a banner for a loved one who is serving. There are options for purchasing smaller banners for automobiles, magnets 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 Arctic, and I will continue to lead this effort at the international level.”

Continued from page 2 nearly 40-year-old engineering 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 mentioned, I am grateful for the President’s ardent support to ensure the United States maintains year-round access to the strategic polar regions. “I am committed to the safety, security and environmental stewardship of

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 today’s state of the Coast Guard and that “these are truly the finest hours to serve in the United States Coast Guard.”

“HUMAN CAPITAL”

The 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 commensurate 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

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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ou’re well familiar with Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Patriot Day and, perhaps, Flag Day. But every month, there’s an opportunity to reflect on the contributions of all those who comprise the military family. They are good subjects for discussion at home and in the classroom. The list of observances starts in February. We’ve included February’s 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: President’s 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 children for their character, courage, sacrifices and resilience. April 5: Gold Star Wives Day. Recognizing the sacrifices 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

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I thank Mr. Marsh for his service to our country during a long and very difficult conflict (“Questions about training areas,” page 4, February Veterans Life). An important lesson learned during the Vietnam War is that those whom we put in harm’s 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 considering additional training areas if this need had not been identified by the SEALs. The relevance of these organizations 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 opportunity to discuss the formal proposal if and when it is finalized. FRANK GIBBONS Poulsbo

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MY VIEW

Removing barriers to employment for vets By REP. DEREK KILMER

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ur 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 neighbors. They also are a critical part of the local economy, doing everything from creating small businesses to bringing their unique work ethic and skills to employers

looking to fill jobs. Just as they had our backs while serving our country, it’s 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 servicemembers have the training and experience to be able to do a job well. In addition, we’ve seen institutions like Olympic College provide extraordinary opportunities for veterans to continue their training. As the representative for our area, I’ve made it a high priority to remove barriers that might stand in the way of a military member

connecting to civilian employment. I’ve 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 concern I hadn’t heard before. “At a time when Puget Sound Naval Shipyard is trying to fill openings,” he asked, “why is a servicemember 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. See MY VIEW, Page 5

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Continued from page 4 honor our wounded, ill and dying military personnel 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 personnel. 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 established in 1949.

My View

Continued from page 4 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

May 13: Children of Fallen Patriots Day. A day to honor the families our Fallen Heroes have left behind, especially their children. It’s 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 commemorate 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 established in 1775. June 23: U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary established 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 Chaplain 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 established 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 Recognition 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

nation’s fallen service members. Oct. 13: U.S. Navy established 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 sacrificed, their lives to fight for our country. Acknowledges 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 Chaplain Corps established in 1775. Dec. 1: U.S. Civil Air Patrol (USAF Auxiliary) established in 1941. Dec. 7: Pearl Harbor Day. Remembering Japan’s attack on U.S. naval forces stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Dec. 13: National Guard established in 1903. Dec. 17: National Wreaths Across America. An annual laying of wreaths at veterans’ cemeteries across the nation. Dec. 28: U.S. Army Chaplain Assistant position established in 1909.

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. What’s more, in addition to be a job generator for our region, the shipyard plays a critical role in keeping our Navy’s 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 compete for jobs at the facilities — 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. It’s time to provide certainty and have hiring policies that reflect the 21st Century. That’s 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 opportunities for a career in the civil service are not mutually exclusive. Both must be done to maintain our military forces. I want to make sure that every qualified candidate

can continue to fairly compete for jobs. With that in mind, the bill would make sure that all eligible candidates can find out about job openings by requiring vacancy announcements to be published for at least 10 days to increase competition and better ensure the right person gets the job. That’s good for taxpayers and our national security. See MY VIEW, Page 6

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A lot of history in poster submitted to Defense Dept. 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 daughter in the service of our country. 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. The poster was designed by North Kitsap Herald reporter Terryl Asla and his sister, Merrilee AslaLee, 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. It’s a poster featuring a boy whose family has a history of military service dating back to March 1845. The boy in the picture is Dobbin’s 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

“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.”

Japan, opening up trade with that nation, and had the Isthmus of Panama mapped and surveyed for a possible future canal. On his father Gary’s side, one of Mikey’s grandfathers 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 Mikey’s 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 Merrilee’s 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.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS American Legion Post 30 Port Orchard 615 Kendall St., Port Orchard. 360-813-5399. Meets at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month. Social Night is on the third Friday of every month — games, movies and snacks provided.

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American Legion Post 31 Shelton Veterans Memorial Hall, 210 W. Franklin St. Meets at 1800 on the first Tuesday of every month. Contact: Commander Ken Gonella, 360-4264546, or kgonellalegionpost31vso@hotmail. com. American Legion Post 109 Silverdale 10710 Silverdale Way, Silverdale. Meets 7 p.m. the third Monday of the month, at All Star Lanes & Casino. Contact: Email alpost109 cmdr@gmail.com, or visit on Facebook. American Legion Post 149 Bremerton 4922 Kitsap Way,

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 22 4475 W. Birch Ave., Port Orchard. 360-362-3345. Chapter meetings: Potluck noon, meeting 1 p.m., second Saturdays.

Bremerton. 360-373-8983. Online: www.legion149 wa.org. American Legion Post 172 Bainbridge Island 7880 NE Bucklin Hill Road, Bainbridge Island. 206-8425000. Meets 7:30 p.m. the first and third Friday of the month. Online: www.bainbridge

islandpost172.org. American Legion Post 200 Belfair Meets 6 p.m. the first Thursday of the month. Contact: Tom Welch, email xtw@aol.com. American Legion Post 245 Veterans Service Office 19068 Jensen Way, Suite 3A, downtown Poulsbo.

360-779-5456. Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays. Disabled American Veterans Chapter 5 and Auxiliary 2315 Burwell St., Bremerton. 360-373-2397. Chapter meetings: Meeting noon, potluck 1 p.m., first Saturdays.

DAV Adjutant Service Office North Mason Resources, 140 NE Highway 300, Belfair. 360-552-2303. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday or by appointment. 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 531 2315 Burwell St., Bremerton. 360-265-7492. Meets 6 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month. Mason County Veterans Service Office Veterans Memorial Hall, 210 W. Franklin St., Shelton. Contact: Pete Laserinko, 360-426-4546. Free assistance for all veterans, including pre-, current and postincarcerated vets with any VA claims, within the state. It also provides county financial assistance through the Soldiers and Sailors Veterans Assistance Fund. Available to resident veterans of Mason County. Navy Wives Club of America, Kitsap No. 46 Contact: Joey Price, pricejj@embarqmail.com. (Note: Joey Price is also the national president.)

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JOHN L. SCOTT KITSAP COUNTY OFFICE LOCATIONS Bainbridge Island | Jamie Jensen, Managing Broker �� (206) 842-5636 Kingston | Frank Wilson, Managing Broker �� (360) 297-7500 Poulsbo | Frank Wilson, Managing Broker �� (360) 779-7555 Port Orchard | Jacqui Curtiss, Managing Broker �� (360) 876-7600 Silverdale | Lee Avery, Managing Broker �� (360) 692-9777 Bremerton | Lee Avery, Managing Broker �� (360) 377-0046 John L. Scott Real Estate has 122 offices, some offices are independently owned and operated.

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College offers associate, transfer, undergrad degrees BREMERTON — The Olympic College Foundation will provide more than $400,000 in scholarship support to students attending Olympic College during the 2016-17 academic year. Scholarship opportunities are available to anyone interested in attending Olympic College. Eligibility requirements for scholarships vary and are not solely based on academic achievement. The Olympic College Foundation works with private donors to provide 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 information about scholarships, go to www.olympic. edu/olympic-collegefoundation and click on Scholarships. Olympic College has campuses in Bremerton, Poulsbo and Shelton. In addition to certificates, associate’s degrees and transfer degrees, OC offers

bachelor’s degrees in applied science and nursing. OC also hosts Western Washington University Center, which offers undergraduate degrees in five fields at OC Poulsbo and undergraduate and graduate degree programs at OC Bremerton. For the second consecutive period, The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program named Olympic College as one of the nation’s top 150 community colleges. The designation makes Olympic College eligible to compete for the 2017 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence and $1 million in prize funds, as well as Siemens Technical Scholars Program student scholarships.

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES n Brandman University, Naval Base Kitsap — Bangor. Call 800-746-0082. Email aca dadvisorBN@brandman. edu. 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 center@olympic.edu. n Olympic College, Naval Base Kitsap — Bremerton. Navy College Office, Building 491. Call 360-473-2821. Email vet center@olympic.edu. n Olympic College, Bremerton campus. 1600 Chester Ave. Call 360-792-

6050. Email prospect@ olympic.edu. n Olympic College, Poulsbo campus. 1000 Olympic College Way NW, Poulsbo. Call 360394-2700. Email poulsbo campus@olympic.edu. n Vincennes University: Naval Base Kitsap — Bremerton. Contact Jeff Dobson, site director, 120 S. Dewey St., Building 491, Bremerton. 360-478-7202. Email jdobson@vinu.edu. n Washington State University: Olympic College Poulsbo, 1000 Olympic College Way NW, Poulsbo. Call 360-3942700. Email poulsbocam pus@olympic.edu. 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 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.

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VFW Post 2669 Port Orchard 736 Bay St., Port Orchard. Service officer available noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays.

WorkSource Kitsap County 1300 Sylvan Way, second floor, Bremerton. 360-3374767. Contact: Michael Robinson, disabled veterans outreach, 360-337-4727, mrobinson@esd.wa.gov. Or jmckenna@esd.wa.gov.

Continued from page 7 Suquamish Tribe Veterans Resource Office Contact: LaVada Anderson, 360-394-8515, landerson@suquamish.nsn. us. VFW Post 239 Bremerton 190 Dora Ave., Bremerton. 360-377-6739. Meets 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month.

VFW Post No. 1694 Shelton 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.

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CHATTER Vets4Energy website connects veterans, jobs SEATTLE — The Veterans Energy Pipeline is a new resource to help veterans identify privatesector jobs looking for the skills they acquired while on active duty. Go to www.veterans energypipeline.com. “The Veterans Energy Pipeline website, underwritten by the American Petroleum Institute, is an easy-to-use tool that takes veterans through the process 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. “It’s an intuitive, step-bystep guide that translates all types of military jobs into their more commonlyknown civilian equivalents.”

According to Vets4Energy, the oil and natural gas industry supports more than nine million American men and women in fields ranging from accountants and geologists to rig hands. It is estimated that half of the industry’s 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 America’s energy revolution and help those serving our country, as well as veterans, transition into well-paying careers in the oil and gas industry. “This unique forum will provide important information about the industry, the outlook for job opportunities 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 counterparts from seven states in calling on U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald to restore education benefits to veterans who are victims of predatory institutions. The attorneys general are targeting colleges that use “false promises and dishonest statistics about their programs and job placement” to attract veterans 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 studentveterans benefits totaling up to $21,084.89 per year; and the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program, which helps veterans with service-connected disabilities receive job training and education. Veterans who have issues with their studentloan servicer or with a debt collector can call the U.S. Department of Education’s Student Loan Ombudsman at 1-877-557-2575; go to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau website; or file a complaint with the state Attorney General’s Office.

State recognized for serving incarcerated vets OLYMPIA — The State of Washington’s “Innovative State Program

for Incarcerated Veterans” has been recognized as a “Pillar of Excellence” by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The state’s departments 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 compensation to go to their family during incarceration. According to the state VA Department, approximately 9 percent of the state’s prison population are veterans and, of those, 65 percent have honorable or general under honorable 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 incarceration. In addition, the initiative “provides veteran offenders with information and, most importantly, access to wrap-around services upon release such as mental health, health care, transportation, housing and disability compensation or pension,” said Lourdes Alvarado-Ramos, state VA director. “Our focus is on strong community partnerships and providing opportunities for each veteran to succeed once reintegrated back into our communities.” 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 creating a focused reentry plan to reduce recidivism and promote healthier communities.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS ALL MONTH Puget Sound VA presents free activities, classes and support groups daily at a VA clinic near you. If you want to hone your creative writing skills, improve your sleep, lose weight, or develop anger-management or coping skills, check out the Puget Sound VA calendar at www.pugetsound.va.gov/ calendar.asp.

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MARCH 7 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: 360-4732056. n

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The third annual Aloha Moani Memorial 5K starts at 9 a.m. May 7 at Jackson Park Community Center, 90 Olding Road, Bremerton. The event is sponsored by the Navy Nurse Corps. Douglas H. Stutz / Naval Hospital Bremerton Onsite registration starts at 7 a.m. Info: www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-aloha-moani-5k-tickets-19850641804?aff=erelexpmlt

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MARCH 14 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: 360-4732056. ■

MARCH 21 VETERANS HOUSING OPTIONS GROUP: 1-2 p.m., Kitsap Community Resources, 1201 Park Ave., ■

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■ “STARTING OR GROWING A VETERANOWNED 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 entrepreneurship training program for veterans and their spouses. Workshop is free; lunch

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MARCH 28 ■ VA ADVISORY COUNCIL TOWN HALL: 10 a.m. to noon, in Shelton. Location TBD. Go to www. dva.wa.gov/about-wdva/ veterans-affairs-advisorycommittee.

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

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APRIL 4 ■ 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: 360-4732056.

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

MAY 11 ■ KITSAP COUNTY VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD: 5:30 p.m., Harrison Medical Center, Iris Room, Silverdale.

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.

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AUG. 10 KITSAP COUNTY VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD: 5:30 p.m., Harrison Medical Center, Iris Room, Silverdale. ■

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Shipyard. Among those at the unveiling: Port Orchard Mayor Rob Putansuu, city planner Nick Bond, public 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 sculpture 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 waterfront path even more,”

Boysen said. “The popularity and importance of art to animate and inspire public participation in downtown Port Orchard adds another cultural experience for local people and visitors. Increasingly, art is contributing to the vitality of the city’s growth.” The walking trail connects 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 sculptures 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.