Air Force Airman Anthony V. Matkovich graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Matkovich is the son of Melanie Oslin of Bothell. He is a 2011 graduate of Henry M. Jackson High School.
Navy Fireman Troy A. Moore, son of Kimberly Haskell of Snohomish, completed basic training at Navy Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Moore is a 2012 graduate of Snohomish High School.
Air Force Airman 1st Class Alice I. Moore graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Moore is the daughter of Alvin Moore of Everett. She is a 2012 graduate of Arlington High School.
Two Everett-based sailors received the annual Hal S. Lewis Leadership Excellence Award on April 10 at Naval Station Everett. Members of the Navy League Council Everett presented the awards to Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Joshua Blodgett, assigned to the USS Momsen and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Sean Coffey, assigned to Branch Health Clinic Everett.
The 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, the Marysville-based Army Reserve unit, plans to observe Earth Day 2013 by planting a tree at 3 p.m. April 22 at the Armed Forces Reserve Center, 13613 40th Ave. NE city officials plan to attend.
Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class James Vasileff, assigned to Fleet Readiness Center Northwest at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station has been recognized for his contributions to Navy safety and occupational health.
Navy Seaman Recruit Timothy J. Flinn, son of Wendy O’Neal of Marysville and Brent Flinn of Stanwood, completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Flinn is a 2009 graduate of Lincoln Hill High School in Stanwood.
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jacob P. Thomle has graduated from the Navy’s Nuclear Power School at Naval Nuclear Power Training Command in Goose Creek, S.C. Thomle is the son of Douglas and Connie Thomle of Tulalip. He is a 2009 graduate of Marysville Arts and Technology High School. He earned an associate degree in 2011 from Shoreline Community College.
Army Pvt. John C. Lara has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Lara is the son of Cheryl and James Nadeau of Everett.
Military Appreciation Day in Puyallup
The Spring Fair in Puyallup offers free gate admission to all active, reserve and retired military and National Guard and their dependents, as well as disabled veterans with valid military ID on Friday Military Appreciation Day is an annual event. More info: www.thefair.com/puyallup-fair/things-to-do/special-days.
Veterans calendar
The Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 12: 7 p.m. fourth Tuesdays, Lynnwood Elks Club, 6620 196th St. SW. All combat-wounded veterans who were awarded the Purple Heart are welcome to attend. Call Keith Reyes, 360-631-4467.
Disabled American Veterans, Martin T. Sofi Sunshine Chapter 13: 11:30 a.m. second Thursdays, Lynnwood Elks, 6620 196th St. SW. Call Gil, 425-742-1600.
Coast Guard Auxiliary: 7 p.m. second Tuesdays, Port of Everett Conference Center, 404 14th St. The group supports the Coast Guard, teaches boating safety classes and conducts free vessel examinations. Marie Porterfield, 425-629-3241, 509-949-6715 or Marie.Porterfield64@gmail.com.
Fleet Reserve Association and Ladies Fleet Reserve Association unit and branch 18: Lunch noon, meeting 1 p.m. second Saturdays, 23003 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. 425-771-2774.
A group of veterans of wars in foreign lands (not associated with VFW) meets at 1 p.m., second Wednesdays, Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard, Everett. Call 425-257-8780.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Arlington Boyer-Daniel VFW Post 1561: 7 p.m. first Tuesdays. For meeting location, call 425-232-8453, 360-435-6677 or go to vfw1561.org. All veterans who have served honorably and received a combat or campaign medal are eligible to join.
Sultan VFW Post 2554 and Ladies Auxiliary: 7:30 p.m., second Thursdays, United Methodist Church, 211 Birch Ave., Sultan. Call 360-793-1879 or 360-793-3296.
Monroe VFW Post 7511: Noon, second Thursdays, IOOF Hall, 610 Lewis St., Monroe. Call Ken, 425-315-3509.
Edmonds VFW Post 8870 and Ladies Auxiliary: Lunch at 11:45 a.m., meeting at 12:30 p.m. second Fridays, Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. Call Fred at 206-940-7502, email quartermaster@vfw8870.org or [URL]www.vfw8870.org.;http://www.vfw8870.org [URL]
Snohomish Gay Jones VFW Post 921 and Auxiliary: 1 p.m. third Saturdays, Boys &Girls Club, 402 Second St., Snohomish. Most overseas veterans are eligible. Help for all veterans who need a hand-up. Call 425-397-7111.
Everett Old Guard VFW Post 2100: 6:30 p.m. fourth Thursdays, 2711 Oaks Ave., Everett. Ladies Auxiliary 2100: 6:30 p.m. second Monday. Call 425-337-1559 or go to [/URL]www.vfwpost2100.org;http://www.vfwpost2100.org[URL].
Lynnwood VFW Post 1040: first Thursdays, Alderwood Youth Club, 19619 24th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Call Martin, 425-774-7416, or Frank, 425-697-4102.
Gold Bar Martin-Osterholtz VFW Post 9417: 6 p.m. first Thursdays. Call “Sarge” Watkins at 425-931-1638. Ladies Auxiliary: 4 p.m. first Thursdays. Call Arden King at 360-793-2786.
Oak Harbor’s Whitehead-Muzzall VFW Post 7392: 360-675-4048 or go to [/URL]vfwpost7392.org;http://vfwpost7392.org[URL].
American Legion
Legion Post 37: 7 p.m. third Thursdays, Lynnwood Elks Club, 6620 196th St. SW. Call 425-585-0279.
Legion Post 76: Arlington American Legion Auxiliary breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m., first Saturdays, 115 N. Olympic Ave. Cost is $5. Proceeds benefit veterans. Call 360-435-2492.
Legion Post 92: Stanwood offers prime rib dinner, 4:30 p.m., third Fridays. Legion and auxiliary meeting, 7 p.m., second Mondays, 26921 88th Ave. NW, Stanwood. Service office, 360-629-8021, open 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays to help veterans.
Legion Post 66: 6 p.m. third Mondays, Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. Call John, 425-743-7430.
Legion Post 96: 7 p.m. second Tuesdays, Legion Hall, 1201 First St., Snohomish. Call 360-568-5340. Post 96 is raising funds for a large mural created by David Hose.
Legion Post 58: 7 p.m. third Tuesdays, Odd Fellows Building, 610 Lewis St., Monroe. Call Bob at 360-863-3544 or go to [/URL]www.americanlegionmonroe.org;http://www.americanlegionmonroe.org.
Legion Post 6: 7 p.m. second Thursdays, the Fleet Reserve Association Club, 6802 Beverly Blvd., Everett. Call Marvin at 425-224-4137.
Legion Post 181: 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, Lake Stevens Community Center, 1812 124th Ave. NE. Call Tom at 425-314-5865, Tony at 360-631-3242, or Vern at 425-343-9637; email info@post181.org; or go to [URL]www.post181.org
Legion Post 178: 7 p.m. third Thursdays, Legion Hall, 2nd Street and Cedar Avenue NE, Marysville. Social hour at 6 p.m. Call Jeremiah at 253-405-8175 or Lett at 425-220-4940.
To submit news for this column, contact reporter Gale Fiege: 425-339-3427; gfiege@heraldnet.com.
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