In Uniform

Active Duty

Cadet Brad Martin Mcpherson of Arlington graduated from the U.S. Military Academy on May 26. A 2008 graduate of Arlington High School, he concentrated his studies at West Point on civil engineering. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Engineers.

Navy Ensign Logan C. Dodds, son of Joel and Marie Dodds of Everett, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis on May 29. Dodds was commissioned as an officer in the Navy. Dodds earned a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering. Dodds is assigned to Naval Air Station Pensacola where he will continue training in aviation before he begins flight training.

Veterans Calendar

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Edmonds Post 8870 and Ladies Auxiliary: 12:30 p.m., second Fridays, Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. Call Fred at 206-940-7502.

Arlington Boyer-Daniel Post 1561: 7 p.m. first Tuesdays at the Servpro office, 13421 39th Ave. NE. All veterans who have served honorably and received a combat or campaign medal are eligible to join. Call 425-232-8453, 360-435-6677, or go to http://vfw1561.org.

Gay Jones Post 921 and Auxiliary: 1 p.m. third Saturdays at the 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 Post 2100: 6:30 p.m. fourth Thursday, 2711 Oaks Ave., Everett. Ladies Auxiliary 2100: 6:30 p.m. second Monday. Call 425-337-1559.

Lynnwood Post 1040: First Thursdays at the Alderwood Youth Club, 19619 24th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Call 425-774-7416, 425-697-4102 or 425-486-2637.

Old Guard Post 2100: 6:30 p.m. last Thursday of every month at 2711 Oakes Ave., Everett. Call 425-252-2100.

Gold Bar Post 9417: 6 p.m. first Thursdays. Call “Sarge” Watkins at 425-931-1638. The Ladies Auxiliary: 4 p.m. first Wednesdays. Call Arden King at 360-793-2786.

American Legion

Legion Post 96: 7 p.m. second Tuesday of each month at 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 Tuesday of each month at the Odd Fellows Building, 610 Lewis St., Monroe. Call Bob at 360-863-3544 or go to www.americanlegion monroe.org.

Legion Post 6: 7 p.m. second Thursday of every month at the VFW Hall, 2711 Oakes Ave., Everett. Call Marvin at 425-224-4137.

Legion Post 181: 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the 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;http://www.post181.org.

To submit news for Active Duty and Veterans Calendar, contact reporter Gale Fiege: 425-339-3427

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