Active Duty
Air Force Airman Kevin Brackeen graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Brackeen is the son of James and Yuka Brackeen, of Oak Harbor. He is a 2015 graduate of Oak Harbor High School.
Veterans news
American Legion Post 234 presents a Vietnam War 50th anniversary commemoration event, “RVN Revisited: Welcome Home Vets,” 2-5 p.m. Nov. 8 at 22909 56th Ave. W, Mountlake Terrace. Join Vietnam War and era veterans for a spaghetti buffet dinner with special guest speakers, Vietnam War video, historical displays, music, raffle and prizes.
Veterans and their families from all military branches and eras of service are welcome to attend as well as the general public. Admission is $5 per person.
The Marysville American Legion Post 178 holds a Veterans Day open house, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 11 at 119 Cedar Ave. A short ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Veterans and their families and friends are invited. More info: 360-653-0155.
The Fleet Reserve Association Ladies Auxiliary Unit 170 sponsors a Veteran’s Day luncheon of soup and sandwiches, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 11 at 6802 Beverly Blvd., Everett.
The Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett invites veterans older than 50 from all wars to its 10th annual USO dance, 1-5 p.m. Nov. 11. Attendees are welcome to bring guests to this free event. Limited space. To reserve a spot, call 425-257-8780, or stop by the senior center at 3025 Lombard Ave.
The Marysville American Legion Post 178 will hold a flag retirement ceremony, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road. People can bring flags for proper disposal, or observe the process. Donations for the food bank also are encouraged. More info: 360-653-0155.
To honor military personnel and their families, YMCA of Snohomish County family branches will be open to all military (active or retired) and their families for free to celebrate Military Appreciation Days Nov. 8-14. Military ID is required.
In addition, the Marysville Family YMCA (6420 60th Drive NE) will offer a free Military Family Night, 4-7 p.m. Nov. 21. This special evening includes dinner, games, crafts, family swim time, dodgeball and more. All Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard families with current military ID are invited. Register at the Member Services desk or email Allison at AHoot@ymca-snoco.org to reserve your space.
Imagine Children’s Museum hosts a free admission night for families with military ID, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 14. The museum is at 1502 Wall St., Everett. All active, reservists and retired military are welcome. Military Family Night is sponsored by the Fred Meyer Fund.
In recognition of Veterans Day, Claim Jumper Restaurants will thank U.S. military veterans and active military personnel with a free lunch or dinner entree, Nov. 9, from a Veterans Menu. The Lynnwood restaurant is at 18725 33rd Ave. W. Reservations encouraged. Call 425-778-5700.
IHOP restaurants offer veterans and active duty military a free stack of red, white and blue pancakes, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 11 at participating locations.
Ivar’s and Kidd Valley restaurants offer a free lunch or dinner for veterans and active duty military Nov. 11. The special menu includes select items and popular favorites. More info: www.ivars.com/veterans.
Homeless, unemployed veterans can get help through Workforce Snohomish. Help includes employment assistance, support services, help with VA benefits and housing. Call Gordon Meade at 425-921-3478 or write to gordon.meade@workforcesnohomish.org.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars posts and auxiliaries of Snohomish County are looking for new members. Needed is your last separation certification or other proof of eligibility. Auxiliary members are wives, widows, mothers, etc. For more information, call 425-337-1559.
Veterans groups
Disabled American Veterans, Martin T. Sofie Sunshine Chapter 13: 7 p.m. first Tuesdays, dinner at 6, at the Lynnwood Eagles, 19223 Highway 99. More info: 425-299-3373, davsunshine13@gmail.com.
Fleet Reserve Association Branch 170: 5 p.m. second Wednesdays, 6802 Beverly Blvd., Everett. More info: 425-353-2600.
The Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 12: 7 p.m. fourth Tuesdays, Lynnwood Elks Club, 6620 196th St. SW. More info: Dennis C. Adams, 206-280-0022.
Coast Guard Auxiliary: 7 p.m. second Tuesdays, Port of Everett Conference Center, 404 14th St. More info: Marie Porterfield, 425-629-3241, 509-949-6715, 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. More info: 425-771-2774.
Veterans: An unaffiliated group of veterans of wars in foreign lands meets at 1 p.m. second Wednesdays, Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. More info: 425-257-8780.
American Legion
Arlington Legion Post 76 and Auxiliary: Arlington Post 76 and auxiliary meetings, 7 p.m. second Tuesdays. SAL meetings 6 p.m. first Thursdays. All meetings are downstairs at 115 N. Olympic Ave. Breakfast is served from 8 to 10:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month for $6 a plate. More info: 360-435-2492.
Arthur Kincaid Legion Post 58: 7 p.m. third Tuesdays, Odd Fellows Building, 610 Lewis St., Monroe. More info: Bob at 360-863-3544, www.americanlegionmonroe.org.
Bothell Legion Post 127: 7 p.m. second Wednesdays, 21920 Highway 9. Service officer available to help with veterans issues. More info: Cmdr. Burt Marsh, 206-999-3254.
Earl Winehart Legion Post 96: 7 p.m. second Tuesdays, Legion Hall, 1201 First St., Snohomish. More info: 360-568-5340.
Frank Freese Legion Post 66: 6 p.m. third Mondays, Post Hall, 117 S. Sixth St., Edmonds. Light meal served at 5:15 p.m. More info: Les, 206-546-6831.
Frank H. Hancock Legion Post 92 and Auxiliary: 7 p.m. second Mondays, 26921 88th Ave. NW, Stanwood. Prime rib dinner, 4:30 p.m. third Fridays. Service office open 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. More info: 360-629-8021.
Lake Stevens Memorial Legion Post 181: 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, Lake Stevens Community Center, 1812 124th Ave. NE. More info: Tom at 425-314-5865, Tony at 360-631-3242, or Vern at 425-343-9637; info@post181.org; www.post181.org.
Lynnwood Legion Post 37: 7 p.m. third Thursdays, Lynnwood Elks Club, 6620 196th St. SW. More info: 425-585-0279.
Marysville Legion Post 178 and Auxiliary: 7 p.m. third Thursdays, Post Hall, Second Street and Cedar Avenue. Social hour at 6 p.m. Service officer hours are 12-4 p.m. fourth Mondays at the Post Hall. More info: 360-653-0155, legionpost178wa@gmail.com, americanlegion178wa.cfsites.org.
S. Al Wilcox Legion Post 234: 6 p.m. social hour, 7 p.m. meeting, second Mondays, Legion Hall, 22909 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. More info: americanlegionpost234.org, americanlegionpost234@gmail.com, 425-776-5490.
Sen. Henry M. Jackson Legion Post 6: 6 p.m. second Thursdays, Fleet Reserve Association Club, 6802 Beverly Blvd., Everett. More info: Marvin, 425-923-8172.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Arlington Boyer-Daniel VFW Post 1561: 7 p.m. first Tuesdays. More info: 425-232-8453, 360-435-6677 or vfw1561.org.
Edmonds VFW Post 8870: 6 p.m. second Tuesdays, with a light supper at 5:15 p.m., Edmonds American Legion Hall, 117 Sixth Ave. S. More info: Fred at 206-940-7502, dennisvfw8870@gmail.com, www.vfw8870.org. Ladies Auxiliary: Noon second Fridays at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave.
Everett Old Guard VFW Post 2100: 6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays, 2711 Oakes Ave. More info: Don Wischmann, 425-760-9031, www.vfwpost2100.org. Ladies Auxiliary: 6:30 p.m. second Mondays. More info: 425-337-1559.
Gold Bar Martin-Osterholtz VFW Post 9417: 6 p.m. first Thursdays, 301 Third St. More info: Doug White, 425-870-7298. Ladies Auxiliary: 3 p.m. first Thursdays. More info: Arden King, 360-793-2786.
Lynnwood Walter A. Deebach VFW Post 1040: 7 p.m. first Thursdays, Alderwood Boys and Girls Club, 19619 24th Ave. W. More info: Frank, 425-697-4102. Ladies Auxiliary: Same as Post. More info: Myra Rintamaki, 206-235-0348.
Monroe VFW Post 7511: 7 p.m. second Thursdays, IOOF Hall, 610 Lewis St. More info: Ken, 425-315-3509.
Oak Harbor Whitehead-Muzzall VFW Post 7392: 360-675-4048 or vfwpost7392.org.
Snohomish Gay Jones VFW Post 921 and Auxiliary: 1 p.m. second Saturdays, Boys &Girls Club, 402 Second St. More info: 425-397-7111.
Sultan VFW Post 2554 and Ladies Auxiliary: 7 p.m. second Thursdays, Volunteers of America Community Center, 605 First St. More info: 425-870-0235.
To submit news for this column, contact reporter Melissa Slager: mslager@heraldnet.com.
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