U.S. Army combat medic Spc. Steve Scheel, of Mukilteo, teaches Spc. Jamar Clark how to prepare a casualty for evacuation during combat lifesaver training with Battle Group Poland ib May 30 at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland. Battle Group Poland is a unique, multinational coalition of U.S., U.K., Croatian and Romanian Soldiers who serve with the Polish 15th Mechanized Brigade as a deterrence force in support of NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hubert D. Delany III)

U.S. Army combat medic Spc. Steve Scheel, of Mukilteo, teaches Spc. Jamar Clark how to prepare a casualty for evacuation during combat lifesaver training with Battle Group Poland ib May 30 at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland. Battle Group Poland is a unique, multinational coalition of U.S., U.K., Croatian and Romanian Soldiers who serve with the Polish 15th Mechanized Brigade as a deterrence force in support of NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hubert D. Delany III)

In Uniform (June 18, 2018 edition)

A collection of news and events about and for active duty military and veterans.

EVENTS

Northwest Veterans Museum: The Northwest Veterans Museum is located in the Wicker Building at Heritage Park, 19921 Poplar Way, Lynnwood. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and by appointment at other times. The museum displays exhibits of patriotic, military and war-related artifacts and memorabilia. Free admission. Donations accepted. Volunteers encouraged to apply. More info: info@nwveteransmuseum.org, 206-390-9982.

RESOURCES

Veterans service officer: Snohomish County veterans service officer Jerry A. Gadek, who retired from the U.S. Air Force, is available 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. first Wednesdays at Verdant Health and Wellness Community Center, 4710 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. By appointment or walk-in. Learn about health and housing benefits. More info: 425-388-7367, gerard.gadek@snoco.org.

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society: The nonprofit provides interest-free loans and grants for emergency and unexpected financial needs for active duty, retired military and their family members. Programs include budget counseling, financial education, nurse home visits, and more. NMCRS Everett is based at the Smokey Point Navy Complex in Marysville. More info: 425-304-3203, www.nmcrs.org.

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve: ESGR supports the men and women of the Guard and Reserves, including employer and supervisor awards programs, under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. More info: 800-336-4590 option 1, esgr.mil.

Hero’s Café: Hero’s Café, a social gathering for veterans, meets 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. fourth Tuesdays (except December, on the third Tuesday) at Verdant Health and Wellness Community Center, 4710 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Veterans can share a cup of coffee and their stories. The program is a partnership between local veterans groups and the city of Lynnwood. A service officer will be available for those seeking benefits information. More info: Gary Walderman, ckr_satx@yahoo.com.

Resource workshop: A free Veteran’s Services Resource Workshop is offered 2-3 p.m. first Mondays at Everett Community Justice Center, 8625 Evergreen Way, Suite 108. Housing assistance, employment resources, resume help, health care answers, skills lab, PTSD counseling and more. Bus vouchers available. More info: 425-356-2800.

Resource center: Lynnwood provides a volunteer-staffed Veterans Resource Center to help with claims and other resources, Tuesdays at Verdant Health and Wellness Community Center, 4710 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Specialists from WorkSource and the Everett Vet Center are on hand 9 a.m. to noon, followed by local veterans groups from noon to 3 p.m. More info: Gina Israel, GIsrael@lynnwoodwa.gov, 425-670-5004.

Job help: Homeless, unemployed veterans can get help through Workforce Snohomish. Employment assistance, support services, help with VA benefits and housing. More info: Shannon Gaule, 425-921-3446 or shannon.gaule@workforcesnohomish.org.

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U.S. Army combat medic Spc. Steve Scheel (left), of Mukilteo, teaches Spc. Darius Ledet (right), from Lafayette, La., how to check a soldier’s pulse during combat lifesaver training with Battle Group Poland, May 31 at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hubert D. Delany III)

U.S. Army combat medic Spc. Steve Scheel (left), of Mukilteo, teaches Spc. Darius Ledet (right), from Lafayette, La., how to check a soldier’s pulse during combat lifesaver training with Battle Group Poland, May 31 at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hubert D. Delany III)

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