By Michael Schindler As if the transition from active military service to civilian life doesn’t present enough challenges, it appears some for-profit schools are wooing vets in an effort to…
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Dick’s offering free burgers for local veterans and military members Friday
They served — and now Dick’s is serving them — free burgers, that is! Dick’s Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. announced Wednesday it will provide free hamburgers and cheeseburgers in honor of Veterans…
Edmonds Military Wire: Veteran? Check out these offers on Veterans Day
By Michael Schindler Check out the following offers available to veterans in honor of Veterans Day, Nov. 11: Applebee’s – free meal on Nov. 11. Last year, Applebee’s served 1,024,000…
Edmonds Military Wire: Will troop withdrawals lead to more suicides?
By Michael Schindler The president recently announced that all U.S. troops will be withdrawn from Iraq by year-end. To some this is great news – especially for families back home….
Edmonds Military Wire: Bronze Star recipient writes about ‘Black Hawk Down’ experience
By Michael Schindler “Three words. That’s all it took. I was writing a letter home to my mom when the call rang out across the American compound: ‘Get it on!’…
Edmonds Military Wire: Defense cuts could help veterans’ benefits
By Michael Schindler Welcome to the 21st century. No question this time in history will be viewed much like the Great Depression — high employment, increasing homelessness, economic instability; there…
Edmonds Military Wire: Military draft possible with defense cuts
By Michael Schindler If the bipartisan supercommittee is unable to reach a deal by Thanksgiving, what we now know as an “all volunteer” military could give way to the Vietnam-era…
Military benefits could face the chopping block
By Michael Schindler This past weekend I had the honor and privilege of spending time with the National Association of State Directors of Veteran’s Affairs. These men and women are…
White, Dillan face off as Edmonds School Board candidates meet in forum
Here is part two of our summary of candidate presentations and responses to questions raised at the Monday night forum for hospital commission, school board and port commission candidates, sponsored…
Edmonds Military Wire: Obama challenges veterans’ health care ruling
By Michael Schindler Uh-oh. The Obama administration is challenging a ruling by the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco that would allow veterans’ groups to go to…
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Edmonds Military Wire: Movie ‘Courageous’ tackles first responder issues
By Michael Schindler Understanding the issues that face our first responders and military families can often be difficult for those who haven’t actually “lived it.” Coming soon to theaters is…
Edmonds Military Wire: Army announces shortened deployment cycles for 2012
By Michael Schinder Army officials announced that beginning January 1, 2012, most soldiers will deploy for nine months, giving them more time at home between deployments. That being said, most…
Edmonds Military Wire: Support our veterans with Hometown Heroes Raffle
By Michael Schindler Over the years I have had a number of people ask me what are practical ways they can support our troops. Is it care packages? Calling cards?…
Edmonds Military Wire: Army faces new threat in record-high suicides
The Army has a new threat – and unfortunately it is an ongoing one that seems to grow regardless of the resources they throw at it: service member suicides. In…
Edmonds Military Wire: You don’t deserve Social Security. Or do you?
By Michael Schindler There are times I get emails from readers that cause me to pause for a moment – and the one I’m about to share did exactly that….
Edmonds Military Wire: New office aims to strengthen military families financially
By Michael Schindler Okay, I know this will sound a bit funny – especially in light of all that is taking place in Congress right now – but the government…
Edmonds Military Wire: Troops becoming drug addicts — what is the solution?
By Michael Schindler For more than nine years, we have been engaged in conflict and war. The result: multiple deployments, marriage breakups, troop suicides, increases in domestic violence and military…
Edmonds Military Wire: VA reaching out to women veterans
By Michael Schindler Some will undoubtedly say, “It’s about time…” and there is no question that services for women veterans have been lacking. Women veterans are one of the fastest-growing…
Edmonds Military Wire: Letters from home may protect against post-traumatic stress disorder
By Michael Schindler There is power in the written word – heck, there is power in words, period. I am reminded of a conversation I had several weeks ago where…
Edmonds Military Wire: Celebrate the 4th of July with Jimmy Smits
By Michael Schindler I love the Fourth of July. Anchored in rich history and a visual display of America celebrating its independence, the Fourth of July holiday. No question Edmonds…
Edmonds Military Wire: Keeping the romance alive during deployments
By Michael Schindler I have a confession. When the Dating Divas first reached out, I was sure that what they were doing didn’t apply to me – after all, I’m…
Edmonds Military Wire: Country star donates $1 to military families for every download
As I travel, I am often asked by well-meaning individuals what is a tangible way to help military families. There is a long list, but one way that is truly…
Edmonds Arts Festival: Friday entertainment
Whether to you prefer rock, blues, country or even Irish step dancing, the Edmonds Arts Festival performance stage has you covered Friday. Here’s the entertainment set for opening day at…
Edmonds Military Wire: JBLM Ranger to be awarded Medal of Honor
By Michael Schindler Greatness shows up in the moment. And some moments require split second decisions — and those decisions reflect character. Army Ranger Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Arthur Petry…
Edmonds Military Wire: On Memorial Day, remembering sacrifices of latest generation
By Michael Schindler In honor of Memorial Day, Senator Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, has penned the column below. This September marks the 10-year…