My Edmonds News introduces Edmonds resident Michael Schindler, a Navy veteran and president of Operation Military Family, whose weekly column will focus on information for local veterans and their families. By Michael Schindler Most, if not all, of us either know of someone who has experienced some form of combat trauma or has read the…
Married members of the U.S. military know their spouses carry a heavy burden at home when they are deployed. Of the 808,000 parents deployed since September 11th, 2001, more than 212,000 have been away twice, and about 103,000 have deployed three or more times. And while the service member often receives the accolades, gifts and…
More than 1,000 holiday cards have been received for military families, and it’s not too late to send yours. Mike Schindler, founder of the Edmonds-based Operation Military Family, says the deadline has been extended for cards that will be sent to local families, so here’s how you can share some holiday cheer: Sign a holiday…
