Veterans and Servicemembers
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Feds pause plan to close multiple military history museums, including Lewis Army Museum at JBLM
KING 5 | Feds pause plan to close multiple military history museums, including Lewis Army Museum at JBLM By: Jake Johns Originally, the U.S. Army Center of Military History planned to close 29 army museums across the country by 2029. FORT LEWIS, Wash. — The Lewis Army Museum at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, which was scheduled to…
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STRICKLAND DEMANDS ANSWERS TO COAST GUARD STATION CLOSURES
Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Strickland questioned Vice Commandant Thomas Allan on workforce growth, retention, and development, and on the 25 Coast Guard stations that have been closed or downgraded since 2024. Rep. Strickland offers condolences to the family and shipmates of Aviation Survival Technician Second Class Tyler Jaggers. Strickland’s remarks are transcribed below, and can be viewed here: Chairman Mike Ezell: Chair…
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STRICKLAND DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY FROM DOD; WAR IN IRAN
Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Strickland questioned Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Elbridge Colby, on if the Defense Department is adhering to the National Defense Strategy, while taking actions against Iran. Strickland’s remarks are transcribed below, and can be viewed here: Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland: Thank you, Chairman Rogers. Under Secretary Colby, you were one of the principal architects of the 2026 National Defense Strategy. And, that document…
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Rep. Strickland has ‘not received clarity’ on Iran conflict timeline
KING 5 | Rep. Strickland has ‘not received clarity’ on Iran conflict timeline U.S. Representative from Washington Marilyn Strickland addresses the ongoing conflict in Iran.
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Strickland Launches Annual Valentines for Veterans and First Responders Drive
Lakewood, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her annual Valentines for Veterans and First Responders drive. Valentines will be distributed to veterans, servicemembers, police, firefighters, and EMS teams in Washington’s 10th Congressional District. “Every year, students and community members create thousands of valentines cards for our South Sound veterans, first responders, and active duty…
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‘An insult’: Lawmakers lament failed effort to undo return of Confederate-linked military base names
Stars and Stripes | ‘An insult’: Lawmakers lament failed effort to undo return of Confederate-linked military base names By: Svetlana Shkolnikova K. Denise Rucker Krepp was thrilled when her distant Confederate cousin’s name was removed from Fort Rucker in 2023 and disheartened when the Trump administration returned the Army base in Alabama to the name,…
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Strickland Leads Effort To Block Return Of Confederate Names To Military Bases
The Seattle Medium | Strickland Leads Effort To Block Return Of Confederate Names To Military Bases By: Aaron Allen Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) is leading the latest charge in an ongoing battle over the naming of U.S. military bases, introducing a bipartisan amendment to prevent the Department of Defense from using federal funds to restore…
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In the Spotlight: Marilyn Strickland
Roll Call | In the Spotlight: Marilyn Strickland By: Nick Eskow Lawmaker faults Republicans for striking defense bill provision on Confederate military names A provision authored by Washington Democrat Marilyn Strickland that would ensure U.S. military bases not be named after Confederate officers was stripped out of the final compromise version of the fiscal 2026…
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Strickland Military Life Insurance Bill Becomes Law
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland’s (WA-10), Fairness for Servicemembers and Their Families Act of 2025, became law. The legislation ensures life insurance packages for servicemembers and veterans will account for changes in the economy. The Senate version of the bill was led by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX). “Our servicemembers put their lives on the line…
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) On Her Statement on Naming Military Bases After Confederate Generals
The Julie Mason Show Ch 124: Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) On Her Statement on Naming Military Bases After Confederate Generals