Veterans and Servicemembers
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Army breaks ground on $100 million modernized barracks at JBLM
Stars and Stripes: Army breaks ground on $100 million modernized barracks at JBLM JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — The Army on Wednesday broke ground on a one-of-a-kind barracks at the base that service officials said will be the future home of a relatively new combat unit. The $100 million barracks will open in 2027 to…
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JBLM breaks ground for first-of-its-kind sustainable barracks project
FOX13: JBLM breaks ground for first-of-its-kind sustainable barracks Joint Base Lewis-McChord is leading the way in protecting the environment, participating in a pilot program for a sustainable materials barracks project.
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Congress should vow to ease military housing burden in WA
By: The Seattle Times editorial board The Seattle Times: Congress should vow to ease military housing burden in WA For military families stationed in the Pacific Northwest, an assigned base doesn’t often double as home. Most service members — roughly three in four at Joint-Base Lewis-McChord, the region’s largest installation — bring their families to live in surrounding…
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Strickland Statement on National Defense Authorization Vote
Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement on her vote against H.R. 8070 Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA): “For the second year in a row, MAGA extremists have hijacked the NDAA defense policy bill after the Armed Services committee put forth a strong,…
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Strickland Honors WWII Era Veterans in the South Sound
Following her recent trip to Normandy to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) highlighted two living World War II (WWII) veterans residing in Olympia: Harvey Drahos and Betty Dybbro. “Local veterans deserve to be honored and recognized for their service to the nation,” said Strickland. “Mr. Drahos and Mrs. Dybbro are amongst…
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Strickland Visits Normandy for 80th Anniversary of D-Day
Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement on her participation in the bipartisan, Congressional Delegation traveling to Normandy, France: “Eighty years ago, thousands of brave servicemembers walked directly into conflict to fight for freedom and democracy. I am honored to join this bipartisan Congressional Delegation to commemorate this solemn anniversary, be…
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‘Long overdue:’ Measure to restore full military housing stipend passes key committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Military life often means moving every few years. It’s a requirement that can get expensive for military families. Now, they are a step closer to getting more help to cover the cost of housing. A measure to restore the monthly housing stipend back to 100% recently passed a key House committee. Amy…
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Strickland Restores Full Housing Allowance in Annual Defense Bill
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee passed H.R. 8070, the FY25 Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Under Strickland’s leadership and advocacy, the bill includes the full restoration of the Basic Allowance for…
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Draft NDAA seeks to cut housing costs for military families
The House Armed Services Committee will take up a defense authorization bill next week that would authorize the Pentagon to spend $1.2 billion to increase housing allowance payments for U.S. servicemembers. If the draft National Defense Authorization Act becomes law with that provision intact — and, more importantly, if appropriators provide those funds — it…
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Strickland, Colleagues Concerned About Cuts to Army Educational Programs
Washington, D.C. – This week, Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Don Bacon (NE-02) sent a bipartisan letter to Christine E. Wormuth, Secretary of the Army, expressing deep concern about potential funding cuts to Army’s Credentialing Assistance Program. “Investing in education helps maintain servicemember quality of life, especially as they transition out of the military,” said Strickland. “Potential cuts…