Veterans and Servicemembers
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Strickland To Honor Local Vietnam War Veterans
Lakewood, Washington – On Thursday, November 7th, 2024, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) will host her annual Vietnam War era Veterans Pinning Ceremony to honor local veterans. Strickland will recognize the service of each veteran or their surviving family member, and present honorees with a ceremonial lapel pin as a symbol of our gratitude. “The South…
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Congresswomen Strickland, Escobar, and Jacobs Introduce the Access to Contraception for Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2024
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), and Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) introduced the Access to Contraception for Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2024. The Senate companion has been introduced by Senator Jeanne Shaheen. Studies have shown that servicemembers face unique challenges accessing contraception and family planning counseling, especially when deployed. With…
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Developer incentives aim to expand options for service members seeking housing near military bases
CoStar | Developer incentives aim to expand options for service members seeking housing near military bases By David Holtzman With some military housing facing challenging conditions and a maintenance backlog, some service members are looking off-base for a safe and affordable place to live. But advocates say neighborhoods around military bases can be small and lack…
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Lt. General Brunson Confirmed as Four-Star General and Commander of US Forces Korea
Click here to watch Congresswoman Strickland’s Introductory Remarks Washington, D.C. – Last week, the Senate confirmed the promotion of Lieutenant General Xavier T. Brunson, Commanding General, I Corps at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, to Four-Star General and Commander of US Forces Korea. “Strategic, dedicated, and exceptionally qualified, General Brunson is ready to take command of US…
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Strickland Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Increase Affordable Housing Options For Military Communities
The Seattle Medium | Strickland Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Increase Affordable Housing Options For Military Communities By: Aaron Allen Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10) and Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT-01) have introduced the Low-Income Housing for Defense Communities Act of 2024, a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the growing housing crisis affecting military personnel in high-cost areas. The…
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Strickland, Moore Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Military Housing Affordability
Washington, DC –Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10) and Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT-01) introduced the Low Income Housing for Defense Communities Act of 2024, a bipartisan piece of legislation to address military housing affordability by diversifying housing options for servicemembers serving in high-cost areas. “Servicemembers and their families should be able to afford to live where they…
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Amid Military Housing Crunch, Lawmakers Propose Incentive for Developers to Build Near Bases
Miltary.com | Amid Military Housing Crunch, Lawmakers Propose Incentive for Developers to Build Near Bases By: Rebecca Kheel Hoping to provide service members more affordable housing options near military bases, a bipartisan pair of House members wants to offer developers a tax incentive to build that housing. A bill being introduced by Reps. Blake Moore,…
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House Unanimously Passes Strickland Military Life Insurance Bill
Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2024, introduced by Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02). The legislation is bipartisan and bicameral and ensures life insurance packages for servicemembers and veterans account for changes in the economy. Click…
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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.