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Legacy Washington releases book of World War II profiles

Legacy Washington releases book of World War II profiles

(Image courtesy of Legacy Washington) A new book featuring a dozen gripping profiles of Washingtonians who served in World War II has just been released by the Office of Secretary of State’s Legacy Washington team. “Washington Remembers World War II” tells personal stories from the global conflict in which the state played a key role. The book is a tribute to the veterans and citizens who lived through unimaginable horrors, as well as the “Rosie the riveters” on the home…

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WA General Election voting kicks off this week

WA General Election voting kicks off this week

Washington’s General Election voting season gets under way in just a few days, with counties sending ballots to over 72,000 military and overseas voters around the globe. Federal law provides extra transit time for military and overseas voters, with counties required to send out ballots 45 days before Election Day. This year, that’s Saturday, Sept. 24. A number of soldiers and others have also requested electronic versions. Still others use federal write-in ballots via the Federal Voting Assistance Program at…

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WA partners with federal military voting experts

WA partners with federal military voting experts

State Elections Director Lori Augino, Secretary of State Wyman, Col. Will Phillips and FVAP Director Matt Boehmer. (Photo courtesy of Lori Augino) Secretary of State Kim Wyman shared a personal story to explain why she is so enthused about the  Federal Voting Assistance Program and voting assistance officers who help Washington service members and their families register to vote and cast their ballots, sometimes from remote locations.

Wyman helps honor naval award winner

Wyman helps honor naval award winner

(Left to right: Bremerton Mayor Patty Lent, Lt. Commander Medlin, Willis A. Lent and Secretary Wyman) (Photo courtesy of Laura Mott) Secretary Wyman was honored to be part of a ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda to honor an officer on the USS Maine, a submarine stationed at Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor. Lt. Commander Jeremy C. Medlin, a weapons officer on the Maine, received the Willis A. Lent Trophy Thursday. The award is named after Admiral Willis A. Lent, a submarine…

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Writing contest on World War II under way

Writing contest on World War II under way

(Photo courtesy of Legacy Washington) To help mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, Washington students in grades 8 through 11 are invited to take part in an essay and letter-writing contest. The competition, sponsored by the Office of Secretary of State’s Legacy Washington program, asks students to either write a letter to a veteran (living or deceased) or an essay describing what World War II means to them. “This is a great opportunity for students…

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Secretary Wyman hosts USS Olympia officers

Secretary Wyman hosts USS Olympia officers

Secretary Wyman and USS Olympia officers, with one of them holding a portrait of the Olympia. (Photo courtesy of Patrick McDonald) Secretary of State Kim Wyman welcomed USS Olympia officers to their namesake city Thursday, thanking them for their service and for taking good care of the Pearl Harbor-based fast attack submarine. Commander Tom Shugart, Master Chief Roland Midgett and Assistant Engineer Zachary Copes were visiting Olympia for its annual Lakefair, a tradition that started in 1983 under the Olympia’s…

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A day for honoring heroes

A day for honoring heroes

Secretary of State Wyman stands with (from left) SFC Leroy Petry, Capt. William Swenson and SSG Ty Carter in front of the Medal of Honor Monument on the Capitol Campus. (Photo courtesy of Benjamin Helle) Washington paid tribute Wednesday to three of the state’s bravest sons, military heroes who are the latest to receive the Medal of Honor, the highest commendation for gallantry and bravery on the battlefield. Secretary Wyman joined Gov. Jay Inslee and other officials; MG Terry Ferrell,…

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