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The Puget Sound Veterans’ Monthly | November 2012

Honoring Whidbey’s Veterans

Honoring Whidbey’s Veterans

Veterans Day 2012

SerViNg WHiDBeY iSLAND’S VeTerANS, reTireD MiLiTArY PerSoNNeL AND fAMiLieS

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By KATHY REED

In terms of military service, our surviv-ing World War II veterans are like rock stars.

At least that’s how several Oak Harbor vet-erans felt recently while participating in a trip to Washington, D.C. courtesy of the Honor Flight Network, a nonprofit organization that provides transportation to the nation’s capital so veterans can visit their respective memori-als.

“They announced us on the plane in Seattle and we got a big cheer,” said Pearl Harbor sur-vivor Harold Johnson, 88. “They cheered us along like real heroes.”

No sooner did Johnson arrive home from his trip than three women from Oak Harbor had a chance to take their own trip. Eva Brown, 90, who was a WAVE, said it was a trip of a lifetime — one that all veterans should take.

“Every WWII vet has this privilege,” she said. “There’s a lot of veterans just like we were who feel like they’re too old and not able to go, but they make such great arrangements for us.”

Honor Flight Network pays for the veteran’s trip. Each veteran is accompanied by a younger companion, called a guardian, who pays a mod-est fee to go along. Larry McKee went with Johnson, who joined up with a larger group in Washington, D.C. For veterans who don’t live within 120 miles of one of the existing hubs, like those here on Whidbey Island, the Southwest Airlines Lone Eagle Program helps fly veterans from Seattle to the nearest hub.

“It’s just a real neat thing,” said McKee. “Many people just came up and thanked the

veterans for their service.”Veterans are taken on a guided tour of all the

war memorials in the city as well as Arlington National Cemetery.

“The WWII memorial was really fantastic,” Johnson said. “We spent three hours there. Next we went to the Korean War memorial and that was fantastic, too.”

At the Navy memorial, Johnson said he was able to put his story into the Navy logs, so now anyone can put in his name and bring it up on the screen.

Brown, who had been stationed in Washington, D.C. in 1945, said the city is nothing like it used to be.

“Where our temporary barracks were is now all park,” she said. “The high point of the trip was seeing the changing of the guards at Arlington Cemetery. I had seen it while I was stationed there, but I didn’t observe it like I did this time. It was very emotional.”

“It kinda gets you,” Johnson agreed. “I didn’t expect that, so it was a little bit of a shock, but I feel great.”

After a day of touring the memorials, Johnson said he had a chance to talk with other veterans that evening.

“We sat around and told sea stories,” he said. “It was quite a trip. Very rewarding.”

The Honor Flight Network gives top prior-

ity to WWII-era veterans or those who are terminally ill. According to the organization’s website, time is running out to express thanks to the men and women who served.

“When the WWII memorial was built, there were four million survivors; now it’s down to two million,” said McKee. “We’ve got to have a big push to get them back as soon as they can. It’s an unbelievable experience for anybody.”

The process can take some time, however, according to Brown.

“We signed up in September, 2011, and they

contacted us this past September,” she said, urging everyone to try to sign up as soon as possible.

“We’ve got to spread the news,” Brown said. “Others don’t realize what a privilege it is and what they are missing. We’ll treasure this from now on.”

“I’d do it again if I had the chance,” said Johnson.

“It’s rather impressive from the moment you get on the plane to the moment you come back,” McKee said. “It’s a quick, rewarding trip. I hope to do it again.”

For more information or to sign up for an Honor Flight Network trip, go to www.honorflight.org. There are links for both veterans and guardians to follow to apply for the program.

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Photo courtesy of Larry McKeeLarry McKee stands behind Pearl Harbor survivor Harold Johnson before the Freedom Wall at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. McKee served as Johnson’s “guardian” for the trip, which was provided to Johnson at no cost through the Honor Flight Network.

Photos courtesy of Larry McKeeLeft, Jack McKee, left, accompanied Pearl Harbor survivor Harold Johnson and his father Larry McKee on a recent Honor Flight Network trip to Washington, D.C. Right, Johnson stands near the inscription at the National Pearl Harbor Memorial.

InsIdeCover Story: veteranS Day 2012Members of the Oak Harbor Veterans of Foreign Wars took time out to honor Old Glory, just in time for Veterans Day. (Page 10) Plus, there are two big events planned in Oak Harbor on Nov. 10 to celebrate our veterans. Find more on the Navy League’s ceremony and Oak Harbor’s first ever Veterans Day Parade. (Page 16)

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the unexpeCteD priCe of warThe nature of war injuries has changed. More and more ser-vice members — men and women — are surviving, but an unexpected consequence of their injuries is infertility. A bill before Congress would allow the VA to pay for treatments.8

paSSing the torChAs we lose more and more World War II veterans everyday, local Pearl Harbor survivors decide to bring in veterans of other eras to ensure their organization will continue. 7

I recently had the opportunity to get togeth-er with members of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association.

There are six survivors who are still active in the group, but even they acknowledge they will have to turn the reins over to younger veterans — and by younger they mean those in their 70s and 80s — in order for the group to con-tinue.

Our WWII veterans are a rapidly disappearing treasure. Statistics show we are losing them at a rate of nearly 1,000 per day.

The men and women of that era, as in every other, fought hard for victory with the tools available. Was it the drama of the attack on Pearl Harbor or the Battle of Midway that make this conflict stand out? Surely the acts of heroism that occurred during WWII also occurred in WWI, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. We have no shortage of heroes.

The men of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association are happy to share their stories, but they are always quick to remind us of what America lost in that battle — their shipmates and fellow sailors whose contributions over the course of their lifetimes, had they survived, were never realized.

Maybe it’s because they came through that experience alive that they seem to have such a zest for life, even into their 80s and 90s.

Or maybe what sets them apart is the simple fact they are the next generation of heroes to whom we will have to say goodbye to all too soon.

This Veterans Day, I thank ALL of our vet-erans and active duty service members for their sacrifices on our behalf. If you see a WWII veteran, take extra time to thank them for their service. It may be your only opportunity to visit with a national trea-sure — at least until the next generation takes hold of the torch.

A vanishing treasure

a whirlwinD of honorThe Honor Flight Network recently took four Oak Harbor area World War II veterans to Washington, D.C. to see national memorials in their honor. We’ll hear what they have to say about the whirlwind of honor. 2

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Military service members gathered at the

World War ii Memorial in Washington, D.C., to honor veterans during the joint service “Make a Difference Day” volunteer event, oct. 20.

“Our veterans are a reflection of our service members’ future,” said Olivia Hunter, Naval District Washington Regional Community Service Program coordinator. “I think that the same way that the veterans adore being honored and remem-bered they too, I’m sure, would like to receive the same type of honor and respect in the future.”

Make a Difference Day is a national day of volunteering celebrated annu-ally to promote community service. This year, nearly 200 volunteers

greeted World War II veterans from Georgia, Ohio, Florida, New York and Arkansas as part of the Honor Flight Network program.

“Honor Flight is an organization that caters to all veterans and they actually provide trans-portation throughout the various states to come to D.C. and to tour the World War II memorial,” said Hunter. “This is the largest Honor Flight this year and it will probably be the last one, that is one of the reasons why we decided to do this Honor Flight for Make a Difference Day.”

Volunteers from each branch of service not only welcomed each veteran with cheers, handshakes and per-sonal expressions of gratitude but they also assisted in unloading wheel chairs, escorting veterans throughout the memorial and even listened to war stories told by the veterans them-selves.

“It’s humbling,” said Cryptologic Technician Networks 3rd Class Robert Murphy, assigned to Navy Information Operations Command,

Maryland. “We are losing more and more everyday and this is one of the only chances I feel like to get out and

meet somebody that’s gone before you to do what you have done, and we are following up in their footsteps.”

According to World War II veteran Irwin Kuhns, who served on a landing ship tank as a first class petty officer during the war, it was an emotional experience to be honored by the new generation of mili-tary service members.

“It’s pretty great; I get a lump in my throat,” said Kuhns. “The good part of it is we’ve done our part the best that we could; now we are turn-ing it over to you young

people. It’s in your hands now, the whole works.”

Approximately 525 veterans were transported by a commercial airliner from their home state to Washington, D.C. then by a chartered bus to the memorial. The Honor Flight program has more than 117 hubs in 40 states and transported more than 81,000 World War II veterans in 2011.

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Yeoman 2nd Class Erika Cash, assigned to Military Sealift Command, shakes hands with a World War II veteran as she enters the World War II Memorial during the Joint Services Make a Difference Day. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kiona Miller/Released

“The good part of it is we’ve done our part the best that we could; now we are turning it over to you young people. it’s in your hands now, the whole works.”Irwin Kuhns, World War II veteran

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The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the implemen-tation of a pilot version of the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), a program being promoted nationally by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, aimed at reducing the num-ber of veterans who develop diabetes.

“The Diabetes Prevention Program will provide veter-ans with another tool to help them lead healthier, fuller lives, reducing their risk for diabetes,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki.

The DPP was a major multi-center clinical research study aimed at discovering whether modest weight loss through dietary change and increased physical activity or treatment with the oral dia-betes drug metformin could prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes.

The study enrolled partic-ipants who were prediabet-ic — overweight and with

blood glu-c o s e ( b l o o d sugar) lev-els higher than nor-mal, but not high e n o u g h for a diag-nosis of diabetes. Results showed those who lost a modest amount of weight through dietary changes and increased physical activity sharply reduced their chanc-es of developing diabetes.

“Approximately 24 per-cent of veterans have Type 2 diabetes,” said Dr. Linda Kinsinger, VA’s chief consul-tant for preventive medicine. “We’ve monitored the DPP’s results and we feel that it could be another tool to make a difference for vet-erans.”

Through VA’s pilot DPP, which will be offered on a strictly voluntary basis, some veterans who are at risk for, but not diagnosed with, dia-betes will attend a series of

group sessions and will be given predetermined weight loss and physical activity goals. Research has shown that, while many veterans benefit by establishing their own health goals, others show positive improvement working towards goals deter-mined by the program.

Other veterans at risk for diabetes will receive weight management care through MOVE! — VA’s current weight management pro-gram. The program targets a broad range of patients who are obese or overweight with obesity-related conditions, whereas the DPP specifically targets those obese individu-als who have laboratory evi-dence of prediabetes.

For more information on this program, contact Jay Shiffler ([email protected]) at the VA National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. To learn more about the VA’s preven-tion program, visit www.prevention.va.gov/index.asp.

Washington employers could reduce their 2012 fed-eral taxes by up to $9,600 for each eligible military veteran they hire before the end of this year.

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit provides an incen-tive for employers to hire dis-advantaged veterans who fall into at least one of five catego-ries. These include veterans who have been unemployed within the past year, received public assistance in the past 15 months, or have a service-related disability.

“There’s no limit on the number of hires an employer can claim,” said Employment Security Commissioner Paul Trause. “This is a powerful incentive for businesses at a time when veterans are hav-ing a harder time than usual breaking into the civilian workforce.”

To claim the tax cred-it, employers must sub-mit an application to the state Employment Security Department within 28 days after hiring a veteran. The department will certify

whether each hire is eligible, then businesses can claim the tax credit on their 2012 fed-eral tax returns.

So far this year, Employment Security has received more than 2,400 applications for the tax credit from Washington employers and approved about 1,700.

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Someone will win $1 million in the Veterans Raffle, providing they buy one or more of the limited tickets between Nov. 11 and Jan. 1, 2013. The prize drawing will be held Jan. 2, 2013.

Money raised by the Veterans Raffle helps returning service members through the Veterans Innovation Program, which is run by the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs.

The VIP helps National Guard, Reserve and veterans who served on active duty and their families by helping to find solutions to their

unique situations. Assistance could include education, training, employment, medical care and counseling.

Raffle tickets are $10 each, but only 200,000 tickets will be sold between Nov. 11 and Jan. 1. Thirty $1,000 prizes and 100 prizes of $100 will also be awarded. Tickets are available at any Washington Lottery retailer.

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A senior defense official was part of the announce-ment Oct. 15 of a new hiring program that aims to train and place 100,000 veterans in advanced manufacturing and related jobs by 2015.

John R. Campbell, deputy assistant secretary of defense for warrior care and transi-tion policy, joined officials from General Electric, Alcoa, Boeing and Lockheed Martin as they announced a partnered effort with the Manufacturing Institute to fast-track veterans into manufacturing jobs or skills training.

The “Get Skills to Work” program, according to GE chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt, seeks to match vet-erans with some of the more than half-million unfilled high-tech manufacturing jobs in the United States. Veterans, a million of whom are expect-ed to leave service in the next four years, have the teamwork skills and personal values to make them successful in man-ufacturing, he said.

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erans an online skills assess-ment and badging system for t h o s e who are a l r e a d y q u a l i -fied for high-tech m a n u -facturing jobs, and will train o t h e r v e t e r a n s through partnerships with community colleges and tech-nical training schools in 10 states, Immelt noted.

GE officials said the first class of veterans will enroll in January near GE Aviation’s manufacturing hub.

Additional training sites will open throughout 2013, officials said. Program details are available online at getskills towork.org.

Campbell, a Marine Corps veteran who served from 1967 to 1970, is the Pentagon’s senior official responsible for ensuring that wounded, ill, injured and transitioning service members receive high-quality services, including the tools they need to re-enter civilian life successfully.

“Something very interest-ing happens when a veteran enters the workplace,” he said. “I call it the vet effect: leader-ship, teaming, personal values that course through a compa-ny’s DNA. Something really magical happens.”

Campbell said that when he left the Marine Corps and took a job with J.P. Morgan, he didn’t have to worry about proving the value of his mili-tary experience — the com-pany’s chairman and several other senior executives also were veterans, he noted.

“It’s much different today,” he added.

“When 1 percent of this country is serving or is con-nected to the military,” Campbell said, “and we have so many that don’t really know there’s a war… it’s really incumbent on programs like ‘Get Skills to Work’ to show what these terrific young men and women … [are] capable of doing.”

The government agen-cies involved are working to make Transition GPS “a new program that is really going to be 21st century in its thinking and … its outreach,” Campbell said.

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American Legion Post 141 invites ghouls and goblins and all manner of specters to take part in a Halloween costume party and dance beginning at 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27.

There will be prizes award-ed for best male, female and couple costumes, so organiz-ers urge everyone to get cre-ative and bring their friends. The band AKA will play music into the wee hours of the night.

This event is free and open to the public, but those interested must RSVP to be added to the guest list. Call 360-321-5696 to save a spot.

Post 141 is located at 14096 State Route 525 in Langley.

Kids haLLoween party set

The Ladies Auxiliary of The Fleet Reserve will host a Kids Halloween Party from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Fleet Reserve Branch 97, located at 311 SE 8th Ave.

This event is open to the public and all children 12 and under are welcome to come for games, refreshments and cos-tume contest by age groups.

Call 675-3414 for informa-tion.

veterans serve BreaKfast

Breakfast will be served at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7392 from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Oct. 28. The break-fast features pancakes, eggs, hash browns, breakfast meats and biscuits-n-gravy.

The cost is $7 for adults, $4 for seniors (62 and over), $4 for kids (under 12). All are welcome to attend. Breakfast proceeds benefit the local post, including veterans’ assis-tance and community service programs.

The VFW Men’s Auxiliary will serve a buffet-style break-fast from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Nov. 11. The menu consists of scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, French toast, bacon, sausage and home fries. Cost is $5 a plate and all proceeds benefit the Men’s Auxiliary.

The Whitehead-Muzzall Post is located at 3037 N. Goldie Road. For more infor-mation, call 360-675-4048 or visit vfwpost7392.org.

rememBer disaBLed veterans Disabled American Veterans Chapter 47 will hold its

monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 at the Oak Harbor Library in the com-munity meeting room.

In addition, DAV Local Chapter 47 will conduct its annual “Forget Me Not” drive in Oak Harbor from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11, at various local businesses throughout the community.

Members say the financial support the DAV receives through the donations of the local population, both mili-tary and civilian, is paramount to sustain the work of the local chapter, which operates on an all-volunteer basis.

The first time DAV mem-bers sold the little blue Forget-Me-Not flowers to the pub-lic was Feb. 24, 1926. The drive was held to raise funds to support DAV services and provide assistance to veterans disabled in World War I.

Since then, members say the group’s mission has not wavered: The DAV supports

veterans of all conflicts and wars. Locally the group helps veterans who served in World War II through the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Every penny donated goes directly to the Transportation Program and the purchase of the DAV’s next van, which helps ferry local veterans to the Seattle VA hospital. The current van has 130,000 miles on it. VA regulations dictate the usable service life of the van to be 200,000 miles. For more information, call 360-257-4801.

annuaL auxiLiary auction set

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Oak Harbor Veterans of Foreign Wars invites the com-munity to its 13th Annual Fundraising Auction begin-ning at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17.

A live auction, featuring unique and valuable items, offers those attending a chance to not only begin (or maybe even finish) their holi-day shopping, but to support the Auxiliary’s veterans assis-tance and community service programs.

“This is our main fund-

raiser of the year,” said Ladies Auxiliary president Shari Vogleman. “Proceeds help fund our cancer program and our scholarships.”

Anyone wishing to donate new or gently used items should drop them off at the VFW Post at 3037 N. Goldie Road by Nov. 6, labeled “Attention: Ladies Auxiliary Auction.” All donations are tax deductible.

The event is open to the public. Tickets will be sold at the door and cost $8 per person or $15 per couple. The evening will include wine, beer and hors’doeuvres, which will be served during the silent auction portion of the event.

For information, call 360-720-9415.

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The U.S. Forest Service is waiving fees at most of its day-use recreation sites over the Veterans Day holiday week-end, Nov. 10-12.

The fee waivers are offered in cooperation with other federal agencies under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. Day-use fees will be waived at all stan-dard amenity fee sites oper-ated by the Forest Service.

“This is our way of say-ing thanks to the brave men and women – past and pres-ent – who put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe at home,” said U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell. “We encourage veterans, their families and all visitors to take time out over the holiday weekend to enjoy the benefits that nature provides at forests and grasslands throughout the country.”

Kathy Reed photoPictured from left are Pearl Harbor survivor Harold Johnson, Cecil Calavan, Robert Brower, Harold Shimer, Jim Stansell and Anthony Nady. The men are all members of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, but are looking to bring in veterans from other conflicts to help keep the association alive.

PASSING THE TORCHBy Kathy Reed

as we commemorate Veterans day this month, one very

special group is looking to pass the torch to the next generation of veterans.

President of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, Jim Stansell, told those gathered Oct. 16 for the group’s monthly meeting that it is time to think about how the group is to continue.

“World War II veterans are fading away,” he said. “Inevitably, we’ll have to pass the torch, so I’m asking everybody if you know a Korean or Vietnam veteran, bring them in and we’ll make them members. If you know any veteran, for that matter, we’ll take ‘em.”

The Mount Vernon group, with six survi-vors of the attack on Pearl Harbor, is thought to be the last active chapter of the association in the country. Surviving spouses, children and other relatives are able to hold an associate membership in the group, so the chapter is a healthy one.

It is clear these six men are the driving force of the organization. The camaraderie among them is obvious, as they grasp a survivor’s shoulder while pausing to speak to each other, or give one another a friendly pat on the back. They are brothers bound by a common experi-ence, the course of their lives forever altered by the events of Dec. 7, 1941.

Their pride in the role they played in his-tory is also obvious and they are willing to share their stories, not in arrogance, but in the sincere interest of sharing the memory of ship-mates lost and lessons learned.

“It taught me to grow up,” said Harold Johnson, who was 17 at the time of the attack.

“I think the war proved this country will never get caught short again,” said new group member Robert Brower of Bellingham, who served on a Navy tug.

Anthony Nady was five decks below on the USS Nevada that day.

“The bombs went off forward of me and I felt the torpedo hit behind me,” he said. Asleep in the main air compressor room because it was cooler, he was awakened by the explosion and quickly went to his battle station.

“I was down below in the forward air com-pressor room pumping air into the anti-air-craft guns,” he said. “Four hours later we were ordered to leave our post and when we got to deck three, the water was to my knees.”

Now 93, Nady is quick with a joke and a smile, but said he “can’t do without” the other men in the group.

Harold Shimer was a Storekeeper 3rd class on board the USS Helena, a light cruiser equipped with the latest guns. The first Japanese plane was sighted at 7:57 a.m. and the Helena began firing back at 8:01 a.m.

“It was a superhuman effort,” Shimer said. “We emptied the ammunition locker in less than two hours.”

The memories of that day have stayed with survivors and they can recall even small details clearly. But unpleasant memories remain just as vivid.

“He still had nightmares,” said Gayle Vyskocil, whose late husband, Lt. Cmdr. James Vyskocil, was in the signal tower during the attack. He later was part of the recovery team, helping to collect the dead from the water of Pearl Harbor. The association was extremely important to him.

“He loved this group and he truly enjoyed these people,” she said.

“There is so much history here in this room,” said Pat Nelles, daughter of the late Ernie Vance. “I’m truly honored to be here.”

“This group has brought new meaning to my life,” said Stansell, who has been its president

for 14 years. “I’m proud of being a Pearl Harbor survivor.”

“We’re brothers,” said Cecil Calavan, who, at 87, is the youngest survivor of the group. “And I love it because they’re all older than me.”

Good natured jokes aside, group members are serious about keeping the organization going.

“We still have things to do,” Stansell said. “We’ve got a good thing going here and I hope we get somebody to pass it on to.”

the Pearl harbor Survivors association meets at 11 a.m. on the third tuesday of each month at the Farmhouse Restaurant, 13724 La Conner Whitney Road, Mount Vernon.

Pearl Harbor survivors look to other veterans to carry on

Kathy Reed photoPearl Harbor survivor Anthony Nady kids around during the October meeting of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association.

Infertility:The unexpected price of warWhen

Margeaux Kennedy’s

husband, Capt. Niall Kennedy, was injured a year and a half ago, her first thought was for his survival. Her second was to wonder if their dreams of a family had been destroyed.

“The day I found out my hus-band would never walk again, I also found out I may not be able to be a mom,” she said.

A bill introduced to the U.S. Senate by Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and co-sponsored in the House of Representatives by Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Dist. 2) would expand access to fertility treat-ments to disabled veterans, as well as their spouses and surrogates.

There have been more pelvic fractures and genitourinary injuries sustained by troops in Afghanistan and Iraq due to the reliance on foot patrols and the use of improvised explosive devices. The unexpected consequence of these injuries and others, is that nearly 2,000 return-ing veterans have lost their ability to reproduce.

“A Pentagon study ... revealed that since 2003, more than 1,800 military personnel have suffered injuries that have impacted their ability to have a family,” Murray said during a press conference in Seattle Oct. 9.

“I believe it is our responsibil-ity to do everything we can to help fulfill the wishes and dreams of every service member,” Murray

continued. “It’s time for America to do the right thing for these men and women.”

The Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvement Act of 2012 would provide enhanced reproductive treatment and care options, such as in vitro fertiliza-tion through the VA; would make a spouse or surrogate eligible for the same treatment as a wounded veteran; and would provide for research, childcare for veterans seeking readjustment counseling and outreach programs.

“The wounds in Iraq and Afghanistan are different than other wars,” said Larsen. “The VA has expressly excluded IVF treatment even when a veteran’s infertility is the direct result of a war injury.”

Larsen and Murray said the proposed bill would bring reproductive and fertility treat-ments at the VA in line with what is already being offered by Tricare for active duty service members. But it takes it a step further by allowing a vet-eran’s spouse and/or a surrogate to receive coverage for procedures like IVF, which can be costly.

Coast Guard veteran Gary Pearson was paralyzed in a car accident in 1973. When he mar-ried 10 years later, he and his wife pursued IVF.

“When you hear you’ll prob-ably never have a child, it’s very disheartening,” Pearson said. “The procedures and options were extremely limited for us. It took us a year and a half to conceive.”

Pearson’s twin boys are now 21.

Sean Halsted, a former Air Force Combat Controller, was 27 years old and had been married to his wife, Sarah, for a year when he

was injured during a training mis-sion in 1998.

“In my mind, (having a family) was impossible,” he said.

“It took five years for us to even decide if we were going to survive this injury as a couple,” said Sarah. “When we started to look at the process, we felt IVF was the best option for us.”

Their twins were conceived through IVF in 2004, as was their daughter, who is now three. The Halsteads spent between $15,000

and $20,000 out of pocket to conceive their children. While they are extremely thankful for their family, Sarah said they would have welcomed help with the cost of treat-ment and hopes the proposed bill will be approved when Congress goes back to Washington, D.C. after the gen-eral election.

“It feels like the right thing to do,” she said.

While the medical option exists for many of these couples, having to pay for the treatments them-selves means it is out of reach.

“Right now there is no way for us to pay for IVF out of pocket, because there are so many costs associated with living with a dis-ability,” said Margeaux Kennedy, who was forced to quit work to become a full-time care provider for her husband, who is still an active duty soldier at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

“We had to divert our goals into other things,” she continued. “We’ll have to wait seven or eight years in order to be prepared finan-cially (for IVF treatments). It feels insulting as a spouse and a care-taker that I’m not covered.”

By KATHY REED

Kathy Reed photosTop: Niall and Margeaux Kennedy will have to save for up to eight years to be able to afford infertility treatments, following an injury that has left Niall in a wheelchair.Center: Sen. Patty Murray and Rep. Rick Larsen are co-sponsors of a bill that would allow the VA to pay for in vitro fertilization.Bottom: Sarah and Sean Halsted, now the parents of three children, were forced to pay for their infertility treatments out-of-pocket following a train-ing accident that left Sean paralyzed.

“When you hear you’ll probably never have a child, it’s very disheartening.”Coast Guard veteran Gary Pearson, Paralyzed Veterans of America

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Larsen said that because the benefit is needed by such a small percentage of veterans, the cost for the VA to pro-vide the treatment would not be overwhelming and said he felt confident the funding to administer the program could be found.

“As the father of two teen-age boys, I understand both the joy and frustration of being a parent,” said Larsen. “But that joy is something that all our men and women in the military should be able to experience.”

“I’d like to see other veter-ans not have to pay those costs out-of-pocket,” said Pearson.

Niall Kennedy had strong words for politicians in the nation’s capital.

“This is where our policy makers can be there for (our wounded warriors). If not, it’s akin to de facto sterilization,” he said. “If the current policy of inaction continues, it will rank among the worst atroci-ties in American history.”

“As specialists, all my col-leagues agree this is a solid step to provide a service to many veterans who are unable to conceive a child,” said Dr. Lori Marshall, with Pacific Northwest Fertility and IVF Specialists in Seattle.

“It’s time to get the VA back into the 21st century,” said Sen. Murray. “I want Margeaux to have her dream again.”

Sen. Patty Murray, center, and Rep. Rick Larsen held a press conference Oct. 9 in Seattle, outlining their proposed bill, The Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvement Act of 2012, which would allow the VA to pay for fertility treat-ments for injured veterans, their spouses and surrogates.Kathy Reed photo

“It’s akin to de facto sterilization. If the current policy of inaction continues, it will rank among the worst atrocities in American history.”Capt. Niall Kennedy, still active duty, although confined to a wheelchair following a training accident

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By KATHY REED

Old Glory, the symbol of our nation, has a long and storied

history. A ceremony Oct. 20 at the Oak Harbor Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7392 focused on the Stars and Stripes from its beginning

through retirement.

The observance was put together by post member Terry Lacey and featured the presentation of the 27 differ-ent versions of the American flag, a demonstration of the flag folding ceremony and a flag retirement ceremony.

“I just wanted to make peo-ple aware of some of the points of etiquette and the history of the flag,” said Lacey. “I’m just amazed at the history. There was a lot I didn’t know.”

27 FlagsFor several years now, VFW

Ladies Auxiliary member Judy

Leu has been sharing the flag’s history in a program she put together called the “27 Flags.” She has spoken to numerous social and civic organizations, schools, church groups, retire-ment homes — anyone who is interested, basically.

A retired Army 1st Sgt., Leu said she never tires of the program and gets something different out of it each time she does a presentation.

“I love it,” she said simply. “The American Flag is the oldest and most recognized in the world.”

The small audience paid close attention to the pre-sentation, which featured a replica of each of the 27 flags that have represented the United States, beginning with the original flag with 13 stars arranged in a circle to our present configuration of 50 stars.

There was no official policy on the order of the stars or the proportions of the flag until

1912, which made for some interesting variations.

The flag act of 1795 called for the flag to have 15 stars and 15 stripes, for instance.

“This was the flag carried into battle in the war of 1812 and the war with the Barbary states,” Leu said.

InterestIng hIstoryOther trivia in Leu’s pre-

sentation included informa-tion on the 21st version of our flag, which became obsolete in a mere six days, following Wyoming’s admittance to the union on July 10, 1890. The 25th flag, with 48 stars, had the longest reign before our current flag was born.

“The 48-star flag flew over Pearl Harbor in 1941 and it flew over the White House

in 1945 when Japan accepted terms of surrender,” Leu said. “It flew for 47 years, through World War I, World War II and the Korean War.”

Following Leu’s pre-sentation, members of the Whitehead-Muzzal Post performed the military flag-folding ceremony, as Lacey described what each fold rep-resented. When finished, the triangular-shaped flag is remi-niscent of the tri-cornered hats worn by Colonial soldiers during America’s battle for independence.

Into the Flames

The ceremony concluded with the proper retirement of flags that have become

VFW salUtes olD glory

From beginning to retirement

Kathy Reed photosVFW members Richard Church, left, and Chris Kinkel salute as flags are burned in an official retirement ceremony at the Whitehead-Muzzal Post in Oak Harbor. PR3 Tony Moralez, from Maritime Patrol Squadron 40 plays “Taps.”

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Dr. Fred McCarthy

November is a spe-cial month for veterans in that it

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These young people, in many cases, have seen mul-tiple tours of duty and there is a look deep in their eyes and in their demeanor of maturity beyond their years that only comes from seeing, feeling, and living things associated with war and combat.

When I try to comprehend the experiences these people have had, I am reminded of the haunting words of a high-ly decorated veteran from the Vietnam Era, Sgt. Benvinides, whose words are forever etched into my memory.

He said, “There is a saying among us veterans that for those who have fought for it life has a special flavor that

the protected will never know. You have not lived until you have almost died. Veterans pray for peace most of all.”

I first met Greg Dalrymple Hickman a few months ago when I was introduced to him as an Iraq veteran. He is 33 years old this month, as he put it to me, on “All Saints Day.” He loves Whidbey Island and almost everything about it. He said sometimes it feels like a living, breathing being that communicates many of his higher values and priorities.

He graduated from South Whidbey High School in 1998. He is an accomplished man who has learned to work with his hands. He radiates an entrepreneurial spirit. At one time or another, he formed sheet metal and was part of construction teams building the Experience Music Project and Safeco Field in Seattle.

At other times in his life he has been into music and oper-ated a recording studio. He is familiar with the construc-tion trades, can paint, do car-pentry, roofing, and has been in the contracting business.

He understands the dignity of work and the satisfaction of doing a good job. He has a network of interesting con-tacts both with military and civilian backgrounds.

He did one tour in the Middle East and then as he was “coming home” a sergeant called him in and informed him that he was needed for a longer time period. It was called “Stop Loss.”

Those words would come to have a memorable meaning. Greg’s service obligation was being extended by 18 months and he would be heading to Iraq for a second deployment. Those two tours according to Greg “shaped me, affected my life.” He was an airborne rang-

er, trained at Fort Benning, Ga., part of an elite group of Army soldiers trained to parachute from aircraft and work under the radar screen if needed.

Among his memories are assignments going from door to door looking for insurgents, never knowing what waited behind the next door. He has known fellow soldiers who were killed and wounded in action. He knows what it means to make the ultimate sacrifice because he has had friends who did. He’s “seen things that others haven’t seen.”

Now Greg is a father and husband and the greatest joys in his life are his wife and children; they have two. One is 3 years old and one is almost 2. By the time this article goes to press they hope to be welcoming a new baby boy into their family.

Greg brought a proposal to the board of the Veterans Resource Center for an idea he called the “Veterans Service Corps.” In his own words: “Service is the driv-ing principle behind the con-cept. It should also provide an opportunity for healing and building a bridge to the community.”

He sees a talent pool of

willing volunteers, veterans working alongside communi-ty members, to help those in need whether it be for fixing a door or spending some time with an older person who needs companionship.

“I believe in a higher power that is alive in all of us. I see God in my kids ... love is most important.”

Greg is one of the 17 per-cent of our population in Island County who are vet-erans with skills and a desire to be of service in their com-munities. (Island County has the highest per capita popula-tion of veterans in the State of Washington and the third largest county population of veterans in the state.)

The VRC board is very receptive to Greg’s idea. Board

members, fellow veterans and volunteers have indicated a willingness to help him with the many details that will be required to have a successful, sustainable proposal come together.

The Veterans Service Corps will need volunteers, veterans and others who are interested in supporting the project behind the front lines with skills specific to it including administrative, organizational, answering phones, paperwork manage-ment, as well as those who want to be in direct service and on the front lines.

This Veterans Day, isn’t it encouraging to know that many of those men and women who have gone above and beyond in serving our country are finding the satis-faction that exists in serving others in their communities after “coming home” ... just as so many before them have returned to apply their skills in their communities?

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Pet food is big business — U.S. sales last year in excess of $20 billion kind of big — and there are dozens of companies all

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They all claim to make the best food for your pet so how do you, the average pet owner and consumer, make a decision about what to buy?

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• Remember that the purpose of mar-keting is to generate maximum profits. Marketing is free speech and the informa-tion that appears in TV ads, websites, and other marketing materials may actually be false or even illegal in terms of ingredi-ent definitions. This is especially com-mon when terms like “holistic,” “natural” and “organic” are used because marketers know that consumers are keyed in to these words.

• The labeling information that is put on the back of a bag of food has legal requirements based on federal and state regulations. The American Association of Feed Control Officials publishes guidelines and ingredient definitions, but it does not endorse or approve foods, and pet food manufacturers are not required to follow them.

• The most important rule in marketing

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There is no nutritional evidence to show that soy causes any problems and grain allergies are quite rare. A variation of this strategy is the tactic of vilifying ingredients in a competitor’s food in TV ads, even though there is no nutritional evidence to support the claim.

• Marketing is aimed at our emotions first and our logic second. The emotion pet food makers try to evoke most is guilt and that by not buying their product you are guilty of not doing the best for your pet. This kind of marketing is powerful.

Remember, commercial pet food diets, regardless of who makes them, are all processed and cooked in a similar fashion. The big differences are in the quality of the ingredients used and how well they control the manufacturing process from raw ingre-dient sourcing to the finished product. You should consider buying from companies

that control all aspects of the develop-ment and manufacturing; companies that are investing in research that promotes veterinary nutrition and medicine to treat disease and improve the health of our pets through diets.

• By contrast, many of the currently pop-ular brands of pet foods simply purchase a recipe and out-source the development and manufacturing to a third party, which returns the finished product to them to sell. The potential hazards of this were seen earlier this year when a single company that manufactures pet foods for over 30 major brands had eight major recalls relat-ed to Salmonella contamination. Besides the many pets that were affected, 43 people were hospitalized for treatment after han-dling the contaminated products.

So, where do you go to find out what pet food companies you should trust? Consider starting with your veterinarian — they can be your best resource to help you separate nutritional facts from marketing myths.

Dr. Kiel is the U.S. Army veterinarian currently supporting NAS Whidbey Island and Naval Station Everett. Please send questions or comments to Dr. Kiel at [email protected].

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unserviceable, which requires they be burned. As the flags were placed on the fire, Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 3rd Class Tony Moralez, from Maritime Patrol Squadron (VP) 40, played “Taps.”

Navy veteran Richard Church, who par-

ticipated in the ceremony, had never seen a flag properly retired.

“It was very good,” he said.

Lacey said he hoped the different compo-nents of the event helped people understand the meaning behind Old Glory.

“I just hope that when people realize every-thing the flag symbolizes, they will care for it properly,” he said.

FLAGFROM PAGE 10

Kathy Reed photoMembers of the Oak Harbor VFW Post 7392, Gary Cosper, left, and Sam Miller demonstrate the proper method of folding an American flag.

Navy League Program

A Veterans Day cer-emony to honor those who have served and those who are currently serving in the armed forces will be held on Saturday, Nov. 10, at 10 a.m. at the Oak Harbor High School Performing Arts Center.

This marks the eighth year of this community-wide event, which is spon-sored by the Oak Harbor Area Council of the Navy League. Each year, communi-ties across the United States honor those who have served our country under the broad theme of “Honoring our Nation’s Heroes.” The local theme this year commemo-rates those who are currently serving in the uniforms of our armed services.

This year’s ceremony will feature guest speaker retired Rear Adm. Bill McDaniel, MC, USN, along with musi-cal performances by the Daybreak Trio, the Chancel Choir of the First United Methodist Church, the Oak Harbor High School Harbor Singers and the All-Island Community Band. Additionally, the program will feature the Oak Harbor High School NJROTC

Color Guard.The community is invited

and encouraged to attend this ceremony, to honor all the veterans among us who have fought to preserve our democracy, maintain the peace and pre-serve our legacy.

Veterans Day is celebrated on the same date as the former Armistice Day, i n a u g u r a t e d to commemo-rate the end of World War I, Nov. 11, 1918 — the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year. Since Nov. 11th falls on Sunday this year, the ceremony will take place on Saturday.

veteraNs Day ParaDe

For the first time, Oak Harbor will hold a Veterans Day Parade to honor the men and women of our armed forces.

The parade is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 in downtown Oak Harbor. The parade will begin at the intersection of Midway Avenue and

Pioneer Way and will pro-ceed through downtown on Pioneer Way.

Grand marshal for the event is the only remain-ing survivor of the Battle of Midway, Harry Ferrier.

Also taking part will be local survi-vors of the attack on Pearl Harbor as well as the women of World War II.

“It’s coming together well,” said Terry Lacey, parade coordina-tor. “It’s going to be a great time.”

Other participants include the Oak Harbor and Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Fire Departments, the Oak Harbor High School Band, members of the Marine Corps League, the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and Whidbey Crosswind, to name a few.

The parade will take place rain or shine and Lacey said this will be the first of many to come.

“As long as I can walk, I’ll do it,” he said. “And then I’ll do it from my wheelchair.”

Veterans Day Observances

Terry Lacey

whidbey crosswind, october 26, 2012

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