Community Extra: In Uniform

Active Duty

Air Force Airman Sheena M. Corey graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Corey is the daughter of John and Lucita Corey of Oak Harbor. She is a 2010 graduate of Oak Harbor High School.

Air Force Airman Jeremiah D. Konovaloff graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Konovaloff is the son of Susan Konovaloff of Oak Harbor. He is a 2012 graduate of Oak Harbor High School.

Navy Ensign Michael Y. Sales and Navy Ensign Jordan A. Kellett have graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., where they were commissioned to their current ranks. The class of 2013 graduated 1,047 men and women including 603 Navy ensigns and 223 Marine Corps second lieutenants. Sales is the son of Grace and Marlon Sales of Marysville and is a 2008 graduate of Marysville-Pilchuck High School. Kellett is the son of Sharon and James Kellett of Snohomish and is a 2009 graduate of Snohomish High School.

Army Reserve Pfc. Matthew A. Peters has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Peters is a 2011 graduate of Cascade High School.

Army National Guard 2nd Lt. Shane Lucey has graduated from Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga., where he was commissioned at his current rank. Lucey is the son of Wayne and Nita Lucey of Marysville. He is a 2005 graduate of Marysville-Pilchuck High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in 2009 from Seattle Pacific University.

Army Reserve Pvt. Amber M. Snider has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Snider is the daughter of Gena and Jeff Snider of Arlington. She is a 2010 graduate of Marysville-Pilchuck High School.

Army Reserve Pvt. James J. Wolf has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Wolf is the brother of Teanna Crowley of Everett.

Veterans calendar

The Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 12: 7 p.m. fourth Tuesdays, Lynnwood Elks Club, 6620 196th St. SW. All combat-wounded veterans who were awarded the Purple Heart are welcome to attend. Call Keith Reyes, 360-631-4467.

Disabled American Veterans, Martin T. Sofi Sunshine Chapter 13: 11:30 a.m. second Thursdays, Lynnwood Elks, 6620 196th St. SW. Call Gil, 425-742-1600.

Coast Guard Auxiliary: 7 p.m. second Tuesdays, Port of Everett Conference Center, 404 14th St. Marie Porterfield, 425-629-3241, 509-949-6715 or Marie.Porterfield64@gmail.com.

Fleet Reserve Association and Ladies Fleet Reserve Association Unit and Branch 18: Lunch noon, meeting 1 p.m. second Saturdays, 23003 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. 425-771-2774.

Veterans: A group of veterans of wars in foreign lands (not associated with VFW) meets at 1 p.m., second Wednesdays, Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard, Everett. Call 425-257-8780.

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Sultan VFW Post 2554 and Ladies Auxiliary: 7 p.m., second Thursdays, United Methodist Church, 211 Birch Ave., Sultan. Call Commander Chuck Donahue 425-870-0235.

Arlington Boyer-Daniel VFW Post 1561: 7 p.m. first Tuesdays. For meeting location, call 425-232-8453, 360-435-6677 or go to vfw1561.org. Veterans who have served honorably and received a combat or campaign medal are eligible to join.

Monroe VFW Post 7511: 7 p.m., second Thursdays, IOOF Hall, 610 Lewis St., Monroe. Call Ken, 425-315-3509.

Edmonds VFW Post 8870 and Ladies Auxiliary: Lunch at 11:45 a.m., meeting at 12:30 p.m. second Fridays, Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. Call Fred at 206-940-7502, email quartermaster@vfw8870.org or [URL]www.vfw8870.org.;http://www.vfw8870.org [URL]

Snohomish Gay Jones VFW Post 921 and Auxiliary: 1 p.m. second Saturdays, Boys &Girls Club, 402 Second St., Snohomish. Most overseas veterans are eligible. Help for all veterans who need a hand-up. Call 425-397-7111.

Everett Old Guard VFW Post 2100: 6:30 p.m. fourth Thursdays, 2711 Oaks Ave., Everett. Ladies Auxiliary 2100: 6:30 p.m. second Monday. Call 425-337-1559 or go to [/URL]www.vfwpost2100.org;http://www.vfwpost2100.org[URL].

Lynnwood VFW Post 1040: first Thursdays, Alderwood Youth Club, 19619 24th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Call Martin, 425-774-7416, or Frank, 425-697-4102.

Gold Bar Martin-Osterholtz VFW Post 9417: 6 p.m. first Thursdays. Call “Sarge” Watkins at 425-931-1638. Ladies Auxiliary: 4 p.m. first Thursdays. Call Arden King at 360-793-2786.

Oak Harbor’s Whitehead-Muzzall VFW Post 7392: 360-675-4048 or go to [/URL]vfwpost7392.org;http://vfwpost7392.org.

American Legion

Legion Post 178: 7 p.m. third Thursdays, Legion Hall, Second Street and Cedar Avenue NE, Marysville. Social hour at 6 p.m. Call 360-722-7825; write to american.legion.post178@gmail.com; or go to [URL]americanlegion178wa.cfsites.org.

Legion Post 234: 7 p.m. second Mondays, Legion Hall, 22909 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. Call Frank Martinez, 425-697-4102.

Legion Post 37: 7 p.m. third Thursdays, Lynnwood Elks Club, 6620 196th St. SW. Call 425-585-0279.

Legion Post 76: Arlington American Legion, 115 N. Olympic Ave. Call 360-435-2492.

Legion Post 92: Stanwood offers prime rib dinner, 4:30 p.m., third Fridays. Legion and auxiliary meeting, 7 p.m., second Mondays, 26921 88th Ave. NW, Stanwood. Service office, 360-629-8021, open 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays to help veterans.

Legion Post 66: 6 p.m. third Mondays, Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. Call John, 425-743-7430.

Legion Post 96: 7 p.m. second Tuesdays, Legion Hall, 1201 First St., Snohomish. Call 360-568-5340.

Legion Post 58: 7 p.m. third Tuesdays, Odd Fellows Building, 610 Lewis St., Monroe. Call Bob at 360-863-3544 or go to www.americanlegionmonroe.org.

Legion Post 6: 7 p.m. second Thursdays, the Fleet Reserve Association Club, 6802 Beverly Blvd., Everett. Call Marvin at 425-224-4137.

Legion Post 181: 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, Lake Stevens Community Center, 1812 124th Ave. NE. Call Tom at 425-314-5865, Tony at 360-631-3242, or Vern at 425-343-9637; email info@post181.org; or go to [URL]www.post181.org;http://www.post181.org.

To submit news for this column, contact reporter Gale Fiege: 425-339-3427

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