LAC • USV • JSC
Commanding General
Major General Raymond W. Coffey
Boots on Graves
The United States Volunteers Joint Services Command (USV-JSC) is a 501 C (19) Veterans’ Organization.
The primary mission BOOTS ON GRAVES.
Mission
United States Volunteers Joint Services Command. Chief, Legislative Affairs Command. Primary mission Boots on Graves. To provide Military Funeral Honors to all Veterans and to train Veterans’ organizations to assist at funerals.
To support U.S. Department of Defense and other government agencies with civil and public affairs as requested. To train and provide assistance to disaster relief agencies and to the American Veteran population. To assist community outreach programs for our veterans.
A 19th Century concept.
A 21st Century mission.
Shoreline HEROES Cafe
Join the luncheon every second Tuesday of the month
9am to Noon. Vets, their guest and supports are welcome to join the fellowship. VA support for veterans and other services are facilitated.
Address: Shoreline Scottish Rite Hall, 1207 N. 152nd Street, Shoreline 98133
Pending Orders…
Formal Final Military Funeral Honors
Saturday 18 January 2025 at 1100 hours • Poulsbo, WA 98570
At the John Bruce Family’s Request, the LAC of the USV-JSC will be conducting a Formal Final Military Funeral Honors at the Gateway Community Church 18901 8th Ave N. W. Poulsbo, WA 98570 on Saturday 18 January 2025 at 1100 hours with a report time of 1000 hrs, (Note: Departing Shoreline, WA at 0830 hrs to take the Edmonds-Kingston Ferry at 0900 hrs).
Uniform is Dress Blues Ceremonial. This is a USMC directed Service. Escort of remains, Flag unfolding and Refolding and presentation will be conducted. The USMC Security Force from Bangor Naval Station will provide the Firing Team. The Final Military Honors will be conducted at the conclusion of the Family’s Memorial Service for Sergeant John Bruce, USMC.
Respectfully,
Raymond W.Coffey
MG USAVR LAC USV-JSC Commanding
Coming Events
Saturday March 22nd 2025 • WSPD will be on at Pioneer Middle School in DuPont, WA.
ALL: The Puget Sound Chapter of the Military Order of World Wars (MOWW) announced last night at their Monthly Staff meeting that this year’s WSPD will be on Saturday March 22nd 2025 at Pioneer Middle School in DuPont, WA.
For ALL USV-JSC units, I respectfully request that you mark your units Calendars for this important Ceremony.
In past years the USV-JSC has had good attendance to receive monetary Awards. The USV-JSC can win the top $500.00 award if ALL units attend with their own Color Guard, (2 person Minimum) 4 person preferred. Since most units do not have their own unit Colors ,carrying the U. S. Flag and the POW/MIA Flag is acceptable.
The Legislative Affairs Command will be the POC for all USV-JSC units attending the WSPD as the USV-JSC is a sponsor/patron for the USV-JSC Ceremony. Any Questions, please contact me directly at CoffeyLAC@gmail.com or my Cell: 206-510-8428. This is all with the final approval of the National HQ of the USV-JSC.
Respectfully,
Raymond W. Coffey, MG USAVR
LAC USV-JSC, Commanding
United States Volunteers Joint Services Command. Boots on Graves. To provide Military Funeral Honors to all Veterans and to train Veterans’ organizations to assist at funerals.
The Reserve Officers Association of the United States, now known as the Reserve Organization of America to reflect its all-ranks membership, was founded during the difficult years after the first world war. ROA continues to serve the Guard and Reserve components in an era where the need is greater than ever before.