General Coffee,
I wanted to let you know how beautiful and truly inspiring the military presence was at my husband’s funeral. The ceremony at both the Church and the Cemetery that was performed made his Celebration incredibly special. The memory will be with me forever. The men I spoke with were so very kind and gracious. Please pass on my gratefulness, appreciation and respect to all. You all have my admiration. You are performing a marvelous service for our great country by honoring those who have served.
Forever Grateful,
Colleen Hallett
National Armed Forces Day Ceremony
U.S. Army Air Forces Tech. Sgt. Alfred F. Turgeon
For more coverage of this Home Coming event check out these media links.
LAC Awards and Flag Folding Training Day
(see video of the event on our LAC YouTube Channel)
Vietnam Veterans Day • March 27, 2021
On Saturday, March 27, 2021 The Shoreline Veteran’s Association in partnership with the Starr Sutherland Jr. Post #227 of the American Legion,The U. S. Volunteers-Joint Services Command, and the VFW Post #1040 gathered at the Shoreline Veteran’s Recognition Plaza, at City Hall, to commemorate this Special Veteran’s Memorial Day.
(see video of the event on our LAC YouTube Channel)
HEROES' Café Opening • March 9, 2021
Ceremony Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the End of Operation
DESERT STORM • February 27, 2021
On Saturday, February 27, 2021 The Shoreline Veteran Association, The Starr Sutherland Jr. Post #227 of the American Legion, and Representatives from the U. S. Volunteers-Joint Services Command, jointly participated in a brief Ceremony Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the End of Operation DESERT STORM. A CEREMONIAL Remembrance Wreath was laid in memory of the 300 service personnel that were lost during the 42 days of the conflict to liberate Kuwait from Iraq. The Ceremony was held at the Shoreline Veteran’s Recognition Plaza, next to City Hall. The Ceremonial Wreath will remain in place through Sunday, February 28, 2021.
Respectfully Submitted by MGEN Raymond Coffey, USAVR, Chair, SVA. Photo taken Chief Petty Officer Ron Jones, USNVR
Honoring General Tran in Service to Veterans
at Tahoma National Cemetery • February 2, 2021
MG Natterstad, Commanding General, 10th Regional Command:
These pictures are a stunning and deep seated show of love for Maj Gen Ben Tran. He and his Trainers have provided a legacy to continue performing Military Honors Ceremonies at Tahoma National Cemetery. Carrying on General Ben’s legacy impacts many Veterans’ families, friends and the entire Veteran Community.
MAJ PHAM: Your determination that the scheduled day to conduct Military Funeral Honors having first to ensure all US Volunteers were reminded of the day, then obtain the Rifles to conduct the ceremonies and check all uniforms, etc., must have been heart-breaking for you and all the US Volunteers realizing General Ben’s terrible medical condition knowing he is in a comma. We all pray for General Ben and for you MAJ Pham and the US Volunteers of the 101st and the 103d BCTs. Thank you so very much.
BOOTS ON GRAVES
Allen A. Baumann
LTG, USAVR, USV-JSC
Commanding
Legislative Affairs Command Meeting
January 23, 2021 • Members of the Legislative Affairs Command met to go over the 2021 calendar of events. The Command will have many opportunities to share our mission.
Kirby Wilbur's Recognition Ceremony
Honoring Mr Kirby Wilbur for his dedicated and continuous support of all the United States Military Services, Veterans Service Organizations and their respective families. He was also recognized for his years of professional broadcast service.
Representing the Active Duty Military was LTC Lee Wallace, Battalion Commander of USAREC and CPT Paula Haep, Seattle Company Commander, and Major General Ray Coffey and his staff of the Volunteers-Joint Services Command, and the American Legion, Commander, Larry Fisher.