Massing of the Colors 2016

The Massing of the Colors is a patriotic ceremony honoring those who have served in the United States of America and honoring the youth of today who carry on the patriotic tradition.

The world-class I Corps Army Band, which creates bonds between the United States Army and the Pacific Northwest community, will be playing their inspiring selection of music celebrating George Washington, our first patriot in the long line of patriots who have served our country well.

Massing of the Colors began in 1919 by military officers who served in the Great War (World War I/WW I).  In 1923, the Military Order of the World War assumed responsibility for the Massing of the Colors nationwide and still has the responsibility across the nation.

Attendance is free to the public.

Youth and adult organizations can participate by contacting Col. Carroll Dickson by Feb. 12. 2106.

USGA Kicks Off U.S. Open Championship with "Open for All Activities"

The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced updated plans for its Open For All™ fan programming and community activities to be held June 14-21, coinciding with the 115th U.S. Open Championship at Chambers Bay.

U.S. Open Champion- ship week will begin with a series of special events on the grounds of Chambers Bay on Sunday, June 14. 

The family-friendly activities, which are free and open to the public, will focus on youngsters and a celebration of the region’s military community. In honor of national Flag Day, the I Corps Army Band and a color guard from nearby Joint Base Lewis-McChord will participate in a 1:30 p.m. PDT flag-raising ceremony, led by Major General Kenneth Dahl and USGA President Thomas J. O’Toole Jr.

Spectators under the age of 18 are welcome to attend a junior clinic at 2:15 p.m. PDT at Chambers Bay’s practice facility. A variety of fun and engaging activities, presented in collaboration with the First Green, The First Tee, LPGA-USGA Girls Golf, and the Drive, Chip & Putt Championship, will take place after the clinic.

Participants will also have the opportunity to have their photo taken with the U.S. Open Trophy, as well as visit the official U.S. Open Main Merchandise Pavilion.

Sunday will also represent the last opportunity for non-U.S. Open ticket holders to purchase merchandise at the Main Merchandise Pavilion, open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The merchandise pavilion will be open to the public for pre-championship shopping from Thursday, June 11 through Sunday, June 14 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. PDT daily).

Attendees are asked to follow signs to pre-championship parking, which will be located in the New Tacoma Lot in close proximity to the course. A complimentary shuttle will be provided.

Open For All Fan Experience at South Lake Union Park

The U.S. Open For All viewing experience at South Lake Union Park will open at 5 p.m. PDT on Wednesday, June 17, and will include a free concert by singer-songwriter Kelley James.

The viewing experience will be open to the public June 17-21 and will feature live U.S. Open action on a big screen, interactive golf exhibits including a U.S. Open Golf Simulator, food and beverages from regional vendors and photo opportunities with the U.S. Open Championship Trophy.

Dates/Times (PDT):
• June 17    Opening Night Celebration: 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
• Performance by Kelley James
• June 18    First-Round Viewing: Noon -7 p.m.
• June 19    Second-Round Viewing: Noon-7 p.m.
• June 20    Third-Round Viewing: Noon-7 p.m.
• June 21    Fourth-Round Viewing: Noon-7:30 p.m.

As parking will be limited, attendees are encouraged to take the Seattle Streetcar (South Lake Union Line) to the Lake Union Station.

A complete schedule of Open For All community events is available HERE.

About the USGA

The USGA conducts the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open and U.S. Senior Open, as well as 10 national amateur championships, two state team championships and international matches. Together with The R&A, the USGA governs the game worldwide, jointly administering the Rules of Golf, Rules of Amateur Status, Equipment Standards and World Amateur Golf Rankings. The USGA’s working jurisdiction comprises the United States, its territories and Mexico.

The USGA is a global leader in the development and support of sustainable golf course management practices. It serves as a primary steward for the game’s history and funds an ongoing “For the Good of the Game” charitable giving program. Additionally, the USGA’s Course Rating and Handicap systems are used on six continents in more than 50 countries.

For more information, visit the USGA.
Media Contact:
Jeff Altstadter, USGA Manager of Media Relations
jaltstadter@usga.org; 908-326-1880

First Pitch on Armed Forces Day

AM 770 KTTH encourages you to nominate a military member to deliver the ceremonial game ball before the Salute to Armed Forces Day!

Make sure you call (405)-695-KTTH (5884) and leave a voicemail from April 2nd through April 10th by 3pm, and tell us who you’d like to nominate and why. The winner will be notified no later than Monday, April 13th, 2015.

Plus, listen to the David Boze Show and Ben Shapiro Show on AM 770 KTTH from April 6th-10th for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the Salute to Armed Forces Game!

The evening will feature a special pre-game ceremony beginning at 12:30 p.m. Following the game, 15,000 fans take home a commemorative military coin.

Event details:

-Mariners Salute to Armed Forces Day
-Sunday, April 19th vs. Texas Rangers 1:05 p.m.
-Prior to the game the Mariners will honor current and past members of the U.S. Military. After the game, 15,000 fans take home a commemorative military coin.

Navy Band NW to Perform

Navy Band Northwest will perform at several events in and around the Kitsap region.

This is your chance to hear Navy band Northwest’s Brass Band, “Puget Sound Machine” as they demonstrate their versatility.

You can catch them in the Stevens Jazz Night at Stevens Middle School as well as in the Seattle Mariners Armed Forces Day.

You can also check out Navy band Northwest’s Parade and Ceremonial Band in the Daffodil Parade and Seattle Mariners Armed Forces Day.

Navy Band Northwest Marching Band
April 11, 2015 12:45 PM
Daffodil Parade, Puyallup, WA

"Puget Sound Machine" Brass Band      
April 16, 2015 7:30 PM
Stevens Jazz Night
Stevens Middle School Gym, Port Angeles, WA

Navy Band Northwest
April 19, 2015
Brass Band 11:10 AM
Ceremonial Band 1:10 PM
Seattle Mariners Armed Forces Day, Safeco Field, Seattle, WA

For more information and press materials about Navy Band Northwest, visit HERE or like us on Facebook.

For more information about these events, please visit our events page on Facebook or please contact: Navy Band Northwest Public Affairs / 360-315-3447.

Donaldson D. Frizzell Scholarship Open

The Donaldson D. Frizzell Scholarship scholarship is named in memory of Donaldson D. Frizzell, former First Command Educational Foundation (FCEF) President and former First Command Financial Services Director of Investments, whose dedication to serving others and contributions to the field force spanned three decades.

The Donaldson D. Frizzell Scholarship is open to:
1) members of the U.S. uniformed services (active, guard, reserve, and retired) and their spouses and dependents,
2) First Command Financial Services’ clients and their families,
3) dependent family members of First Command Advisors and field office staff members, and
4) non-contractual ROTC students.

$25,000 in scholarship awards will be distributed in 2015 in two student categories (Traditional and Non-traditional) among the eligible applicant groups. The final number of awards and amount of each award is determined by an independent Scholarship Review Committee, whose selections are based on an assessment of merit, strength of applicants’ recommendations, and quality of the applicants’ essays. Scholarships can be awarded to those seeking accredited trade school certifications and associate, undergraduate, and graduate degrees.

The application period for the 2015 scholarship is open from February 9, 2015, through April 6, 2015, or until FCEF receives 500 applications, whichever comes first.

Below is a link explaining the scholarship in more detail HERE.

Financial Issues Focus of Town Hall Event

A Military Saves Week Town Hall on Feb. 26, featuring Ms. Holly Petraeus, Asst. Director, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, will address consumer issues faced by the military community.

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BBB Serves with MilitaryLine

The BBB was the sponsoring organization at the last Military Affairs Forum.  Among info share with attendees was about their MilitaryLine:

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Military Family Education Forum

The Captain Meriwether Lewis Chapter is pleased to launch its first Military Family Education Forum, on March 11, 2015, featuring Patty Barron, the AUSA, Director of Family Readiness.

Register online by March 1^st HERE.  All branches of the military are welcome to attend. 

Pac-12 Women's Basketball Tickets Free to Military Units/Family

Here's your Military Unit & Family opportunity to attend the 2015 Pac-12 Women's Basketball Champion Tournament FREE.

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Military Appreciation Day in Kitsap

Military Appreciation Day in Kitsap County.

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Official NORAD Santa Tracker

OFFICIAL NORAD SANTA TRACKER

Turkey Shoots $36K to Charities

America’s Credit Union (ACU), held its 14th annual Turkey Shoot, a golf tournament to support three local charities on JBLM, at Eagles Pride Golf Course.
62^nd Airlift Wing Command Chief, Chief Master Sargent Drake, Ken Leonard ACU CEO/President, Mary Cron Armed Forces Community Service, David Soma PhD. Madigan Foundation, Lisa Bennett Santa’s Castle President, LT Col. Deborah Dusek 627^th Airbase group Deputy Commander, 627^th Air Base Group Superintendent, chief Master Sergeant Kristen Orcutt, Amy Tiemeyer ACU’s Military Relations Liaison

Because of the generous donations from the sponsors and the success of the Turkey Shoot golf tournament they were able to raise a record $36,000 to donate to all three charities.  Many local businesses and over 170 golfers participated to help raise money for Santa’s Castle, the Food Basket Program and the Madigan Foundation.

The history of the tournament has evolved throughout the years. It was originally created to help the founder of Santa’s Castle get her program off the ground. Then it was expanded to help make sure JBLM military families have enough food for the holidays by supporting the Food Basket Program. The final piece was to help pay for military families’ medical costs, not covered through insurance, by donating to the Madigan Foundation.

Kenneth S. Leonard, President/CEO of ACU, said, “it’s a passion to grow this event each year in support of our military and all they do on a daily basis.”  Ken and all the sponsors are honored to contribute to the morale and welfare of our military and their families.

Puyallup Veterans Day This Weekend

Puyallup Veterans Day this weekend.

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14th Turkey Shoot Time!

It’s time for the 14^th annual Turkey Shoot and Holiday Troop Support Golf Tourney.  The golf tournament will be held Friday, November 7^th at Eagles Pride Golf Course on JBLM with a shotgun start at 10:00 a.m.

The tournament raises funds each year to help our troops and their families during the holidays.  All donations will benefit the military community of JBLM and Camp Murray through The Food Basket Program, Madigan Foundation and Santa’s Castle.

For more information, contact Amy Tiemeyer at 253-912-3214 or email atiemeyer@youracu.org

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DuPont Hosts Hudson Bay Day & Salmon BBQ

The DuPont Museum & Historical Society's Hudson Bay Day and Salmon BBQ is set for Sunday, August 17 (12-4 pm). See poster below for more info.

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