Branch #104 Essay Winners do well at the Regional Level

PRPNW John Ippert, the Fleet Reserve Association Americanism/Patriotism Essay Contest chairman announced the winners at the Regional Level. Four of branch #104′s local winners placed:

8th Grade:
2nd Place – Hannah Balado, Edgemont Jr. High

9th Grade:
2nd Place – Alexander Huppert, Cedarcrest Jr. High

10th Place:
1st Place – Katie McConville, Aviation High School
(Essay being forwarded to the National level for judging)

11th Grade:
2nd Place – Christopher Schenk, Puyallup High School

These winners will be recognized at Branch 104′s reception with their prizes. Date to follow. Congratulations to the winners.

Full article located at: http://fra-nwregion.org/?p=207

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Obituary for S/m Diana Parkison

http://www.woodlawn-forest.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1399636&fh_id=12052

S/m Diana Parkison was an active member of WAVES National Post 70, Portland, VFW Post 5580, Yelm, and FRA Branch #104.

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Press Release: Branch #104 Announces Local winners for the Americanism/Patriotism Essay Contest

- On January 30th, branch Americanism/Patriotism Essay Chairman, John Peterson  announced the winners of this years contest. The subject, “What Freedom of Speech Means to Me”

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FRA Newsbytes – 08/12/11

In this week’s NewsBytes:
Defense Business Board Wants to “Civilianize” Retirement Benefits
Retroactive Coverage Closing for TRICARE Young Adult
DFAS myPay Goes Mobile

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Photo of the Week – 08/12/11

Blue Angels over Seattle
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