WA state veterans wheel/bbq/get together

One of the problems that I see is the lack of connection that veterans get when they transition out whether they get medically retired and something happens to them in their career or they serve their contract and the ETS out. There are many organizations out there that try to bridge the gap and make a connection therefore making a difference in veterans lives often too many vets resolved to drinking and drugs and ultimately take their lives this is a pandemic. If we can make a difference in each other's lives it's just that half inch more that could make or break someone's life.
I'll leave you gentleman with this a quote from Hemingway War educates the senses, calls into action the will, perfects the physical constitution, brings men into such swift and close collision in critical moments that man measures man."
Regardless of if you deployed or seen combat we all served under this flag for our nation that we are the lesson 1% of the population does so.

 

Gents,

I'll be camping and teaching some of my guys climbing basics out at Frenchmans Coulee this weekend. Join as you wish. Dispersed camping is available with a Discovery Pass. There are two pit toilets for the area. No water. We will be out there late Thursday night through Monday morning. No climbing necessary if you just want to come hang out at camp to enjoy beverages and fellowship.

I'm not sure about cell signal out there, but send me a PM for my phone number if you are coming out, or find what will likely be the only cavalry blue taco. I have FRS as well.

https://goo.gl/maps/1eVKKh1Z1B9zDhbV9

47°01'34.7"N 119°57'56.0"W

 

Bump for any veteran gatherings.

 

this sat, non camping event but its put on by wake for warriors, they are a bad ass local organization that takes you out on some sweet wake boats and teaches you how to surf This weekend is a meet and greet, cornhole, beer and bbq. https://www.wakeforwarriors.org//events
i am sorry I have not been on tops of these events and get togethers, been balls deep busy with my med board and new treatment.

 

New member to TW, but been living in WA state for about three years now. Let me know if you guys ever want to link up to do some outdoor stuff. My group is majority composed of other vets who enjoy doing outdoor activities and getting some training in.

Cheers.

 

Bad ass! Welcome! We haven't officially had a date yet. But the weather is getting better and better. Perhaps after the 4 day. My wife is up visiting and I'm gonna throw out a date for next weekend.

 

Well as the Op, someone else should step up and make this event work, I will no longer be in the area as of 7/12. Again, sorry this event did not come into fruition. Someone else should organize this and see to it that it is carried out. Don't forget pics!

 

USN Submarines, 2004-2009, Seattle

Looking forward to when we can nail down a date.

 

Im interested, want to try out off roading or camping

 

Army 70-73 over here in Port Orchard...sounds like a group I can get behind...keep me posted

 

this seems right up my field of view if i can swing it i'm in.

 

I think this idea died, especially since I retired and went back home to Nv. I don’t think anyone else took or or will follow through…..

 

This is too bad come spring of next year I will be hitting this thread again to see if anyone wants to meet up. As of right now I’m still working on getting my setup done and it is snowboard season for me lol.

 

Oh yeah! Since I got out I have no purpose or use to return to JBLM (yuck). Maybe mods should lock thread or someone else can take it over?

 

Still a few of us watching and interested...

 

Right but no one has ponied up even since I started it so… who knows

 

Well as the newest member here I don’t have any experience with putting meetups or trail rides together but I’m willing to give it a shot with some guidance...you game for that?

lf folks are interested then chime in here and let’s finger out an easy starter meet...

 

Not a vet, but I would definitely be up for some organized trail runs/snow runs this winter been wanting too test out my gears, locker and front lsd.

 

Just talked with the guys at the Overland Truck Store in Bremerton and mentioned the possibility of a meetup and they immediately volunteered their shop in Gorst (Bremerton) as a location...
Only problem I see is that they have a nice showroom with LOTS of OME, ARB and all the usual suspects...could be costly ;-p
So is anyone else interested in a meet and greet to discuss more active meets later?

 

Bremerton is a haul for me.