In 1958 my parents bought a seven-cabin motel in Ponders Corner. It was the closest motel to Fort Lewis. Many of our customers were soldiers who were brand new to the area and often had their entire families with them. We enjoyed talking with them and listening to their stories. I sometimes played chess with the adults and often my mom bought antiques from the overseas families. By the time my parents sold the motel, there were thirty-two rooms for renting and lots of memories. I still have a beautiful white rabbit from the Black Forest (early 1930s?). Although my parents are gone, I still recognize and appreciate veterans.
When I walked into the hallway for my meeting of the Transportation Club of Tacoma I was immediately met by Thomas Lancaster, the Executive Director of Active Duty Veterans 1st Responders. He was in the dark with a slide show. I promised I would tell the world about Active Duty Veterans and lighten up his image the best I could. His presentation went over well with our members, too. Our club handles more than just shipping for business. Please, take a look at the veterans’ information.
“Our glide path has been engineered specifically for active duty, veterans, 1st responders and their spouses in which we create a community offering valuable employment resources.”
AVFteam1™, a Washington State 501(c)3 charity, was established in 2022. The founder has spent the last decade donating his time caring for active duty, veterans and first responders. Whether assisting military families during their travels to new duty stations, cooking for units in the field or securing consumables to improve quality of life, the vision is to give back to those that sacrifice and put others first.
We understand the challenges that individuals face when transitioning into civilian life or relocating to a new area, which is why we are dedicated to helping them connect to the next chapter of their life quickly with quality resources.
With our extensive network of employers and our commitment to providing personalized support, we strive to connect talented individuals with rewarding career opportunities. Whether they are a 1st responder, veteran, a military spouse or a transitioning service member, we are here to assist in their employment journey.
Employment Off Base™ is a product supported by AVF Team 1, a 501(c)3 Washington State charity.
AVF Team 1 stands for: Active Duty, Veterans, First Responders.
For more information – https://avfteam1.org/
