Alfie with Post’s Korean War Veterans
Our Post was honored to have Alfie Avarado-Ramos attend our November meeting. She is the Director of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs, and provided us with an overview of state initiatives regarding benefits for veterans and pending legislation. Like her predecessor, John Lee, Alfie is passionate about serving veterans and making services which they have earned, available to them. Alfie served on active duty for 22 years, retiring in 1993 as the Command Sgt. Major at Madigan Army Medical Center at Ft. Lewis. Prior to being named Assistant Director at the state Department of Veterans Affairs, Alfie served as Superintendent at the Washington Veterans Home in Orting. After finishing her prepared remarks, Alfie honored our Post members who have served in Korea. She presented them with a gift from the Republic of Korea, a book titled, Korea Reborn: A Grateful Nation Honors War Veterans for 60 Years of Growth.