Our District 2 Rep. Rick Larsen is a workhorse for our community. He serves selflessly and tirelessly to secure funds and services for the North Sound. Naval Station Everett is a huge, and welcome part of our community. Not only is it home to thousands of Navy Personnel, but it also employs and provides jobs for local civilians. If not on active ship duty, most Navy Personnel live off-base with a positive impact on the local economy via housing, and restaurant traffic, grocery shopping, entertainment and much more.

Yesterday, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), as a senior member of the Armed Services Committee, helped shape the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Larsen successfully secured provisions to strengthen national security, support women and men in the military and the Department of Defense (DoD) civilian workforce, and ensure the United States remains a global security leader. The NDAA, which the Committee approved with bipartisan support, now heads to the House floor for consideration.

“This year’s NDAA makes critical investments to support Washington servicemembers and their families, strengthen national security and stand with NATO allies and international partners to help Ukraine defend itself,” said Larsen. “I am thankful to my colleagues for including my bipartisan priorities in this year’s NDAA, and I look forward to working with the Committee to bring this important bill across the finish line.”

The NDAA includes several key provisions that benefit Northwest Washington’s military families, installations, and the surrounding communities.

Supporting Military Families and Communities:

Improving Care for Wounded Warriors and Their Families:

Protecting Servicemembers from Online Sexual Harassment:

Standing with NATO Allies and International Partners:

Mitigating Jet Noise and Supporting Electronic Warfare Capabilities:

For more specific information about the NDAA from the House Armed Services Committee, click here, Armed Services NDAA.

Marcee Maylin has a degree in Editorial Journalism from the University of Washington and 30+ years media experience. She is currently the Editor of the Everett Post dedicated to providing current, relevant, and entertaining content for the local community.

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