For Immediate Release:

Wednesday, August 3, 2005

The first panel of witnesses included officials from the Washington State Guard, the federal VA, and the state Department of Veterans Affairs. They provided a birds-eye view of what's happening throughout the state as veterans return home.

Pictured from left to right are:

• Major General Timothy Lowenberg - Adjutant General of the State of Washington,
• Max Lewis - Acting Network Director, VISN 20, Veterans Health Administration.
• Kristine Arnold - Director, Seattle VA Regional Office, Veterans Benefit Administration,
• and John King - Director, Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (not shown).