Military Affairs Committee (MAC)
MAC Mission Statement
The Military Affairs Committee (MAC) is dedicated to building a strong relationship with Military Service Members, Veterans, spouses and families living in the Greater Marysville Tulalip area. The MAC will work with local military organizations to support new families moving to the area. The Committee will connect working family members with employment opportunities, raise community awareness of challenges and needs facing today’s active, transitioning and Veteran service members and their families. As well as build lasting relationships with all military families living in the Greater Marysville Tulalip community.
Resources for our Military Community!
Veterans Crisis Line
Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? You’re not alone—the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call. DIAL 988 then Press 1
Native & Strong Lifeline
The Native and Strong Lifeline is an American Indian and Alaska native suicide, crisis and help line that provides culturally relevant counseling and mental health support to Indigenous peoples. DIAL 988 then Press 4
Navylife Naval Station Everett | Facebook
Fleet and Family Readiness Programs serve the Navy community through quality-of-life programs and services: Child & Youth, MWR, Navy Gateway Inns and Suites (NGIS), Fleet and Family Support Centers, Galleys and Bachelor and Family Housing. Learn more by visiting https://www.facebook.com/EverettFFR/.
About Fleet & Family Readiness
The Fleet & Family Readiness team provides services and sheltering that enhance quality of life at home and work. Learn more by visiting https://www.navylifepnw.com/about.
Apply for VA Health Care Guide
The full guide to help you get the care you need. Learn more by reviewing this PDF full of resources.
VA Disability-Healthcare links
Checklist and links to help you navigate getting your VA benefits properly. Learn more by reviewing this PDF full of resources.
Aspire Military Spouse Program – Business Impact NW
ASPIRE is a 4-week program that introduces the topics of entrepreneurship within a virtual class setting.
Veteran Sponsor Partnership Network
Under the Veteran Sponsor Partnership Network (VSPN) initiative, VHA regional offices form non-monetary partnerships with community organizations to help transitioning service members and their families access VA services and community resources, such as employment opportunities, education benefits, housing assistance, and more.
ONWARD OPS – Military Transition Support (ETS Sponsorship)
ONWARD OPS is a non-profit organization actively partnering with the Veterans Administration (VA), the Department of Defense (DoD), and local communities. It supports service members through the transition process from military to civilian life. Connect as a new Veterans who has recently left the military, or connect as a Sponsor to support active duty service members in their journey back into civilian life.
Veterans’ Assistance Program
Snohomish County Veterans’ Assistance Program is operated by the Snohomish County Human Services Department. Veterans Assistance Fund provided limited emergency financial assistance to Veterans and their dependents, and serves to be the portal for Veterans in Snohomish county regarding any matter that impacts their lives.
WDVA (wa.gov)
The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs helps connect Veterans and their family members to the benefits and services they earned through their military service. Services include counseling and wellness, connection to Veterans Service Officers who can help apply for benefits, resources information and information on WDVA long-term care in four State Veteran Homes.
Everett Vet Center | Veterans Affairs (va.gov)
Everett Vet Center offers confidential help for Veterans, Service members and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting. The Vet Center also serves Active Duty Military. Services include counseling and referral services.
Veteran Tickets Foundation
Every week thousands of tickets are available to veterans, service members, and family members of those killed in action enabling them go to major sports games, concerts, and many other ticketed events. Vet Tix is committed to helping put veterans and service members (including Reserve and Guard) in empty seats at games and events across the nations.
Outward Bound
Outward Bound for Veterans helps thousands of service members and veterans readjust to life at home through powerful wilderness courses that draw on the healing benefit of teamwork and challenge through use of the natural world.
Waves of Honor
SeaWorld Parks has long supported the military by offering discounts and free admission to any one of its parks across the country. With the Waves of Honor program, veterans and active military can save with offers at SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San Antonio, SeaWorld San Diego, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
Wellness, Arts and the Military
Wellness, Arts, and the Military (WAM) supports the growth of artists and arts organizations who have arts and wellness programs for military connected communities. WAM began in 2017 as a Community Connections Project supported by the NEA Creative Forces Military Healing Arts Network. Through summits, convenings, and key partnerships, the WAM program has grown to include arts programming grants, training, funding, and outreach.
Military Kids Guide
Their mission is to help military kids feel more connected to their new communities. A Military Kid’s Guide is creating a collection of picture books designed to help military kids learn about the new place the military is sending them.
United States Volunteers-Joint Services Command
The USV-JSC (UNITED STATES VOLUNTEERS-JOINT SERVICES COMMAND) is an organization focused on augmenting the Regular and Reserve forces in two areas. First, the USV-JSC provides trained and uniformed volunteers who may be called upon to render Military Funeral Honors to deceased veterans at National and local cemeteries. Second, the USV-JSC fills in the gap when and where needed by proper authority in incidents of natural disasters.
Military OneSource
Military OneSource from the War Department is a 24/7 gateway to trusted information, resources and confidential help. When MilLife happens, it’s your “first line of support” — giving service members and military families tools to stay well and thrive. Call them anytime at 800-342-9647 — they are here for you.
GMTCC Members supporting our Military Community
Military Discounts
- Avance Accounting & Tax
- Columbia College
- Ed’s Transmissions
- Evergreen GoodWill
- Grand Canyon University (GCU)
- Hibulb Cultural Center
- Kendall Auto Group
- Largo Tents LLC
- Leader One Financial Corp.
- Marysville Toyota
- McCarthy Electric and Technologies
- Port of Subs
- PrimeLending
- Red Curtain Foundation for the Arts
- Sky Power Wash
- Sound Publishing c/o Herald Media
- UPS Store 7099
- Vets Junk Removal
- Village Inn & Suites
- Wagner Jewelers
- YMCA – Marysville
Locally Owned Veteran Business
Companies that Hire Vets
- Bridgeways
- Calrose Insurance
- Camp Korey
- Care in Home, LLC
- Cascade Village at Smokey Point/ A Josephine Community
- Center for Independence
- Coconut Kenny’s
- Columbia College
- Community Transit
- Eden Health
- Edward Jones-Josh Helpenstell
- FDG Web
- Galloway Law Group, PLLC
- Grand Canyon Education
- Holman Recovery Center
- Leader One Financial Corp.
- Marysville Toyota
- REBOOT Recovery
- Relax Mind & Body Massage PLLC
- Skagit Regional Health
- Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital
- Sno-Isle Regional Library
- Snohomish County PUD
- Sound Publishing c/o Herald Media
- Symmetria Integrative Medical
- The Everett Clinic Part of Optum
- The Grove Church
- UPS Store 7099
- Vanderbeken Remodel
- Vets Junk Removal
- Village Inn & Suites
- Volunteers of America Western Washington
- Wellness Solutions
- Workforce Snohomish
- Zenith Law Group, PLLC
Meet the MAC Team
CDR Jackson
Naval Station Everett
Cmdr. Dillon Jackson is a native of Kemmerer, Wyoming and a 2001 graduate of the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science in Communication. He reported for flight training in Pensacola, Florida and was designated as a Naval Aviator in August 2004.
Upon being winged as a Naval Aviator, Cmdr. Jackson completed his initial sea tour with the WARLORDS of HSL-51 in Atsugi, Japan where he served as Training Officer and Operations Officer with Detachment SIX onboard USS LASSEN (DDG-82). After becoming a Helicopter Aircraft Commander (HAC), he deployed as a Maintenance Officer with Detachment FIVE onboard USS GARY (FFG-51) and USS MCCAMPBELL (DDG-85). Other Sea tours include the USS RONALD REAGAN where he served as an Assistant Air Operations Officer and earned his Officer of the Deck qualification. He completed a department head tour with the Scorpions of HSM-49, where he led the successful transition from the SH-60B to the MH-60R airframe. He also served as the Combat Direction Center Officer onboard the USS NIMITZ.
Cmdr. Jackson’s shore tours include time with the Shooters of Training Squadron Six (VT-6), where he served as Ground Safety Officer, Student Control Officer, Senior Watch Officer, and Assistant Operations Officer, all while flying over 1000 hours of training in the T34C. His second shore tour was as the Officer In Charge of the Whidbey Island Search and Rescue Unit, where he oversaw the completion of over 150 real-world missions.
Cmdr. Jackson’s awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and various unit citations and deployment ribbons.
Hank Taimanglo - Committee Chair
JSS-MFR
Phone: 253-355-6388
Carin Weier
Reboot Recovery
Phone: 425-327-8642
Carin’s journey into trauma and grief work was not a deliberate pursuit, but rather a path that unfolded gradually over many years. For over a decade, Carin dedicated herself to supporting her fellow entrepreneurs, whether as the Executive Director and Co-Founder of WISE Women (Women Inspiring Successful Entrepreneurs) or in her role as the Communication Coordinator for a local chamber of commerce. It was in 2022, Carin finally felt the calling to stand alongside those who have endured trauma.
That same year, REBOOT Recovery, a trauma healing organization based in Nashville, established a Regional Operations Center (ROC) in Marysville, WA, offering outcome-based trauma healing courses for military personnel, first responders, and trauma survivors. Carin became the Regional Operations Coordinator, leading efforts to bring comprehensive healing to Washington. REBOOT’s courses are currently facilitated in 44 states and 11 countries.
Growing up in a military community, Carin witnessed many of her family members, including her husband and eldest son, serve in the military. Through these experiences, she saw a disconnect between mental health resources and those who needed them. Motivated by this, Carin sought a different approach to address the issue. Now, she has the opportunity to bridge the gap for Military personnel (past and present), First Responders, and Trauma Survivors by introducing them to the valuable resources provided by REBOOT.
With the Military Affairs Committee advocating for and raising awareness of the available resources for the local military members and their families, Carin serves on this committee to express her gratitude and make a meaningful contribution for those who have sacrificed so much for us.
Tina Ryan
Fairway Independent Mortgage
Phone: 206-799-8775
Tina is a licensed Loan Officer with Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation with over 25+years of experience. Throughout her long career, Tina has developed a deep understanding of the home loan process and has helped numerous clients achieve their homeownership goals.
Tina’s passion and dedication to her cliens have earned her a reputation as a trusted and reliable professional with excellent communication. She takes the time to understand each client’s unique situation and works closely with them to find the best loan options available. Tina stays up to date on the latest trends and developments in lending so that her clients benefit from her education and years of experience.
Tina chose to work at Fairway Independent Mortgage because of their Core Values and their commitment to their non-profit the American Warrior Initiative (AWI). Through AWI, Tina and her Teammates were able to raise enough funds to provide two Veterans with service dogs. Since its inception, AWI has awarded over 300 service dogs, donated over $550,000 to non-profits that serve Veterans, and served over 350 veterans with financial assistance and family grants.
In addition to AWI, Fairway also developed ‘American Frontline Rewards’ which reward Veterans, Active Duty Servicemembers, Teachers, and First Responders with a closing cost credit towards their loan costs.
When not helping her clients with home loans, Tina is active in her community and loves to spend time with her family and their 3 dogs. Gardening, hiking, camping, and kayaking are just some of the fun activities that keep them busy.
Tina is licensed to help clients with loans in Washington, Oregon and Arizona.