West Seattle veteran among first King County HERO Program grads

Congratulations to West Seattleite Bob Lunke (inset photo), retired U.S. Army Reserve Lt. Colonel, who is among the first group of veterans to become King County HERO Program graduates, honored by County Executive Dow Constantine and County Councilmembers this morning. BobLunke The official announcement explains that the county “is assisting veterans making the transition to civilian work through the Heroes Employment Reintegration Opportunity (HERO) Program. The program offers six-month paid internships to qualified veterans, along with support services tailored to men and women re-entering the civilian workforce.” The county says Lt. Col. (ret.) Lunke interned with the Community and Human Services Department’s Community Services Division; his military service started with Army ROTC at the UW in 1980 and continued with 30 years in the Army Reserve, including four tours of duty in South Korea and two in Iraq. You might also know him as co-owner of West Seattle’s OutWest Bar! You can find out more about the county’s program for veterans by going here.

kg June 24, 2013 (4:02 pm)

Way to go Bob!

miws June 24, 2013 (5:40 pm)

Yes, congratulations, Bob!

Mike

Joe June 24, 2013 (7:56 pm)

As a fellow veteran, its great to see these programs making a difference in the lives of the men and women who have given so much of themselves. Knowing Bob and his abilities, the County may have benefited more from the program his participation in the end.