Whether it is directly or indirectly, the work of all King County employees is in service to the residents of King County. So it should be no surprise that many County employees bring an attitude of service to their personal lives as well.

One such example is Rafael A. Munoz-Cintron, a Paralegal in the Prosecuting Attorney’s office. A former Senior Airman in the Air Force serving during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Rafael now volunteers representing The American Legion from Washington state.

“The American Legion is the only Veteran Service Organization taking a role in advocating to improve conditions for all our Active Duty Service Members,” Rafael said. In everything from adequate pay, better living conditions, improved health coverage for dependents and civilian Department of Defense employees, and childcare, the “American Legion is a steward advocate for those causes.”

Rafael and other volunteers representing the Washington American Legion had meetings in Washington, DC with the offices of Representatives Rick Larsen (WA 2nd) and Adam Smith (WA 9th) and Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell.

Rafael said the meetings were very productive, discussing a variety of actions that are being taken to improve the quality of life for active service personnel, including Coast Guard pay legislation, and Veterans Administration programs.

Rafael is also a member of the Veterans and Military Affinity Group (VMAG). “King County has a good track record in its support of veterans in the community and its employees,” Rafael stated. “It’s important to me to be able to support those who serve and who have served in the past.”

As a reminder, as part of the Employee giving Program, King County employees are allowed to use up to three sick days per year for volunteer activities. For more information, please see the Sick Days for Volunteer Service policy.