Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, representing Washington’s 10th congressional district, has recently expressed her concerns over the potential closure of the Lewis Army Museum at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). Through a series of tweets on July 9, 2025, she communicated her efforts to preserve this significant historical site.
In an initial post shared at 18:42 UTC, Congresswoman Strickland provided a link for further reading without additional commentary.
Later that day, at 20:35 UTC, Strickland tweeted about the unique status of the museum. She stated, “The Lewis Army Museum at @JBLM_PAO is the only certified @USArmy Museum on the West Coast – we can’t let @POTUS close it.” She mentioned sending a letter to the Secretary of the Army to advocate for preserving this piece of history in the Pacific Northwest.
Continuing her advocacy at 22:04 UTC, Strickland reiterated her stance by highlighting Washington’s historical ties with the U.S. Army. In another tweet, she remarked that “The @USArmy’s proud history flows through Washington, specifically at @JBLM_PAO. @SecArmy and @POTUS are ripping it away.” Her letter aims to prevent the museum’s closure and maintain its role in commemorating military history.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) is one of America’s premier military installations situated in Washington state. It serves as a critical training and mobilization center for all services and is home to I Corps and other major units.
