Comcast Honors Military Families at JBLM
Comcast recently partnered with community organizations at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) to create two special events recognizing the contributions and sacrifices of service members and military families.
On July 22, more than 700 attendees gathered at Carey Theater for a complimentary “Minions & Monsters” movie event. One week later, nearly 300 service members and their families came together at the Camp Lewis USO Center for a Hunt.Fish.Feed. Heroes Lunch.
“Service members and military families give so much, often in ways most people never see,” said Mona Dexter, Vice President of Military and Veteran Affairs at Comcast. “Support can take many forms—from major initiatives to simple opportunities to enjoy a movie, share a meal, and spend time together. What matters is making sure those who serve, along with their families, know that their community recognizes their contributions, values their sacrifices, and supports them.”
An Afternoon of Free Entertainment
Comcast organized the “Minions & Monsters” Watch Party in collaboration with the Armed Services YMCA and Lollipop Theater Network. Families were treated to three complimentary movie screenings, along with refreshments, giveaways, and photo opportunities.
Volunteers representing all three organizations helped welcome attendees, manage registration, and assist families throughout the event, ensuring a welcoming experience from arrival through the end of the screenings.
For one military spouse, bringing the event directly to JBLM made it possible for her family to enjoy a movie together despite circumstances that would normally make a theater visit difficult.
“I don’t drive, my husband is deployed, and with three kids, taking the whole family to a movie theater is impossible,” she said. “Thank you for bringing this movie here and letting us in for free.”
A Meal Served With Gratitude
On July 29, Comcast joined forces with Sportsman Channel and USO Northwest to introduce the Hunt.Fish.Feed. program to JBLM for the first time.
Founded by Sportsman Channel, Hunt.Fish.Feed. brings communities together through meals prepared with wild game and fish. The initiative combines outdoor heritage, food, and volunteer service to support communities throughout the country.
At JBLM, Chef Paul Comes and the Hunt.Fish.Feed. culinary team worked with Comcast employee volunteers to prepare and serve a menu that included venison tacos, street corn salad, Southwest coleslaw, and fresh fruit salad.
“As a U.S. Marine Veteran, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our employee volunteers for stepping up to support service members and military families at Joint Base Lewis-McChord,” said Roy Novosel, Vice President of Engineering & Technical Operations at Comcast Pacific Northwest. “Events like the Hunt.Fish.Feed. Heroes Lunch demonstrate that service can take many forms, whether someone is wearing a uniform or volunteering their time to help others.”
Novosel also recognized USO Northwest and Sportsman Channel for their partnership and dedication to supporting the military community.
“Together, we created an event that brought people together, strengthened community connections, and showed our appreciation for the sacrifices made by service members and military families every day,” he added.
Supporting the Military Community Year-Round
Comcast’s connection to the military community dates back to company founder Ralph Roberts, a U.S. Navy veteran. Today, the company continues to support active-duty service members, veterans, and military families throughout the year.
Its efforts include exclusive Xfinity benefits for eligible members, employment opportunities for military-connected professionals, support for nonprofit organizations serving the military community, and employee-led volunteer initiatives across the country.
Click here to know more.
On July 22, more than 700 attendees gathered at Carey Theater for a complimentary “Minions & Monsters” movie event. One week later, nearly 300 service members and their families came together at the Camp Lewis USO Center for a Hunt.Fish.Feed. Heroes Lunch.
“Service members and military families give so much, often in ways most people never see,” said Mona Dexter, Vice President of Military and Veteran Affairs at Comcast. “Support can take many forms—from major initiatives to simple opportunities to enjoy a movie, share a meal, and spend time together. What matters is making sure those who serve, along with their families, know that their community recognizes their contributions, values their sacrifices, and supports them.”
An Afternoon of Free Entertainment
Comcast organized the “Minions & Monsters” Watch Party in collaboration with the Armed Services YMCA and Lollipop Theater Network. Families were treated to three complimentary movie screenings, along with refreshments, giveaways, and photo opportunities.
Volunteers representing all three organizations helped welcome attendees, manage registration, and assist families throughout the event, ensuring a welcoming experience from arrival through the end of the screenings.
For one military spouse, bringing the event directly to JBLM made it possible for her family to enjoy a movie together despite circumstances that would normally make a theater visit difficult.
“I don’t drive, my husband is deployed, and with three kids, taking the whole family to a movie theater is impossible,” she said. “Thank you for bringing this movie here and letting us in for free.”
A Meal Served With Gratitude
On July 29, Comcast joined forces with Sportsman Channel and USO Northwest to introduce the Hunt.Fish.Feed. program to JBLM for the first time.
Founded by Sportsman Channel, Hunt.Fish.Feed. brings communities together through meals prepared with wild game and fish. The initiative combines outdoor heritage, food, and volunteer service to support communities throughout the country.
At JBLM, Chef Paul Comes and the Hunt.Fish.Feed. culinary team worked with Comcast employee volunteers to prepare and serve a menu that included venison tacos, street corn salad, Southwest coleslaw, and fresh fruit salad.
“As a U.S. Marine Veteran, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our employee volunteers for stepping up to support service members and military families at Joint Base Lewis-McChord,” said Roy Novosel, Vice President of Engineering & Technical Operations at Comcast Pacific Northwest. “Events like the Hunt.Fish.Feed. Heroes Lunch demonstrate that service can take many forms, whether someone is wearing a uniform or volunteering their time to help others.”
Novosel also recognized USO Northwest and Sportsman Channel for their partnership and dedication to supporting the military community.
“Together, we created an event that brought people together, strengthened community connections, and showed our appreciation for the sacrifices made by service members and military families every day,” he added.
Supporting the Military Community Year-Round
Comcast’s connection to the military community dates back to company founder Ralph Roberts, a U.S. Navy veteran. Today, the company continues to support active-duty service members, veterans, and military families throughout the year.
Its efforts include exclusive Xfinity benefits for eligible members, employment opportunities for military-connected professionals, support for nonprofit organizations serving the military community, and employee-led volunteer initiatives across the country.
Click here to know more.
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