Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, representing Washington’s 10th congressional district, has taken to social media to express her concerns regarding the potential closure of the Lewis Army Museum. Through a series of tweets on July 9, 2025, she emphasizes the significance of preserving this historical site located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington.
In her first tweet of the day, Congresswoman Strickland shared a link for further reading without providing additional context: “Read: https://t.co/YJqomIPvSO https://t.co/XQ5wPUlyhv”.
Later that day, she highlighted the uniqueness of the museum in a subsequent post: “The Lewis Army Museum at @JBLM_PAO is the only certified @USArmy Museum on the West Coast – we can’t let @POTUS close it. I’m sending a letter to @SecArmy to preserve our history in the #PNW.” This tweet underscores her intention to address President Biden and Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth directly through official correspondence.
Further elaborating on her stance, Strickland tweeted later that evening about Washington’s connection to military history: “The @USArmy’s proud history flows through Washington, specifically at @JBLM_PAO. @SecArmy and @POTUS are ripping it away. My letter fights to keep the Lewis Army Museum open.” Her comments reflect concern over maintaining military heritage in her region.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) is a major United States military installation located south of Tacoma, Washington. It serves as an important base for both army and air force operations.
