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This week, many reservists with the 446th Airlift Wing returned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord after spending long days and nights training at Operation Global Medic, conducted at Fort McCoy, Wis. and the Pittsburgh IAP Air Reserve Station. Global Medic is an annual joint-reserve field training exercise designed to simulate all facets
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The late Colonel Isabelle Josephine Swartz is one of those people who had a "big" life. However, this Steilacoom local, who preferred to simply be called "Jo," was probably too busy and humble to see it this way. Jo Swartz took honor and pride in serving others in the military and
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Mrs. Sarah Alsup wants the crown, and she wants to bring it home to Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The Army wife fell in love with pageantry as a child when she competed for the first time and has never looked back. "Officially I am competing for the title of Mrs. Washington International,
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On August 4, 2013, a "final farewell" memorial service will be held for U.S. Air Force PFC James Chester Mohn, who was last seen in 1944. On 25 May 1944, a C-47A Air Transport Command aircraft departed from Lalmanirhat, India on a cargo run. Piloting were 1st Lt. John S. Gordon
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Long before Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter ever faced combat, he told himself he'd never let fear influence his decisions when under attack. When 400 Taliban insurgents attacked 54 Army soldiers in a remote outpost in Afghanistan four years ago, Carter kept his pledge as he risked his life numerous times
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As I sit on my shady patio writing and enjoying the sunny Sunday afternoon, I also take time to ponder the tasty beverage in front of me. Perhaps you assume it is a nice, frosty IPA or crisp, cold Sauvignon Blanc. But alas, not today, for the truth is I
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I guess it’s only natural that the Paramount would want to stage a pre-Broadway show since its crosstown rival, Fifth Avenue, did so well with the show “Hairspray” a few years back. In fact, “Hairspray” not only went on to the Great White Way, receiving a few statues along the
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Tugboat Annies. Olympia - Westside. Irish Session. All Ages. 8-10 pm. NC. BLUES The Royal Lounge. Olympia - Downtown. Alice Stuart, with Dan Tyack. 7:30 pm. Charlie’s Sports Bar and Grill. Olympia - Downtown. Blues Jam with Blues Attitude. 9 pm. NC. Midtown Grill. Bonney Lake. Wednesday Night Blues Jam. All
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Stonegate Pizza. Tacoma - South. Acoustic open mic hosted by Leanne Trevalyan. 8 pm. NC. Olympic Club Hotel and Theater. Lewis County. McDougall. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. Tugboat Annies. Olympia - Westside. Open Mic Night. 9 pm. NC. BLUES Stonegate Pizza. Tacoma - South. Rafael Tranquilino rockin’ blues jam. 8
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BLUES Uncle Sam’s American Bar & Grill. Spanaway. Blues Monday. With Billy Pease, Paul Buck and Chris Gartland. 7 pm. NC. Stonegate Pizza. Tacoma - South. Rafael Tranquilino rockin’ blues jam. 8 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Willoughby’s Restaurant and Lounge. Yelm. Bar Bingo. 7 pm. NC. Grit City Comedy Club. Tacoma - Downtown.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Charlie’s Restaurant. Puyallup. Acoustic Jam Night. Open mic format with Pam Carter from Classic Case as the host. 6-9 pm. NC. Olympia Farmers Market. Olympia - Downtown. Part Of Fortune. All Ages. 11 am. NC. BLUES 2 Mile House. Olympia - Westside. Blues Bentley Band Sunday Jam. Great Chicago and Texas
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Harmon Tap Room. Tacoma - Stadium District. Jake Nannery. 6 pm. Open Space For Arts and Community. Vashon. Vashon Island Sessions Concert, with Robin Holcomb, Wayne Horvitz, Jessika Kenney, Eyvind Kang, Bill Patton. All Ages. 8 pm. BLUES Johnny’s Dock Restaurant and Marina. Tacoma - Dome District. Steve Cooley & The
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC The Embers at Indian Summer - Olympia. Tarik Bentlemsani. 6 pm. NC. BLUES The Royal Bear Algona. Jerry Miller Band. 9 pm. COMEDY/GAMES Tacoma Comedy Club. Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Jay Hollingsworth. 8 pm. $15. Tacoma Comedy Club. Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Jay Hollingsworth. 10:30 pm. $15. Stonegate Pizza. Tacoma -
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Cascadia Grill. Olympia - Downtown. Jeremy Serwer. All Ages. 6-9 pm. NC. Matrix Coffee House. Lewis County. Open Mic Night. All Ages. 6:30 pm. NC. BLUES Dawson’s Bar and Grill. Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8 pm. NC. The Junction Sports Bar and Grill. Lewis County.
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Friday, Aug. 10: Wine Tasting, 6-8 p.m., 21 Commerce, 21st and Commerce, Tacoma, 253.223.0568. Saturday, Aug. 11: FETCH! Wine Tasting Walkabout Fund Raiser, 1-4 p.m., $20, The Buchanan Vineyard, Langley, 360.321.4049. Saturdays: Wine tasting, 2-5 p.m., Wine Bank, 7017 27th St. W., University Place, 253.564.1101). Tuesdays: Wine Tuesdays, 5 p.m., Toscano’s Café &
