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In 2012, The Museum of Flight at Boeing Field in Seattle launched Project Welcome Home. "This project is for Vietnam veterans and the sacrifices they made," said David Cable, a former Navy A-6 pilot who flew 100 missions over North Vietnam. The effort raised about $3 million, and it restored and relocated
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Following successful initial field testing, Army senior leaders have approved the development of alternate Army Combat Fitness Test assessments for selected soldiers with permanent profiles that prevent full participation in the six-event test. Although final determination of standards will not be completed until Oct. 1, the Army's lead for development and
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Public service runs through Capt. Hans Zeiger's blood. He is a member of the State Senate and a scoutmaster, and at the same time, helps many nonprofit veterans' organizations in the Puyallup area. His service to community earned him the 2019 Howard O. Scott Award from the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber. "Capt.
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The Army is on the path to meet its fiscal year 2019 recruiting mission: to bring 68,000 soldiers into the active component, 15,600 into the Army Reserve, and 39,000 into the National Guard, said the Army's G-1. At the same time, the Army is maintaining its high entry standards while further
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Sometimes I have horrible thoughts — thoughts I’m not particularly proud of and thoughts that would probably disgust most people. While usually I keep these despicable feelings to myself, for the sake of this week’s column I’d like to share one. The other day, as my wife and I sat in
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Thursday, Dec. 13 SOUL ROCK intervision Six friends share a passion for crafting challenging compositions with pop sensibility, and they are good at it. The band combines elements of soul, rock and jazz to create a Steely Dan/Stevie Wonder-like groove. — Brad Allen [Masa, 9:30 p.m., no cover, 2811 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.254.0560] Saturday,
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I have decided that this year is going to be different. I will not try to stretch the rolls of generic Christmas wrap and tidy, single color bows I’ve bought over the years at Hallmark and Rite Aid. This year I will break the mold. This year I will wrap
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Get your sweet tooth on AFFAIRS CAFE & BAKERY: Affairs Café & Bakery is a comfy place to catch up with a friend over breakfast and lunch. Also, their chocolates are as close to a vice as you can get without actually sinning. 2811 Bridgeport Way W., University Place, 253.565.8604. CORINA BAKERY:
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Tacoma has an abundance of dives — some murky, some dark, some that smell funny, some that are just plain dangerous. There are joints, holes-in-the-wall and hellholes of every description in this town — the Western R took the prize, because depending on what day of the week and what
Military Life
Many local businesses are showing their appreciation to military servicemembers on Armed Forces Day and during the month of May. At businesses, ask if they offer a military discount. Some that don't usually offer a military discount may offer one this month. So take advantage of these offers and save
Military Life
Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 18, 2019, is upon us. But what exactly is Armed Forces Day? It is a day to celebrate and honor the men and women who are currently serving in the United States Armed Services. Here are some interesting tidbits and facts about this annual holiday
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Armed Forces Day allows Americans to thank those who currently serve. That said, it is also a good time to express appreciation to those who have served. This act can take the form of a strong handshake, a solid pat on the shoulder, a long hug, or a noticeable nod
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For the past 72 years, Bremerton has been the place to be to celebrate those who have served in our Armed Forces. So much so, that it is the longest running Armed Forces Day parade in the nation. This year's celebration will kick off at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 18.
Military Life
The end of the month brings many things to celebrate such as warm weather and summer vacation, but not all celebrations are about hot dogs on the BBQ or big weekend parties. On Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, we stop what we are doing to honor and remember those who
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Click here to view our interactive 2019 Armed Forces Day Guide.
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ANNOUNCER: Always game for traditional comfort food when it includes breakfast items, Dutch and Jackie head out to the Proctor District in Tacoma. Manny's Place mirrors much of the menu items from Alfred's Café near the Tacoma Dome as both places share ownership. DUTCH: I'm happy to have these menu items
Arts
Photo: A photo from High Voltage Women, in which Electrical Trades Trainee (ETT) program participants at Seattle City Light in the 1970s, speaking at a press conference to protest layoffs. (Left to right) Jody Olvera, Jennifer Gordon, Megan Cornish, Teri Bach, Angel Arrasmith and Heidi Durham. There's a current running through
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The Full Monty seemed like it was destined to be adapted to a Broadway musical: a bunch of blue-collar blokes, despite having no dancing experience or marquee idol looks, decide to stage a one-night-only nude revue. The film -- which rode on a wave of similarly charismatic British crossover comedies
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For the first time, 446th Airlift Wing Reserve citizen airmen landed at the newly restored Selah airstrip at the Yakima Training Center and accomplished readiness training May 1. While engaged in an exercise at the training center, Army officials called upon two C-17 Globemaster III units to transport four UH-60 Black