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Since 1941 the United Service Organizations (USO) Northwest has supported the area's service members and their families while adapting to meet their needs. The USO Northwest - which celebrated its 81st birthday on Feb. 4 - is present throughout the states of Washington and Oregon. With approximately 300 volunteers, the organization
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We know the thrill of hunting and searching for the perfect antique can be a lot of fun. Especially when you see it and instantly know the perfect spot in your house for the piece - bingo! We've compiled a list of all the antique shops to explore locally. Sanford and
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Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass visited Joint Base Lewis-McChord Jan. 31-Feb 2 to learn about the mission here and how the Air Force and Army integrate for joint operations. During her visit, Bass visited the 62nd Airlift Wing, 627th Air Base Group, 446th Airlift Wing, Western
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Washington workers like you deserve a work environment free from harassment and discrimination. Many workplaces promise to keep workers safe from these occurrences. In reality, many do not live up to the task. You may face sexual harassment while on the job. In some cases, you may not even know that
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Imagine having groceries from the commissary delivered to your doorstep. The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) will soon make online grocery delivery a reality, including at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Agency officials have identified eight stores that will be part of a pilot program to test the idea of doorstep delivery of
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When we think of the greatest mustachioed characters in movie history, certain names come to mind: Rhett Butler and Rufus T. Firefly, Charlie Chaplin in myriad roles and even the likes of the Stranger in The Big Lebowski, Lando Calrissian in The Empire Strikes Back and Bill "The Butcher" Cutting
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - The Security Force Assistance Command is hosting an upcoming Assessment and Selection for soldiers stationed in the INDOPACOM region who are interested in volunteering for a Security Force Assistance Brigade, Feb. 28-Mar. 5, Joint Base Lewis-McChord. While the specific events comprising the A & S will not
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"If there's one thing in my life I do wish I had ... I wish I was loved and respected ... like Brady, Peyton, Roger Staubach. ... I never had that kind of respect. And I wish I did." - Terry Bradshaw In the wake of an epic playoff season, and
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Manic Meatballs - located in Lakewood's Tillicum district directly across I-5 from Joint Base Lewis-McChord - has been serving the local community delicious meatballs since late 2020. The menu revolves around items that owner Carrie Stalder's husband had been making for their family for years. "We would bring ‘manic' meatballs to holidays
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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - A Mission and Installation Contracting Command senior NCO from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, earned the Maj. Gen. Aubrey "Red" Newman award Jan. 21 during an awards ceremony. Master Sgt. M. Colin McTague was presented the U.S. Army Forces Command-level award by Command Sgt. Maj.
Health
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Joint Base Lewis-McChord - Do you like standing in line? Does anyone? If you are a patient at Madigan Army Medical Center, you can expect to do less of it with the Department of Pharmacy's new Q-Anywhere system. Patients can now use this program to skip the
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - The new exercise options for airmen to complete their Air Force Physical Fitness Assessment are in effect as of Jan. 1, 2022. The Air Force's new assessment options allow airmen to choose from a wider variety of exercises to show their level of fitness. Here are the
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - Janice Batiste has been driving buses for Clover Park School District since 1988. She's seen and heard her fair share of adolescent pranks and jokes. What started out as another joke Batiste overheard about 30 minutes into the ride home from Lakes High School in early January, quickly changed
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For many Americans, and some veterans, living through the past several years of COVID-19 induced chaos has been a struggle. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, this struggle has had - and will continue to have - a negative effect on mental health. Specific to veterans, the CDC reports
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For nearly 30 years Chief Warrant Officer 5 Tony Dohse has flown in one aircraft or another as part of the Washington National Guard. "I started in the Chinook and did that for four years, then I moved to the old C-23 Sherpa plane and now I am in the C-12
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As part of the ongoing Invisible Wounds Initiative Command Team Campaign launched by Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, the service is working to improve the perception of invisible wounds, remove barriers to care, enhance the continuum of care
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Rock Island, Ill. - While the world was rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic and the focus of health care centered on trying to contain the rapid spread of the virus, the Veterans Administration announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration lifted restrictions on certain military families and civilians previously banned
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Winter is here. Whether you're looking to escape for the weekend with girlfriends, spend some quality time with mom or travel solo, the Olympia region is the perfect place to feel rejuvenated and relaxed after the holidays Go slow with nature Hike, run or snowshoe! Located in the Black Hills of Olympia,
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Maj. Gen. David J. Francis, U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker commander, announced the Fiscal Year 2021 recipients of the Ellis D. Parker Awards during the Army Aviation Senior Leader Forum Jan. 19. The Ellis D. Parker Award annually recognizes the top Army Aviation battalions (or equivalent) in
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CAMP MURRAY, Wash. - About 100 Washington National Guard members were activated Jan. 21 to help alleviate staffing shortages and offer COVID-19 testing at eight hospitals across the state. The rapid spread of the Omicron variant has caused a spike in demand for COVID-19 tests. At the same time, hospitals face