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Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) saw fewer new cases of COVID-19 this past week, but medical staff are getting the disease, and officials said some prices at the Commissary will likely rise. Lt. Gen Randy George, I Corps and JBLM commander, held his weekly Facebook Live event Tuesday, leading off with the
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This vacation has been such a good time that I really can’t get the The Go-Gos out of my head. All of the dirty little details won’t fit, so here are the highlights: Syd Vicious and I had the unique opportunity to see Alexo Rulz’s band, Foray, at the Viaduct, the newer
Military Life
TAKE-OUT SUGGESTIONS OF THE WEEK McNamara's Pub & Eatery in DuPont offers daily specials including Salute Sunday -- 10 percent off for military personnel with ID and Happy Hour all day -- and a free kids meal for every paying adult on Thursdays. Check website for more details. mcnamaraspubandeatery.com/specials-2/ The Ale House
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(Photo: Chief Master Sgt. Marvin Boyd accepts the Washington Air National Guard Guidon from Brig. Gen. Jeremy Horn, commander of the Washington Air National Guard during the Change of Responsibility ceremony, Dec. 7, 2019, at Camp Murray.) Washington Air National Guardsmen are facing a range of new challenges, particularly with navigating
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(Photo: Cedrick del Castillo, second from left, and Gerald Eystad, right, 62nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment (AFE) fabrication shop technicians, work on making cloth face masks on Joint Base Lewis-McChord April 6. The masks were distributed first to airmen who come in contact with aircrews most frequently such
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(Photo: Capt. Ryan King, Delta Company Commander, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, administers the oath of enlistment to Spc. JaQuan Jenkins, quartermaster and chemical equipment repairer, also from the regiment, March 14 at Camp Bhan Dan Lan Hoi, Kingdom of Thailand.) Army leaders
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Working for the federal government may be a great choice for your next career move. The federal government provides a broad variety of career opportunities across a number of fields. Federal jobs also offer portability. You'll have an opportunity to work for an employer who may understand your needs as
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If you've thought about going to college, but didn't know if you could afford it, then the Military Tuition Assistance Program may be just the benefit you need. The program is available to active-duty, National Guard and Reserve Component service members. While the decision to pursue a degree may be
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(Photo: Soldiers and airmen from the Washington National Guard pack food boxes at the Nourish Food Bank warehouse April 3 in Lakewood. More than 120 Guardsmen from the WA NG were activated to support food banks across Washington state as part of the state’s COVID-19 response efforts.) The 194th Wing began
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(Photo: Thunderbolt Brigade soldiers joined the fight against COVID-19 at Joint Base Lewis McChord, April 7, by using Additive Manufacturing (AM) to produce Personal Protect Equipment (PPE) using four 3-D printers assigned to 308th Brigade Support Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Brigade.) The 17th Field Artillery "Thunderbolt" Brigade soldiers assigned to 308th
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In the face of the global pandemic now known as COVID-19, Madigan's main outpatient pharmacy is proactively introducing sweeping changes in its operations to keep its staff and patients safe, while still providing needed medications to its patients. Madigan's Main Outpatient Pharmacy has taken many bold actions to date in
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I Corps and JBLM Commander Lt. Gen. Randy George briefed the larger Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) community, Tuesday, during a Facebook Live event, indicating that it is possible some currently deployed units from JBLM could be extended longer than planned. George had little more to say on that subject other than
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As we conclude another week of COVID-19, here are a collection of news and features important to military personnel and their families. >> US Military across the globe will be requir4ed to wear face masks - story HERE >> Veterans can still get stimulus checks even if they don't file for taxes.
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Your daily update and the impacts of COVID-19. Here is your April 4 update (based on various military releases) AD: Depressed. Become a teacher online in 9 months using your GI Bill with Teach Now HERE: https://swarner.lpages.co/teach-now/ >> COVID cases up 75% for Air Force - here >> The most recent JBSA
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To receive an email announcing the latest Spouse magazine, click here. To read the April 2020 Spouse Magazine, click HERE. In this month's issue: <<< Chasing waterfalls <<< Home improvement projects to consider <<< Are you getting all your vitamins? <<< How and why to keep kids on a schedule during school closures <<< Sleep and
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What I’m about to say in today’s column could get me fired. No, you stupid heads, not from this job. It’s also not from my routine day job. I’m about to disclose some information about a league that I’m in, and disclosure of that information could get me kicked out, or it’ll be
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The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced a spectacular and dynamic six-show line-up for its 2020/21 season, which includes the postponed production of Evita; the beloved fantasy adventure Shrek The Musical; the world premiere new chapter in the Griswold family adventures, Broadway Vacation, The Musical; the world premiere of Chilifinger! The
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Takeout suggestions of the week Has your time at home helped you develop an appetite for fried Brussels sprouts? How about Spaghetti Nero with wild blue prawns, garlic, lemon and chili? If so, the downtown "farm-to-table" Mediterranean food restaurant Primo Grill is offering curbside takeout. Visit: primogrilltacoma.com/curbside-takeout. Stone Creek Wood Fired Pizza
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TRICARE is taking new steps to support family members in the Autism Care Demonstration (ACD). From March 31 to May 31, TRICARE will temporarily cover telehealth support for applied behavior analysis (ABA) parent or caregiver guidance services. This is to help support ACD beneficiaries during social distancing and the COVID-19
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If there was a common theme Tuesday during Joint Base Lewis-McChord's (JBLM) command update on Facebook Live, it was don't listen to rumors, and if you aren't getting what you need, call the general's hotline number. To dispel the most prevalent question, yes, according to Lt. Gen. Randy George, I Corps