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ANNOUNCER: The boys have made the Brotherhood Tavern their satellite office ever since they were old enough to pay their own tab (though they seldom do). The shuffleboard, the funky lights, the velvet U.S. presidents, the hipsters — heaven. But when they have had their fill of cash-only booze, they
Travel
When you need to get away, but not so far away that a plane ticket is required, Portland is a great destination for a day trip or weekend. It's just far enough to feel detached from the humdrum of the daily grind but only a couple hours away. Plus, there's
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The 7th Infantry Division occupies a significant chapter in Joint Base Lewis-McChord's century of service. Within that chapter are several pages penned by Lt. Gen. Hal Moore when he served in the division in 1952 and commanded it from May 1970 to March 1971. Born in 1922 in the Bluegrass State of
News
The ideals of the American Revolution take on a life of their own when remembered by those who have a direct connection to it. In 1876, the centennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a group of men in San Francisco who were descendants of patriots involved in the
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Wednesday, Dec. 6, the 7th Infantry Division of Joint Base Lewis-McChord celebrated its 100th birthday. After being founded in 1917, the division was reformatted and moved multiple times, eventually landing at JBLM. The centennial celebration was put on by a volunteer, retired Maj. Gen. John Hemphill, along with sponsors America's Credit
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Seventeen souls will graduate this evening (Thursday, Dec. 14) from the initial REBOOT Combat Recovery Course to be held on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Tonight's ceremony begins at 6 p.m. in the Letterman Auditorium at the Madigan Army Medical Center. Garrison chaplain (Col.) Marc Gauthier will be the guest speaker. All are
Stage
Like traffic and egg nog-spiced everything, you can count on Seattle delivering Broadway-quality musicals on stage during the month of December. And this year is no exception with Elf in town this week only, and Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn on stage a couple more weeks. Both productions are G-rated fun
Stage
Successfully executing holiday humor is, to me, an almost impossible feat. You're basically given two options of approach: deliver the sort of corny, gentle, observational comedy about the rigors of holiday shopping and family interactions, or, you commit to subverting deeply ingrained traditions aiming to get laughs from audiences breathing
Arts
It might be a stretch to say there is beautiful art in the exhibition "A History of Violence" at South Puget Sound Community College. But that depends on your idea of what constitutes beauty. The paintings in this show are rough. The colors are harsh; some might even be considered
Reviews
ANNOUNCER: This week, Dutch and Jackie circled back around to Tacoma's International District to indulge in more exotic fare at newly opened Song Song Restaurant. JACKIE: Song Song embodies strip mall sanctuary status. You could easily zip by during your commute down South Tacoma Way and completely miss this gem. The
Music
In Three Easy Pieces, I break down a specific type of pop culture in three steps -- starting at its birth, and arriving at today. This month: diss tracks, those songs where one artist takes aim at another, in the process airing pungently dirty laundry and giving the listener a
Music
I recall an interview with indie rock vet Andrew Bird where he was talking about St. Vincent -- specifically, about Annie Clark, the frontwoman and mastermind behind the project -- where he talked about how happy he was to see her moving away from her more clinical, mathematical composition of
Travel
The Chuckanut Drive Scenic Byway stretches from I-5 exit 231 at Burlington to Bellingham's Fairhaven Historic District, a total of 21 miles. Traveling through scenic farmlands until reaching the coast and hugging the shoreline, the drive offers artisan crafts and foods, challenging hikes, great views and a rich history. The first
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Organized in 1942 and comprised of elite American and Canadian soldiers who trained at Fort Harrison, Montana, the First Special Service Force (FSSF) was the first of it kind to engage in commando warfare. Lt. Col. Robert Frederick received initial command of the unit. While engaged in combat operations in and around
Military Life
A selfie tour is an enjoyable way to see an area, hit all the highlights and have a fun road trip with friends. For my tour, I invited two fellow military spouses: Jennifer Bowen, a photographer, and Gwyn Nielsen, a lifestyle blogger (sparklingcharm.com) and photographer, who both provided great tips
Military Life
As the rain falls and the temperature drops, you may be wondering how you're going to keep your kids entertained this winter. Luckily, indoor recreational opportunities are plentiful in the South Sound. Here are just a few adventures worth checking out. For some airtime and seriously sweaty kids, head to BoomShaka Extreme
