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The Permission To Start Dreaming (PTSD) Foundation, a Gig Harbor-based nonprofit focused on raising awareness and funding for alternative therapies to treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder for returning soldiers, will hold its fifth annual Prayer Breakfast Friday, Sept. 25, at 7 a.m. at the Jim & Carolyn Milgard Hope Center. The prayer
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The staccato of automatic weapons fire filled the still desert air at the Yakima Training Center. "You're next," 1st Lt. Kenneth Medina, 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, said to me as we approached the shoot house on Range 24. "You can enter with my men and see how well they do as
Military Life
Sarge looks nervous. She has the somewhat disconnected but hyper-vigilant appearance that many of her breed possess. These dogs' owners and fans say the dogs are "different." A complex mixture of the comfort of home and the disquiet of war seems to bond them to the soldiers who have saved
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Spc. Jacob Darbonne patiently explained to a soldier assigned to the 6th Battalion, Kumaon Regiment of the Indian Army how his M-4 works. Through halting English, the Indian soldier said he appreciated what Darbonne, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, had told him. "This is good for us to come
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The Army retired the colors the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, then redesignated the unit the 1st Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Tuesday. Units reflag frequently. It's a part of the realities of force restructuring as the military grows and shrinks to meet demand. And as personnel and budget cuts loom large
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Friday, Sept. 21 JAZZ ed taylor band Tacoma jazz guitarist Ed Taylor has Gibson Guitars in his camp, an honor that allows him to play what he feels are the best guitars in the world. His Gibson of choice: the Steve Howe ES-175, which he works masterfully on his latest CD, Songs
Music
For people who came of age in the ‘90s, the phrase, "five-finger discount," is instantly recognizable. Still, I doubt that people who are familiar with this idiom actually did much shoplifting. Most of us likely came to know the saying from an iconic episode of The Simpsons' first season, "The
Stage
Not enough people south of the King-Pierce County line know about Centerstage in Federal Way. I could not count the times over the past 13 years I've been writing theater reviews that I've recommended a play at Centerstage only to discover the person I'm talking to has never heard of
Outdoors
Cozy sweaters, plump pumpkins, colorful leaves, hot cocoa and brisk breezes; what do all of these things have in common? They all signal the arrival of the fall season. There are so many terrific things about fall in the South Puget Sound, so why not celebrate them? Our region boasts unique
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Putting one foot in front of the other in an activity commonly referred to as walking is good for you and others - especially when the walkers have the goal in mind of ending AIDS. On Saturday, Sept. 12, the 24th annual South Sound END AIDS Walk will be held. Sponsored
Travel
Sometimes taking a vacation outside of Washington is just not in the stars. However, Washington state is not short on amazing vacation destinations. Case in point - Skamania Lodge. Skamania Lodge is the perfect place to get away from it all, quite literally. About 45 minutes from Portland, the lodge is
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With the fall weather just around the corner, the time for fruity drinks on the deck in the sun are soon to be just a fond memory. This is where Infinite Soups comes in. With a rotating menu, Infinite offers a dozen or so soups on any given day that
Arts
1. The collaborative team of Joey Kirkpatrick and Flora C. Mace were pioneers of early contemporary glass but have never been as widely celebrated as their contemporaries Dale Chihuly and William Morris. Until now. Welcome to Every Soil Bears Not Everything, a retrospective of works by Kirkpatrick and Mace. Every
Military Life
Kunar is a four-legged, furry Afghan, but not the kind with floppy ears and golden Fabio hair. To hear his owner describe him, he is "the luckiest dog alive." What makes Kunar so lucky? Kunar was a dog on an Afghan military base. In Afghanistan, according to Joe, an American soldier
Military Life
When I first moved to JBLM, I had the good fortune of being invited to a Power Hour meeting. I wasn't exactly sure what to expect, but I showed up with a positive attitude and a business idea and I was blown away by the amount of helpful information and
Stage
I Could Go On Singing: The Judy Garland Songbook For one night only, the life and songs of Judy Garland will be brought to the Centerstage Theatre. Meg McLynn will be portraying the irreplaceable actress and singer as they cover her enormous songbook. - Rev. Adam McKinney Sunday, Sept. 27, 2:30
South Sound Cinema
Opening Sept. 18: HellionsLook, there's surely no way that Hellions will be raking in the awards, but I will tell you this: judging by the trailer, this flick is bat-s--- insane. This is the kind of bonkers horror movie that will retroactively make The Conjuring try your patience. Demon children
Military Life
McChord Field opens its gates to military and civilians alike Sept. 19 for its third annual Salmon Run and Bake. This is a festival celebrating not only outdoor activity, but also one of the cornerstones of Washington state culture and history: salmon. There are three different races participants can choose from:
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Last November, Sid Vicious and Elvis showed up on Sixth Avenue. Articulated Dia de los Muertos puppets carried by Di Morgan Graves and her husband, the puppets were funny, well-made, and to me, inspiring. I wanted to make one of my own. For the next few weeks, I’ll get my chance. Morgan-Graves hosts
Military Life
It's no secret that there are gay, lesbian, and transgender soldiers on post at Joint Base Lewis-McChord; however, despite the repeal of the military's Don't Ask Don't Tell policy, many of them are still closeted. "I knew from active-duty there were LGBTs on post," said retired Sgt. Dana McCormick, president of
