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Team McChord announced the 2018 Annual Award winners during the Team McChord Annual Awards Banquet Feb. 22 at the McChord Club on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Officer and enlisted servicemembers, civilians, spouses and teams were honored as the best of the best in 15 different categories during the ceremony. "It's a real privilege
Health
Getting healthier can get a bit easier for full-time civilian employees thanks to the Civilian Fitness Program, which allows Department of Army employees to use three hours of work time each week for personal fitness. "Living a healthy lifestyle drives success; it drives wellbeing," said Madigan Army Medical Center Command Sgt.
Health
"The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Valley Cities is here to save lives, save families and save futures for individuals in the Tacoma area and throughout Washington state," said the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Valley Cities Clinic Outreach Manager, Shawn Durnen. The company opened its newest
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The Army has recently expanded its Not in My Squad initiative as part of its ongoing fight against sexual assault, the Army's top enlisted leader told lawmakers Feb. 27. Introduced in 2015, the program empowers junior leaders at the squad level to reduce sexual assault and violence by building cohesive units
Archives
First up — a shout out to the newbie in town. The Horatio Theater Company's first full production, "Molly Sweeney," isn't showing at the theater's home stage but in a coffee shop across town, but it is still a stage to watch in the coming years. The show is a theatrical
Military Life
Benefits help individuals obtain something they desire. Some of these can make a large difference in a person's life. A VA Home Loan is an example of a benefit that plays a significant role in a potential buyer's decisions to finance a home. For servicemembers and veterans thinking about using their VA
Military Life
Even before you physically arrive at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), it doesn't take long to see that this real estate market is tough. Many soldiers and their spouses struggle to find properties to rent and consider the option of buying instead. With the VA Home Loan and many lenders eager
Military Life
For some of us, we look forward to the next upcoming move because it means we get to decorate a whole new space. After so many moves you start to anticipate what is worth keeping, what is worth replacing, and how to set back up easily and with as little
Military Life
There's no shortage of non-profit organizations and foundations geared towards veterans and military personnel, and for excellent reason: the dedication to service and sacrifices made in order to accomplish missions rooted in honor and defense deserves the resources and aid others are able to give. Sometimes, however, a spotlight must
Military Life
Second Lt. Matthew Winkeleer rucked into American history. A Special Tactics Officer assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord's 22nd Special Tactics Squadron, Winkeleer and 19 other Special Tactics airmen from other squadrons marched 830 miles in 11 days during a 5th Special Tactics Memorial March. "We consider it an honor to be the
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With wildfires becoming a more common summer occurrence, aviators with the Washington National Guard are already starting their annual water bucket and wildland fire training -- and spring hasn't even started. Washington Guard Aviators receive training and evaluation from the state Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Forest Service. The ability
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In July, Joint Base Lewis-McChord will privatize all primary electric operations, maintenance, repair, upgrade and improvement of the systems. Primary electric system includes transformers, distribution system, and substations. City Light and Power, based out of Colorado, will be the incoming contractor, and this contract will run for 50 years. JBLM has
Arts
There are times when there is nothing in town for an art reviewer he hasn't already reviewed. But there are some exciting new shows opening in the coming days and weeks. The one I'm most excited about is Kathy Gore Fuss: Above, Below and Beyond, opening March 11 and running until
Music
Thinking about what bands are completely synonymous with Tacoma, I'd be hard-pressed to come up with a better answer than Girl Trouble. The band mixes garage rock with ‘50s rock, a detached cool and an impeccable showmanship, and an abiding love for the City of Destiny that has made them
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It was one of those cases when a caring, personal moment sparked a larger cause. As a military spouse, Maggie Connors got to know first-hand how much a touching token of appreciation can mean to our deployed servicemembers. Returning from one of his overseas stints, Connors' husband related to her how
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Reviews
ANNOUNCER: Having hit the one-year open mark, Dutch and Jackie head just out of town to Midland to see what My 4 Sons BBQ is serving. With a menu that's written daily on butcher paper and posted at the door, they could be in for quite an adventure. DUTCH: Let me just get this out
Attractions
The sprawling Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum packs quite a bit on its large campus that dominates the landscape. The two museum buildings are architectural gems with walls of soaring glass. In addition, there is a movie theater and the Wings and Waves Waterpark with a real Boeing 747 aircraft
News
Coach Tim Beam is an Army veteran who served two tours in Iraq as a Utilities Equipment Repairer. In his free time he now wears many hats as a soccer coach, and holds two volunteer positions with the Fircrest Soccer Club (FSC). Like many parents, when his two boys began playing
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holiday Paradise Theatre is staging one of the funniest holiday shows ever written. “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” is a kind of show that is a side splitter for anyone who has ever been involved with a holiday pageant. [Paradise Theater, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday, $8-$18, 9911 Burnham Dr.
