Health
Soldiers from the Community Based Warrior Transition Unit (CBWTU) arrived to Camp Murray Tuesday night dressed in their physical training (PT) uniforms and prepared to participate in a much different kind of physical training. They were participating in a four-day conference not only to help Soldiers with their comprehensive transition
Military Resources
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, making it the perfect time for Joint Base Lewis-McChord to host its first Employment, Volunteer and Education (EVE) Fair. Held Oct. 10 on the lower level of Madigan Army Medical Center, the fair was co-hosted by the Army Community Service Exceptional Family Member
Business News
After several deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan with Joint Base Lewis-McChord's 2nd Ranger Battalion, Matthew Griffin has seen and experienced many things he will never forget. But there is one particular experience that had a profound impact on Griffin's life. While working for Remote Medical International supporting the Afghan National
Business News
Lakewood welcomed a new shop to the city a month ago that is the first of its kind in the United States. 10-20 Services offers the ability to completely clean and restore military gear. Although the shop caters to military gear, it also cleans sports gear, first responder gear and law
Kids
When it comes to getting something they want, the Henkes children know that it will take more than just asking their parents. From early ages, Chelsea, 18, Bethany, 16, Miriam, 10, and Abigail, 5, have earned an allowance for helping their parents, Capt. Herman Henkes of the 47th Combat Support
Business News
In 2007, the city of Lakewood welcomed its newest addition: Lakewood Ford. Since then, the business has been a valuable asset not only for the Lakewood community, but also for the military community. Lakewood Ford has sponsored several military charitable golf tournaments, such as the Night Stalker and Purple Heart Association
Military Life
Army spouse Geana Henkes and her husband, Capt. Herman Henkes of the 47th Combat Support Hospital, settled in the Yelm area just over a year and half ago. They have since invested a considerable amount of time working on their farm, Rainbow Farm. Their love for growing organic food sparked
Health
The Aug. 4 official opening of the new Pacific Medical Center in Puyallup gave surrounding residents something to celebrate. PacMed, the only TRICARE Prime provider on the West Coast, has contracts with the Franciscan Health Group in Pierce County and the Providence Medical Group near Everett, making it the largest nonprofit
Kids
The sun was out in full force last week, which made it a perfect time for outdoor fun along with a little boot camp. More than 90 children participated in the 593rd Sustainment Brigade's second annual Boot Camp event, held July 19 on Seay Field on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Many of
Focus
Four years ago, an idea was born between family members (who wish to remain nameless) to plan an event as a way to give back to local Soldiers. That idea evolved and blossomed into the Take a Warrior Fishing event, held July 14 at Russell Landing at American Lake on
Veterans
Former Soldier John Roten has served in places such as Korea, Germany and Panama. He served his country graciously for 16 years before retiring and settling with his family in Fort Hood, Texas. While enjoying retirement and working as a custodian at a local school, he started giving historical presentations in
Kids
The Joint Base Lewis-McChord Youth Volunteer of the Year award is bestowed upon a youth who has gone above and beyond - giving to others without asking for anything in return. After logging hundreds, if not thousands, of volunteer hours with her family, it was no surprise that Lakes High School
Focus
Beyond having a day off of work or planning a large barbeque, there is a more significant meaning behind Memorial Day. It is a day when we honor the memory of the service men and women who have lost their lives protecting this country. Amanda Huston's husband, Master Sgt. Paul Huston,
Military Life
Did you know what military life would be like as a spouse before you became a military family? Some people have taken cues from popular television shows that fictionalize what day-to-day life is like in a military community. Some have an idea that military wives get together to do dinner, plan