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WASHINGTON - The Army took its next step in bolstering its top modernization priority with a successful launch of the Tomahawk missile from its mid-range capability prototype system on June 27, showcasing the potential of its newest, ground-based missile launcher. Soldiers from the 1st Domain Task Force at Joint Base Lewis-McChord,
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A Marine Corps veteran got an infusion of hope this week when he became the second patient in Texas - and the first veteran in the country - to receive a groundbreaking drug aimed at slowing the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The new ALS medication, Qalsody, was approved by
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U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Delon Trolii, the incoming Command Sergeant Major of I Corps' Headquarters Battalion, salutes his soldiers for the first time during an Assumption of Responsibility Ceremony at Carey Theater, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Aug. 10, 2023. I Corps is responsible for the management of daily activities for
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In line with VA's strategic goal of effective communication with customers and partners, VA has partnered with Mediflix, which hosts a vast selection of educational content and technology to improve health care for veterans. Through this partnership, all veterans will gain access to Mediflix's digital platform and video channels which provide
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In a groundbreaking investigation that promises to reshape our understanding of testicular cancer, a pioneering study has uncovered a deeply concerning link between military personnel and exposure to persistent environmental contaminants, commonly referred to as "forever chemicals," according to a story from KFF Health News. Led by a multidisciplinary team of
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - "I had picked up my mic to say we're going to have to get out of here, and the ship exploded. I don't know, to this day, if that bomb exploded, flak hit us or what ... the next thing I knew I was floating around
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U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, left, 62d Airlift Wing commander, and Col. David Morales, 62d AW deputy commander, run during the Dash for Danielle Memorial Run-A-Thon at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Aug. 11, 2023. Proceeds from the Dash for Danielle Memorial Run-A-Thon will go to supporting military and community functions
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The Army announced last week that Major General Michelle A. Schmidt will take the helm of the 7th Infantry Division headquartered at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, she will become the nation's first woman to lead an Army active-duty maneuver division. Maj. Gen. Laura Yeager became the first
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - The Western Air Defense Sector's 225th Air Defense Squadron successfully launched a new Battle Management Team construct here July 24-28, 2023, as part of Exercise RAZOR TALON 23-1. WADS showcased the agile combat employment (ACE) drill which incorporated a focus on executing operations involving local airports coordinating
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - In 1983, the year of Super Mario Bros. debut and the release of Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi, and the first American woman making history by traveling to space; in Spencer, Iowa, Pamela Best, made the honorable decision to join the United States Air
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MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Joint Base Lewis-McChord — The march of time in a hospital can blend the days together, a rush of tasks and activities repeated and intertwined. But the Army is expert at marking the years with ceremony. Madigan Army Medical Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., bid
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As summer draws to a close and the back-to-school season approaches, The Ranger and Northwest Airlifter newspapers are partnering with Capital Mall in Olympia to throw a big Salute to Military, Back to School Bash! Happening this Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., the day will be all about honoring
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In coordination with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, the U.S. Department of Defense has expanded eligibility for a benefit that will provide military families with another financial option for reducing the burden of the cost of dependent care, ultimately bolstering military readiness. The Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, or
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Summertime is the best time to eat your fill, show off your cooking skills and enjoy the thrill of the grill! Your commissary is here to help you and your grill get fired up, with resources to help authorized customers, including eligible veterans, shop and save on the ingredients they need
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With a nod to Tacoma Beer Week happening Aug. 11-20, Tacoma Arts Live's newest summer festival, Sound & Sky, celebrates the 10th Annual Brew Five Three: Tacoma's Beer & Music Festival on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Chambers Creek Regional Park in University Place, situated next
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - Composting is second nature to Joint Base Lewis-McChord; it's been happening for over a decade at the Earthworks facility. Natural wood waste, storm debris, leaves and food waste are combined to create a high-quality compost. Compost on JBLM is used for area beautification, stormwater filtration and
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There is still plenty of summer left, and there is no better way to soak up the summer than to get out on the water. The South Sound offers a treasure trove of natural beauty, and one of the best ways to immerse yourself in this stunning landscape is through
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COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho - An Explosive Ordnance Disposal platoon leader completed the Ironman Triathlon in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. U.S. Army 1st Lt. John G. Ziomek, a platoon leader from the 787th Ordnance Company (EOD), proved his mettle during the 140.6-mile endurance competition. The Ironman Triathlon included a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride
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In the early months of 2023, Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander, sent a memorandum to all AMC commanders, detailing his orders in preparation for the next fight. Minihan stated that his intent for the command is to go faster, driving readiness, agility and integration for AMC and the Joint
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Wounded warriors have driven facility dog evolution in the Military Health System. This reflects the respect these service members have for the dogs and their mission of providing comfort and support. Amy O'Connor, facility dog program manager at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, recounted how one wounded warrior
