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I immediately want to compare this quaint diner to Tacoma’s very own Harvester. Add a bit more history, a cozy feel, and you have King Solomon’s Reef. One of the biggest comparisons is the hidden hole behind the dining area that houses one of Olympia’s best dive bars: The Reef. Past
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Here's a new way to enjoy the past: Get a letter from a 19th century soldier. The re-enactors at Fort Steilacoom in Lakewood, will be offering hand-written letters in their historical personas of soldiers who were actually stationed at the first fort in Washington Territory. If you make a donation through
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - This month, the U.S. Air Force celebrated the four-millionth flying hour of the C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. More than two decades ago, McChord Field received its first C-17. It has added another nearly four dozen of the cargo aircraft to its fleet
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - Wouldn't it be great to have a resource in your unit or group who can answer your questions about your Air Force career. Questions like, When can I re-enlist? How can I cross-train or get a special duty assignment? How do I gain retainability so I can
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Demonstrating the culmination of expeditious planning and coordination, dozens of Washington National Guard airmen and soldiers gathered together and listened to words of encouragement from their state and military leadership in the passenger terminal at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Jan. 17, 2021. They were about to embark on a historic mission to
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You suffered a brain injury recently, and you want to get your financial affairs in order while recovering. Have you drawn up the necessary legal documents to help with financial planning? The Brain Injury Association of America breaks down common legal documents associated with severe injury. Take steps to secure your financial
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One thing about theater is that directors make the shows their own more often than not by personalizing the show and interpreting the text their way. I only wish theaters dunked their buckets into deeper wells of work rather than drawing from the same pool of plays time after time.
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THE MULTI-MEDIA Dance meets animation Though Pixar is working to change things, animation in this country is still wildly undervalued. We watch our “Simpsons,” we go see “VeggieTales,” but we see animation as a source of idle entertainment rather than the vibrant art form it is. As a result, the medium remains
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As the rain pounds the pavement and social distancing and restrictions remain in place, you may be left wondering what to do with your family this winter. Don't let cabin fever sink in. Lacey Parks and Recreation has several activities that can be just what you and your family need
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MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Joint Base Lewis-McChord - On Dec. 16, 2020 Madigan began vaccinating prioritized groups like front-line health care workers and JBLM emergency services personnel with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. We are following the Department of Defense's phased distribution plan for administering the limited supply of vaccine first
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Finding the right support to ease the stress of navigating daily COVID-19-related challenges can be a challenge itself. To support the military community, the Department of Defense recently launched - My MilLife Guide. This new program that sends text messages designed to help the military community boost overall wellness while navigating
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Two of Tacoma’s Proctor District businesses, Culpepper Books and The Pacific Northwest Shop, are hosting receptions and book signings Friday evening, featuring the authors of a recently published book on the district. The twin events are set from 6-8 p.m. “Tacoma’s Proctor District” is among the latest releases from Arcadia Publishing,
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The latest in cooperative art galleries, Impromptu Gallery next to the Grand Cinema in downtown Tacoma, had its debut this month with an eye-pleasing multi-artist show. The gallery cooperative is not a new concept — it’s one that allows member artists more control over the space they show in and
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Brian Dowd, an Army Special Forces veteran, was severely injured when on temporary duty in Germany. Upon receiving news of his injuries, Dowd's wife, Gina, along with their youngest daughter and his parents, traveled to Landstuhl, Germany, to be by his side. The situation was dire. The military flew Brian to
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - When the Air Force announced its transition from the Airman Battle Uniform to the Operational Camouflage Pattern two years ago, Senior Airman Louis Shackelford pondered what to do with his ABU accessories. Shackelford, an aerospace medical technician assigned to the 446th Aerospace Medicine Squadron who also works at the
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The 21st century has seen the rise of anxiety and depression to become some of the more prevalent health concerns across all ages. According to the World Health Organization, depression is a widespread illness faced by about 264 million people of different age groups around the
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Deployments are never easy on a family. Throw in some financial distress, and things can easily go sideways. But it doesn't have to be so hard, especially when you plan for potential pitfalls in advance, according to two money experts with Harborstone Credit Union, Sarah Ballard and Nicole Elliott. "It's all about
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) facilities and programs will remain fundamentally locked down as they've recently been to continue following Washington state's mandatory Phase One decision for the area, Lt. Gen. Randy George, I Corps and base commander said Monday during his regular Facebook Live townhall. Jensen Gym has allowed family members
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Located 60 miles from Joint Base Lewis McChord the Paradise sledding area at Mt. Rainier is the perfect winter day trip the whole family will enjoy. With sufficient snowfall over the last few weeks the sledding runs at the snowplay area are officially ready to welcome visitors for the season,
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Security fencing at the Washington state Capitol is being defended by National Guard members as the Legislature reconvened in Olympia Monday, just one more example since last spring how reservists in our state have been called to the frontlines of one emergency after another. Guard personnel have worked food banks, summer
