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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - Peaking out behind white fluffy clouds, the sun shone down on the crowd of excited beachgoers enjoying the strong breeze rippling across the ocean waves. Heads began to turn and eyes searched the horizon as the sound of four turbofan jet engines could be heard over
Schools
Our #PromisingFuturesFriday featured two students this week. First, there is Rainier Elementary School third grader Benjamin Dowdell. His favorite part of the school day is learning about science and conducting experiments. He enjoys taking on the new challenges that science and math offer up in every lesson. He brings a positive energy
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) today released the VA Customer Experience Accomplishments Report detailing 71 major initiatives to improve customer service for veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors. Improving customer service as a top priority at VA was established in 2018 and it challenged the department to
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - If the Lewis Exchange shopping center smells a little sweeter, it may be the new Bath & Body Works store that opened Nov. 13. The Lewis store is the first Army & Air Force Exchange Service Bath & Body Works location and sells soaps, candles, fragrances and
Military Life
This holiday season, give your child (or grandchild, niece, or nephew) the gift of savings. Starting on Tuesday, Dec. 3, Harborstone Credit Union is putting a unique spin on our traditional Minor Savings account for members to encourage their loved ones to get a jump-start on their savings. Through a
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Tucked back next to Chevy’s Restaurant off 38th Street in Tacoma, The Salon Professional Academy of Tacoma waits. It waits for you to lift up those limp locks, look at your splintered ends and let out that sigh. You know, the one that says, “All right, I know I need
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VIVA VIVA in University Place is a spendy little ladies clothing boutique catering to older upscale women of discerning taste. I was a bit out of my element surrounded by clothes my supremely fashionable and proper grandmother would have worn. I dipped in the shop only because I saw through the
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Godzilla meets the “queasy-cam” in “Cloverfield,” a movie that crosses the Monster-Attacks-Manhattan formula with “The Blair Witch Project.” No, Godzilla doesn’t appear in person, but the movie’s monster looks like a close relative on the evolutionary tree, especially in one close-up. The close-up ends with what appears to be a
Housing
WASHINGTON - W. Jordan Gillis, assistant secretary of defense for sustainment and the Defense Department's chief housing officer, is inviting DOD housing residents to participate in the department's annual housing satisfaction survey, which is scheduled to launch in December. Each year, DOD, working through the military departments, surveys current residents of government-owned, government-leased,
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MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Joint Base Lewis-McChord - ‘Tis the season - influenza season! This year, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, getting a flu shot is more important than ever. Healthcare resources could potentially become overwhelmed treating both patients with flu and ones with COVID-19. Beginning Tuesday, Dec. 1 through Saturday,
Military Life
In honor of the holidays being upon us we set out on a quest to better understand some of the common food debates often had around tables piled high with turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and more! We start with one of the most frequent debates, what to call the bread
Family
The Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium has reimagined their spectacular holiday light display in order to still bring their annual holiday display in a safe manner to South Sound families. Kicking off Nov. 27 and running through Jan. 3, 2021, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. During this time the entire
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The 301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, completed its mission as Area Support Group-Jordan Tuesday. In a virtual transfer of authority ceremony, the 301st MEB, led by Col. Derek Ulehla and Command Sgt. Maj. James Marsh, turned over responsibility of its Base Operating Support-Integrator mission to the 143rd Regional
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A Christmas tree certainly brightens the holiday season. Military can receive free Christmas trees, Dec. 5, by appointment on Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) as part of the Trees for Troops holiday tradition. It is one of several holiday activities that will go forward on base during this global pandemic. Events include
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BREMERTON, Wash. - With an eye on enhancing joint operation capability and a hand on improving personal and professional competency, Navy Nurse Corps officers have teamed up with Madigan Army Medical Center for clinical sustainment training. According to Lt. Cmdr. Candice West, seven nurses from Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command
Military Life
If you're planning a smaller Thanksgiving gathering this year because of social distancing, you don't have to give up the turkey, stuffing, pie and other traditional fare. Thanksgiving feasts have typically been tailored for a crowd: big birds, large casseroles, and so on. Your favorite recipes might serve 10 or more.
Military Life
With the holiday season right around the corner we know that everyone is starting to think about the best dishes to accompany their celebrations, no matter what they look like this year. And one of our absolute favorite's is charcuterie boards. They're the perfect appetizer or an entire meal that
Military Life
It's about that time to pile the kids in the car and head out in search of the perfect Christmas tree. And we're not talking about a Charlie Brown Christmas tree, we're talking a big ole' tree with lots of room for tinsel and ornaments. Here are the best places
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Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Boyle, the 1-229th Assault Reconnaissance Battalion command sergeant major, unveils the Crandall Hall placard during the 1-229th ARB building dedication at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Nov. 13, 2020. 1-229th ARB dedicated its battalion headquarters to Olympia resident retired Col. Bruce (Snake) Crandall, an aviation pioneer and former
Military Life
TRICARE open season has officially kicked off and will run through Dec. 14. What decisions you make during these six week's impacts your coverage for an entire year, so it's important to be prepared with the health care answers needed to make the best decision for your family. As part of
