People Rule
Eric Olsen joined the Army in 1995 knowing he would make a career in service to this country. "I knew I would stay in," the 1st Sgt. of HHC, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division said as we sat in his small but squared away office. "The recruiter didn't have to work hard
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Stop rifling through your couch's cushions for pocket change: there isn't any, and the act of scavenging is rather unbecoming. Yes, we know - times are tough. When you opened your most recent mortgage statement it actually mocked you. But still, scouring the nether regions of your furniture for stray
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Typically, we at the Volcano don't like to travel farther on our skateboards than Best Burgers down the street, but we may have to make an exception for this unique challenge: the Go Skate Tacoma Sk8venger Hunt. Presented by the wacky scavenger-hunt enthusiasts over at Go Skate Tacoma, in conjunction
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In 2010, the Weekly Volcano asked Sean Alexander about his artistic goals in life. "I just want to become less of an artist and more of a person. I want to get back to just enjoying shit, like, shooting hoops. That sounds great. Don't you think?" We're not sure how
Spouse magazine
Spouse magazine is a free, weekly, online magazine that addresses the unique needs and interests of military spouses at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Spouse speaks to our reader's values and focuses on what's important. We empower her with smart
Rocket Science
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. - An engineer stands on a bridge gathering dimensions using a tape measure and lengths of cord. After a frustrating few hours he yells to the other engineer, "there has to be a better way." It appears his dreams may have been answered. Soldiers with the 14th
Transitioning
JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, Wash. - Dressed comfortably in a track suit, Rickey Mitchell smiles happily as his youngest daughter, Rianna, chooses accessories for her new toy at the custom teddy bear shop. After a while, Rianna and her friends parade around the store with their plush creations in celebration
Military Policy
Calling all American flag trivia buffs, Old Glory aficionados, and mega fans of the "Star Spangled Banner!" Think you can earn your stars and stripes in answering questions about the American flag? In honor of Flag Day on June 14, put your flag knowledge and skills to the test with our
Rocket Science
Flying from south to north in a clear blue sky over Merrill Drop Zone, a C-130 - call sign "Teton 37" - disappeared into the glare of the early summer sun. A moment later, it reappeared. Half a minute later and from over a mile high, nine soldiers serving with C
Style
Sandwiched between the hustle and bustle of Lakewood and University Place, the town of Steilacoom serves as a little waterfront retreat of sorts. The transition from stop and go traffic on either side, down the winding, wooded road is like a trip through the wardrobe to Narnia. As the greenery
Military Policy
The Air Force recently announced that it would start the first phase of its fiscal 2014 NCO Retraining Program (NCORP), which invites noncommissioned officers to cross-train into undermanned career fields and be reclassified with a new Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC). Potentially, those that are currently in overmanned career fields
Style
Lincoln International District in Tacoma is culturally rich. Driving through, it's definitely a little rough around the edges, but it also serves as a hub for those interested in the Vietnamese culture, as most businesses in the area are owned and operated by Vietnamese members of the community. The district
Stage
Spring has sprung and it is now possible to enjoy the installations in the Woolworth Windows without standing in the cold and rain. And the current installation is filled with good humor and well-executed artwork. Jennifer Zwick, an artist with attitude, says, "As though life weren't anxious enough, we're expected to
Features
Has the Taste of Tacoma felt a little stale in the last few years? The combination of unhealthy, overpriced options, lack of variety and a noticeable disconnect to the Tacoma food scene has left many locals wanting more. Festivals Inc., organizers of the yearly event which drew a quarter of
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The music of Baltic Cousins is defined by balls-out folk instrumentation, with Lockhart's voice shouting above the crazed din. It calls to mind easy comparisons like the Pogues, with its melding of traditional instrumentation and sloppy, emotionally resonant melodies and lyrics. There's nothing involving half-measures even close to the work
Archives
To Nancy Johnson, communications director for Metro Parks Tacoma, it makes sense for the city to “showcase” its artistic talent and arts-related resources. “Because really,” she explains, “the arts are at the center of what ‘re-sparked’ Tacoma.” So for the second time, performing and visual arts will literally take center stage
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In the year 2018, Cyndi Lauper astonished the world by staging a coup and becoming Earth's first Overlord. It started nonchalantly enough, with clandestine visits to Camp David and crossing the International Date Line multiple times in an evening. Nothing a globetrotting rock star wouldn't do, right? But Lauper had
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Run, Jason, Run. The Bourne films have taken chases beyond a storytelling technique and made them into the story. Jason Bourne’s search for the secret of his identity doesn’t involve me in pulsating empathy for his dilemma, but as a MacGuffin, it’s a doozy. Some guy finds himself with a
Critics' Picks
[POP ROCK] + THURS, JUNE 13 It seems like all the best bands know just how to mix the tried and true methods of the icons of their genre with their own brand of freshness and intrigue. A Leaf is one of those bands. Hailing from Tacoma, A Leaf is Chris
Music
Hey, are you in an unsigned band, looking for an awesome way to promote your music by designing your own energy drink can and plastering your band's name on the label? Or maybe you own a pub, bar, club, café or convenience store and want to support local business and music
