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FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Va. - As the summer season winds down, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) provides savings, convenience and resources to help families balance their back-to-school meal routines. "Commissary stores deliver incredible value by selling high-quality products at the lowest possible prices," said Navy Command Master Chief Mario Rivers, senior enlisted
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Credit cards are a convenient way to make purchases. If not used carefully, however, they can also lead to a high interest debt which can become challenging to keep track of what is owed to whom and when payments are due. This is where America's Credit Union can provide debt
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The results are in and the winners of the 2024 Ranger-Airlifter Best of Tacoma Readers' poll are revealed below. Best Neighborhood To Live In: Proctor District Best Hidden Gem: Dorky's Bar Arcade Best Trail/Hike: Point Defiance Park Trails Best Park: Wright Park Best Staycation: Hotel Murano Best Place To Take The Kids: Tacoma Nature Center Best Fine
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The Defense Department has released the results of its first Exceptional Family Member Program survey as part of ongoing efforts to ensure the program provides comprehensive support to military families with special medical or educational needs. The survey, conducted by the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military
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The Lewis Army Museum on Lewis North will have its "Living History Weekend" Aug. 3-4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check out unique displays showing America's military history through the years - it's free and open to the public. The Lewis Army Museum is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 10
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - Joint Base Lewis-McChord will host Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band in concert at Memorial Stadium Aug. 3 with gates opening at 5 p.m. This will be Sinise and the band's second appearance at JBLM since 2017. Get ready for an unforgettable night of classic rock
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Every year, the grounds of Puyallup, Washington come alive with a vibrant spectacle that draws in visitors from all corners of the state and beyond. The Washington State Fair stands as a testament to the power of community, culture and tradition. Spanning over a century of history, this annual event
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - The U.S. Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon Battery, part of the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force, made history by participating in Exercise Resolute Hunter 24-2, a joint, combined exercise on the base from June 25-27, 2024. This exercise marked a significant milestone, as it was the first time
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced plans to start transitioning veterans, over the next year, to a more modern, streamlined online login process to access benefit and health care services. This is a step in VA and the Biden-Harris Administration's comprehensive efforts to safeguard and protect
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When it comes to happy hour, we consider ourselves true connoisseurs of it. We're not fans of late night, so anytime you can get a killer deal on food and drinks and be in bed by 8 p.m, count us in! And when the votes started pouring in for "Best
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Nestled in the heart of Tacoma, the Tacoma Nature Center is a hidden gem offering a wonderful retreat for families, especially those with young children. Spread across 71 acres of natural beauty, this urban oasis provides an excellent opportunity for kids to connect with nature, learn about the environment, and
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Nestled in the heart of the Proctor District, Peaks & Pints craft beer and cider bar, bottle shop and restaurant stands out as the premier bottle shop for craft beer enthusiasts and casual drinkers alike. This establishment, known for its impressive selection and mountain-themed inviting atmosphere, has garnered a loyal
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"This center is about efficiency," commented Maj. Monique Kennerly, Deputy Director of Madigan's Pharmacy Department. "We are on par with civilian networks in serving our patients, and we do 10 times the amount of work civilian pharmacies do." A part of Madigan's Outpatient Pharmacy Services, the recently opened refill center is
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When a member of the military deploys, it leaves a lot for their spouses to manage at home: family, household finances, employment and more. It can be stressful to try to balance all the conflicting priorities. To address military spouse employment challenges, VA is implementing key tenets across internal hiring and
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Dr. Kris Peterson and Zach Zimmerman opened Touchstone TMS in 2019 with the mission of offering relief to those suffering from depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A specialty provider of FDA-approved psychiatric therapies for treatment-resistant depression, and other mental health disorders, Touchstone TMS offers both transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - The First Corps has added a Command Chief Warrant Officer (CCWO) to its command team, enhancing Warrant Officer mentorship, recruitment, education, and staffing throughout the Corps and its subordinate units. Chief Warrant Officer 5 Thomas F. Oroho, a seasoned officer with an extensive background in
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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - Unprecedented changes to the global security environment are driving sweeping reforms to the way the U.S. Air Force will develop, deploy, and employ combat forces and capabilities to defend the United States, allies and partners nations around the world. Officials from Air Education and
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Don't miss the chance to attend this hiring event for veterans, service members and their families. Be ready to receive resume and mock interview assistance during the event. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, July 25, 2024 Mount Tahoma High School 4634 S 74th St., Tacoma, WA 98409 To register go to https://app.brazenconnect.com/events/p7qb8
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - When leaders win awards through their hard work, passionate leadership and positive attitude, their teams win with them. Senior Master Sgt. Gary West, 7th Airlift Squadron senior enlisted leader, and Senior Master Sgt. Kyle Favorite, 62d Operations Group superintendent, won the distinguished Staff Sgt. Henry
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Col. Kwenton Kuhlman's command of 1st Brigade, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division was one of servant leadership. On July 11, on Watkins Field, he relinquished that command to Col. Christopher Nunn. "The soldiers of this brigade are trained, and they are ready," said Maj. Gen. Michelle Schmidt, Commanding
