Family
Empowerment 4 Girls' mission is to affirm the self-worth of all girls as they work toward their vision of a just world where all youth are confident, resilient, and resourceful. They achieve this by providing girls with the tools, life skills and support network to succeed academically, socially and emotionally
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - In her keynote address at the 2021 annual meeting and exposition of the Association of the United States Army, Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth predicted that "fiscal year 23 will be the year of long-range precision fires." In February, the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force long-range fires
Family
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - Joint Base Lewis-McChord's Morale, Welfare and Recreation group is inviting JBLM families to embrace their wild side and join in on the fun at this year's Kids' Fest event set for April 29. Themed "Welcome to the Jungle," the free event will kick off at noon at
Military Policy
"This happened to me" is a common phrase Liz hears. Elizabeth "Liz" Bruce, a civilian victim advocate for 201st Expeditionary Military Intelligence Brigade (E-MIB) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), has dedicated her career to supporting victims of sexual assault. She is passionate about helping soldiers who have experienced
Health
Did you know that unmanaged stress can affect your overall well-being? Over time, unchecked stress levels can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, depression, substance use and more. This is why VA incorporates stress management tools into so many of our programs and resources, including our mobile apps. During
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - On a Pacific Northwest winter day in early 1942, a U.S. Army Air Force Lieutenant Colonel came to McChord Air Force Base searching for a few good men from the 17th Bombardment Group to join him on a secret mission. The mission would not be easy
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There are no major ongoing wars, but soldiers are still away from their homes and families more than ever before, according to a Military.com study published this week. Despite the absence of major conflict, military personnel continue to deploy for various missions, including training exercises, peacekeeping operations, and responding to natural
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The MSM/GM conference kicked off on Monday with the presentation of store awards, including the COO X Award, the Building the Bench Award and the Services Cup. COO X Award The Chief Operating Officer's X Award is presented to one main Exchange in each of the size categories (super, large, medium and
Military Life
At Beachwood, Carter Lake, Idlewild and Meriwether, students and staff sported their brightest purple attire on April 14 to celebrate military-connected students and honor the sacrifices they make as their family members serve our country.
Military Life
Mark Glenn is dedicated to public service. "I am a public servant, and public service to and for others is what I am all about," said the former soldier. The last of nine children, Glenn was born at Madigan Army Medical Center and raised in Spanaway, Washington. "I grew up with a southern
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The 2023 Seahawks Military Hiring and Resource Fair Powered by Boeing is a one-day, one-stop-shop environment dedicated to our local military community. We will have employers looking to hire for a variety of positions and Veteran Resource and Support organizations including Task Force 12 in attendance. Job Seekers & Employers Can
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - Fifty years ago, the United States signed the Paris Peace Accords effectively ending the U.S. military involvement in Vietnam. The country breathed a sigh of relief and eagerly awaited the return of their men and women in uniform. Throughout 1973, the 62d Military Airlift Wing, alongside other
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If you're stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord and looking for a way to get involved in the local community, consider joining the Tacoma Mountaineers. The Mountaineers are a nonprofit organization dedicated to outdoor education and conservation, and they offer a wide variety of activities and events for members of all
Family
You probably know that a VA home loan does not require a down payment, but did you know there is also an FHA program that you can combine with VA to lower other closing costs and expenses? The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) offers several programs designed to make homeownership more affordable
Military Policy
The Pentagon recently announced that a new cash benefit will be made available to even more military families this summer. The benefit, which was previously available only to certain groups, will now be expanded to include a broader range of military families. The cash benefit, known as the Family Basic Needs
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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. David Schnabel, 8th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron first sergeant, is welcomed home from a deployment by a loved one at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, April 4, 2023. This deployment was the 62d Airlift Wing's first under the new Air Force Force Generation Model in support of U.S.
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The deep green colors of the evergreen forest framed the running figure headed towards the end point of the land navigation course. Located just beyond the fence line of Joint Base Lewis-McChord's (JBLM) North Fort, this iconic training area once hosted thousands of ROTC cadets each summer as they attended
Military Policy
If you are a transitioning service member applying for VA disability compensation under the Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) or the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) program, there are some changes coming that you should know about. Beginning April 1, you are now required to complete and submit the Part
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When people think of mobility forces, lethality is not usually the first word that comes to mind. However, watching as 17 C-17 Globemaster IIIs carrying over a thousand Army paratroopers fly directly over you is a show of mobility forces. This is the lethality of what C-17 crews do, they bring
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U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, left, commander of the 62d Operations Group, Lt. Col. Ellen Canup, center, outgoing 4th Airlift Squadron commander, and Lt. Col. Timothy Ober, assuming commander of the 4th AS, render a salute during a rendition of colors during a change of command ceremony at Joint
