Arts
Currently on view at Feast Arts Center is an installation called The In-Between by Kanani Miyamoto. It is an installation of printed images that is nigh on impossible to describe because to the best of my knowledge it is a print process that's seldom if ever before been done. According
Stage
Tiny Tim's Christmas Carol is a not-just-for-children adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic Christmas ghost story. Olympia Family Theater shortened the play to one hour plus a 15-minute intermission, reimagined all the scary stuff and used puppets for ghosts to make the tale child-friendly. Which it is. But it is equally
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More than 90 soldiers from the 593rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command participated in Operation Rainier War in support of 62nd Airlift Wing's Rapid Mobility Exercise Dec. 5-6 at McChord Field. "We consider the Rainier War exercise to be the largest mobility exercise that is organized by a single unit," said Lt. Col.
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Ever since its establishment as the 446th Troop Carrier Wing in April, 1955, the current 446th Airlift Wing (Reserve) at McChord Field has distinguished itself in its service to the country. At specific times to be determined in 2019, nearly 300 members of the wing will deploy in what is the
Stage
It's safe to say most of us have seen Disney's The Lion King at least once in our life, but for one military brat, she's seen the show hundreds of times. You may have watched the magical, animated movie when you were a child, tucked under blankets on your couch
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If a natural disaster hits, the Washington National Guard aviators will have to work with multiple agencies at a moment's notice. "I really think it's a matter of when, not if, we end up working together," said Maj. Andy Collins, Washington National Guard. Collins is in a unique position as both a
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The small, blue backpacks look unassuming enough, but the contents inside can be life changing for those in need of mental health help or other support services. In addition to bottled water and food, each Care to Connect Kit comes with information on getting directly in touch with counselors who can
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Comcast NBCUniversal has long been at the forefront of respecting and honoring the sacrifices made by veterans to protect the freedoms Americans enjoy. "We've been hiring veterans for decades," retired Brig. Gen. Carol Eggert, senior vice president of military and veterans' affairs, wrote in an email. "Our company founder, Ralph Roberts,
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The pilot class for the 22-week One-Station Unit Training for Infantry soldiers graduated Dec. 7 on Inouye Field at the National Infantry Museum in Columbus, Georgia. The pilot program resulted in significantly fewer soldiers leaving the class, at graduation less than six percent attrition compared to 10-12 percent for the 14-week
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On Dec. 6, Public Health Activity-Fort Lewis held a training event and performed annual surveillance inspections on meals-ready-to-eat in an interactive environment as part of their food inspection mission. Public health personnel are most often thought of as ambassadors of veterinary services, but they are also responsible for public health concepts
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Naval Postgraduate School Special Operations Program student U.S. Army Maj. Peter Arendt is the recipient of the NPS Foundation Pat Tillman Leadership Award for the 2018 Fall Quarter, presented Dec. 4 on the university campus. Arendt, formerly at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, is being recognized for his unyielding support for fellow
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On Monday, Dec. 3, representatives for the Heritage Distilling Company (HDC) presented a check for over $22,000 to the Special Forces Chapter 16 Association. HDC has now donated over $100,000 in the last four years; raised from the sale of Special Forces Bourbon. "Bottle sales of the 2018 run of Special
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Sgt. Maj. Michael Shilo, Warrior Transition Battalion (WTB), made his thanks clear. "We are very thankful for your help in making this holiday season a good one for our soldiers and their families," he said yesterday morning to an assembly of community leaders and soldiers. "Operation Ham Grenade and the efforts to
Arts
barry johnson's paintings at 950 Gallery are unlike art seen anywhere else in Tacoma. Judging from what I was told, johnson is self-taught and has been painting only five years. There is an amateurish quality to his paint application, which I suspect is more intentional than not, but his sensibility
Reviews
ANNOUNCER: Hearing word of the newest cheesesteak joint serving up classics, gyros, burgers and loaded fries -- Dutch and Jackie popped down to Straight From Philly in the heart of Tacoma's Downtown. JACKIE: This spot here is a little nook of delight right now. Situated next to Mad Hat Tea and
South Sound Cinema
Welcome to Three Easy Pieces, where I look at a particular pocket of pop culture, from its birth, to how it looks today. This time, with the holiday season underway, I'm calling the bluff of every bro who argues that Die Hard is a Christmas movie. What are some other
Travel
The cute little town of Tokeland sits on the north end of Willapa Bay and the southwestern coast of Washington state. The pristine bay is a wonder to behold and has miles of undeveloped shoreline. There are two reasons to visit Tokeland: Nelson's Crab and The Tokeland Hotel. Both of
Military Life
Forget about presents this winter and give your kids an experience. We're talking action-packed, weekend-long camp experiences filled with science, art and nature activities to keep youth happily entertained and out of the house. Hands On Children's Museum is offering families exactly that, with its Winter Camp this holiday season. "We're
Military Life
Marlene's Market & Deli has been a family-owned, local, natural and organic market since 1976. We carry nutritional supplements, natural body care products, 100 percent organically grown produce, groceries for all dietary needs, gifts and housewares. Our deli features home-made entrées, soups and desserts, with a salad bar and espresso.
