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If you know what a button hook is or what an off-tackle trap is, then Teresa Hatch wants to talk to you. It's that time of year again - football season. And as the Seattle Seahawks begin their run to another anticipated NFL playoff spot, the flag football season at Joint
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Since its organization in 1855, the Washington Army National Guard has adapted to meet the needs of the time. Comprised of more that 6,000 citizen soldiers who are dedicated to the mission of safeguarding lives, property and the state's economy, the Army Guard is headquartered at Camp Murray, adjacent to Joint
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Navy Region Northwest servicemembers receive a special pep-talk from Seattle Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll before 60 of the 100 servicemembers conducted a special “train like the pros” opportunity, where they would participate in six separate drills that typically evaluate NFL talent. The Military Day at Seahawks Training Camp and
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Thursday, Oct. 11 FOLK ROCK chris bramble band Political awareness and social consciousness were the driving forces behind the majority of the ’60s and early ’70s music scenes. Singers and songwriters were outspoken critics of the unjust war in Vietnam, supporters of women’s rights and environmental issues. What happen? Why don’t artists
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Food fads change rapidly. Restaurants try to keep up and offer what they think the public wants. That’s a mean feat with so many factors to consider: location, menu wording, ingredients and taste, preparation, presentation, service, cost. With the price of gas rising, so rises the price of so many
Arts
"The Urban Sketchers" exhibition at Handforth Gallery in the downtown Tacoma Public Library is delightfully lightweight. The walls are filled with quick sketches in pencil, pen and ink, watercolor and other media of mostly local scenes familiar to many Tacomans - some by well-known local artists and some by artists
Music
I admit to having some knee-jerk biases when it comes to finding bands to write about in this here rag. A lot of things that immediately turn me off are ways in which bands choose to describe themselves: whether it's a lack of enthusiasm in one's own music, or a
Reviews
Announcer: After several weeks of somewhat cranky reviews, the boys were pleasantly surprised to step inside Pacific Southern near the Tacoma Mall to discover good, quality Southern food that won't help your heart but certainly pass the taste test. Jake: I really like that the house-made sweet tea and lemonade is
Stage
On the 16th of August, South Sound storytellers will entertain a sure-to-be packed house at Rhythm and Rye in Olympia for the last of this year's StoryOly story slams before the 12 top storytellers of the year meet in the Grand Slam, Sept. 17. Every month on the third Tuesday, approximately
Attractions
In a world! ... where the Mariners are eight-and-a-half games back, summer movies have only been OK, and presidential candidates bet millions on who can be least popular, we need an August pick-us-up. On Facebook, the response to that necessity is simple: baby animal videos. In real life, the kind
Bars & Clubs
Now that we're firmly implanted into summertime and the torrid sun is giving its all to melt us, it only seems logical that a cold beverage would be the perfect remedy to combat the heat. Hoppy day drinking is coming back to Tacoma this weekend in the form of a
Benefits & Deals
On March 4, 1865, Abraham Lincoln made his second inaugural address during the throes of the Civil War. "To care for him who shall have borne the battle ..." was Lincoln's promise to a nation of veterans and their families and would become the vision statement of the Department of
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Picnics are great fun. "You can't beat this weather and park," exclaimed John Guarda, as soldiers and family members assigned to the 201st Expeditionary Military Intelligence Brigade enjoyed a day of fun and community. As the president of the Association of the United States Army's (AUSA) Gig Harbor Subchapter, Guarda would know. "This
Military Life
There's a new little corner shop in the sleepy town of Steilacoom. Fresh Picked Foods isn't your typical quick-e-mart: while you can buy some of the standard mini mart fare like soda, candy bars and chips, the veteran and servicemember masterminds behind the shop are looking to focus in on
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A few months ago, 96-year-old Retired Chief Petty Officer Thomas Story, packed his bags and boarded a plane at SeaTac International Airport along with 39 other World War II veterans. The flight, sponsored by Puget Sound Honor Flights, would take them to Washington, D.C. where they would have the opportunity
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For Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, leadership is based on inspiration. "I hope to inspire those I serve with by my actions and words," he said shortly after his Welcoming Ceremony as Joint Base Lewis-McChord's newest deputy commanding general. The traditional military ceremony was held on Tuesday morning in front of I Corps
Jobs & Education
Maggie Connors, a financial advisor at Edward Jones in DuPont and an Army spouse, has spent the last 12 years married to the military and building her career. She acknowledges that the two are not always compatible. "Our first duty station was Germany, and it took a lot of time to