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Support programs plentiful at JBLM-McChord Field

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Support programs plentiful at JBLM-McChord Field

President Barack Obama's fiscal 2011 budget request calls for a record $8.8 billion for military family support programs. First Lady Michelle Obama told military spouses at a luncheon last week at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C. the request represents a three percent increase over current funding, and includes more

Aircraft noise not taken lightly

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Aircraft noise not taken lightly

Bud McKay has very thick skin. There are some days when he comes to work and angry callers unleash their wrath on him over being awoken from a deep sleep by a noisy aircraft. "They call me all kinds of names," McKay said. As one of his responsibilities working in the 62nd Airlift

The 7 Best Pacific Northwest Concerts of Spring 2014

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The 7 Best Pacific Northwest Concerts of Spring 2014

With South By Southwest safely in the rearview, the country is officially in full-on concert mode. Bands are continuing their tours out of Austin, making their way up the west coast, and eventually landing in our neck of the woods. Adding to the music overload is the recent announcement that

Blind given chance to succeed

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Blind given chance to succeed

Although Julie Harlow hasn't worked in retail since she was a teenager, she counts her blessings each day when she comes to work. Harlow, 43, is one of three blind employees who work at the Express Store on JBLM-McChord Field located at the south end of the 62nd Logistics Readiness Squadron's

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Spring Break Performance Workshop

Calling all kids ages 7 and up for the spring break performance workshop! This year's workshop is March 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Bowl Arena Lanes. The cost is $40. Learn acting, singing, song writing, joking and dancing from children's entertainers Cowboy Buck and Elizabeth. Children will show

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St. Patty’s 5K & 10K Fun Run

The St. Patty's 5K & 10K Fun Run is March 13 and starts at Cowan Stadium at 9 a.m. Early registration deadline is March 3 and late registration deadline is March 10. Register online at JBLMMWR.com. For more information, call the Sports Administration Office at (253) 967-2604.

Tickets On-Sale Alert: The Eagles, Jennifer Nettles, Riff Raff, Childish Gambino, Wade Brown, Black Flag, Flight To Mars and others ...

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Tickets On-Sale Alert: The Eagles, Jennifer Nettles, Riff Raff, Childish Gambino, Wade Brown, Black Flag, Flight To Mars and others ...

We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring acts performing in the Puget Sound

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Poker & Tacos

Wednesday Night Poker & Tacos kicks off at the Cascade Community Center Feb. 10, 17, 24, March 3 with finals on March 10. Buy-in is $6 and includes tacos. The taco bar is open from 5 to 6 p.m. and poker starts at 6 p.m. There will be prizes and

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Join OCS’ board

"The Officers' Spouses' Club is looking for a few good people to be members of the 2010-2011 Board of Directors. Being an OSC Board member is a great way to meet and network with a lot of people and to really get to know your community. We will be accepting applications until

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Free babysitting search offered by DoD

Are you one of those parents who never seems to be able to find a good baby-sitter?  Either the person you have hired isn't available when you need him or her, or he or she chats on the phone and ignore the kids in your absence? Look no further.  Recently the

Students create quilts

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Students create quilts

From the outside, elementary schools across America often look the same. But inside there are differences - especially when it comes to one in a military community. There the faces of students and teachers change regularly; entire classes shift around; and a lot of the time at least one parent

Bold and Brassy: The 56th Quintet

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Bold and Brassy: The 56th Quintet

The 56th Army Band's Brass Quintet enjoys its mission. "It's fun; music is fun, and it's fun here," said Sgt. 1st Class Bob Lynch, the group's noncommissioned officer in charge, between warm-up exercises on his bass trombone. "It is great to be here. We love to play." Spc. Raymond DeLeon, trumpet; Sgt.

Joint Base Lewis-McChord is now official

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord is now official

"This merger creates an even more powerful asset in the defense of our nation," said Army Col. Thomas Brittain, Joint Base Garrison commander. "We have worked together on deployments and now we are bringing that joint system back home." As of Jan. 31, Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force base merged

A call to write

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A call to write

When Puyallup resident Lt. Col. Cheryl D. Brady received her commission on May 11, 1984, as an Army ordnance officer, she had no idea that while serving her country she would also be called to teach, preach and write two books. Brady's first book, "For God's Glory," was published in April

Thursday, March 27 2014: South Puget Sound Live Music, Comedy and DJs Calendar:

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Thursday, March 27 2014: South Puget Sound Live Music, Comedy and DJs Calendar:

BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8 pm. NC. Eagle's Hall Olympia - Downtown. OlyBlues Dance Night. All Ages. 9 pm. $5. City Hall Saloon and Eatery Enumclaw. Taco Thursday Live Blues Night. 5 pm. COMEDY/GAMES The Ram Restaurant and

Thursday, March 27: Tacoma Historical Society Grand Opening

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Thursday, March 27: Tacoma Historical Society Grand Opening

A woman is locked in her North Tacoma home's attic. At first, she is perturbed, and a bit claustrophobic. Before long, however, she discovers there are many aspects to her attic that she had previously overlooked. She explores old trunks, spilling over with such items as an invitation from the

Friday, March 28 2014: South Puget Sound Live Music, Comedy and DJs Calendar:

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Friday, March 28 2014: South Puget Sound Live Music, Comedy and DJs Calendar:

ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Olympia Timberland Library Olympia - Eastside. Family Sing-Along, with Eleanor Murray, Jenny Jenkins, Kimya Dawson. All Ages. 5 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Tacoma Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Brian Moote Comedy CD Recording. 8 and 10:30 pm. $15. Grit City Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Zoltan Kaszas. 8:30

Friday, March 28: Hell's Belles

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Friday, March 28: Hell's Belles

Five fetching females will pay homage to that sweatiest, ugliest, manliest rock 'n' roll band of all time Friday night at the Capitol Theater. It's classic cock-rock without the, uh, receding hairline. If you haven't seen the balls-out (in every sense) rock explosion of Seattle's Hell's Belles, do whatever or

Saturday, March 29: Ted Brown Music Outreach

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Saturday, March 29: Ted Brown Music Outreach

Ted Brown Music Outreach was introduced in 2007 by Ted Brown Music store in Tacoma, with the mission to provide children throughout the South Sound access to music through scholarships, instruments and education. Saturday, at Louie G's Pizzeria in Fife, TBMO is throwing a fundraiser and instrument drive. The event

Shipping cookies overseas this season?

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Shipping cookies overseas this season?

Planning to bake and ship a little love? If you want to make sure your cookies don't end up as crumbs by the time they get to your friends and family, the type of cookies you make can be as important as how you wrap and pack them. "We've all seen the

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