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Seahawks Salute to Service

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Seahawks Salute to Service

Hundreds of servicemembers were involved in, around, and even above CenturyLink Field this past Sunday while the whole world watched the primetime division matchup with the Seattle Seahawks facing the Arizona Cardinals for this year's Salute to Service game. The Salute to Service games are each NFL team's way of showing

New kids in the Naval yard

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New kids in the Naval yard

The women walk briskly into the chapel, some shielding small children from the rain, some shielding food, some shielding both. A greeter at the door smiles broadly as she invites each newcomer into the warm shelter; inside, more ladies act as to further reinforce the welcome. The group of women assembling

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Survey shows support for troops

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Survey shows support for troops

At its fourth annual public forum, members of the South Sound Military and Communities Partnership (SSMCP) unveiled results from its 2015 Business and Community Survey at McChord Field, Nov. 5. It was the first of its kind, and results were a mix of aha moments, big surprises and not-so-big surprises. "From

AF JROTC cadets see career options

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AF JROTC cadets see career options

Clover Park High School Air Force JROTC cadet Miguel Angarita thought he had his military service career plan all mapped out. "I was thinking first (going into) Special Forces or maybe (becoming) a fighter pilot," said Angarita, a sophomore. But a field trip to Madigan Army Medical Hospital Feb. 7 with the

Keeping an eye on cash

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Keeping an eye on cash

(62nd AW PA) - Members of Team McChord work hard for their money. Money keeps the various missions in people's homes flowing smoothly. The Airmen of the 62nd Comptroller Squadron do the same thing for Team McChord's daily activities by managing the money that funds the mission. The 62nd CPTS offers

Thinking and Drinking

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Thinking and Drinking

An interesting thing happened at Tacoma's Engine House #9 on Oct. 28, 2015. A packed room was assembled to discuss an important issue. No, the topic at hand wasn't a proposed mixed-use building or the hits and misses of a Seattle sports team: rather, this was a panel-led discussion about

A feel for aviation

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A feel for aviation

If visitors to the Museum of Flight in Seattle are lucky enough to be led on an hour-long tour of the many exhibits by docent Robert Guyette, it's likely they're going to leave with a deeper knowledge about a wide variety of aircraft. The 61-year-old docent is a walking encyclopedia of

Reserve care program aided

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Reserve care program aided

While sifting through grant request applications, an employee board at Quadrant Homes came across the application for the 446th Airlift Wing's Care and Share Society. It immediately struck a cord with the board. "We were so impressed by it," said Quadrant Homes spokesperson Kate Tate. "They were able to tailor their needs

Morning Quickie Newsletter: Free round of golf for two (Closed)

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Morning Quickie Newsletter: Free round of golf for two (Closed)

(This contest is closed. Congratulations to winner Cort.) For this week's Weekly Volcano Morning Quickie newsletter contest we're giving away a free round of golf for two at North Shore Golf & Country Club in northeast Tacoma. It's a lovely course with cool water features.

The best of promises

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The best of promises

Spc. Nathan Gumbert grew up poor. "Growing up poor is hard on kids," said the Joint Base Lewis McChord Soldier, who is assigned to the 47th Combat Support Hospital (CSH), as he sat in a Tillicum Elementary School classroom. "I grew up poor; I know what a lot of these

Training in the elements

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Training in the elements

The sky was crystal clear and blue over Mount Spokane outside of Fairchild Air Force Base last Saturday. It was also very cold. "I'm excited to be out here today and learning more about winter survival," said Pfc. Kristina Steele, A Company, 341st Military Intelligence (MI) Battalion, Washington Army National Guard,

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Emerald Queen Casino turns 10

Let’s all get ready to wish the Emerald Queen Casino a big, happy 10th birthday Saturday and Sunday at the Emerald Queen I-5 Showroom. It all starts at 11 a.m., so there’ll be plenty of time to feed the money-gobbling monkey alongside your grandma’s friends. Thinking back 10 years is hard

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Taste of Africa

Taste of Africa There is little middle ground in food. People either want to eat your food or they don’t. If they do, they do, if they don’t — they might still have to, but rest assured there’s anger building behind those placid faces. Either way (but certainly if you want

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Puyallup Art and Wine Walk and more

Thursday, May 17: Washington Wines from Gordon Brothers Winery, 5-8 p.m., $5, Vin Grotto Café and Wine Bar, 813 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.722.5079. Thursday, May 17: Rosé wine tasting, 5:30-8:30 p.m., free, Pour At Four, 3814 N. 26th St., Tacoma, 253.761.8015). Thursday, May 17: Singles Wine Tasting, 7-9 p.m., Vino Aquino, 2607

Army chili satisifies

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Army chili satisifies

It wasn't a shock that Lt. Col. Sean Kirschner gave credit to his Army background for helping his "Team Smokin' Chickens" take home the trophy for the best chili in the battle of the services Feb. 3 at the 13th annual Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Chili Cook-off. "The Army pulls together

Unit gets needed training while providing free labor

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Unit gets needed training while providing free labor

With two weeks until the first scheduled operator's training in February, the Mobility Support Platoon from the 18th Engineer Company discovered that the engineer dig pit in Training Area 4 would be unavailable for the entirety of the month of February. This was unsettling due to the four scheduled training events

Through Feb. 26: "Parallel Lives"

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Through Feb. 26: "Parallel Lives"

It's not completely accurate to call Parallel Lives, formerly known as The Kathy (Najimy) and Mo (Gaffney) Show, a sketch comedy, as it isn't very funny for long stretches of time - often intentionally. It's more like an evening of two-person scenes, several of which are comic,

The Lauren and Liz Show

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The Lauren and Liz Show

It's not completely accurate to call Parallel Lives, formerly known as The Kathy (Najimy) and Mo (Gaffney) Show, a sketch comedy, as it isn't very funny for long stretches of time - often intentionally. It's more like an evening of two-person scenes, several of which are comic, most of which

Through March 26: "Cubistic Embrace"

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Through March 26: "Cubistic Embrace"

Ric Hall and Ron Schmitt are phenomenal. They do pastel paintings working in tandem - not taking turns working on the paintings but working side-by-side and simultaneously, and, from what I've heard, with hardly any planning or discussion but reacting to one another with what has

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