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Cadets overcome fears at water confidence-building exercises

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. - Fear is a powerful thing, but it can be overcome at the Leader Development and Assessment Course. Cadets here manage the pressures of fear in their own way, making the choice of taking fear by the horns or leaving LDAC empty-handed. Water and

A history second to none

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A history second to none

At Joint Base Lewis-McChord, many soldiers wear the 2nd Infantry Division's Indianhead patch. The division has a storied history, and it involves JBLM. Both the base and the division were formed around the same time: Camp Lewis opened Sept. 5, 1917; the 2nd ID was organized Oct. 26, 1917. It is the only

Called back to action

Military Life

Called back to action

Denise Dhane is long retired from her role as vice president of the DuPont subchapter of the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA), where she ran the Single Soldier Program.  But when she received a plea from Sgt. Maj. Jeffery Goodman that his soldiers needed help, she jumped right in

Three Easy Pieces

South Sound Cinema

Three Easy Pieces

In Three Easy Pieces, I deconstruct one specific genre of pop culture, from its birth through how it exists today. This month, I'm looking at cartoons for adults. When did animation shift from a medium cultivating imagination in kids to something to expand the minds of grown-ups? BIRTH: Fritz the Cat Honorable mention: Fantastic

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Honor guard members’ visit makes for extra-special day

There are two annual events residents of Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center look forward to: Funfest in July and a holiday ferry cruise in December. The former was made extra special thanks to participation from the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Honor Guard. Fircrest is a residential facility in Shoreline, Wash., that

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Weldon helped build framework for joint basing

He spent four years helping to build the framework for joint basing throughout the Department of Defense. And this week, he retired from one of the joint bases he helped design. Colonel Jerry K. (Kenny) Weldon II will leave behind a career that spanned two decades of

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History of the 16th Combat Aviation Group

The 16th Combat Aviation Group was formed in January 1968. Provisionally established in October 2005 at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, Task Force 49 was formally established in February 2006. In October 2009, TF 49 was redesignated as 16th CAB, named after the famed 16th Combat Aviation Group

The Triad gets spooky

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The Triad gets spooky

I'm sure we all have figured out by now that it is October. Not only is the weather getting more beautiful, but everyone who has Halloween as a favorite holiday is already celebrating it in one way or another. You either love it or you hate it, but no matter

"JBLM in 10"

Military Life

"JBLM in 10"

"Welcome to ‘JBLM in 10,' The Ranger, NW Airlifter and JBLM Living newspapers' video channel connecting you to the greater JBLM area," says Christina Butcher, executive producer of video production and on-camera host, in the introduction to "JBLM in 10" videos. The videos can be found on the new YouTube

Take A Walk in the Dark

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Take A Walk in the Dark

Celebrating Halloween is all about the thrills, isn't it? We're drawn to the heart-pumping rush, the gleeful feeling we get from scaring the pants off each other as we amble through the dark once a year. Joint Base Lewis-McChord's Better Opportunities for Single Servicemembers (BOSS) and Family and Morale, Welfare

Surprising sweetness

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Surprising sweetness

You know those chocolates that melt in your mouth, not in your hands? Those aren't Chakralat Love Melts. The aptly named candies, made in Olympia and containing no sugar, dairy or soy, melt in your hand, on your countertop or just about anywhere other than the refrigerator. You might be thinking that

Aeromedical mission takes to big screen

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Aeromedical mission takes to big screen

When readying the cargo bay of an aircraft to transport patients, Lt. Col. Sharon Carlson, a flight nurse with the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at McChord Field, is constantly in motion, checking to make sure everything is where it needs to be and properly hooked up. "You're so absorbed in what

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'A special kind of bond:' Amidst World Breastfeeding Week, group offers new JBLM mothers forum for education,

  JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. - The instant Jenn Hemmer first held her newborn daughter in her arms, an everlasting bond was formed.It was a landmark moment etched deeply in time for Hemmer and her husband, Maj. Patrick Hemmer - a time when the rest of the world slowed down and

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Strengthening international bonds

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Strengthening international bonds

Lt. Col. Ernst "Dutch" Coumou knows his Dutch is by no means perfect. The language has progressed over the years and Coumou - who was born in the Netherlands but has lived in the U.S. for more than 30 years - admits he's a little behind the times. "My Dutch is stuck

Relaxation Garden created for Fisher House families

Operation Family Support

Relaxation Garden created for Fisher House families

Fisher House families are often living through some of the most difficult days of their lives. Facing illness or injury, Servicemembers and their families often spend their days in and out of the hospital and are under an incredible amount of stress. Sometimes, residents just need somewhere to sit quietly alone

WHAT'S THE WORD: Awall

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WHAT'S THE WORD: Awall

There's been a hip-hop scene in Tacoma since the early ‘80s, which means our city has hip-hop musical forefathers and veterans. One of the OG's of the Tacoma hip-hop scene is Awall, aka 2-Piece. Awall first broke into the scene back in the mid ‘90s when he hooked up with

Wounded warriors, families eligible for scholarships

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Wounded warriors, families eligible for scholarships

Wounded Servicemembers and their families are being thanked for their sacrifices with the opportunity to win a full-ride scholarship to the University of Phoenix to earn a master's degree. The university is offering 10 full-tuition scholarships to alumni, spouses and primary caregivers who are part of the Wounded Warrior Project, a

Getting Fido back home

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Getting Fido back home

When you find a lost dog or cat wandering in your neighborhood, there are different ways to handle it. You could try to get the animal to come to you, especially if it is small, friendly and has a visible identification tag. But if it appears skittish or you are

Single Soldier project receives another large donation

Operation Family Support

Single Soldier project receives another large donation

Car shoppers in the area know that South Tacoma Auto, which lies just a few miles outside of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, offers a wide variety of cars, great service and of course, financing deals for every pay grade. What you may not know is that they also make a point

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