Operation Family Support
The Obama administration is proposing new rules to help military families care for service members when they are called to active duty or become injured. First lady Michelle Obama was set to join Labor Secretary Hilda Solis on Monday to announce the plan that updates the Family
Military Life
The reach of a key spouse can change lives. I often get asked "What is the Key Spouse Club?" Hopefully in the future we can eliminate that question from the minds of families across the Air Force. Key spouses are volunteers interviewed and appointed by squadron commanders to act as an
Focus
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. - Sgt. 1st Class Shvoda Gregory remembers a time in the Army when new sergeants coming up in the world learned to care for their soldiers the hard way - by making mistakes."The term we used for it was ‘baptism by fire,'" said Gregory, motor sergeant
Health
If your 2012 New Year's resolution included taking better care of yourself, one of the easiest steps you can take to achieve that goal is to protect yourself against the flu. Everyone 6 months and older should be immunized annually, especially those at high risk, including young children,
Attractions
The Blue Star Museum Program kicked off for 2019 on Armed Forces Day and runs through Sept. 2, Labor Day. The program offers free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families, including the National Guard and Reserves. The National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of
News Front
The Joint Base Lewis-McChord Main Exchange expansion and renovation project -- that will bring a new food court, pharmacy and modern retail shopping experience to the installation -- is well underway. Ground was broken on the shopping center project in fall 2018, and the multiphase endeavor is on track to be
Military Life
Army spouses can now apply for reimbursement of up to $2,500 in professional relicensing expenses through Army Emergency Relief (AER) when they move to another state. Last month, top Army officials announced a $500 limit on relicensing costs for military spouses for permanent change-of-station moves. However, if additional funds are needed
Spouse magazine
To receive an email announcing the latest Spouse magazine, click here. To read the June 2019 Spouse Magazine, click HERE. In this month's issue: <<< Camping on the Olympic Peninsula <<< Ballet scholarships for military youth <<< Army spouse maps the globe <<< A step ahead in early intervention <<< Sniffling, sneezing, coughing <<< Animarum
Guides
BABBLIN' BABS BISTRO 2724 N. Proctor, Tacoma 253.761.9099 MY IRISH VALENTINE DINNER Tuesday, Feb. 14, 4-7 p.m. By reservation only A fund raising dinner to send the Mueller's daughter, Savannah, to Scotland/Ireland for gymnastic competition Guinness Fondue with Shrimp-Large succulent shrimp wrapped in pancetta and roasted, button mushrooms, and homemade soda bread. Then a combination of Guinness
Guides
BITE RESTAURANT at Hotel Murano 1320 Broadway Plaza #4 Tacoma, WA 98402 (253) 591-4151 VALENTINE'S DAY MENU starters (select one) kumamoto oysters 6 on the ½ shell, yuzu mignonette, lemon sorbet charcuterie and cheese board salumi salami cured meats and artisan cheeses dungeness crab crème fraiche, orange and chive oil ____________________ shared salad arugula, baked goat cheese, pomegranate vinaigrette or classic caesar, shaved parmigiano reggiano, rosemary croutons ____________________ entrée filet
Stage
Mel Brooks' The Producers -- both the original film and its subsequent stage adaptation -- is something of an anomaly in mainstream entertainment; while future comedians would more flagrantly, almost giddily push the edge in search of provocations, The Producers maintains a pristine balance between pointed satire and almost cartoonish
Reviews
ANNOUNCER: The Pita Pit is a national chain that has smatterings around the South Sound, with each location individually owned and operated. Dutch and Jackie head to DuPont this week to check out the pita that inspired a former Tacoma police officer to open his own.DUTCH: Ya gotta love an
Features
It's here! It's finally here, the time of year where that glorious, shiny orb in the sky is exuding its warm rays upon us and we can bring our foodie loving ways to the outdoors. It's one of my favorite times of year because I can pretend that basking in
News Front
The Final Planning Conference in preparation for Air Mobility Command's premier, large-scale mobility exercise, Mobility Guardian 2019, concluded June 14 at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Mobility Guardian is scheduled to take place Sept. 8-28 and provides a realistic training environment for more than 2,500 airmen, joint and international partners to
Health
When she underwent ankle surgery in December, Jess Smith had no idea the path she would navigate. She unexpectedly experienced an allergic reaction to the internal sutures in her ankle and contracted an unusual bacteria as well -- both of which set off the perfect biological storm for a chronic wound
Focus
Evacuating troops critically injured overseas and providing them with acute care may be first things that come to mind when aeromedical evacuation missions are mentioned. But, AE missions don't end when patients are taken out of harm's way. In fact, some may consider what comes next
Travel
As moms and military spouses, it's extremely important that we are indulging in our own self-care -- including taking a break from the madness and enjoying good company. One of the best ways to de-stress is to spend quality time with other spouses, in a setting that is both exciting
Military Life
Summertime is almost upon us, and with that exciting seasonal change comes a host of amusing activities enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether living it up on the water or simply relaxing poolside, safety should be a paramount concern for individuals and families of all ages. Here, Pacific Medical Centers'
Resources
Although the wars are drawing down, the deployment schedules for our men and women in uniform aren't easing up. Troops continue to meet multiple operational needs, such as theater security exercises with partner nations, Navy ship cruises and other training requirements. Many military pet parents struggle with what
Health
TRICARE Management Activity is awarding the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) T-3 contract to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Inc. The contract provides for worldwide, comprehensive dental care coverage to enrollees including family members of Uniformed Service active duty personnel and to members of the Selected Reserve
