Military Life
Air Force Spouse Olivia Harrell, owner of Liv and Rory, has always loved fashion, but dreams of being a visual merchandiser or buyer for a retail store did not fit in with the frequent moves of military life. Like many military spouses, she found a solution by opening her own
Military Life
The Army recently made some of the most significant changes to Family Readiness Groups since their creation following the first Gulf War. The groups have been re-named "Soldier and Family Readiness Groups" or SFRGs. This designation links soldier readiness to the family, and clarifies the role of the SFRG to be more
Military Life
Bodybuilders are athletes who, through hard physical work and planned nutrition, chisel their bodies into works of art. In talking about his attitude about bodybuilding, noted bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger once said, "You look at your body and it doesn't even seem to belong to you. It's like a sculpture." On Saturday, June
Children
The Defense Department has launched a new website intended to bolster military children as they deal with deployments and the other stressors of military life. Military Kids Connect offers military kids - from children to tweens and teens - an online community where they can learn about deployments,
News Front
Provisions allowing Guard members to transfer some or all of their Post- 9/11 GI Bill benefits to their spouse or children are set to change in less than 30 days, limiting the time frame soldiers and airmen can transfer those benefits. "You have to have a minimum of six years (in
Focus
Air Force Col. Ginger Wallace, an intelligence officer, had a choice seat for President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech yesterday -- she listened to it live, as a guest of First Lady Michelle Obama. Kathy Knopf, left, pins colonel's wings on her partner, Air force
News Articles
Spending priorities in the forthcoming fiscal year 2013 defense budget request call for reductions in the end strength of the Army and Marine Corps, an increase in special operations forces and maintaining the number of big-deck carriers, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said here today.
Kids
Register now through Feb. 13 for CYS Services youth cross-country running. The participation fee is $25 for youth ages 8 to 15. Register at CYS Services Parent Central, Building 2295, 12th and Bitar at JBLM Lewis Main or at the McChord Gateway Center, Building 560, Lincoln Boulevard. You'll need
Neighborhoods
The food has been sampled. The computer games have been updated. The 53 high-definition TVs have been watched. The Joint Base Lewis-McChord Warrior Zone is ready for its grand opening. The high-tech, state of the art recreation center, located on JBLM Lewis North next to Wilson Sports and Fitness Center,
Health
Your smartphone can now be used for more than texting friends or flinging birds. With TriWest's mobile account tools, you can get closer to your health care. TriWest Mobile App Get answers to your general Tricare questions whether you're relaxing at home, standing in line or waiting at
Military Resources
On an ever-growing military installation, it's important to look to the future. But it can be just as important to turn around and remember the past. The new Joint Base Lewis-McChord Public Works Cultural Resources website is expected to help with that. After more than a year in the works,
Travel
Sometimes you just need a getaway from your daily routine, and planning a trip with your best gal pals is a perfect break with no one else to worry about or pack for. The Long Beach Peninsula with its miles of beaches and its cute little hamlets is a great
Stage
Some might say that serving in the military is no laughing matter. Jennifer McMillen -- a former seaman in the U.S. Navy and an Army wife -- aims to prove them wrong. McMillen of Yelm is producing Red, White & You, a comedy show by and about people who've lived the
News Front
In 2018, the Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Exchange generated more than four million dollars for quality of life programs on JBLM. These programs include child development centers, fitness centers, outdoor recreation programs, and "... other community programs that make life better for those who serve at Joint Base Lewis-McChord ...
News Front
More soldiers will be forward deployed longer in the Indo-Pacific region next year, as part of a new Pacific Pathways effort to allow units to build stronger partnerships and readiness. Called Pacific Pathways 2.0, the program will place units in partner nations for up to six months at a time, much
Concert Alert
We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring acts performing in the Puget Sound this week and down the road. SECRET TICKET CODE TM = Ticketmaster, 253.627.TIXS, www.ticketmaster.com TW = TicketsWest, 800.325.SEAT, www.ticketswest.com TWEB = Ticketweb, 866.468.7623, www.ticketweb.com >>> ON SALE FRIDAY 10 AM Bassnectar Seattle May
Stage
A bit of farce and a bit comedy of manners, Noël Coward's Hay Fever seems as fresh and saucy on stage at Tacoma Little Theatre as it must have when it premiered almost a hundred years ago -- thanks to terrific directing by Rick Hornor and an amazing cast headed
Nightlife It List
Beginning at 9 p.m. and going until last call, the real appeal of Puget Sound Pizza's karaoke is its inimitable host, the Reverend Colin. A tall, bearded man who always sports a utilikilt, Rev. Colin possesses a wealth of oddball musical knowledge and a
Features
One of the neatest events came through our inbox, one for the history nerds and foodie lovers: See, smell and TASTE history at Fort Nisqually's Plough to Plate. Fort Nisqually Living History Museum is serving up a unique celebration of 19th-century recipes, ingredients and cooking techniques Saturday, June 15, from 11
PROMO
The Weekly Volcano invites you to the 2012 Best of Olympia Party at The 4th Avenue Tavern Thursday, Feb. 16. We'll announce the winners of our Best of Olympia 2012 issue as you toss back $2 Oly drafts and rock out. FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC EVENTThursday, Feb. 16, 6
