Focus
If Airmen in the 62nd Aerial Port Squadron ever have questions about how their job in the Air Force translates into the civilian sector, Col. Bob Farkas, the unit's commander, doesn't have far to turn to show them a prime example. Farkas simply picks up the phone and calls Tom Embleton,
Health
It's not uncommon for military installations to include fitness centers. After all, strength and cardio conditioning are extremely important aspects of military training. Here at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), service members and their families (ages 13 and older) have access to resources including everything from top-of-the-line fitness centers with rows of
Focus
The headlines splashed across newspapers, magazines, websites and the evening news haven't been kind to Soldiers at Joint Base Lewis McChord over the last few years. They paint a bleak picture of life at the base. Reports have been circulating about war crimes committed by Soldiers in Afghanistan; steroid abuse charges
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Cut it out! No, seriously, cut it out with the Dave Coulier jokes. We know the former Full House comedic star will be in Grit City this weekend, holed up at the Tacoma Comedy Club for performances running Thursday through Saturday, but that doesn't mean it's open season on Olsen
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Peter motherfucking Frampton and his talk box are headed to Tacoma this week, bringing the 35th anniversary tour for Frampton Comes Alive to the Pantages Theater and delighting a whole generation of mid-70s kinda-sorta rockers in the process. As part of the celebratory vibe for the 35th anniversary of Frampton
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Here's a friendly reminder to go see Glasses Malone at the Backstage Bar and Grill, Sunday, March 25. All too often in Tacoma we are stuck having to pay $20 to see someone washed up like Warren G, Coolio, Tone Loc or Skee-Lo. So, a $10-chance to see someone actually
Food Matters
In May of last year I wrote about Northern Pacific Coffee Company being under new ownership. A switch to Mike's East Coast Sandwiches (a Seattle-based pre-made food company) was not well received, as owner Ed Cedras recently told me. As a new owner in 2011, Cedras was focused first on
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As far as virtuosic young piano prodigies go, Ran Dank is totally dank, yo. And by that we mean he's the bomb. Even better, he's coming to Olympia Wednesday as part of the 21st Century Masters Series. According to hype this is the Washington Center's 16th straight season partnering with
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Dancer-turned-comedic-filmmaker Mitchell Rose has plenty of notches on his belt. He's been awarded five fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, for example, and has seen his work grace the gigantic screen in Times Square. Dude's accomplished, in other words. Friday, Rose hits Olympia with The Mitch Show, billed
Military Life
As a military spouse, I thoroughly enjoy learning about the history and traditions of the U.S. Army. It may seem extraneous to some that we constantly play our nation's anthem before a movie or event, pull over on the side of the road on base at 0630 and 1700 for
News Front
The Army recently updated its physical readiness training, or PRT, mobile app to give soldiers a leg up on the new Army Combat Fitness Test, as it continues to safeguard users' personal information on the go. The Army PRT app is a free smartphone training tool that includes a streamlined collection
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(Photo: Staff at the Cooper Child Development Center take children through a marching dance Jan. 29, 2018, at Fort Sill, Okla. Army Emergency Relief will start offering up to $1,500 Feb. 1 as part of a program to offset costs that arise when there’s no availability at on-post child care
Advice Goddess
QUESTION: My fiancee insists on having our wedding at "THE most magical place to get married," this beautiful lake resort. Her family's well-off, but having it there creates a financial hardship for my relatives and our friends, who are working crappy jobs in a terrible economy. Our guests mostly live
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This Saturday, the historic walls of Tacoma's Immanuel Presbyterian Church will be filled with some very fresh sounds. Indie groups Pearly Gate Music, The Maldives and Pickwick make up the impressive line-up. An eye-stopping cobalt blue poster heralds the event as Cathedrals Tacoma: Part One. Cathedrals, a series with the simple
Food Matters
WINE DINNER Salty's at Redondo Beach (28201 Redondo Beach Dr. S., Des Moines) hosts a Franciscan Estates four-course wine dinner at 6 p.m. Friday, March 23. The cost is $75 per person. Reserve your space at 253.946.0636. COOKING CLASS Chef Tom Pantley of (Toscanos Café and Wine Bar (437 29th St. NE, Puyallup)
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(Photo: Washington National Guard’s 10th Civil Support Team’s Communications truck parked near the State Capitol in Olympia as part of a display with AT&T FirstNet Jan. 22. The display showcased network and communications equipment that would be utilized during and following a disaster.) Following a disaster, the ability to communicate is
Jobs & Education
Whether you're looking to assist your organization by working in human resources or you'd like to try your hand at another management position, you want to move your career forward. But maybe you've stretched your current abilities and skills as far as they can go and
Jobs & Education
You have your sights set on climbing the ladder to play a more integral role in your company. But how do you proceed? It's possible that an organizational leadership degree could be exactly what you need to hone your leadership skills, helping you learn how to be
Jobs & Education
After serving your country in a way many will never come close to experiencing, it can be difficult to transition to civilian life and still feel you're fulfilling a true purpose. Many military veterans experience a continued longing to protect and serve. This is why veterans
Jobs & Education
After serving our country, many military service members find themselves in need of assistance. They may need help managing the transition back to civilian life, maintaining housing, navigating family issues or accessing necessary health care service. In fact, U.S. service members and veterans face an increased risk of
