Jobs & Education
After spending time immersed in the military world-chock full of unique experiences, specialized jargon and a chain of command that's foreign to most traditional civilian careers-it can be difficult to know how to position your years of experience in a way that will appeal to private-sector
Support
You know how it goes - every time you schedule "me" time, something seems to pops up - family drama, girlfriend meltdown, work crisis, the kids, or stuff you never remember later - and you postpone it. Of course, that's assuming you even have the luxury of considering "me" time.
Support
"Our troops, their families and I are eternally grateful for your generosity. We are truly honored...and humbled...by your support," said Operation Gratitude founder Carolyn Blashek in an email. Operation Gratitude, which was founded in 2003, sends care packages to Servicemembers downrange and Wounded Warriors that are back home. They have also
Jobs & Education
According to recent data, there are more than 18 million veterans in the United States. Many of them are working professionals. And while unemployment has previously been an issue among the veteran population, it has actually been declining in recent years. This is partially because of the
Focus
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, WASH. - The soldiers in a closed formation bang their batons in cadence against their shields as an angry mob approaches. "When I initially picked up my shield, the thought of the movie '300' was the first thing that came to mind," said
Health
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. - There may be no experience more emotionally painful than being excessively overweight as a child. However, it is this common scenario which provides the personal back-story for the triumphant and healthy lifestyle of Army 1st Lt. Paula D. Beer. As
Downrange Journal
Growing up on the tough streets of East Los Angeles, Gilbert Polanco took note of street art. "The graffiti caught my attention," the Specialist assigned to 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, said. "It wasn't long before I began to put my name on trains, busses and lamp posts." Judging from what Polanco, who
Features
Whiskey and Chocolate. Need I say more? If you know me, you know you can count me in. Doyle's Public House is hosting a Whiskey and Chocolate Pairing Saturday, Jan. 25, 5:45 and 8 p.m. Tease Chocolates and whiskey expert Neil Strachan will guide guests through five single malts from
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BLUES Charlie's Sports Bar and Grill Olympia - Downtown. Blues Jam with Blues Attitude. 9 pm. NC. Midtown Grill Bonney Lake. Wednesday Night Blues Jam. All Ages. 7-11 PM. COMEDY/GAMES Pints & Quarts Pub Westside Olympia - Westside. Bingo. Win prizes. 8:30 pm. Free. Tacoma Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedy Open Mic Night. 7:30
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC O'Blarney's Irish Pub Olympia - Eastside. Irish Sessions. Live traditional Irish music. 7:30 pm. NC. Tugboat Annies Olympia - Westside. Open Mic Night. 9 pm. NC. BLUES Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Rafael Tranquilino Band rockin' blues. 8:30 pm. NC. Summit Pub Puyallup. Tim Hall & The Band Real Times. 7:30 pm. COMEDY/GAMES Westgate Bar and
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Acoustic Couch Jam. 8:30 pm. NC. BLUES The Swiss Tacoma - Downtown. AEK Band. 8 pm. NC. Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Blues Monday. 7 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Willoughby's Restaurant and Lounge Yelm. Bar Bingo. 7 pm. NC. Harmon Tap Room Tacoma - Stadium District. Tap Room Trivia. $50
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Northern Pacific Coffee Co. Tacoma - Parkland. Jeriactric Jazz. All Ages. 11 am-1 pm. NC. Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Local Performers Of Tacoma Night. All Ages. 3 pm. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Blues Jam, hosted by Tim Hall. 8 pm. Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Chicago Blues Jam. 8:30
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Harbor Voice Music. 1 pm. Graydon Holden & Friends. All Ages. 7 pm. Paul Mauer. All Ages. 8 pm. Matrix Coffee House Lewis County. Jack Reid. All Ages. 7 pm. $6. BLUES Buffino's Golden West Restaurant and Lounge Tacoma - South. Back Porch Band. 8 pm. Traditions Cafe and
Focus
Most little girls are enamored with tutus, fairy costumes, sparkly dresses and fair tale lore. Throw in skilled ballet dancing and some inspiring classical music and you have the recipe for an afternoon of fun for aspiring princesses. The Pacific Northwest Ballet School's performance of "Snow White" at McCaw Hall in Seattle
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. An Evenings Of Keys VII. All Ages. 8 pm. BLUES Buffino's Golden West Restaurant and Lounge Tacoma - South. Back Porch Band. 8 pm. Jazzbones Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Ty Curtis Band, Rafael Tranquilino Band. All Ages. 7:30 pm. $8. COMEDY/GAMES Tacoma Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Dave Coulier.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Adrian Bourgeois, Gina Belliveau. All Ages. 6 pm. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8 pm. NC. The Junction Sports Bar and Grill Lewis County. Blues Jam. Hosted by Blues Attitude. 8 pm. Eagle's Hall Olympia - Downtown. OlyBlues Dance Night.
News Front
(Photo: Second Lt. Saleha Jabeen, chaplain candidate, speaks about her journey and what it means to her to be the first female Muslim candidate, Dec. 18, 2019, at the Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, Illinois. Jabeen began her journey in India and transitioned from a student of the corporate world to
News Front
The 62nd Airlift Wing's newest commander, Col. Erin Staine-Pyne, held her first all call for the airmen of the 62nd AW at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Jan. 16. Staine-Pyne highlighted past accomplishments while also reintroducing herself and outlining her focus for the future. Staine-Pyne said, "2019 was an incredible year for this wing.
Attractions
The Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium's new, state-of-the-art Ocean Explorer Virtual Reality experience is now open. Located within the zoo's Pacific Seas Aquarium, near the exit from the Baja Bay habitat, this hi-tech adventure provides an exhilarating experience with which to enhance learning about the ocean. The journey begins by sitting down
Health
Holiday festivities are among some of the best for dietary indulgences. A shining beacon beams with desserts aplenty -- frosted, sugared, and sprinkled delights that have become synonymous with the season. Yet, another indulgence lurks behind the layered cakes and latticed pies -- colorful, inebriating concoctions almost as tantalizing as
