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Attention TRICARE beneficiaries

News Front

Attention TRICARE beneficiaries

In order to mitigate unnecessary emergency room visits, and increase and improve access to urgent care needs within 24 hours for its patients and TRICARE beneficiaries, Madigan Army Medical Center is launching a robust effort to raise awareness among eligible TRICARE beneficiaries of their Urgent Care Center (UCC) access. Patients who

First baby of the new year at Madigan

News Front

First baby of the new year at Madigan

Little Jourdan Sheridan wanted to make sure that 2020 started off right for his mom Genita and dad Demetri, so he decided that he'd make his entry into the world within the first hour of the new year. The physicians and nursing staff in the Labor and Delivery unit of Madigan

Air Force JROTC cadet aims for strong finish at championship

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Air Force JROTC cadet aims for strong finish at championship

When she's on the range lining up her rifle with the target, Washington High School Air Force JROTC cadet Francesca Pratt doesn't think about her competition and what she's up against. It's simply between her and the tiny target. But that's not to say the senior isn't excited to be excelling in

WADS boss practices what he preaches in his off time

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WADS boss practices what he preaches in his off time

After officially taking command of the Western Air Defense Sector during a ceremony last March, Col. Peter Stavros turned to the youth sports coach side of his personality to explain his leadership style. "There are three basic rules I tell my players when I'm coaching little league," Stavros said during the

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446th LRF gets new boss

(446th AW PA) - Capt. Jeffrey Weaver took the guidon from Maj. Tony Edwards in a change of command ceremony held March 3 at McChord Field as the commander of the 446th Logistics Readiness Flight. "I've got big shoes to fill, coming in after Major Edwards," said Weaver, who spent 12

Reservist conquers Ironman race

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Reservist conquers Ironman race

(446th AW PA) - Lt. Col. Maggie Elder is a Reservist, wife, mom to three boys and a full-time grad student. Surely she wouldn't have the time to pursue any other personal goals, such as elite physical fitness. Think again. The 36th Aerial Port Squadron operations officer competed in an Ironman 70.3

Aircrews to stay sharp with ASEV inspection

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Aircrews to stay sharp with ASEV inspection

(446th AW PA) - The Aircrew Standard Evaluation Visit is scheduled from June 18 to July 2. However, examiners from Air Mobility Command began "on-the-spot" evaluations, better known as SPOT EVALs, Feb. 19. The purpose of an ASEV, in this case, is to evaluate how wing aircrew members from the 446th

One more joint base success story

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One more joint base success story

Airmen, Soldiers and their families living in base housing on McChord Field can now have piece of mind that when there is an emergency, base firefighters and paramedics are going to get to the scene a lot faster. Joint Base Lewis-McChord Fire Department officials, leadership from both installations and firefighters from

Tournament of Breakfast

Features

Tournament of Breakfast

It's March ... meaning Madness is once again in the air. Sixty-four early risers have tipped off and do battle in part of an annual South Sound tradition - working their way through a tediously-constructed bracket and toward ultimate supremacy. We speak, of course, of the Weekly Volcano's

SPOUSE magazine - January 2020

Spouse magazine

SPOUSE magazine - January 2020

To receive an email announcing the latest Spouse magazine, click here. To read the January 2020 Spouse Magazine, click HERE. In this month's issue: <<< Discover Mt. Rainier with Discover Nature <<< A taste of the Ukraine near Mt. Rainier <<< Keep the good times coming <<< Online community helps veterans connect <<< Flying Fish Sushi

Lakes High School JROTC strengthens father, daughter bond

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Lakes High School JROTC strengthens father, daughter bond

TACOMA - Veronika Munoz grew up with the Army. As an only child she listened as her father, Raul Munoz, talked about work but didn't understand what he was talking about. The family moved to various Army installations before settling at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. While a sophomore at

JBLM Soldiers prepare for their first deployment through tough urban warfare training

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JBLM Soldiers prepare for their first deployment through tough urban warfare training

  A team of Soldiers provides 360-degree security outside of a two-story shanty house. Meanwhile, another team lines along the front gate and yells for the occupants to evacuate the building. This was the scene at Leschi Town, after the Soldiers completed an air assault drop to

Magnuson Kitchen + Brewery

Reviews

Magnuson Kitchen + Brewery

ANNOUNCER: Ruston welcomes its newest restaurant as the third place in this location. Kobrew's owners have revamped the space into an American Brewhouse with 14 beers on tap. Dutch and Jackie hit the waterfront this week to check out the latest offerings. JACKIE: When Kobrew closed their doors after the summer

What’s your damage?

Stage

What’s your damage?

It's hard to look at the 1988 film Heathers and imagine it becoming anything other than a cult hit. All of the hallmarks of a cult film are there: a campy aesthetic, a profoundly dark sense of humor, and a subject matter that might've once seemed fantastical, but has only

Three Easy Pieces

South Sound Cinema

Three Easy Pieces

Welcome to Three Easy Pieces, where I examine a piece of pop culture from its birth to today. This month, I'm acutely aware that the world's a nightmarish hellscape of suffering and dread. What type of entertainment pairs best with that? Nicecore! Coined by critic David Ehrlich, nicecore concerns a

Saturday, March 17: 'Hide/Seek' Opening

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Saturday, March 17: 'Hide/Seek' Opening

The internationally-acclaimed exhibition Hide/Seek: Difference and Desire in American Portraiture caused a ruckus when it debuted at The Smithsonian Institution's National Portrait Gallery in 2010. David Wojnarowicz's unfinished film, A Fire in My Belly, was removed from the exhibition, sparking a national controversy, demonstrations and renewed discussions about censorship and artists' rights.

Tuesday, March 20: BaconSalt co-founder Justin Esch speaks

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Tuesday, March 20: BaconSalt co-founder Justin Esch speaks

Did you think the era of bacon-mania was over? Fat chance pork breath. Justin Esch, co-founder of bacon-laced dressing Baconnaise and BaconSalt, will speak at the great American Casino Tuesday, March 20. The Tacoma-based speaker-series business IGNITE-U grabbed Esch and his bacon for the Lakewood engagement. For $20, you may hear tales of

Top 4 common awards and decorations errors

News Front

Top 4 common awards and decorations errors

Awards and decorations are one way senior leaders recognize outstanding performance and play an important role in an airman's career progression. In order to ensure seamless and expedient processing by HQ Air Reserve Personnel Center, members are encouraged to avoid these FOUR common errors. 1. Digital Signatures Do Not Match the Signature

CONCERT ALERT: Don McLean, Iron Butterfly, Toby Mac, The Grizzled Mighty and others ...

Concert Alert

CONCERT ALERT: Don McLean, Iron Butterfly, Toby Mac, The Grizzled Mighty and others ...

  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 Don McLean Skagit

Planning for a career beyond the military

Jobs & Education

Planning for a career beyond the military

Benjamin Franklin observed that an education is the investment in oneself that pays the best interest. This is a statement Army veteran Eddy Cruz embraced when he transitioned from the military to the civilian work world. "Look for what you can learn and how you can add to yourself," he wrote in

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