WASHINGTON - May 10, on Military Spouse Appreciation Day, VA announced the creation of a new grant program to help service members and their spouses transition from the military to civilian life. These grants...
19.5% raise for junior enlisted?
A pivotal House panel has given its seal of approval to a proposed 4.5% universal pay raise for...
Army to suspend temporary promotions in June
WASHINGTON - Beginning in June, the Army is suspending a requirement for soldiers to complete a...
Army Adjutant General’s Corps to host forum
The Adjutant General's Corps (AGC) is the branch of the Army that shapes and makes the service...
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Korean War vet's 'guardian angel'
There are many who believe there is no such thing as coincidence; things happen for a reason and people enter their lives for a purpose.
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Team McChord takes to the skies
The 62nd Airlift Wing partnered with fellow mobility forces and the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division for a joint forcible entry exercise, Dec. 8-11, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
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AFJROTC launches Flight Academy program
Headquarters Air Force Junior ROTC has launched a program aimed at potentially putting more pilots in the cockpits of military aircraft to help address the Air Force's ongoing aircrew shortage.
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Col. Sean P. Pierce will assume his role as the 446th Airlift Wing's newest commander following a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Jan. 6.
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In conjunction with the 446th Airlift Wing, the 62nd Operations Group kicked off the 2017-2018 season of Operation DEEP FREEZE (ODF), a mission offering unparalleled Department of Defense support to the National Science Foundation (NSF)-managed...
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Air Force updates mental healthcare policies, lowers barriers
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (AFNS) - On Jan. 28, 2022, Gen. Mike Minihan, commander of Air Mobility Command, tweeted, "Warrior Heart. No Stigma." with a screen shot of his calendar revealing an upcoming mental health appointment, thus...
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I Corps and JBLM units honor Denim Day to raise sexual assault awareness
Joint Base Lewis-McChord - In a unified show of support for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM), I Corps and various units within Joint Base Lewis-McChord participated in Denim Day, an annual event aimed at combating sexual...
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Military OneSource provides options to military spouses, family entrepreneurs
The Department of Defense, in partnership with other federal agencies, has options available to help budding entrepreneurs within the military community start and maintain their businesses. Most families in the U.S. - military families included...
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Big changes coming to the commissary?
Plans are underway to revitalize commissary shopping experiences, aiming to attract more eligible patrons to the benefits offered by military grocery stores. John Hall, Director of the Defense Commissary Agency, during a discussion at the...
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Beyond the Basics: Olympic Dining Facility introduces specialty meals
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - Team McChord's Olympic Dining Facility has launched a series of specialty meals to redefine Joint Base Lewis-McChord dining standards. According to Olympic Dining Facility representatives, the specialty meals are...