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Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow yesterday -- a sure sign, according to popular lore, that winter will hang on for another six weeks. But it's late summer in Antarctica, where Operation Deep Freeze, the Defense Department's support mission there, is beginning to wind down another
Health
The Armed Forces Institute of Regenerative Medicine is working with consortiums toward growing body parts for wounded warriors. At the 2012 Military Health System Conference, from Jan. 30 to Feb. 2, Dr. Anthony Atala, director of the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, explained how success doesn't
News Articles
Service members now will receive imminent danger pay only for days they actually spend in hazardous areas, Pentagon officials said here today. The change, which took effect yesterday, was included in the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act, which President Barack Obama signed into law Dec. 31.
Health
Maybe it looks like a camouflage money belt on steroids, but it could save Soldiers' lives. The new Individual First Aid Kit, or IFAK, being developed at the Natick Soldier Systems Center eventually will be carried by every Soldier in a combat environment. "We designed it
Education
The deadline is swiftly approaching for the Fisher House Foundation's 2012 Scholarships for Military Children Program, conducted at military commissaries worldwide. Applications must be completed and delivered - not postmarked, but delivered - to a commissary by close of business Feb. 24, according to an agency release. People
Education
Going back to school is a big life decision, particularly as a military spouse. If it's been a while since you were last in a classroom, finding your footing may be a bit daunting at first; especially if you are trying to balance work and family
Health
FROM ARMY TIMES... The Army says it has begun trials of a simple blood test that can diagnose traumatic brain injuries, a signature wound of the war that is nevertheless tough to detect. The study of more than 1,600 patients will culminate with submission of its findings to the
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Military members usually don't mind receiving credit for a job well done. That recognition is even more meaningful when it's given by one of the nation's leaders. That's why U.S. Congressman Adam Smith presented a recognition letter to the 446th Airlift Wing, Washington state's only flying Reserve unit, for earing the
Kids
Washington High School's Air Force JROTC marksmanship team is so good it's taking its show on the road. The unit's No. 1 rifle team is set to leave next week for the 2012 Air Force JROTC Service Championship Feb. 8-12 at Camp Perry, Ohio. The competition will give JROTC units and individuals
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SOUTHWEST ASIA - Senior Airman Jonathan Fabis, a loadmaster with the 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, recently deployed to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia from the 7th Airlift Squadron out of McChord Field. Fabis, a native of Washington D.C., deployed to the 817th EAS, a C-17 Globemaster III flying squadron and
Operation Family Support
When Air Force retiree Gene Felisiano saw an opportunity to lend a hand to Operation Cookie Drive, he and his wife went all in. Felisiano and his wife, Sandy, baked 12 dozen cookies for the yearly event geared at bringing single Airmen living in the dorms a little sweet token of
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FORT MEADE, Md. (AFNS) - The former commander of the 4th Airlift Squadron at McChord Field, is one of four Servicemembers to have been accepted into the 15-member 2011-2012 class of White House Fellows. Lt. Col. Rodney Lewis, a C-17A Globemaster III pilot, began his fellowship in August 2011 when he
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(446th AW PA) - Evacuating troops critically injured overseas and providing them with acute care may be first things that come to mind when aeromedical evacuation missions are mentioned. But, AE missions don't end when patients are taken out of harm's way. In fact, some may consider what comes next
Kids
Ten-year olds Jason and John Carlson stare intently at the family computer as they play an online game together. They are comparing two photos to identify the differences, but the photos are not ordinary scenes. They are images from a country that their father will eventually be
Military Life
The McChord Field Officer's Spouses' Club will host its annual charity scholarship auction at 6 p.m. Feb. 17 at the McChord Clubs and Community Center. The OSC awards scholarships as part of its welfare program every year to graduating high school students who are dependents of both military and/or civilians at
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The Museum of Flight in Seattle will host a lecture and panel presentation Feb. 4 as part of its Black History Month festivities. Both programs will feature the first African American to walk in space, former astronaut Dr. Bernard Harris. The Black History Month programs include a 2 p.m. lecture by
Military Resources
Sam and his older brother, Spc. Tom Brandon, a Soldier with 17th Fires Brigade, rode together in the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Better Opportunities for Single Servicemembers van the evening of Jan. 27. Whether it was barracks-to-barracks, trips to the Express, or getting fellow troops home from a
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Indoor skydiving Feb. 4. $80. Soar inside a vertical wind tunnel. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced flyer, you'll always be able to improve your skills and abilities while learning from professional instructors. Enjoy two weightless minutes of flight time
Military Life
For 13 1/2 years, Sgt. 1st Class Darrell Rowe has served in the Army. And during that time he has never seen anything like Joint Base Lewis-McChord's newest addition: the Warrior Zone. "If I was a single Soldier this would be the place to be," he said. "It's money
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Before the Oakland Raiders took to the field at the Rose Bowl Jan. 9, 1977, head coach John Madden shared some words. "If you lose the Super Bowl nobody remembers you. They only remember the winner." That's how defensive end/tackle Otis Sistrunk remembers the National Football League's Super Bowl XI
