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A soldier wearing an Army sweatshirt recently walked into Gilchrist Auto Center. Within moments he met Jack Knapp, a sales consultant. "He thanked me for my service," said the soldier, who did not wish to be identified. "I didn't expect that; I expected him to try and sell me a truck. He
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BADULA QULP, Afghanistan (AP) - When he was a child, and it was bedtime and lights out, Gene Hicks would hide under the blankets and read with a flashlight. Now he's Army 1st Sgt. Gene Hicks, fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan, and sometimes lies in his sleeping bag reading with
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During his two year stint at Fort Drum, Col Jerome Penner III left the military installation better than he found it. Under his command medical buildings were renovated, a Warrior Transition Unit complex was constructed and a community-based clinic was opened. His job was completed and he was ready to retire. Then
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Family, friends and soldiers from the Fort Lewis community honored Sgt. Adam James Ray, Charlie Company, 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 5th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, during a memorial service held yesterday afternoon. "He loved them and he loved serving with them," his mother said of her son's service with
Schools
On a recent evening, dozens of people filed in and out of Beachwood Elementary School. In the school gymnasium, Sgt. Jonathan Dao, a soldier assigned to the 555th Engineer Brigade, attempted to hula hoop with his son, Anthony, 7, and his daughter, Alana, 23 months. Although he fared better with a jump
Schools
Approximately 1.5 million students were home schooled in 2007, according to a study compiled by the National Center for Educational Statistics. A growing number of these students are from military families. Although the family dynamics are similar, with frequent PCS moves and deployments to deal with, parents home school for different
Veterans
The Associated Retired Officers Wives group, or AROWS, claims to provide its members with ‘pleasant associations', but the best word to describe what it provides is camaraderie. "It is about our sisterhood," said past president Carolyn Guppy. "Sometimes, especially when living overseas or during deployments, all you have is the other
Veterans
In recent months, several new programs have been implemented for TRICARE beneficiaries. Health care for reserve retirees, mail order pharmacy services, online behavioral health services, and transitional care are among the most far-reaching provisions. For starters, under a provision of the National Defense Authorization Act for 2010, a program tentatively being called
Veterans
It is a deeply held Army belief that no soldier is left behind. In a decision decided on January 15, 2010, the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans' Claims (USCAVC) ruled that Army veteran Arnold Kyhn's claim for military service connected tinnitus be denied. Simply put, the USCAVC's rationale for the
Veterans
The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) has taken the lead in helping veterans in the market for homes utilize their VA entitlements. The WDVA partnered with the Washington State Housing Finance Commission (WSHFC), Washington Association of Realtors and Washington State's First Gentlemen, Mike Gregoire, in signing a memorandum of
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Prior to December, Senior Airman Katherine Lamb just wasn't up to speed on the latest happenings in the world of professional wrestling. But since volunteering as a mentor at Lochburn Middle School in Lakewood and getting paired with eighth-grader Selena Verduzco, her eyes have been opened to World Wrestling Entertainment star
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Heather Murray was devastated after she had to pull out of last year's Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure walk without completing the 60-mile trek through Seattle. Plantar fasciitis - an irritation and swelling of the thick tissue on the bottom of the foot - sidelined the 37-year-old Murray after
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Growing up with a mother in the Air Force, Airman First Class Anthoney Williams knew what he was getting into when he decided to enlist after graduating from high school. As for his experience in Tops in Blue, the Air Force's all-active duty entertainment showcase? That's an entirely different story. "It's been
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It's almost as if the U.S. Army was training Nick Coddington from day one for his post-military career. The former lieutenant colonel's 21-year military career took him all over the world, where he was doing everything from working with the United Nations, European Union and nongovernmental organizations in support of humanitarian
Kids
For years, only the children of wealthy families could afford music lessons. However, with the inception of school-based instrument rental programs and need-based grants to cover the cost, more than half of the U.S. households have someone ages 5 and above have someone who plays a music instrument, according to a
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It's a cheap thrill, considering the scenery to be had. Try hopping aboard a ferry for a day of pure Northwest pleasure, for as little as $4.25. Riding a Washington state ferry is both unique, historic, and adds a whole new dimension to the pleasure of living life in the
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Whether you're looking for a fast-paced spy movie, a science fiction thriller or a romantic comedy, there are multiple movie theaters in the South Sound that offer a wide variety of movies. Many local theaters offer a military discount along with multiple day and night time showings. Tacoma AMC Theatres112th St. E.(888)
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A 35-pound ball rests on the end of a foot and a half long chain that is attached to a large equilateral triangular handle. It looks heavy. In fact, it is. But in the hands of Maj. Michael Mai - who stands 6'4" tall and weighs in at 255 pounds - the
Health
Have you heard the one about military medical centers offering free cosmetic surgeries to keep the surgeons in practice for wounded warriors? If so, you are not alone. In 2004, several national publications published articles on the topic. New Yorker Magazine reported: "Anyone wearing a uniform is eligible," Dr. Bob Lyons, the
