Military Life
Serving more than 25,000 soldiers and civilians as well as nearly 120,000 retirees on a daily basis, Fort Lewis is like its own small city. And like every city, it has a wide variety of services for consumers. The main attraction is the Post Exchange, which recently became one of two installations
Military Life
Fort Lewis isn’t the only option for military members to explore when it comes to shopping.McChord Air Force Base has a variety of specialty shops with unique items.For those interested in preserving their military keepsakes and mementos, the base’s Arts and Crafts Center offers services and items to do just
Military Life
Whether you are a civilian or active duty soldier, joining a club helps you get to know the area you live in, as well as the people around you. At Fort Lewis Army Base and McChord Air Force Base there are a variety of clubs that soldiers, spouses, and businesses
Military Resources
Local businesses and their chambers of commerce strengthen the relationship between Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base. “The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce truly appreciates all that our troops and their families sacrifice to keep us from harm’s way and to protect our way of life,” wrote Linda Smith, president and
Schools
Ready to crack open the books, learn a trade, and prepare for a satisfying career? Fortunately, this area is rich with schools of higher learning. Thurston County South Puget Sound Community College A two-year, public college located in Olympia offers academic transfer degrees, professional technical degrees and certificates, job skills and basic skills
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Members of the Armed Forces are cordially invited to the play, Divorce, Southern Style, put on by Puyallup’s oldest community theater troupe, Spotlight Players. The play will be held at Christ Episcopal Church in Puyallup. Military members can enjoy the theatre’s Military Appreciation Night on Wednesday, Nov. 18. The event
News Articles
Sandra Boe is a firm believer that sometimes the best therapists are those with four legs and a gift for reading people’s feelings.Boe, the founder and program director of Boots ‘n Breeches, runs Horses for Heroes, a therapeutic program aimed at helping veterans and wounded servicemembers recover from physical and
Focus
Staff Sgt. Shannon Harris is an important soldier.She is the noncommissioned officer in charge of Madigan Army Medical Center’s central material services. In other words, she oversees the work of 13 soldiers and 15 civilians to ensure that all surgical implements used at MAMC and 68 clinics are sterilized.“The tasks
Veterans
For families with loved ones deployed to either Iraq or Afghanistan, this weekend’s Deployment Fair should not be missed. The event will be held at the Evergreen Elementary School from 9 to 5; dependents must bring the service member’s name and address to enter.With approximately 17,000 soldiers from Fort Lewis
Veterans
A plethora of activities and services are open to veterans and in many cases, their spouses and dependents, right here in our own back yard! Annual Free Dental Care Day Dental services, by appointment, for disabled veterans and their caretakers.When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov 25Where: 22516 SE 64th Place,
Business News
Jordan Haines thinks that a piece of metal is a great morale booster.The metal comes in the form of coins, and the boost comes when civilian and military members are presented with one in recognition of their efforts.Haines and his wife, Donna, own and operate CoinForce.com. Located in Lakewood just
Operation Family Support
Thousands of soldiers and airmen have deployed from Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base this year. While a portion of the service members are married with families, the majority are single. Many of these soldiers and airmen have parents and family members from their hometowns supporting them with care
Military Resources
The Association of the United States Army (aka AUSA) is intent on reaching out and partnering with the Washington Army National Guard, or WANG.The newly created Camp Murray Minutemen Chapter is a subchapter of the Fort Lewis chapter of the AUSA. The AUSA provides support to the Army and the
Support
Want to do something to support the troops? How about 101 things? The great folks at MilitaryAvenue.com have produced a wonderful list of ways to support the troops – many with links to getting the job done.Here are a couple samples: Send a message of support on the "Thank the Troops
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Looking to see Seattle but not break the bank? The Go Seattle Card provides you access to more than 35 of Seattle attractions and tours for a single low price on a single ticket. Have the freedom to see what you want while saving up to 45 percent compared to
Kids
Each time a military family makes a PCS move there are all sorts of things to do. Find new schools, a new church, music instructors, grocery stores… and the list goes on. But when the dust settles and your routine is set it’s time to get your children and venture off
Housing
Driving through one of Pierce or Thurston counties’ roads, one might think the area is somewhat rustic, what with all the creeks, lakes, and wide expanses of saltwater, not to mention prairies and towering forests. But amid this natural beauty are dozens of communities — housing developments just ripe for
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With today’s economy being the way it is travelling can often be one of the first items cut out of the budget. This is why many people are turning to “staycations”, which boost the local economy while you still get the benefit of a vacation. One of the great qualities
Education
By Elaine Wilson, AFPS Since starting the “Family Matters” blog, I’ve written about the challenges military families face – the relocations, deployments, reintegration and school adjustments – in an effort to help ease military families’ burdens in some small way. But after this morning, I feel like I’ve barely hit the tip
Deals
Join the Fort Lewis Ranger and NW Airlifter Thursdays online (or 24/7 with the playback) at Joint Base Talk Radio.It's a show all about deals and support for South Sound military personnel and their families. Links from 11/19/09 show Win $2,000 www.aafes.com/docs/buildaturkey.pdf Female care packages: www.dodlive.mil/index.php/2009/11/uso-creates-new-care-packages-for-female-servicemembers/ Daily Tacoma Coupon: www.perkdujour.com/tacoma
