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Hello Everyone! My name is Rascal and I am a young Hound Mix who is looking for a foster home while my dad is deployed. I am still in-tact, but current on all my vaccinations and my dad has pet insurance through PetSmart for all my vet care. I love
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FORT BENNING, Ga. - An advanced rifle marksmanship concept developed at Fort Benning based on "lessons learned" in Iraq and Afghanistan might be instituted across all Army training centers later this year, officials said. Col. Terry Sellers, operations officer for the Maneuver Center of Excellence, said Combat Familiarization Fire, or ARM
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Recognizing the nation's responsibility to support its men and women in uniform and their families, President Barack Obama will request increased funding for military pay, housing allowances, family support programs and care for wounded warriors, White House officials said Tuesday. The budget request, expected to be released Feb. 1, will include
Focus
Fort Lewis, as we know the name, is on the eve of it's disappearance - ushering in the era of Joint Base Lewis-McChord. What the effects of that name change will have on the many other places on post, is yet to be seen. Still, it may be as good
Schools
Amidst a swirl of dust and a cadre of camera phones held to the sky recording the action, the Washington Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter touched down Jan. 21 on the football practice field at Emerald Ridge High School in Puyallup. The day's lesson in math, science and aviation technology
Military Life
Alexis Labarrete belted out songs before she could clearly pronounce the words. As a youngster she would listen to her mother, Chona Clippinger, and her band practice. When the band finished playing, Alexis would perform. "She would pick up the microphone and dance around the room," said Clippinger, the wife of Fort
Veterans
Valentine's Day allows individuals an opportunity to celebrate their love and appreciation for those close to them. This especially applies to veterans. Called Valentines for Vets, there is a national effort that allows individuals to express their appreciation for what service members - past and present - have done and continue to
Military Life
Heather Straub didn't necessarily want to be the knitter in charge. "I saw a notice in the Soundings (the Fort Lewis OSC newsletter) that they were looking to start a knitting club, and I called...before I knew it, I was the contact person!" laughed Straub. Since her husband is in the
Military Life
Sitting on the intersection of West Way, Lewis Drive, and Pendleton Avenue is a charming brick building that houses the Officers' Spouses' Club Ways and Means Store. The cottage opened in November 2008. Remarkable sale items such as the Fort Lewis afghan, patriotic stained glass, cleverly designed humorous to patriotic
Operation Family Support
Children of military service members are no different than other kids - except for the fact that they are expected to be stronger and to understand when one of their parents is sent to the other side of the globe. With routine deployments continuing, one organization is attempting to bridge
Roll Call
The Officer's Spouse's Club is accepting applications until March 15 for positions on the governing board. Positions include President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Parliamentarian, Cottage Chair, Membership Chair, Publicity Chair, Reservations Chair, Soundings Chair, Ways & Means Chair, Welfair Chair, Bazaar
Roll Call
Family Night on Fort Lewis is Feb. 4 at Cascade Community Center from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat spaghetti buffet and ice cream bar for $4.25 per person for adults and $3.25 for children ages 3 to 10. Join in the free games and fun for the whole
Roll Call
CYS Services is hosting a Madden Tournament for teens Feb. 6 at the Teen Zone from 10a.m. until there's a winner. Prizes will be awarded. Tournament is limited to 40 teens. Call (253) 967-4441 to register.
Veterans
The World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. honors what many call the Greatest Generation. Opened to the public in 2004, it honors the 16 million who served this country, the more than 400,000 who died and all who supported the World War II effort. "This is about an entire nation, a
Veterans
It's a passionate pastime for thousands who want to safeguard the memories of men and women who served this country. Collecting these items also allows a way to remember America's rich history. Collecting historical American flags is just one avenue that can bring joy and satisfaction to a collector. Most collectors
Veterans
Wayne Bier stands quietly in front of a case housing memories of his son, Joseph Phillip Bier, who died in Iraq five years ago, when a woman rushes in and taps him on the shoulder. What comforts Bier and thousands of others is a wonderful building that is dedicated to remembering
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Airman 1st Class Daniel Werth's face lit up with youthful enthusiasm as he started talking about the prospect of helping those in need. On the eve of his first deployment, the 20-year-old Michigan native wasn't quite sure what he was going to face, but he was sure going to tackle the
Operation Family Support
Despite the plethora of support programs available to airmen and their families, in times of high operations tempo and steady deployments sometimes those who need the programs most don't take advantage of them. The Year of the Air Force Family is designed to bring those programs back to the forefront and
Operation Family Support
The 13th annual Parent University, a day-long educational event for military parents to learn about issues related to parenting, is March 27 at the McChord Clubs and Community Center. The event is open to all military members, Army, Navy, Air Force, Reserve and National Guard. The event is tentatively scheduled for 8:30
Education
FORT LEE, Va. (AFNS) - The Feb. 17 deadline for students to apply for the 2010 Scholarships for Military Children Program is fast approaching. All students interested and eligible to apply are encouraged to gather their materials and submit their applications as soon as possible. One of the materials needed includes an
