Business News
National Furniture & Bedrooms is a locally owned company that provides outstanding service to its customers. "We've been in the area for over 20 years," said John Oxsen, the company's general manager, as he sat on a comfortable sofa in the Puyallup store. "We do the best thing for the customer; we
Military Life
For most 6-year-old children, deciding which cartoon to watch after school is the most important decision they will make. But for Jonah Lundy-Williams life is different. For starters, during his short life, his father, Sgt. Rashard Mason, was assigned on an unaccompanied tour in Korea, and he is on his third
Military Life
Megan and Patrick Wilson had to grow up the hard way. For starters, in 2008 their father, Spc. John Wilson enlisted in the U.S. Army at age 40, after working as a police officer for more than 20 years. With her husband stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the family remained in
Military Life
On a recent Sunday afternoon, 8-year-old Gene Sulton Jr. donned a black suit and tie and a big smile. Shortly before church, he talked about his life and future. He has a positive attitude and a great outlook on life considering that he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia last year. "When
Military Life
Since the time that Benjamin "Javier" Gutierrez was born he has amazed his parents. He was born 10 weeks early and weighed only two pounds. Doctors did not think he would survive, but he learned to eat quickly and was sent home five weeks later, weighing three pounds, his mother, Melissa
Military Life
Joe Cabalo is wise beyond his 18 years. Already he has earned the respect of his peers and adults alike. The secret to his success - integrity, service and excellence, he said. "I was taught the core values of the Air Force and I try to teach them to the cadets," Cabalo, a
Operation Family Support
(Ranger Staff) - It was a Valentine's Day to remember for 700+ military spouses and girlfriends with loved ones deployed overseas. Instead of staying home with lonely hearts, they were treated by the Ranger and Airlifter newspapers to a free day of pampering in Lacey at St. Martin's University. "The line
Health
(American Forces Press Service) - Since the Army introduced the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program in October 2009, there has been much focus on a holistic approach to physical, emotional, social, spiritual and family well-being. But what is holistic healing exactly? According to Lt. Col. Erica Clarkson, a U. S. Forces-Iraq physical therapist,
Focus
Staff Sgt. Mark Brauner Hayward, 46, a reservist on Joint Base Lewis-McChord with the 494 BSB was inspired to write a children's story, "I See Without My Eyes," while serving in Iraq two years ago. Hayward, married and the father of a 9-year-old son, tells the story of a young blind
Veterans
The Veterans Affairs Department is more efficiently cutting checks for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans to attend college this semester, following a rocky rollout last fall that left veterans so cash-strapped there was concern some wouldn't re-enroll. As of Feb. 5, nearly 90 percent of enrollments for the 167,000 veterans submitted to
Veterans
The Military Officers Association of America, or MOAA, which is often touted as the leading voice on compensation and benefit issues for the military community, has launched a national recruitment campaign titled "Give Me 10!" Eligibility is open to all active duty, retired and reserve military officers across the five
Focus
(Special to American Forces Press Service) - A Utah National Guard soldier today posted the best American finish ever in the biathlon at the Winter Olympics. Army Sgt. Jeremy Teela, a three-time Olympian, finished ninth in the men's 10-kilometer sprint on the first day of competition in the biathlon in Whistler,
News Articles
FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. - To help enhance its computer-based games for training efforts, the U.S. Army will bring together about 150 of its best Virtual Battlespace 2, or VBS2, players and developers from around the country from Feb. 23-25. TRADOC's National Simulation Center and the U.S. Army Program Executive Office for
Deals
Not willing to pony up the cash for a book from the big box store or Amazon.com? For those who like to support local small businesses, the South Sound is rich when it comes to the number of used bookstores. Here is a list of several stores in and around
Business News
From the experience of running a business comes the wisdom to know how to connect with other businesses. "I'm an entrepreneur in the truest sense of the word," said Patricia Lecy-Davis, owner of Embellish salon. "We survive as a business here because of the connections we've made with other businesses." Motivated to
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AFFAIRS CAFE & BAKERY Affairs Café & Bakery is a comfy place to catch up with a friend over breakfast and lunch. Also, their chocolates are as close to a vice as you can get without actually sinning. 2811 Bridgeport Way W., University Place, 253.565.8604. LINK: Review on Spew CORINA BAKERY It’s sweet-meets-red velvet-bliss.
