Operation Family Support
Kaylie Bergen was up for the challenge of her first mission as a pilot with the 4th Airlift Squadron. Called Operation Friskies, her mission was classified as Double Super Secret Squirrel. Her goal was to fly into Federal Way and save all the kittens, including Mr. Kissy Kissy Boo Boo, the leader
Military Life
When Capt. Scott Koeman came home on leave in March from Afghanistan, his wife, Benita, and their three children had 10 days to get him caught up on what was happening on the home front. They took an action packed vacation and created memories for him to take back with him.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Charlie's Restaurant Puyallup. Acoustic Jam Night. 6-9 pm. NC. BLUES Dave's of Milton Milton. Blues Jam, hosted by Doug McGrew. 7:30 pm. NC. Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Blues Jam, hosted by Tim Hall. 8 pm. Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Sunday Blues
Veterans
The Garfield Barracks at the Washington Soldiers Home near Orting is an eye-catcher. In 1891, the State of Washington built for Union veterans of the Civil War the home in a place of peace and beauty. Time has taken its toll, and the home is in need of community support. There now exists
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Le Voyeur Café and Lounge Olympia - Downtown. Crust Folk Set. 8 pm. Steilacoom Pub and Grill Steilacoom. Monday Music, featuring Kurt Lindsay. 7 pm. BLUES Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Blues Monday with Black Rose. 7 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES The Hub Tacoma - Stadium District.
News Articles
"Every Army cadet must show up here, be evaluated and show they have the command capability to lead American soldiers," said Jeremy O'Bryan, a public affairs officer for the 8th Brigade, U.S. Army Cadet Command. Formally known as the Leader Development and Assessment Course, or LDAC, and commonly referred to as
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Acoustic open mic hosted by Leanne Trevalyan. 8 pm. NC. Tugboat Annies Olympia - Westside. Open Mic Night. 9 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Westgate Bar and Grill Tacoma - Northend. Barstool Bingo. 6:30 pm. White Horse Tavern Yelm. Barstool Bingo. Prizes! 7 pm.
News Articles
Deployments are riddled with conflict, separation, and a plethora of problems for married couples. Perhaps the only good thing about a deployment is the soldier's homecoming. During the first couple of months after the soldier's return home, some couples take a family trip, and even more couples take a romantic trip to
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Starting Oct. 1, 2010, all vehicles entering Joint Base Lewis-McChord, McChord Field must have current Department of Defense decals. Retirees, Air Force active-duty and reserve personnel, and civil servant personnel, as well as all dependants, can obtain vehicle decals at a number of locations. On McChord Field, you can stop
Operation Family Support
Most spouses have already heard the warnings, sat through the briefings, and researched the pitfalls regarding the return of their loved ones from the war zones. They've been bombarded with the negative side of reunion with terms like PTSD, TBI and more. The Ranger and Airlifter newspapers and the City of
Music
I never got the chance to see Mother Love Bone. I met the bass player, Jeff (Ament), one time at the Alice in Chains Pain in the Grass show in the summer of 1989. Al Tompkins from my first band, Sledge, introduced us. We hung out for a second -
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On the afternoon of Nov. 24, 1971, Thanksgiving Eve, a man who identified himself as Dan Cooper (no middle B - that was a media error) boarded Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305, one-way, from Portland to Seattle. A guy could book a flight with sketchy ID in that pre-9/11 era.
Music
It's a new week, which means it's time for a new installment of Bobble Tiki's South Sound music news and notes column. Without further ado, let's get rolling. ... Wow. What a week. As you probably didn't notice, Bobble Tiki took last week off. He spent some time untangling his
Music
SWEATSHOP UNION >>> Thursday, May 13 Working class, gritty and grimy hip-hop rears its beautiful head with the arrival of Sweatshop Union in the South Puget Sound tonight. A mighty contingent of Canadian DJs and MCs prepare to wreck shop with one of the dopest live shows you will see.
Concert Alert
We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring acts performing in the Puget Sound this week and down the road. SECRET TICKET CODE TM = Ticketmaster, 253.627.TIXS, www.ticketmaster.com TW = TicketsWest, 800.325.SEAT, www.ticketswest.com TWEB = Ticketweb, 866.468.7623, www.ticketweb.com >>> ON SALE NOW Pablo Menendez & Mezcla
Jobs
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - As the Army begins efforts to downsize, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler has met hundreds of Soldiers like Sgt. 1st Class Adrian Copeland. For years, Copeland has been told where to be, when to be there and what to wear. For this, he's
Music
You know who looks great for her age? Washington. Yeah, I said it: Washington. For 125; are you kidding me? This state doesn't look a day over 80! And as terrific as Washington looks, she sounds even better. Oh, sure, she's been through some experimental phases. I mean, what youngster
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Little Bill Engelhart is soul on wheels, thanks to his musicianship and polio. He grew up on Hilltop Tacoma and learned rock 'n' roll by playing rhythm and blues with the black musicians downtown, which was unusual for a young white kid at the time. He formed a band with
Archives
Borders Books, Music & Cafe Puyallup. Tweens’ Manga Book Club, the third Saturday of each month 2 pm. Children’s story time, every Wed and Sat 11 am (3829 S. Meridian, 253.845.8751). Children's Museum of Tacoma Downtown Tacoma. Wee One’s Weekly 1-2:30 Mon, 9:30-11 am Tues-Wed. Soar Into Story: The Adventures of
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DANCE CLASSES Studio 6 Ballroom Tacoma. Tango Practica, Tues 9 pm, $5. Salsa Practice, Fri 9:30 pm, $5. Fred/Fred and Ginger/Ginger same sex calls, Sat 5 pm (2806 Sixth Ave., 253.905.5301). EVENTS/FESTIVALS RecruitMilitary Job Fair Downtown Tacoma. Event for job seekers with military backgrounds
