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How would you like to spend the summer doing things your friends may not be willing to try in the water? For starters, how about a dookie dive just for the thrilling fun of it? Or perhaps you are a booger, or a kook. Confused yet? Well, these terms are commonly used in
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From the azure lagoons of the South Pacific, to shores of Waikiki Beach, to the Caribbean islands of the Atlantic Ocean, beaches have long been a favorite destination for family vacations and romantic getaways. Though not really known for its beaches, Washington State is not without its own stunning coastlines,
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For those who would like to try fishing locally without purchasing a fishing license, a golden opportunity exists June 12-13 as the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife hosts its annual Free Fishing Weekend. Although licenses are not required on Free Fishing Weekend, other rules such as size limits, bag limits
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Several months ago, airmen were notified that changes would be made to strengthen and refine the physical fitness testing standards and methods. The changes began in January when airmen began taking a physical fitness test twice a year. The second phase will kick off July 1, when airmen will be required to
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Kim Roeddle loves to organize events. "It is a strength I have," she commented as she sat in a local coffee shop. "I like to think outside of the box." A veteran journalist and committed military wife, Roeddle is the driving force behind the area's first ever Liberty Natural Beauty Pageant. "This event
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WASHINGTON (Army News Service) - Soldiers already have uniforms that blend them into their surroundings. Now there's instructions on how to have a weapon that blends in too. The Army recently released instructions on how soldiers can apply spray paint to their M4 or M16 rifle, without decreasing the effectiveness of
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A new program will soon provide area veterans with an alternative to nursing homes. The Veterans Administration is close to rolling out the Medical Foster Home, or MFH, program. "The program is currently used in 34 states and will be implemented at VA Puget Sound Health Care System during the next
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Visitors to the Washington State World War II Memorial in Olympia will soon have a better opportunity to feel the full sacrifice servicemembers from the state made during the conflict. The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs has been actively working with the State Department of General Administration to design needed
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The Defense Finance and Accounting will resume recoupment of military retirees' Voluntary Separation Incentive, Special Separation Benefit and other separation payments in August, the organization announced recently. VSI, SSB and certain other separation payments, such as severance pay, were offered to active duty military members in an effort to reduce manpower
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Has your child ever wondered what it would be like to take a remote operated vehicle and go scuba diving? Are they interested in becoming a pilot? Or perhaps they're a space aficionado looking for space related activities. If so, then look no further. The Museum of Flight offers a variety of camps
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SOUTHWEST ASIA - More than 100 airmen with the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron have brought their combat airlift professionalism and "combat musk" to missions supporting Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom, Southwest Asia and the Horn of Africa. "We are excited to be here and look forward to continuing to use the
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Insurgents have hidden improvised explosive devices throughout a small city in Iraq. Your task is to locate and disarm the IEDs using a robot. Oh, and make sure no one, including the robot, gets hurt. This is a task Staff Sgt. Mark Walker, an EOD robot technician for the 62nd Civil Engineer Squadron's
Military Life
One way or the other, if you go to Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), you have to notice the trail of the Health Services Auxiliary (HSA). It can be seen, felt, and smelled. There are play stations and ping pong tables for the patients, and education materials all over the hospital
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After the community pool in Yelm closed up for the season, stay at home mom Cheryl Davenport was left wondering what the afternoons would be like for her and her daughter when the weather turned dark and rainy. "I needed other mothers to talk to and other children for my daughter
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Willow owes her freedom to the Fort Lewis Dog Park. A Siberian husky, the big white and light brown dog chased after a red ball and returned it to her master. Due to time constraints, Willow's previous owners did not have the time to give her enough exercise. "She needs to be
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Madigan Healthcare System officially opened its new Traumatic Brain Injury Program facility with a ceremony May 27. The modernized TBI clinic features wider hallways and well-lit spaces, as well as multiple waiting rooms to include one specifically designed for families. Additionally, multiple computers expedite filling out assessments, and a separate testing room
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Military spouses negatively affected by the abrupt halt to the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (or MyCAA) on Feb. 16 may get some good news in the coming weeks. During the question and answer portion of a town hall meeting May 8 at Fort Riley, Kan., Department of Defense Secretary Robert
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For the second year in a row, the Chloe Clark Elementary School in DuPont received an added financial boost. Looking for a novel way to raise funds for additional school activities, the school's PTA came up with the idea of hosting a fun run. "We were looking for a different way
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Sixty-two years ago on July 2, Airmen in the 1-year-old United States Air Force made history with a mission which airlifted 2.3 million tons of coal, food and supplies to Berlin, Germany after Soviet dictator Josef Stalin had cut off all ground transportation through Russia. The Soviet blockade on West Berlin
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