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The Army is in the midst of hiring nearly 200 gate guards at Joint Base Lewis-McChord as the second phase of converting nearly 3,100 installation access-control-point security guard positions across the nation from contractor to federal-employee status begins. The first phase, which must be completed by Sept. 30, has seen 1,702
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Seven times a summer, Warrior Forge at Joint Base Lewis-McChord holds a graduation ceremony for the cadets who've just completed the 29-day Leader Development and Assessment Course, better known as Advanced Camp. In total, about 6,300 cadets will complete the camp during the 2010 session. On July 24, 900 cadets from
Veterans
For some veterans, the Korean War is an experience to be remembered and honored. That remembrance occurred the morning of July 24 for a wreath laying ceremony at the Washington State Korean War Veterans Memorial on the East Capitol Plaza in Olympia. The event marked the 57th year since the signing
Military Life
For some Girl Scouts from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Twilight is more than a movie to obsess over. To them, it is the Wapato Twilight camp, named as such because it is held between the hours of 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Twilight camps, open to girls in 1st through 7th
Veterans
Facing a future filled with questions concerning employment, relocation and housing, a servicemember leaving the military can feel overwhelmed during the separation process. With their mind focused on dealing with issues most closely pertaining to day-to-day life, a new veteran can forget to focus on the veterans' benefits they're entitled to
Veterans
Although the most traditionally active holidays for veterans to get involved in the local community are in the rearview mirror for the year, that doesn't mean there is a lack of events for local veterans to get out and enjoy as summer winds down. Here is a list of a few. Motorcycle
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WASHINGTON (AP) - The government says patients treated at Veterans Affairs hospitals and clinics will be able to use medical marijuana in the 14 states where it's legal, including Washington state. The directive from the Department of Veterans Affairs is coming out in the week ahead. It's intended to clarify current
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Iraq war veteran Rick Lawson has a unique way of helping himself and other veterans honor their service. "Painting onto the back of my uniform jacket was a way to honor the memories that only those who wear the uniform can understand, and at the same time convey those experiences to
Veterans
Just over 11 years ago, when veteran Ted Daywalt was running a recruiting company, he got a call from a Sgt. Master who was looking for job now that his military career was ending. He told Daywalt that he had paid another recruiter $5,000 to find him a job and
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Experiencing the death of a loved one is a fact of life. And when a loved one dies, it can be difficult to help children cope with the loss, particularly as the surviving parent(s) confront their own grief. Counselors say that how much children grasp about death depends upon their age, life
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Putting together a honey-to-do list for her husband is the least of Susan Forester's worries as she prepares for her husband, Capt. Brian Forester, to return from Iraq later this summer. For one thing, Forester, a company commander for the 4th Brigade, deployed in October when his son, William, was about
Operation Family Support
Staff Sgt. Chris McMillen stood on the shore of American Lake and watched the fishing boats come in. "It is really excellent to be here today and being able to go fishing," he explained. Assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 5th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, McMillen has returned from Afghanistan recently. "This
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) - When four-year-old Gina, a 21st Security Forces Squadron military working dog, returned from her five-month tour in Southwest Asia, she wasn't the same. She was anti-social. Every sound, even the radio, bothered her. She was jumpy. And, she showed no interest in her work,
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The U.S. Air Force has been responsible for air warfare, air defense and military space research since it used balloons for reconnaissance during the Civil War. Then in 1920, the Army Reorganization Act created the Air Service which became the Army Air Corps in 1926, and 21 years later the U.S.
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Dirt and grime can be washed away, but no amount of cleaning erases the scars airmen have from the C-141 cargo aircraft crash on Nov. 30, 1992, that claimed the lives of 13 McChord airmen. "I think everyone has a day in their lives they'll always remember," said Master Sgt. Wayne
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(American Forces Press Service) - Eligible servicemembers and veterans have less than three months to apply for Retroactive "Stop Loss" Special Pay. The special pay was approved by Congress as part of the 2009 War Supplemental Appropriations Act. Servicemembers and veterans who involuntarily served or were on "Stop Loss" from Sept.
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During a typical military career, servicemembers perform many duties that cannot easily be converted into a civilian context on paper. For instance, infantry soldiers clean their weapons, go on road marches and perform combat missions. How does one translate those types of skills and experiences into a civilian resume? For starters, research resume
Kids
In autumn, many things happen - the season changes, children return to school, and fall sports kick-off. In the Pierce County area there are several programs to check out. There are programs offered on Joint Base Lewis-McChord as well as programs offered off base in the surrounding communities. Below are some of
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(American Forces Press Service) - When I was in the Air Force, I was always grateful for military child care, particularly when stationed overseas. As a single mother, it not only was affordable, but the best child care around. Defense officials always have strived to keep child care costs low and
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ABU GHRAIB, Iraq - Not too long ago, some Iraqi children rode several hours and several miles on a donkey cart, enduring the blistering heat of summer, to get one of their younger siblings to a health treatment facility: there were no facilities near their home. Now, a donation from 4th
