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After enlisting in the Air Force, Senior Airman Logan Williams wasn't sure which career field he should choose. He eventually settled on the path of air traffic control, not knowing at the time the career field had a 35 percent washout rate. "I picked whatever sounded like it was high-tech," the 62nd
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The 62nd Airlift Wing at McChord Field announced this week its new command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Gordon Drake. Drake takes over for Chief Master Sgt. Greg Warren, who is headed to RAF Mildenhall, England, to serve as the 100th Air Refueling Wing's Operations Group superintendent. Drake's duties at McChord will include
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SOURCES IN CODE >>> FRIDAY, APRIL 13 If I were to guess, I'd say that Sources in Code are not a band that would shy away from a label like "epic" or "mind-expanding." They describe themselves as progressive and experimental, but these qualities mainly manifest themselves in the form of these momentous,
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HAIR IT GOES: Barbershops and hair salons on JBLM will open for business starting Monday. Until further notice, the shops will only be open to current serving service members. Service members will not need to be in uniform, but MPs will be at each shop to
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(446th AW PA) - "You have been called to active duty status in the U.S. Air Force Reserve per Presidential Order 10-2011 Bravo. You are activated effective 31 March 2012 for one year." This was the mock deployment order given to 446th Airlift Wing members' civilian employers, who took part in
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A couple weeks ago I apologized for not writing enough about the female artists in our area. I then brought up Lady Versatile, and this week I'm shining some light on Nuvo Tha1. She is the first lady of the Gonzo Family and she is more than just a token
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Just four months ago hardcore bands Crowd War and John Belushi disbanded and reformed to create To Die For, a favorite hardcore metal band of local all-ages venues. To Die For's throbbing, metal-rage-inducing lineup consists of Patrick Adickes with the vocals, Mike Mike Lavagnino on guitar, Mike Elverston on drums, Mat
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I know I'll probably come off as naïve when I say this, but I am consistently blown away whenever I see a musician build a song with a looping pedal. The first time I saw this live, it was at an Andrew Bird concert, and I'm sure my
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"Reconfigured - a Collaboration" is an awesome little show featuring the artwork of Becky Frehse and Jane Kelsey-Mapel. Frehse, a longtime Tacoma artist, is well known in the South Sound area. Kelsey-Mapel, from Phoenix, Ariz., is not familiar to area gallery-goers. The two worked together on this
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Team McChord, Two weeks ago, we convened a planning team, which brought together outstanding airmen from Team McChord to assess and provide recommendations to move forward, while still operating under COVID-19. When we first established our posture, we knew we needed a swift solution that would last for a few months
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Amidst the chaos of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Master Sgt. Janice Kallinen, 446th Force Support Squadron superintendent, drives on with her duties during these challenging times. This fall, Kallinen will retire in what would be 38 years and five months of service in the Air Force. "When you're young, you
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On May 8, 1945, Germany formally surrendered to Ally forces, ending the war in Europe. Crowds gathered in major cities throughout Europe and the United States and celebrated the end of World War II, which had devastated most of Europe since 1939. In London, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth
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Bike use in Tacoma is on the rise - and with more bikers, comes a need for more places to park and secure bikes. The City of Tacoma is on it. After participating in the statewide bike/pedestrian counts in October at 15 locations around Tacoma, the City's Bike Rack Program strives
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Pour yourself a lovely glass of 2006 Chateau Tour de Biot Bordeaux and say "Sante!" toward Tacoma City Hall. Tuesday night the Tacoma City Council passed resolution 38470 that designates Biot, France as Tacoma's newest sister city. Compared to other sister cities of Tacoma, Biot - pronounced "byutt" - is
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When Staff Sgt. Robert Bales allegedly took the lives of 17 civilians in Afghanistan on March 11, he left behind more than just headlines. He also left a wife, Kari Bales, who was forced to face one of her worst nightmares under intense public scrutiny. "People just keep saying ‘I can't
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(Photo: Spc. Jacob Rhodes, assigned to 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, returning from an overseas deployment, is reunited with his son Henry and wife Cheyenne following a homecoming ceremony, Feb. 18, 2018, held at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center, Fort Carson,
Arts
TED is a nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing knowledge and ideas. Most people with an Internet connection probably know about the TED talks posted online, but now Tacoma will have its own TED event. TEDx are locally organized versions of TED talks, and TEDx Tacoma is set to take place April
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Over the last few weeks, not all the drama at the Capitol Theater has been up on the silver screen. Much of it took place behind the scenes, where relations between Olympia Film Society's board and staff have become increasingly contentious. As with most arts organizations, the last few years took
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Hidden just around the corner from Downtown Puyallup's Stewart and Main Street intersection sits a little store where people love craft beer. The Station U-Brew, thriving now for approximately three years, was created by owner Steve Samples and hosts a bar that seats six people and pours six different beers on
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WINE DINNERWine dinner April 21, 6-7 p.m. at Enoteca Wine Bar (21 N. Tacoma Ave., Tacoma). Three courses, three wines, $30 plus tax per person. Reservations required. Call 253.779.8258 to reserve your spot.TACOMA RESTAURANT WEEKTacoma Restaurant Week kicks off April 15-26, Sunday-Thursday. Be sure to reserve a table at your
