Music
ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia - Downtown. Chuck Pyle. All Ages. 8 pm. $8-$12. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8 pm. NC. The Junction Sports Bar and Grill Lewis County. Blues Jam. Hosted by Blues Attitude. 8 pm. Eagle's Hall Olympia - Downtown.
News Front
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - Even before it began, before the first tactical decision and the first sortie flown, the 1991 conflict that would become known as Desert Storm acquired a notable profile. Today, 30 years after combat ended on Feb. 28, 1991, Desert Storm's influence on the United States military, and
Military Life
For Carla Richards, being named Mrs. Washington in 2010 was a lifelong dream. But it wasn't necessarily her greatest accomplishment. That much is obvious when she speaks about her family. "When you're having a hard time in life, it helps to reach out help others," she said. "Our family believes that and
Health
In the first scientific study of its kind, the National Center for Veterans Studies (NCVS) is investigating the relationship of shame, guilt and trauma among active duty military and how these variables affect Soldiers' suicide risks. "Guilt and shame are important psychological contributors to suicide risks," said Dr. Craig Bryan, a
Business News
Ever since the first American troops rode Harley-Davidson motorcycles during the Mexican Expedition in 1916, the company has enjoyed a long-standing bond with men and women who have served the nation. Northwest Harley Davidson in Lacey has strengthened that bond at the local level for several years. The store put on
Outdoors
If you're in search of exploring outside the hub of Downtown Olympia, we recommend soaking in the charm that can be found in the surrounding smaller communities. Lacey, Yelm and Tumwater are musts visits while stationed at Joint Base Lewis McChord. Lacey is an outdoor recreational playground that will welcome you
Online Interactive Guides
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News Front
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - The 446th Aerospace Medicine and Aeromedical Staging squadrons administered the first round of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine here on Feb. 6-7. First responders, healthcare providers and command staff assigned to the 446th Airlift Wing were prioritized in the wing's first allotment, followed by high-risk populations, those in
Health
Experiencing symptoms of mood disorders is incredibly common among military personnel and veterans. Service members often go through stressful situations as part of their deployment, leading many to develop PTSD, depression, or anxiety. Military personnel often exhibit symptoms of mood disorders during and after their deployment, including: Irritability Fatigue Social isolation Intrusive memories Emotional numbness Difficulty sleeping Excessive
News Front
WASHINGTON - The Army could adjust how it scores its new Combat Fitness Test to account for the "biological differences" between men and women, a service spokeswoman said Feb. 12. The reevaluation of the ACFT comes weeks after Congress delayed its implementation over concerns the new test created an unfair disadvantage
Music
Girl Trouble's drummer, Bon Von Wheelie, sets the music scene of 1980s Tacoma: "The punks got chased a lot. People would be violent just because they dressed different. You had to be tough to be into that scene. It made people stick together almost because they had to, it was safer.
Recreation
JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD - Elizabethton, the "City of Power," is a quiet, historical town in Northeast Tennessee. It's a place where people like 2nd Battalion, 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade's Cpl. Caley Hodge continues to make history, even today. Hodge was inducted into Elizabethton High School's Hall of Fame, Jan.
Food Matters
NOW OPEN Mash, a store dedicated to home beer brewing, is now open at 2714 N. 21st Street in Tacoma. Go there to get everything you need to make your own beer at home. Open Tues. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sat. - Sun 12 p.m. - 4
News Articles
FORWARD OPERATING BASE LAGMAN, Afghanistan - It hasn't been a full month yet, but already the soldiers of 1st Battalion 37th Field Artillery, from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., are preparing themselves for what promises to be a busy deployment. The 'Red Lions' of 1-37 FA deployed
Focus
FORWARD OPERATING BASE PASAB, Afghanistan - Sitting in a makeshift wooden living area on a dusty military base in southern Afghanistan, 2nd Lt. Darius Chen begins rattling off things for which he is thankful. There is the blanket with the imprints of California's landmarks sitting on
Kids
With dreams of becoming a dentist, Jacob Hatzinger knows there are years of school and tuition payments ahead of him. That's why he's getting an early jump on saving up for college. The Graham-Kapowsin High School senior is off to a good start. Hatzinger was recently awarded a $3,000 scholarship from the
Focus
One year ago Dallas Henry was doing a physical training run when he saw the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Ten-Miler team training. "I said, ‘I want to be on that team,'" Henry recalled. One year later Henry is the JBLM Ten-Miler team captain for the competitive program. He's taking his
Health
What it the purpose of this study? This study is looking at ways that smoking affects your health and will attempt to find a new way of giving information about the health of your lungs and empowering people who want to stop smoking. Who can volunteer for this study? Eligible
Focus
The long morning came to an end with the event 1st Lt. Candice Summers was the most nervous about. Summers, an operations officer with 308th Brigade Support Battalion, had never fired a 9 mm pistol before, but now her trial by fire with the weapon was going
Military Life
Andrea Terialles had to be convinced to log her and her family's many volunteer hours onto the Volunteer Management Information System, the tool used by volunteers across installations worldwide. "That's not why we do the service," Andrea said. What finally convinced her was the need for the Army to
