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As winter bids farewell and nature awakens with vibrant colors, the Washington State Spring Fair emerges as a celebration of life, community, and tradition. Nestled in the heart of Puyallup, this annual event transforms the Puyallup fairgrounds into a bustling hub of excitement, drawing in locals and tourists alike. From
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U.S. Army officials, in partnership with Abbott, announced today that the company's i-STAT® TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) cartridge has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to be used with whole blood. The newly cleared device can run whole blood testing at the patient's bedside, allowing clinicians to obtain
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - Leaders with the Directorate of Public Works and the Network Enterprise Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord gathered with JBLM first responders March 14 to celebrate the launch of the base's new state-of-the-art, redundant radio transmission system that brings communications at the installation into a new realm
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SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. - The Defense Personal Property Management Office (DPMO) at U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), in coordination with military service and U.S. Coast Guard headquarters leadership, has selected 14 initial domestic installations to be the first to award shipments under the new Global Household Goods Contract (GHC)
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Tacoma Restaurant Week is a culinary extravaganza that celebrates the vibrant dining scene of the city. During this bi-annual event, top restaurants in the Tacoma area offer special prix-fixe menus featuring delectable dishes at irresistible prices. From gourmet lunches to indulgent dinners Tacoma Restaurant Week invites food lovers to explore
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Under a policy implemented last year, service members and eligible dependents may be authorized travel and transportation allowances to access noncovered reproductive health care services when timely access to those services is not available near a member's permanent duty station. "For example, this could entail a service member traveling from their
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - Soldiers with the 6th Military Police Company, 22nd MP Battalion participated in an AER Meets Financial Literacy Challenge March 22 where they learned details about the Army Emergency Relief assistance program, as well as financial lessons and guidance from AER specialists and Financial Readiness Program counselors
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Credit cards can be convenient for making purchases, but if we're not careful, it's easy to rack up high-interest debt. If you have multiple credit cards with high balances, it can be challenging to keep track of what you owe and when payments are due. That's where debt consolidation comes
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Nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) offers military personnel and their families a gateway to some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the region. From verdant forests to majestic mountains and shimmering waterways, the area surrounding JBLM is a paradise for nature enthusiasts and
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ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - The Department of the Air Force announced the Key Spouse Program is changing to the Commander's Key Support Program, at the annual major command spouse conference, March 13-15. The updated program expands opportunities for airmen, guardians, federal employees and family members to contribute to their units, allowing
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