Military Life
In the vast military community that is Joint Base Lewis-McChord, it is not rare to see accolades and educational benefits and opportunities given to our military servicemen and women, but one educational organization found it necessary to celebrate the sacrifices of one uncommon group ... the military spouses. Southern New Hampshire
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A senior NCO from the 2-358th Armor Regiment on Joint Base Lewis-McChord will represent the 189th Combined Arms Training Brigade in the First Army Division West Best Warrior competition at Fort Hood, Texas, March 26-30. Sergeant 1st Class David Bennett, an infantryman, won against two other competitors from his brigade in
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The USO Northwest opened its new Camp Lewis Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord March 12. "The USO stands out to me as the organization that makes the biggest, most meaningful impact on the lives of our military members and families," said Christine Vu, the center's manager. The center is located just inside
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A Green Beret assigned to 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), volunteers at Tacoma Community Boat Builders as a mentor for at-risk youth from the local community. Sgt. 1st Class Daniel White, a native of Orange County, California, is no stranger to volunteering. He rose his hand to serve his country as
Schools
For students or the parents of a middle school or high school student interested in obtaining a congressional recommendation to a U.S. Military Service Academy, the upcoming U.S. Service Academy Information Nights may have the information needed to successfully accomplish that goal. The two events — one
Travel
While portions of the country dig out from winter and celebrate cherry blossoms, lilacs and lavender, signs that Western Washington is springing up as well are evident in brilliant yellow daffodils and colorful tulips across the region. For those ready to enjoy more than a few spots of
Spouse magazine
To receive an email announcing the latest Spouse magazine, click here. To read the March 2018 Spouse Magazine, click HERE, In this month's issue: <<< Yoga trapeze <<< Turn that rainy frown upside-down <<< Point your day toward success <<< All about the finish <<< Do you have what it takes to escape? <<< Stay for a
Archives
Turkey Day (the time honored tradition of stuffing bread up a turkey’s ass and eating it) is by far my favorite holiday. I like it even more than Christmas. Thanksgiving has all that Christmas has to offer: great food and drink, family and friends, and crisp weather that lures us
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Claiming to be the largest conveyor belt or Kaiten sushi restaurant in the Northwest, Sushi Revolution is an inexpensive way to sample your way through sashimi (raw slices of fish laid on top of rice), sushi rolls, and tempura (panko battered and deep fried veggies and various seafood). Upon entering
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Saturdays: Wine tasting, 2-5 p.m., Wine Bank, 7017 27th St. W., University Place, 253.564.1101. Saturdays and Sundays: Rockridge Orchards wine and cider tasting, 1-4 p.m., 41127 212th Ave. S.E., Enumclaw, 360.825.1962. Sunday, Nov. 25: Fall Wine Tasting Gala, 2-5 p.m., $50, Al Lago Ristorante Italiano, 3110 Sumner Tapps Hwy. E., Lake Tapps,
Music
The careers of John, Paul, George and Ringo, post-Beatles, is a nearly ideal case study in the separate personalities that make up a band, and the effects of isolating them in solo projects. Harrison was free to explore his spiritual side, and released the triple-album masterpiece that he apparently had
Arts
A line is defined as the path of a moving point. If the point is three-dimensional and a foot or two in size in every direction, and if it doubles back on itself and crosses its own path like an Escher drawing or like a meandering line drawn without lifting
Stage
"I love Chekhov because he's one of the greatest playwrights ever, and his work is really great for training actors," said Marla Elliott, a faculty member specializing in drama at The Evergreen State College in Olympia. "He creates stories and plays in which there are no villains and no heroes,
Stage
Jesus Christ Superstar, in many ways, is more of an institution than a musical, at this point. Beginning its life as a concept album, before debuting on Broadway in 1971, it was almost immediately a smashing success, leading quite quickly to a 1973 film adaptation. With music by Andrew Lloyd
Reviews
ANNOUNCER: Dutch and Jackie needed a hearty meal with a side of weird, which took them to Fern Hill's Little Jerry's Restaurant. Opened for only breakfast and lunch, this sitcom-themed diner serves up greasy spoon dishes and lures the masses into their intimate dining space. JACKIE: If you blink you'll
Features
Ah, St. Patrick's Day. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I can appreciate a good drinking holiday. I mean, most holidays have morphed from gatherings to commemorate iconic people or moments that have impacted us as a species to consumer indulgences like a good sale or an
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The shortage of pilots in the Air Force has been well documented, but the United States isn't the only member of NATO looking for more people to fill seats. That was one of several topics discussed during the 75th meeting of the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program Steering Committee at
Travel
It is hard to compete with the natural beauty that surrounds the town of Port Angeles. Everywhere you turn, there is a stunning view of either the Olympic Mountains or the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Throw in the Ediz Hook and the port, and it is really remarkable. Competing
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Growing up in Bhaktapur, Nepal, Sgt. Santosh Kachhepati dreamed of becoming a doctor. That dream is on its way to becoming reality thanks to Kachhepati's self-determination and discipline, and a selective military opportunity. Kachhepati, a combat medic with the 62nd Medical Brigade, was recently selected to attend the Enlisted to Medical
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During the past decade-and-a-half, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has become commonplace in language and in society. PTSD is a mental health condition that occurs when someone witnesses or experiences a severely traumatic event. It also comes with some history. Dr. Russell Hicks will discuss the disorder in a presentation entitled "Veterans of
