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Fifty-nine soldiers from Task Force Med 47, composed of soldiers from the 47th Combat Support Hospital, 62nd Medical Brigade, 593rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command, returned home to Joint-Base Lewis-McChord after a nine-month deployment June 19. The soldiers from Task Force Med 47, who deployed in September, were welcomed home at 4 a.m.
Military Life
Clover Park High School (CPHS) graduates Tiffany Gail Martin and Marcus Dion Freeman II excelled during their years at the Lakewood school. Both have military parents and thrived despite the many obstacles they faced such as frequent moves and their parents' deployments. Tiffany Gail Martin, known by her friends as Stormy,
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The eighth hole on the red course at Eagles Pride Golf Course is a 140-yard, par 3 challenge. That's a fair distance to hit a dimpled ball with a diameter of 1.68 inches and weight of 1.62 ounces into a circular hole measuring 4.25 inches in diameter with one swing of
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Excitement for the 8th Annual Gig Harbor Wings and Wheels event is growing. "Airshows are fun. Car shows, live music, static displays and good food all combine for a fun time," said Air Force veteran Doug Fratoni, the event's director. Presented by the Tacoma Events Commission, the show will be held at
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Gold Star Kids are not alone ... and that is something that 24 Military Gold Star Teens from Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Camp Murray had the opportunity to experience during a paid educational trip to Washington, D.C., New Jersey and New York City, provided by Jermaine Kearse Programs. "Making friends is
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Soldiers from 8th Squadron, 1st U.S. Cavalry, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, and airmen from the 7th Airlift Squadron, 62nd Airlift Wing, participated in the Rainier War Joint Deployment Readiness Exercise at Joint Base Lewis-McChord earlier this month. A top priority for the Army is unit readiness, to
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If you're a military member or veteran and you're looking for a deal on a motorcycle in western Washington, head straight to Northwest Harley-Davidson (NWHD) in Lacey. The motorcycle dealership is determined to give servicemembers a VIP motorcycle buying experience like no other, the minute a servicemember or veteran walks
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It's time to celebrate the Independent spirit of America July 3-4, 2018. Click the link below to view the Freedom Fest program. Click here to view our interactive 2018 Freedom Fest issue.
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Experiencing a midair refueling of fighter aircraft during a training mission with the Washington Air National Guard's 141st Air Refueling Wing was an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for 60 civilian employers taking part in the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Bosslift program June 6-7, 2018. Civilian employers had to lay
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The 446th Airlift Wing's 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron was announced last week as the Air Force Reserve Command's Squadron of the Year, Outstanding AFRC Aeromedical Aircrew Officer of the Year and Outstanding AFRC Aeromedical Aircrew Senior NCO of the Year. Commanded by Col. Cheryl Knight, the squadron exceeded aeromedical evacuation aircrew
Travel
Wenatchee, the apple capital of the world, is situated on the banks of the Columbia River and makes a great family getaway which can include the family dog. Plan to stay at the Holiday Inn Express Wenatchee, which is the most pet-friendly hotel we have ever visited. All rooms are
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The most beautiful season of the year in the Pacific Northwest is here. It is time to pack a picnic, a bottle of local wine, a lawn chair and a good book for the glistening shores of the Puget Sound. Today, I am sharing 10 "Must Reads" for a perfect
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The Defense Department's Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program is launching a new partnership with LinkedIn -- the virtual professional networking platform. Military spouses will soon have access to a free LinkedIn Premium membership, valid for one year, every time they have a permanent-change-of-station move, including access to more than 12,000
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Every summer, the roar and rumble of motorcycles can be heard on roadways across the Puget Sound as motorcycle riders cruise in the wind. While some motorcycle riders belong to clubs made up of people with only a mutual love for the wind whipping through their beards, others belong to
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Ladies and Gentlemen,America’s First Corps is hosting a Courage Honor Retreat Ceremony to farewell Maj. Gen. Jeffrey L. Milhorn, the I Corps Deputy Commanding General.Maj. Gen. Milhorn is an Engineer Officer who has commanded Soldiers at all levels up to Division. His commands include: Commander, B Company, 65th Engineer Battalion,
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A woman draped in an American flag leaving just enough skin showing to capture some attention isn’t the typical image of a Fort Lewis wife one pictures, but Paige Teakell is proud of the work she does to support the troops. Teakell, also known as Cherry Lane, and two other
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ANNOUNCER: Brewpubs may be a dime a dozen, but Olympia still has one of the best in the state. The Fish Tale Brewpub, saddled up next to the Fish Brewery, recently donned a new dress. It’s now a gorgeous two-level eatery with plenty of bar space for its unique brews,
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Conventional wisdom would have us believe that the rise of higher-end restaurants in Tacoma during the last few years would leave sour tastes in the mouths of the chefs at the City of Destiny\'s landmark eateries. That wisdom would be wrong. "As a resident of Tacoma, I like to see new
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30 DAYS OF N IGHT : Barrow, Alaska, said to be the northernmost town in America, undergoes 30 days without sun every winter, which makes it an ideal holiday haven for vampires. The townsfolk, led by Josh Hartnett and Melissa George, do battle against ravenous vampire hordes led by Danny
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The movie opens with the flat, confiding voice of Tommy Lee Jones. He describes a teenage killer he once sent to the chair. The boy had killed his 14-year-old girlfriend. The papers described it as a crime of passion, “but he tolt me there weren’t nothin’ passionate about it. Said
