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I had a soft spot for the movie “The NeverEnding Story” when it played in theaters in 1984. I had just returned from a three-year tour in South Korea and saw the film time and again that summer and fall as we settled into our new duty station. I found it
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Learning how to control voltage changed my life,” says sonic alchemist Daniel Farrell. Farrell, also known as Myello Electronics, is a sound artist — and a whole lot more. He sculpts waveforms, tones and resonances like Pollack sculpted splattered paint into nearly perfect geometric forms. While he considers himself a
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“Jersey Boys” This Broadway hit is on tour through the nation and portrays the story of early days of Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the story of how a group of blue collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the
Stage
It's a rare treat to be able to see a world premiere play in our neck of the woods, which lends an air of special buzz around the staging of Shattering at Tacoma Little Theatre. After winning the AACT NewPlayFest, Shattering became one of six scripts chosen to be staged
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ANNOUNCER: The Tacoma Baking Company opened several weeks ago and the lines are still out the door. Five Tacoma families with varying talents banded together to offer creative, locally sourced, and nutritious products to their Hilltop neighborhood. Dutch and Jackie appease their sweet tooth this week. JACKIE: Come prepared. There will
News Front
Voting season is fast approaching, and the Federal Voting Assistance Program is ready to help service members and families exercise the right to vote. "The Federal Voting Assistance Program works to ensure service members, their eligible family members and overseas citizens are aware of their right to vote, and have the
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While cyber-attacks are always happening and tensions are on the rise, everyone needs to keep in mind the best practices to counteract these types of measures in their daily duties. Individuals frequently tell themselves, "it can't happen to me." However, statistically, this is not the case. Below are a few
Military Life
(Photo: Tech. Sgt. Russell Dela Montanye of the 446th Logistics Readiness Flight, hugs his daughter, Celine, during a surprise homecoming on the finish line of a 5K race hosted by I Corps and the 62nd Airlift Wing Jan. 24 to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King
Health
You may have seen the commercials for Orangetheory or started hearing friends talk about the Orange Zone and Splat points. So just what is Orangetheory? It is a 60-minute, high-intensity class which uses technology to monitor your performance using a heart rate monitor. The goal is to get your heart rate
Health
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) is making it easier for service members and their families to take a holistic approach to their health by bringing wellness services to military installations. Through the Exchange's BE FIT program, you will begin to see expanded services such as durable medical
Health
It's not uncommon for military installations to include fitness centers. After all, strength and cardio conditioning are extremely important aspects of military training. Here at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), service members and their families (ages 13 and older) have access to resources including everything from top-of-the-line fitness centers with rows of
Military Life
As a military spouse, I thoroughly enjoy learning about the history and traditions of the U.S. Army. It may seem extraneous to some that we constantly play our nation's anthem before a movie or event, pull over on the side of the road on base at 0630 and 1700 for
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The Army recently updated its physical readiness training, or PRT, mobile app to give soldiers a leg up on the new Army Combat Fitness Test, as it continues to safeguard users' personal information on the go. The Army PRT app is a free smartphone training tool that includes a streamlined collection
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(Photo: Staff at the Cooper Child Development Center take children through a marching dance Jan. 29, 2018, at Fort Sill, Okla. Army Emergency Relief will start offering up to $1,500 Feb. 1 as part of a program to offset costs that arise when there’s no availability at on-post child care
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The levy on the Feb. 11 ballot for the Clover Park School District might appear to be a new tax. It's not. In 2016, voters approved a levy for the district, which expires in 2020. Schools on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) are part of the district. The Replacement Educational Programs and Operations
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(Photo: Washington National Guard’s 10th Civil Support Team’s Communications truck parked near the State Capitol in Olympia as part of a display with AT&T FirstNet Jan. 22. The display showcased network and communications equipment that would be utilized during and following a disaster.) Following a disaster, the ability to communicate is
Jobs & Education
Whether you're looking to assist your organization by working in human resources or you'd like to try your hand at another management position, you want to move your career forward. But maybe you've stretched your current abilities and skills as far as they can go and
Jobs & Education
You have your sights set on climbing the ladder to play a more integral role in your company. But how do you proceed? It's possible that an organizational leadership degree could be exactly what you need to hone your leadership skills, helping you learn how to be
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After serving your country in a way many will never come close to experiencing, it can be difficult to transition to civilian life and still feel you're fulfilling a true purpose. Many military veterans experience a continued longing to protect and serve. This is why veterans
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After serving our country, many military service members find themselves in need of assistance. They may need help managing the transition back to civilian life, maintaining housing, navigating family issues or accessing necessary health care service. In fact, U.S. service members and veterans face an increased risk of
