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Most military members serve in one branch and spend their entire careers in either the enlisted or officer ranks. The same can't be said for Col. (Dr.) Robert "Bones" McCoy, 62nd Medical Squadron commander. McCoy has experienced it all -- four military branches, enlisted and officer tiers, active-duty, Reserve and
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In an effort to reduce exposure to airmen and to continue to slow the spread of COVID-19, Air Force officials announced May 22 all official fitness testing is suspended until Oct. 1. The change, which is an update from the original June 1 resume date, is effective immediately. Lt. Gen. Brian Kelly,
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(Photo: Sgt. 1st Class Phelps (top) gives instructions on the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) on U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea, May 14. Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael A. Grinston said he expects the ACFT to continue implementing the ACFT across the service despite the COVID-19 conditions. Grinston
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(Photo: Esther Lam, an epidemiologist with the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), discusses procedures of the COVID-19 mapping mission with Washington Army National Guard 1st Lt. Jack Eisaman, a Physicians Assistant, May 15, 2020, at the DOH offices at Tumwater. The Washington National Guard is supporting the DOH to
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Whether you are young or young at heart, the Department of Defense (DoD) Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Libraries is challenging all patrons to pick up a book for at least one hour a week this summer. The DoD MWR Virtual Summer Reading Program, scheduled June 1 to Aug. 31, is
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Gov. Jay Inslee announced today that some restrictions on religious gatherings would ease. He said religious groups in phase one and two would see expansion of opportunities to be together. For in person services in the first phase (which includes all counties right now) outdoor religious services can be up to
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WASHINGTON — The Defense Department announced its stop-movement order will remain in place indefinitely, though some bases could meet new phased-in guidelines as early as Tuesday to allow travel for military personnel and their families. AD: All natural depression help covered by Tricare in Olympia ... no referals
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Following on the heels of towns and cities across the United States, military troops, families and retirees in the South Sound will gain even more access to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, said Lt. Gen. Randy George, commander of I Corps and JBLM told a town hall audience via Facebook, Tuesday. "We've
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These days it’s here a fireman, there a fireman, everywhere a fireman — but who’s complaining? Not me. Puyallup Fire Station #3 physician assistant Jason Harris, 39, burns down the house with his charisma, personality and community involvement, but his smoldering eyes and washboard abs save me. His fireman coat is back
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After spending 11 years with Nordstrom and the last seven with The Sports Authority as regional visual coordinator, Michelle Baerg, owner of Good Karma Boutique, proves she has a good eye and good taste. Baerg had been making jewelry in her spare time for years and opened her shop two
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Lt. Col. Hanna Yang, 446th Airlift Wing's Judge Advocate General (JAG), wins the 2019 Harmon Award, announced Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Rockwell, Air Force Judge Advocate General, May 7. The Harmon Award, known as the Reserve JAG of the Year award, recognizes the most outstanding Air Reserve Component JAG officer, in the
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COVID-19 testing was one of the pillars of Gov. Jay Inslee's recovery plan for Washington state. Ensuring that test kits are readily available has been a team effort of the Department of Health, AmeriCorps and a dozen members of the Washington National Guard. "Working with the Department of Health and AmeriCorps
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert Wilkie announced the department will begin to reintroduce healthcare services in select VA facilities May 18 including in the Puget Sound, as states reopen from COVID-19 shutdowns. Each Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) has selected Lead Sites to be the first to implement
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On May 15, Arlington National Cemetery's Memorial Amphitheater celebrated its 100th anniversary. In 1920, for the first time, the nation's Memorial Day ceremony (then known as Decoration Day) was held at the brand new Memorial Amphitheater. For a century it has served as the setting for the National Memorial Day
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WHEREAS, our ancestors shaped the structure of our political system, laid the groundwork for higher discoveries in science and medical research, started long-lasting traditions that enrich our heritage, and fought in wars so that future generations would have freedom; and WHEREAS, on Memorial Day, it is important to cherish the memories
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The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) is committed to observing Memorial Day 2020 in a manner that honors those who sacrificed for our nation while protecting the health and safety of visitors and our team members. All 142 VA national cemeteries will be open for visitation throughout the Memorial Day weekend.
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(Photo: Three U.S. Air Force medical airmen exit a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft following the first-ever operational use of the Transport Isolation System at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 10. The TIS is an infectious disease containment unit designed to minimize contamination risk to aircrew and medical attendants, while allowing
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A fresh batch of programs and services are opening on the base, Lt. Gen Randy George, commander of Joint Base Lewis-McChord told a town hall audience via Facebook, Tuesday. The base library will open Wednesday, May 20 for curbside pick up only. Officials are still working out a system for
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The Madigan Pediatric Clinic has resumed some of our routine well child face to face visits. Well child evaluations for infants ages 2 months, 4 months, 6 months and 12 months will be scheduled as face to face visits. Immunization only visits will remain available for 15
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HAIR IT GOES: Barbershops and hair salons on JBLM will open for business starting Monday. Until further notice, the shops will only be open to current serving service members. Service members will not need to be in uniform, but MPs will be at each shop to
