Military Policy
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - To streamline the civilian reasonable accommodation, military religious accommodation, and all accommodation appeals processes, the Department of the Air Force has created the DAF Accommodation Portal. Airmen, guardians and civilians, as appropriate, are now able to apply for any of these options with the DAF-AP active on
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Join us for a Free Family Armed Forces Day Party on Saturday, May 20 at the America's Credit Union parking lot in Dupont from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This day will be all about saluting military families and their sacrifices and is sponsored by Chris Sayre at Origin Point. This
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - The Seattle Recruiting Battalion hosted an educator's tour for instructors from schools across Washington state and the Idaho panhandle seeking to engage and improve access to geographically remote schools/districts. The tour showcased the Army lifestyle and allowed educators to get a glimpse of excellent training, education opportunities,
Health
Active-duty service members who are transitioning out of the military and filing a VA claim for disability benefits shouldn't have to attend different, but similar, medical examinations conducted by DoD and VA. Historically, they have, and now that's about to change. Why do you have to go to these exams at
Family
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - With access to quality and affordable child care remaining a top concern at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, installation leaders met with child care program partners from across the state May 2 at the Eagle's Pride Golf Course in DuPont to discuss ways to combat the problem.
Recreation
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - A computer and smartphone-based platform for all outdoor recreation activities on Joint Base Lewis-McChord training ranges, called iSportsman, will launch July 1. "iSportsman is a comprehensive outdoor recreation management system that?will improve the user experience through streamlined account registration, simple permit purchasing, interactive map to display open
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There is a martial spirit to the sport of rugby that makes it appealing to military personnel who value raw physical courage, physical fitness, commitment, teamwork, self-discipline and trust. "The whole point of rugby is that it is, first and foremost, a state of mind, a spirit," French rugby player Jean
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Tacoma has a new event for garden enthusiasts. The Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival grows fun for the first time Saturday and Sunday, June 3-4. This premier gardening event in the South Sound offers something for everyone, from seasoned green thumbs to budding plant enthusiasts. The festival takes place both
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CAMP CASEY - The Army announced the Soldier Referral Program in January 2023, which incentivizes current soldiers to help boost recruitment numbers and inspire others to enlist in the Army. Soldiers in pay grades E-1 to E-3 can be promoted to the next higher rank within 60 days of a referred
Health
Health care is an inevitable need for all. Women veterans have unique physical, mental and spiritual needs that can be met through VA health care. Yet only 44% of women veterans are currently enrolled in VA health care. Health care decisions can be overwhelming, and women veterans might ask themselves "Where
Military Policy
The Overseas Cost-of-Living Allowance (OCOLA) is an allowance that ensures our service members who are assigned to a permanent duty station outside the contiguous U.S. (OCONUS) (i.e., foreign countries, U.S. territories, Alaska, and Hawaii) maintain the same level of purchasing power as service members stationed in CONUS locations - not
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The Defense Health Agency's Hearing Center of Excellence Military Hearing Conservation Report for fiscal year 2021 revealed that hearing loss in the Department of Defense remains relatively stable among service members and civilians enrolled in hearing conservation programs. The report showed the percent of hearing-impaired service members increased slightly from 14.5%
Military Policy
April is the Month of the Military Child, a month highlighting the important role military children play in the military community. The Air Force surgeon general has made improving support for military children one of his priorities. The health and well-being of military children is always a priority for military personnel.
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The Cascade Mountain range stretches nearly 1,200 miles from British Columbia to Northern California and is home to more than a dozen active volcanoes. That is enough to keep Brian Terbush, an Earthquake / Volcano Program Coordinator at the Washington Emergency Management Division (EMD) busy. "The USGS monitors 161
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Summer is right around the corner and it's never too early to plan a road trip. Washington offers plenty of scenic and adventurous road trip options during the summer months. From the rolling hills of the Palouse to the rugged coastline of the Olympic Peninsula, there is something for every
Military Policy
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - The Air Force is changing the process of how First Term Airmen can retrain to provide additional opportunities for airmen to stay in uniform instead of separating. Effective June 1, all FTA can retrain into any Air Force Specialty Code they qualify for that is under 90%
Military Life
FORT LEE, Va. - Commissary customers stateside can stock up on their favorite items while enjoying deeper savings during the Defense Commissary Agency's "Hometown Heroes" Sidewalk Sale event May 1-29. McChord Field will host its sale May 26-29, while Lewis Main will be May 25-28. "The title of our sidewalk sale event,
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - A dozen historical items documenting the extraordinary legacy of a Medal of Honor recipient who lived out his retirement in a community just outside of Joint Base Lewis-McChord fill an office room at the JBLM Headquarters building. Staff Sgt. Rebekaira Dickerson, with the 627th Air Base
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JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD -17th Field Artillery Brigade soldier, 1st Sgt. Grant M. Bolin, a senior noncommissioned officer with the 1st Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, received the Gruber Award on April 11, 2023. The award was named after Brig. Gen. Edmund L. Gruber, who as a first lieutenant, composed the
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - The 627th Civil Engineer Squadron mission is to enable joint warfighters through building combat ready engineers and strengthening the joint base. Their continued dedication to the mission, along with the 627th vision to train ready, reliable, and integrated airmen has led them to receive the 2022
