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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - The U.S. Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon Battery, part of the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force, made history by participating in Exercise Resolute Hunter 24-2, a joint, combined exercise on the base from June 25-27, 2024. This exercise marked a significant milestone, as it was the first time
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced plans to start transitioning veterans, over the next year, to a more modern, streamlined online login process to access benefit and health care services. This is a step in VA and the Biden-Harris Administration's comprehensive efforts to safeguard and protect
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When it comes to happy hour, we consider ourselves true connoisseurs of it. We're not fans of late night, so anytime you can get a killer deal on food and drinks and be in bed by 8 p.m, count us in! And when the votes started pouring in for "Best
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Nestled in the heart of Tacoma, the Tacoma Nature Center is a hidden gem offering a wonderful retreat for families, especially those with young children. Spread across 71 acres of natural beauty, this urban oasis provides an excellent opportunity for kids to connect with nature, learn about the environment, and
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Nestled in the heart of the Proctor District, Peaks & Pints craft beer and cider bar, bottle shop and restaurant stands out as the premier bottle shop for craft beer enthusiasts and casual drinkers alike. This establishment, known for its impressive selection and mountain-themed inviting atmosphere, has garnered a loyal
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"This center is about efficiency," commented Maj. Monique Kennerly, Deputy Director of Madigan's Pharmacy Department. "We are on par with civilian networks in serving our patients, and we do 10 times the amount of work civilian pharmacies do." A part of Madigan's Outpatient Pharmacy Services, the recently opened refill center is
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When a member of the military deploys, it leaves a lot for their spouses to manage at home: family, household finances, employment and more. It can be stressful to try to balance all the conflicting priorities. To address military spouse employment challenges, VA is implementing key tenets across internal hiring and
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Dr. Kris Peterson and Zach Zimmerman opened Touchstone TMS in 2019 with the mission of offering relief to those suffering from depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A specialty provider of FDA-approved psychiatric therapies for treatment-resistant depression, and other mental health disorders, Touchstone TMS offers both transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - The First Corps has added a Command Chief Warrant Officer (CCWO) to its command team, enhancing Warrant Officer mentorship, recruitment, education, and staffing throughout the Corps and its subordinate units. Chief Warrant Officer 5 Thomas F. Oroho, a seasoned officer with an extensive background in
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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - Unprecedented changes to the global security environment are driving sweeping reforms to the way the U.S. Air Force will develop, deploy, and employ combat forces and capabilities to defend the United States, allies and partners nations around the world. Officials from Air Education and
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Don't miss the chance to attend this hiring event for veterans, service members and their families. Be ready to receive resume and mock interview assistance during the event. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, July 25, 2024 Mount Tahoma High School 4634 S 74th St., Tacoma, WA 98409 To register go to https://app.brazenconnect.com/events/p7qb8
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - When leaders win awards through their hard work, passionate leadership and positive attitude, their teams win with them. Senior Master Sgt. Gary West, 7th Airlift Squadron senior enlisted leader, and Senior Master Sgt. Kyle Favorite, 62d Operations Group superintendent, won the distinguished Staff Sgt. Henry
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Col. Kwenton Kuhlman's command of 1st Brigade, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division was one of servant leadership. On July 11, on Watkins Field, he relinquished that command to Col. Christopher Nunn. "The soldiers of this brigade are trained, and they are ready," said Maj. Gen. Michelle Schmidt, Commanding
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Washington state is home to a variety of attractions that offer fun and excitement for families. Two standout destinations are Wild Waves Theme & Water Park and Great Wolf Lodge. With one being entirely outdoors and one being entirely indoors, it gives families the option to avoid the heat this
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For veterans experiencing homelessness, legal issues can be stressful and challenging to handle, especially when they stand in the way of access to stable housing. These often costly barriers can include everything from having a driver's license revoked, making it difficult to travel or receive housing assistance, to seeking an upgrade
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - The U.S. Army is proud to announce a significant partnership with America's Credit Union (ACU) through the Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program. This collaboration was officially cemented in a signing ceremony on July 10, 2024, and formally marked ACU's participation in this vital initiative. The PaYS
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - Soldiers, family, and friends of America's First Corps gathered at I Corps Headquarters to bid farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns as he relinquished his responsibilities as the senior enlisted leader of I Corps, to Command Sgt. Maj. Nema Mobarakzadeh (Mobar) in a Change of
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The rise of mobile and online financial transactions meets many customers' demands for convenience, they also introduce new risks - and with that a heightened sense of fraud mitigation. Since its inception in 1954, America's Credit Union (ACU) has served civilian federal employees, veterans, active duty and reserve members of the
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Mark your calendars! In just a little less than a month, LeMay - America's Car Museum (ACM) in Tacoma, will host its cherished annual summer event, Cars & Cigars. This vibrant, Latin-inspired outdoor event is set for Saturday, Aug. 3, from 6 to 11 p.m., on the Museum's front plaza.
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - When honoring soldiers who've paid the ultimate sacrifice, many units show their respect in unique ways that's relevant to their branch. For the soldiers of 1-37 Field Artillery Battalion, 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, it's no different. The battalion spray paints the names of soldiers who died
