Military Policy
The Pentagon recently announced that a new cash benefit will be made available to even more military families this summer. The benefit, which was previously available only to certain groups, will now be expanded to include a broader range of military families. The cash benefit, known as the Family Basic Needs
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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. David Schnabel, 8th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron first sergeant, is welcomed home from a deployment by a loved one at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, April 4, 2023. This deployment was the 62d Airlift Wing's first under the new Air Force Force Generation Model in support of U.S.
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The deep green colors of the evergreen forest framed the running figure headed towards the end point of the land navigation course. Located just beyond the fence line of Joint Base Lewis-McChord's (JBLM) North Fort, this iconic training area once hosted thousands of ROTC cadets each summer as they attended
Military Policy
If you are a transitioning service member applying for VA disability compensation under the Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) or the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) program, there are some changes coming that you should know about. Beginning April 1, you are now required to complete and submit the Part
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When people think of mobility forces, lethality is not usually the first word that comes to mind. However, watching as 17 C-17 Globemaster IIIs carrying over a thousand Army paratroopers fly directly over you is a show of mobility forces. This is the lethality of what C-17 crews do, they bring
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U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, left, commander of the 62d Operations Group, Lt. Col. Ellen Canup, center, outgoing 4th Airlift Squadron commander, and Lt. Col. Timothy Ober, assuming commander of the 4th AS, render a salute during a rendition of colors during a change of command ceremony at Joint
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Team McChord airmen participate in the Mustache Dash at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, March 31, 2023. The First Sergeants Council held the Mustache Dash in order to raise awareness and "shave the stigma" surrounding mental health.
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Tacoma Restaurant Week is back and more delicious than ever! Tacoma's top restaurants join us this spring, April 16-20 & April 23-27, for two delicious weeks of dining. The traditional two-course lunch (sometimes three-course) and three-course dinner remains the same, along with the varying price points seen in the last few promotions.
Family
You could search the internet for hours to learn every in and out of a VA home loan, or, during your next lunch break, stop in at America's Credit Union (VA LOANS) on Joint Base Lewis-McChord and allow them to fill you in the easy way. Getting answers to questions
Military Life
CAMP MURRAY - Catherine Trujillo had always dreamed of flying helicopters. At the age of 35, she thought she had missed her chance. "Along the way in life, I put my family ahead of my career. But when my youngest daughter turned three, I was like, ‘OK, now what do I
Military Life
There is a clarity in how SPC Christian Flores conducts himself as a soldier. Assigned to the 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division, Flores serves as a Signal Support Specialist. "When I first saw this military occupational specialty, I liked it a lot," began the native of Puerto Rico. "The fact
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - Joint Base Lewis-McChord Fire and Emergency Services hosted a training for local off-installation partners, here, March 20-31, 2023. Over the course of two weeks, training sessions are being held for more than seven local fire departments. The goal of the training is to partner with
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - Team McChord had the honor of hosting Ms. Betty Dybbro, the last surviving Women's Auxiliary Service Pilot in Washington state, here in celebration of Women's History Month on March 8, 2023. Team McChord airmen gathered in the 8th Airlift Squadron's Heritage Room to hear Dybbro's stories, celebrate her
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - A special ceremony was held March 23 at the Eagle's Pride Golf Course in Dupont to celebrate the induction of Mark Minickiello, vice president of Community Development for Harborstone Credit Union, into the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Civilian Hall of Fame. Minickiello was presented with the LTG William
Military Policy
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - Joint Base Lewis-McChord is aiming for 100 percent participation from the JBLM community in this year's Army Emergency Relief campaign. Retired Lt. Gen. Raymond Mason, AER director, visited JBLM and provided key remarks at the campaign's kickoff event at Carey Theater March 22. Mason
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WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III unveiled a comprehensive plan March 22, aimed at improving the lives of the dedicated U.S. military force and their families. The new plan consists of six additional actions that address essential needs in education, childcare, parental leave and career advancement.
Military Policy
There are many ribbons available in the Army for almost everything. A ribbon has been unveiled that is awarded to soldiers who refer friends. Participants in the Soldier Referral Program are eligible for the new ribbon, provided the referral attends Basic Combat Training. Brian McGovern, deputy director of public affairs at the
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Once again, Northwest Military publishers of The Ranger and NW Airlifter newspapers, along with participating local businesses, bring you another free military event. Join us for our Salute to Military Spouses Party, sponsored by Chris Sayre from OriginPoint and Grand Canyon University. Taking place Saturday, April 22 from 11 a.m.
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MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho - Two C-17 Globemaster IIIs hailing from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, forward deployed to Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, to participate in Exercise Monster Jam, March 6-9, 2023. The intent for the exercise was to verify the 7th Airlift Squadron's ability to employ and perform
Military Life
PGA HOPE - Helping Our Patriots Everywhere - is introducing and teaching golf to veterans and active duty military to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being. PGA HOPE is the flagship military program of PGA REACH, the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America. The beauty of PGA
