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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - For several decades the Army's Hometown Recruit Assistant Program (HRAP) has been considered vital in recruiting soldiers into the United States Army while allowing recent trainees to return home to convey their experiences with other who may qualify for service. Pvt. Alex Dickson, a small arms/towed artillery
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ALLS CHURCH, Va. - Do you get prescription drugs through the TRICARE Pharmacy Program? Copayments for most beneficiaries are changing. The new costs will start Jan. 1, 2024. "These new costs are part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018," said Melanie Richardson, a pharmacist
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Veterans who rely on CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machines to manage sleep-related breathing disorders, including sleep apnea, now have a new streamlined online ordering system for CPAP supplies. VA has added the CPAP supply ordering feature as part of the online tool that's already in place, same as how veterans
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Seattle, a city renowned for its vibrant culture and captivating landscapes, has become even more enchanting this holiday season. In its inaugural year the city welcomed its first ever Christmas market, resembling the beloved German Christmas markets found in Europe during the holiday season. Amidst the brisk winter air and the
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - The Air Mobility Community and Airlift/Tanker Association brought together airmen and senior leaders Nov. 9-11 in Grapevine, Texas, to recognize Air Mobility Command's top performers and encourage professional development. The ATA manages several recognition programs, including the Outstanding Aircrew Member Award, the Young Leadership Award and more.
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A pat on her shoulder did wonders. "In the fifth and sixth grades I had a teacher named Mrs. Reeder," began retired Col. Kirsten Brunson. If she praised you, you really deserved it - a pat on my shoulder had me floating for a week." Born in Florida and raised in Maryland,
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FALLS CHURCH, Va. - TRICARE Open Season is here. Now through Dec. 12, most people enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select can make enrollment changes for next year. Open season doesn't apply to everyone who uses TRICARE. "Open season is for active duty family members and many
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On Nov. 3, America's Credit Union (ACU) hosted the 23rd Annual Turkey Shoot Golf Tournament. It was a gratifying moment for the organizers who had put in months of preparation to make the event a huge success. The tournament saw over 120 golfers and sponsors who came out to support
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She sat in the lounge area of the Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The woman had a smile on her face and extended a warm handshake. After introductions, she pulled out a portrait in a dark, wooden frame, almost the size of her bag. It was of
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Not all current therapies for PTSD and other traumas work for all military service members, which is why, once again, Congress is looking into allowing psychedelics into the military health system. The use of these substances currently remains illegal in the United States, prompting interested individuals, including veterans, to seek treatment
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - With their 24-15 win against the Navy last year, the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Army flag football team is gearing up once again to try to make it three in a row against their rival in the 23rd annual flag football championship Dec. 8 at JBLM. "The key
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The Department of the Air Force has announced that the Air Reserve component has initiated a direct commission and constructive service credit program memo for people interested in serving in the cyber security and cyberspace warfare operations career fields. Brig. Gen. Terrence Adams, deputy principal cyber advisor to the
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Sometimes life can be challenging for children and teens. Military youth may experience stress from long separations from parents, celebrating holidays and milestones away from loved ones, frequent moves and changing schools. In addition, tragic events in the news, difficult situations with peers or general frustrations with growing up can
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Over 30 years ago, a non-commissioned officer took an interest in then Pvt. Shawn Carns. It's a lesson he has not forgotten. "He is the NCO who made me the soldier that has allowed me to get to where I am right now," began now I Corps' Command Sergeant Major Carns,
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Numerous military spouses are compelled to resign from their federal positions due to their partners' transfers, resulting in the loss of benefits accumulated over years of continuous service. In an effort to support those facing such challenges, Emmalee Gruesen, a military spouse employed as a program analyst with the Navy,
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As families gather around the table to celebrate Thanksgiving, the focus often extends beyond the delicious turkey and pumpkin pie to the cherished traditions that make the holiday memorable. Establishing family traditions not only strengthens bonds but creates a sense of continuity and warmth. Here are some of the best
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Team McChord service members can now participate in a volunteer program enhancing community outreach efforts at Carter Lake Elementary School through the Partnership in Education, or PIE, program. Members can volunteer as groups or individuals to read to students or assist teachers with recess and lunchtime duties throughout the school year
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This November for Veterans Month, the National Cemetery Administration is embarking on the largest expansion of the number of veterans' pages for its award-winning website, the Veterans Legacy Memorial, since its inception in May 2019. By adding nearly 5 million pages of veterans interred in private and other non-VA cemeteries
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Now that we are full on into the holiday season, we have put together a list of holiday events in the South Sound regions. Enjoy. Through Jan. 15 Oly on Ice, days and times vary. A local tradition and favorite, this year join in on the fun at this local outdoor skating rink.
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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - An app that makes it easier to sublet short-term childcare slots will soon be available at all Department of the Air Force-run child development centers. Now available at 24 installations, Kinderspot helps Department of Defense families on Air and Space Force bases offer or find weeklong
