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The Puget Sound area has dozens of car dealerships that are military friendly, with a wide selection of vehicles. The following is a list of some of the dealerships located within a 25 mile radius of Fort Lewis. Gilchrist Auto 6014 S. Tacoma Way, TacomaBuick: 253-474-0645Chevrolet: 253-472-3311Web site: www.gilchristchevrolet.comOpened
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Washington state may not be Napa Valley, but it is making a name for itself in the wine world. With more than 650 wineries, and about 350 wine grape growers, Washington is the nation's second largest wine producer with more than 20 million gallons of wine being produced each year. It is
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Known as the first major battle to be decided in the air, the Battle of Britain was fought between August and September 1940. It was the aerial conflict between British and German air forces in the skies over the United Kingdom in a battle for the English Channel. During the battle,
Education
Military families new to Washington state will discover that like any other duty station, public schools have a number of requirements exclusive to graduation in their districts. In Washington, one of the big programs involves as many as 100 hours of volunteer community service each year. Called the Culminating Project, this program
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Ever wondered how different things would have been if you had been taught how to communicate and take care of your marriage before your first child was born? Some Air Force couples are getting an opportunity to do just that in a class being piloted at the McChord Clinic that is
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Tired of flying or taking the bus? Looking for a different way to travel? How about checking out some local train trips? Ranging from 30 minutes to several days long, cost of the train trips are based on destination and duration of the trip. Also, there are many advantages to traveling by
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Washington State may not be Napa Valley, but it is making a name for itself in the wine world. With more than 650 wineries, and about 350 wine grape growers, Washington State is the nation's second largest wine producer with 20.073 million gallons of wine being produced each year. It is also
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From the azure lagoons of the South Pacific to shores of Waikiki Beach to the Caribbean islands of the Atlantic Ocean, beaches have long been a favorite destination for family vacations and romantic getaways. Though not really known for its beaches, Washington state is not without its own stunning coastlines, rocky
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Constructed with 1.6 million board feet and 24,541,382 cubic feet of concrete, the Tacoma Dome is one of the largest wood domed structures in the world. At 530 feet in diameter and 152 feet tall, the dome arena and exhibition hall is used for everything from Washington Interscholastic Activities Association high
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Medical staff members and managers of military installation resources gathered Monday on a racquetball court in a Joint Base Lewis-McChord gymnasium to learn how to play a modified version of volleyball. The net was set 3.5 feet above the ground and instead of standing, the participants sat on the floor
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About 33 spouses of airmen assigned to the 4th Airlift Squadron at McChord Field boarded a C-17 Globemaster III recently for the flight of their lifetime. During the one-and-a-half hour flight - which took them on a scenic tour of along the coast and over the Puget Sound - the spouses,
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Evan Essex has a generosity of spirit that far exceeds his 13 years. When faced with the challenge of completing a project to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, he knew immediately that he wanted to do something to help others. During a brainstorming session with his parents on the way home
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Between them, Ginny Venable and Loretta Olson have about 85 years of volunteer service with the American Red Cross. Venable, now 88, began as a volunteer who went door to door requesting donations while her husband, Ben Venable (now deceased), who retired as a U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel and served
Schools
What you know is assessed from the time you are in preschool. However, as you get older, the assessments hold more importance. By the time you reach high school, the exams that you will take to test your knowledge - the ACT, SAT and AP - will help play a role in
Kids
On average, most elementary and intermediate grade schoolchildren get about one hour or more of homework every night. While some parents sit down with their children and help with their homework, some parents do not have the patience, or they work and do not have the time. So where do your students
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About five years ago, the base realignment committee voted to combine Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base into a joint installation in an effort to save taxpayer money and improve operations efficiency. Since the process began in February 2010, visible signs of the transition have been implemented, including police cars
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On Monday morning, hundreds of servicemebers lined up outside the Carey Theater on Joint Base Lewis-McChord to attend an all-call conducted by Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. During the meeting, which was conducted in a town hall format, Mullen discussed such issues as veteran homelessness, dwell
Jobs
After Michael Santana earned a law degree from City University of New York Law School he became a legal writing professor. At some point, he wanted to move back to Olympia and work as an entrepreneur. He was faced with two dilemmas - how to earn a living and what to do
Schools
What would you think if someone told you that your high school junior or senior could simultaneously earn high school and college credit and do it without paying tuition? A program was created in Washington state that allows students to do just that. "The program is designed to allow high school juniors
Kids
Choosing the right schools for your children can be difficult enough even if you grew up in the area where they will attend school. But when you come to a new state and you do not know a soul, it is even harder. Different children have different learning styles and interests,
