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Jennifer McPhee's eyes filled with tears as she struggled to find words. Her thoughts centered on her daughter, Megan Olivia McPhee, who passed away in March. She was 18 months old. "I think this event is so wonderful; it's a way to remember those we've lost," McPhee said as she tied a
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At a redeployment and change of command ceremony held Thursday morning on Watkins Field, a soldier received a Silver Star, a brigade was welcomed home and then reflagged and one commander relinquished command to another. Several thousand individuals turned out to officially welcome home 5th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division from its
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The Washington Army National Guard's 133rd Army Band adds a perfect note to summertime in the Northwest. "We are very fortunate to play for veterans and the surrounding communities," said Sgt. Christopher Coutsouridis, as he warmed up on his drums. "It is really good to be here and entertain the veterans at
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The McChord Honor Guard Team sets the standard in representing the colors, the United States Air Force and this country. "This team is very impressive," said Tech. Sgt. Bonnie Longie, a team member for two years and the team's noncommissioned officer in charge. In fact, the team has been so impressive that
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It is a rule and not an exception that traffic on the I-5 corridor in and around Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) and the City of Lakewood has significantly increased. It's also understood that 16,000 returning troops this summer will make matters even worse. While the increase in people is good for the
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As soon as Staff Sgt. Cayle Fidel looked into the cockpit of the Super Blanik glider, he wanted to fly. "I am so sold on this!" exclaimed the Oregon Guardsman as he walked around the aircraft. Wounded serving in Iraq, Fidel is currently assigned to the Warrior Transition Battalion. "I am so hoping
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Laurie Schlosser had not seen her husband, Spc. Edward Schlosser, since last October. "I am so pumped to see him," said Schlosser as she sat next to her friend, Ashley Bartels. "I have missed him so much." The couple reunited Monday evening during a ceremony in a crowded Wilson Fitness Center at Joint
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Gen. George Casey liked Spc. Brian Roberts' hard plastic footwear."Some pretty fancy slippers you got there," quipped the relaxed and easygoing Army chief of staff. "Sorry for being out of regs, sir," replied Roberts, who sat in a wheelchair with a camouflage blanket over his legs. Casey awarded Roberts a Purple Heart
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The American Legion's Operation Comfort Warriors, or OCW, program is another example of soldiers taking care of soldiers. Since December 2008, the American Legion family has raised more than $570,000 for this effort, which has significantly improved the quality of life for wounded military men and women who are recovering in
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Forty days into his command of the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron, Lt. Col. Bryan Cannady received word that Staff Sgt. Shaun Meadows had been severely wounded during a combat reconnaissance patrol in Afghanistan. That was in July 2008, and since then both airmen have brought a large measure of distinction to
