Military Life
North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) are proud to participate in activities that underscore the important role military children play in the area's Armed Forces. Sponsored by the Department of Defense Military Community and Family Policy, April has been designated as the Month of the Military Child. This observance began in 1986
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The Washington State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (WSSDAR), Mary Ball Chapter, invites the Joint Base Lewis-McChord community to a dedication ceremony at Memorial Park this Sunday, April 22, at 10:30 a.m. The event will mark the dedication of a commemorative bench honoring women, with the theme of
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April is designated as Month of the Military Child, and it was established as a way to raise awareness of the important role children play in the military community. This week, KaBoom! and The CarMax Foundation continue their partnership in building community playgrounds, and the two organizations will host 11 community
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About 20 years ago, the mountain town of Graham had a population of about 9,000. Over this period of time, it has become one of the fastest growing municipalities in the country, with over 15,000 folks arriving in just the last decade. Graham is named after Smith Graham, who in 1905
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The Town of Orting is a Native American wording meaning "town on the prairie." Col. S.A. Black, a superintendent of the Northern Pacific Railway, selected the name. Traveling to Orting from the Joint Base Lewis-McChord area is straightforward. Travelers can make the 22-mile drive by taking I-5 to WA-512 East to
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The Steilacoom Historical School District invites the community to attend "Family. Strong. 2018.," Wednesday, April 18, from 5-7:30 p.m. at Pioneer Middle School in DuPont. The theme of the evening is Community Connected -- Building Wellness Together. "This is in recognition of April as the Month of the Military Child," wrote Susanne
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Like military members who serve the nation, police officers serve in municipalities, counties and states around the country. For those thinking about a law enforcement career after the military, the field offers an opportunity to continue serving. "It is an extremely rewarding career," wrote Sgt. Scott Novasky, in an email. "Over my
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Goodwill of the Olympics & Rainier Region is offering two free career programs in April that will be of interest to transitioning servicemembers and their families. Goodwill works with hundreds of local employers and organizations to find the right match for servicemembers and business partners. This attitude reflects Goodwill's philosophy of
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In April 2016, philanthropist and billionaire hedge fund manager Steven A. Cohen pledged $275 million to support military veterans and their families by opening mental health clinics around the country. One of these clinics is slated to open in Lakewood by the end of the year. The clinic's construction and services funding
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The Association of the United States Army's (AUSA) Lakewood Subchapter and the Tacoma Rainiers invite the Joint Base Lewis-McChord community to enjoy AUSA Night At The Rainiers Friday, April 6, at Cheney Stadium. The second game of the season, the Rainiers will play the Sacramento River Cats. The event is a
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The City of Lakewood prides itself on welcoming military members and their families to the community. To that end, one of the city's 14 open spaces includes the 340-acre Fort Steilacoom Park. Located at 8714 87th Avenue SW across from Western State Hospital, this popular park has a diverse history. Beginning as
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Two years ago Katie Wilton joined the Boys and Girls Club of America (BGCA) affiliate at Joint Base Lewis-McChord because she thought it would be a good place to go to after school. Her decision proved fortuitous. "It has been an enlightening experience," she wrote in an email. "I have learned so
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Recently announced changes for those using TRICARE are now in place. There are currently 9.4 million TRICARE beneficiaries, to include 2.2 million retired servicemembers and 1.4 million active-duty servicemembers. As of Jan. 1, 2018, the Military Health System implemented changes to modernize TRICARE in response to updates in law and policy, specifically
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For the second year in a row, Soroptimists International of Olympia will host its South Sound Exceptional Woman Awards Banquet. The purpose of the gathering is to honor women who help their organizations, both internally and externally, and who make their communities a better place. It will be held May 4
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The USO Northwest opened its new Camp Lewis Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord March 12. "The USO stands out to me as the organization that makes the biggest, most meaningful impact on the lives of our military members and families," said Christine Vu, the center's manager. The center is located just inside
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During the past decade-and-a-half, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has become commonplace in language and in society. PTSD is a mental health condition that occurs when someone witnesses or experiences a severely traumatic event. It also comes with some history. Dr. Russell Hicks will discuss the disorder in a presentation entitled "Veterans of
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An improved consumer protection bill for Washington State servicemembers has passed the Legislature and is on Gov. Jay Inslee's desk for his signature. Rep. Christine Kilduff (D-University Place) sponsored House Bill (HB) 1056. Sen. Joe Fain (R-Auburn) sponsored Senate Bill (SB) 6017. Both bills provide the same legislation and met no
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Patriots Landing in DuPont serves not only retired military, but also the civilian population surrounding Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The scope of this service will soon expand with the addition of a memory care facility. According to retired Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Ken Farmer, Careage Inc. CEO, construction is scheduled to begin at
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Imagine a community in which there are no traffic lights that offers a quiet, laid-back lifestyle. With that thought in mind, now imagine purchasing real estate in Ocean Shores, Washington, and retiring to that community. "It's a community that is affordable both in terms of home values and cost of ownership,"
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Technology in the classroom is vital to educating today's students to understand the challenges of the future. To this end, educators at Saltar's Point Elementary School recently took delivery of an additional 252 Chromebooks for use in their classrooms. The school is the first in the Steilacoom Historical School District to
