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Three organizations banded together to make Christmas a bit merrier for Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Washington National Guard families. For the eighth time, the Association of the United States Army -- Captain Meriwether Lewis Chapter, the Air Force Association McChord Chapter, and the Pierce Military and Business Alliance purchased hams for
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord officials, first responders and regular soldiers and airmen responded heroically to Monday's train derailment near DuPont. Amtrak's Cascade 501 was running 30 minutes late Monday morning when it left Tacoma and headed for Portland. At about 7:34 a.m. just outside of DuPont, the train -- comprised of two
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Last Friday, the 7th Infantry Division ended its celebration of a century of service to the nation. During the event, which was held in front of Harrison Hall, Maj. Gen. Willard Burleson, 7th ID commander, spoke to the spirit of the division. "The Light Fighter statue over there is a visual commitment
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There is magic about model trains, especially around Christmas. For the 22nd year in a row, the Washington State Historical Society will host its Model Train Festival. The event takes place Dec. 22 to Jan. 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma. The
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The 7th Infantry Division occupies a significant chapter in Joint Base Lewis-McChord's century of service. Within that chapter are several pages penned by Lt. Gen. Hal Moore when he served in the division in 1952 and commanded it from May 1970 to March 1971. Born in 1922 in the Bluegrass State of
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The ideals of the American Revolution take on a life of their own when remembered by those who have a direct connection to it. In 1876, the centennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a group of men in San Francisco who were descendants of patriots involved in the
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Seventeen souls will graduate this evening (Thursday, Dec. 14) from the initial REBOOT Combat Recovery Course to be held on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Tonight's ceremony begins at 6 p.m. in the Letterman Auditorium at the Madigan Army Medical Center. Garrison chaplain (Col.) Marc Gauthier will be the guest speaker. All are
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Organized in 1942 and comprised of elite American and Canadian soldiers who trained at Fort Harrison, Montana, the First Special Service Force (FSSF) was the first of it kind to engage in commando warfare. Lt. Col. Robert Frederick received initial command of the unit. While engaged in combat operations in and around
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Everything in history has a beginning, and sometimes that has to do with the first person to arrive. So who was the first person to enter the newly constructed Camp Lewis 100 years ago? The year 1917 had been a busy year. In January, Pierce County voters had approved a bond
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First World aims to be a world-class producer of ecologically sound art products. The company believes in the good stewardship of the earth, it honors the indigenous peoples on the planet, and it understands and accepts the idea of making a reasonable profit. Begun by Jeff Patterson in 1994, the Portland, Oregon-based
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To mark its 100 years of service to the nation, the 7th Infantry Division's Centennial Week will be marked by the following events:Dec. 3 Maj. Gen. Willard Burleson, division commander, will host the Commander's Holiday Reception for command teams, primary division staff, and community partners at specified times at his
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In its 100-year history, seventeen 7th Infantry Division soldiers have been recipients of the Medal of Honor. World War II PFC Leonard C. Brostrom, 17th Infantry Regiment PFC John F. Thorson, 17th Infantry Regiment PVT Joe P. Martinez, 32nd Infantry Regiment The Korean War PVT Charles H. Baker, 17th Infantry Regiment Lt. Col. Don C. Faith, Jr.,
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As the 7th Infantry Division celebrates its 100th anniversary, three veterans and one active-duty soldier took the time to briefly reminisce about their service in the division. Pfc. Dick Hazelmeyer "It is a damn good division," stated Hazelmeyer during a telephone conversation. A native of Spokane, he served in the Hourglass Division from
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As Joint Base Lewis-McChord celebrates its centennial, it is not alone in reaching this historic milestone. Three months and a day after the opening of then Camp Lewis, the 7th Infantry Division was activated Dec. 6, 1917, and organized Jan. 1, 1918, at Camp Wheeler, Georgia. Later in 1918, the distinctive shoulder
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The English archaeologist and author John Still once said, "the memories of men are too frail a thread to hang history from." History demands that some of its lesser-known chapters be revisited so that the actions and words of those involved at a certain point and place in time are not
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Editor's Note: For security reasons, only the first name of the interviewee is used. The roasting of coffee beans is for one Special Forces veteran a blend of art and science situated in history and lived with remembrance and honor. "From the Devil's Brigade and other guerilla units in World War II
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At the intersection of 41st Division Dr. and Tacoma Ave. on Joint Base Lewis-McChord stands an 18-foot statue. Representative of an early Vietnam-era infantryman, he holds high in his right hand an M14 in a "follow me" pose. Commonly referred to as "Iron Mike," the sculpture recognizes and memorializes the service of
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The 91st Infantry Division occupies a slender chapter in the 100-year history that characterizes Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Built in 1917, Camp Lewis cost the least to build and was constructed in the least amount of time. A Congressional subcommittee investigating war expenditures wrote that Camp Lewis "was the cheapest, best, and
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As the nation's economy continues to improve and unemployment rates continue to drop, job opportunities abound. To help connect veterans with this economic rebirth, AMVETS Alvah R. Dravis, Post 1, is hosting an American Veterans Hiring Event. This is the 17th year that the post, located at 5717 South Tyler St.
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The rain and snow were no impediment to golfers on a mission. Approximately 175 golfers showed up at Eagles Pride Golf Course to participate in the 17th Annual Turkey Shoot and Holiday Support Golf Tournament Nov. 3. America's Credit Union sponsored the event, which assists Joint Base Lewis-McChord servicemembers during the holiday
