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Jessica Hall/JBLM PAO on May 18th, 2012
Dressed in a full fireman's uniform complete with fire extinguisher and hose, Dan, a 4-year-old Chow Chow-Akita mix, held a stuffed Dalmatian dog in his mouth while pulling a fire engine as he walked by the judges at Saturday's "Pet Pawrade" on JBLM McChord Field. Led
Kids
Jessica Hall/JBLM PAO on May 18th, 2012
Local leaders were surprised recently with awards from Pierce County for instituting a program to help military foster children.
Madigan Healthcare System clinical outreach social worker Sandi Vest and Joint Base Lewis-McChord Commander Col. Thomas Brittain, were notified by county officials they were the recipients of the
Military Life
Jessica Hall/JBLM PAO on May 10th, 2012
Joint Base Lewis-McChord will celebrate Armed Forces Day May 19 with activities for the whole family. The installation will be open to the public to learn about the military and what the Soldiers and Airmen here at JBLM do every day.
The all-day event will feature live
Veterans
Jessica Hall/JBLM PAO on May 10th, 2012
Retirees from across the Pacific Northwest will take over McChord Field's Hangar 9 May 18 for Joint Base Lewis-McChord's annual Retiree Appreciation Day.
The annual health and information fair is a collaboration between retiree service offices for Army and Air Force retirees at JBLM.
There will be 56
Schools
Jessica Hall/JBLM PAO on May 4th, 2012
Students from four Joint Base Lewis-McChord schools joined members of Clover Park School District in collecting nonperishable food items and toiletries to donate to Lakewood Food Bank. The students collected thousands of items during the drive throughout April, filling countless boxes to donate to those in
Military Life
Jessica Hall/JBLM PAO on May 4th, 2012
Andrea Terialles had to be convinced to log her and her family's many volunteer hours onto the Volunteer Management Information System, the tool used by volunteers across installations worldwide.
"That's not why we do the service," Andrea said.
What finally convinced her was the need for the Army to
Military Life
Jessica Hall/JBLM PAO on May 4th, 2012
Joint Base Lewis-McChord volunteer coordinator Lori Parker presented a $2,900,236.68 check to Col. Thomas Brittain, JBLM commander, at last week's annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon. The check represented the monetary value of the hours JBLM volunteers contributed in 2011.
"Thank you, because of volunteer hours we are able
Focus
Jessica Hall/JBLM PAO on April 27th, 2012
Internationally acclaimed rapper and pop star Pitbull will perform a free concert for Joint Base Lewis-McChord Soldiers, Airmen and their families Thursday. The show will be held at Lewis Main's Memorial Stadium at 7:30 p.m. Exchange stores and JBLM's Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and
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Jessica Hall/JBLM PAO on April 27th, 2012
A wounded warrior reached a career milestone last week that appeared impossible five years ago. With the passing of the NCO sword, Command Sgt. Maj. John Blue assumed responsibility as the commander's chief enlisted adviser for 2nd Battalion, 357th Infantry Regiment, 189th Infantry Brigade. Command Sgt.
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Jessica Hall/JBLM PAO on April 27th, 2012
Last fall Joint Base Lewis-McChord received a hydrogen bus as part of the Defense Logistic Agency's Hydrogen Fuel Initiative designed to accelerate moving hydrogen fuel cell vehicles from research labs to the real world.
The pilot projects implemented under the initiative have focused on making hydrogen fuel
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Jessica Hall/JBLM PAO on May 10th, 2012
Construction in the area of Joint Base Lewis-McChord known as the "Banana Belt," where 2nd Division Drive meets Pendleton Avenue, is slightly ahead of schedule, according to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project manager Jonathan Norquist.
The extensive construction project includes installing utilities under the road and
Fort Lewis Blog
Jessica Hall/JBLM PAO on April 27th, 2012
As part of a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Initiative, Joint Base Lewis-McChord received a hydrogen bus last year to develop a route to take Airmen and Soldiers, civilian employees and family members around the installation.
The JBLM Duty Shuttle begins service on Monday. The two-route shuttle system will
Fort Lewis Blog
Jessica Hall/JBLM PAO on April 20th, 2012
Five Airmen from Joint Base Lewis-McChord were awarded Bronze Stars Monday at JBLM Lewis Main for their work during two deployments to Afghanistan. The Airmen, from the 17th Air Support Operations Squadron, were deployed with joint operations forces during Operation Enduring Freedom in 2010 and 2011.
"It's
Fort Lewis Blog
Jessica Hall/JBLM PAO on April 20th, 2012
Due to roadwork along A Street on JBLM Lewis North, the D Street Gate will be closed from April 23 to May 31. The gate allows access to the post from Dupont and Steilacoom. An alternate access point will be opened at H Street and East Drive.
Airlifter Blog
Jessica Hall/JBLM PAO on April 13th, 2012
Firefighter Anthony Taylor crawled down into the C-17 wing and maneuvered himself into a cramped space. With his arms and legs in various holes within the wing, he was ready - to be rescued.
The Joint Base Lewis-McChord firefighters were participating in confined space training last week.
Fort Lewis Blog
Jessica Hall/JBLM PAO on March 9th, 2012
Nearly 11 years in the making, Fire Station 106 opened Tuesday with a cutting of a windshield frame with power scissors by Joint Base Lewis-McChord commanders Col. Thomas Brittain and Col. Valerie Hasberry. The new station primarily serves the McChord housing areas; prior to a second
Fort Lewis Blog
Jessica Hall/JBLM PAO on March 9th, 2012
Construction along Pendleton Avenue has a new start location and date after numerous setbacks due in part to January's winter storm and other ongoing construction in the area. The new plan slates construction to begin Thursday on 2nd Division Drive between Pendleton and Bennett avenues, as
Fort Lewis Blog
Jessica Hall/JBLM PAO on February 24th, 2012
The Fourth Annual Brewfest at JBLM McChord Field might not be until March 16 but the competition for best homebrew is heating up now. The deadline for submissions for best homebrewed American pale ale, India pale ale, stout, porter and lager is March 5.
Homebrewers are asked
Fort Lewis Blog
Jessica Hall/JBLM PAO on February 24th, 2012
First Lieutenant David A. Johnson was remembered by his 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division colleagues, friends and Family for his strong morals, willingness to serve, and warming smile Feb. 15 at JBLM Lewis North Chapel. Johnson died Jan. 25 in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered
Airlifter Blog
Jessica Hall/JBLM PAO on January 24th, 2012
After a record breaking year saving Joint Base Lewis-McChord Soldiers and retirees over $1 million on filing their tax returns and generating $16.6 million in refunds from the 7,800 federal and state returns, the JBLM Tax Center is preparing for another busy year. However, servicemembers may
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