Military Policy
Calling all American flag trivia buffs, Old Glory aficionados, and mega fans of the "Star Spangled Banner!" Think you can earn your stars and stripes in answering questions about the American flag? In honor of Flag Day on June 14, put your flag knowledge and skills to the test with our
Health
Think you may know the answer to this all-too-common scenario that impacts married and committed relationships? One spouse receives a Facebook friend request from an ex. The ex seems friendly enough and wants to catch up. Probably no harm in adding them right? Think again. Social media and electronic interactions create potential opportunities
Health
Challenges and difficult circumstances impact us all. When we become busy, just enduring tough times and trying to keep our heads above water, it seems like the realm of possibilities disappears. For military families, deployment creates a huge impact on many different levels. Those left behind must endure by keeping households
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Until 1949, the Army, Navy and the newly established Air Force each had its own day for public recognition. The single-day observance was a natural follow - on to the unification of the armed forces under one department - the Department of Defense - in 1947. Armed Forces Day did
Features
Little did I know I would be getting an education on real, honest-to-absolute-goodness food when I visited downtown Tacoma's Puget Sound Pizza. Truth be told, I was too brain-fogged to think much of anything after speedily ingesting my pure chemical, pseudo-breakfast fillers - Carnation Instant Breakfast and an Eggo waffle. Ah,
Health
A compounding pharmacy is designed and equipped to prepare pharmaceutical products from all raw materials that are not made for commercial use or distribution. These kinds of pharmacies make things specifically ordered by a patient's doctor to meet a patient's individual needs and medical issues. For Bob Doud, Mark Sallander and
Benefits & Deals
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce's Veteran and Business Specialist Greg Mowat is on the road virtually non-stop these days. He doesn't mind it one bit. Since the Chamber's Veteran and Business Service Program in partnership with Workforce Central launched late last year, Mowat has made a number of business and community connections in
Kids
There's an exciting and fun opportunity this summer for local area Cub Scouts. The Puget Sound District, Pacific Harbors Council, Boy Scouts of America, in conjunction with the Glacier View District Scouts, is sponsoring a day camp for Cub Scouts for two weeks this summer at Camp Curran located in the
Schools
Transitioning to a new school is never easy. The paperwork factors, such as registration forms, immunization updates, transcripts, educational records and credit transfers, can be time consuming and overwhelming. Ensuring a child's proper grade and course placements are other big tasks to consider during enrollment. And of course, there are also the
Business News
When it comes to dental health, the facts are sobering, especially when it comes to children. Dental decay is the number one chronic disease that affects children in the United States. Statistics have also shown that by the time a child completes high school about 80% of them will have tooth
Transitioning
Veteran and Steilacoom resident, Ben Maciel isn't quite ready to give up Washington's gray skies for the sunnier climes of his youth just yet. The San Diego native, husband, and father of four, has been a Washington State resident since 2009. While his military service brought him to the state,
News
The American Legion Pat Tillman Memorial Post 53 loves calling the DuPont community home. While this vibrant and welcoming community offers a variety of goods and services, a quaint downtown, natural beauty, and a host of other appealing features, the city clearly and actively supports retired and active Servicemembers and their
Health
Penny Condoll doesn't remember the car accident that changed her life about a decade ago. She does remember what life became like for her after the accident, however. Waking up in the hospital one month later, Condoll spent one year in intensive rehabilitation treatment. Post-rehabilitation, she had to embark on a
Benefits & Deals
For many things in life, being a good consumer is a benefit. Learning everything one can about a product or service helps to ensure several things: good value, good service and a more positive outcome. Navigating the world of home loans is no exception, particularly for first-time home buyers. For Servicemembers, veterans,
Heroes & Awards
It was an evening of remembrance, community, and camaraderie at Tacoma Community College's (TCC) 3rd Annual Veteran's Recognition Ceremony on Feb. 21. Sponsored by the TCC Veteran's Club, in partnership with Student Life and Activities, and CASA/MESA, the event brought together veterans enrolled at TCC and their families and friends, along
Focus
The Navy League of the United States of America is a civilian non-profit organization chartered by the U.S. Congress. It is dedicated to educating the community about the importance of the nation's sea services (including the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and U.S. Flagged Merchant Marines) as well as the
Military Life
Is there a military ball gown collecting dust in your closet? It doesn't have to. There are options to sell or donate a dress that go beyond eBay or craigslist. To start, before a dress is sold or donated, be sure to check the following: Is the dress in good condition and clean? Are
Focus
For many of us, our only exposure to Antarctica is watching animated penguins frolicking merrily on the ice on the big screen in the movie theater. The real Antarctica is far from a cheery Disney flick. It's a real-life adventure of dramatic natural elements and one of the most dynamic and
Military Resources
Teresa Meyers is a self-described doer. "I just love doing," Meyers explained. "I love helping people." So when Meyers, a military spouse and mom, noticed one spring a few years ago that some of the kids in her beloved military community were not receiving holiday Easter baskets, she took pause. "I noticed that
Neighborhoods
The city of DuPont will welcome a new childcare center in the late summer 2013 the DuPont Learning Center. The new and well-appointed facility is slated to be about 9,400 square feet. The center will be located on the corner of McNeil Street right behind Farelli's Pizza in the heart
