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Military Kids Honored Sunday with Big Party and Family Fun

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Military Kids Honored Sunday with Big Party and Family Fun

Approximately 1,500 military children and their families made their way to Tacoma's Star Center facility on Sunday, February 10 to take part in a special and spirited event honoring them and their important roles and efforts within their families and in their communities. The afternoon-long event hosted by The Ranger

U.S. Navy Band Offers Free Concert in February in the South Sound

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U.S. Navy Band Offers Free Concert in February in the South Sound

Patriots Landing, a retirement community dedicated to serving former military personnel in Dupont, is pleased to announce that the U.S. Navy Band of Washington D.C. is coming to the local area in February. The band is currently in the midst of their popular and exquisite national tour and will be

McChord couple opens Lacey gym

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McChord couple opens Lacey gym

The Racketeer's Association is in full celebration mode and then some. They celebrated the opening of the TEAMhouse Special Operations Functional Fitness Facility in Lacey last Saturday. Trust us, this is no ordinary gym. The gym features the following: functional fitness,  a rock climbing wall, special racketeer apparel, a movie projector, PPV MMA

Driving Col. Schwarzkopf

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Driving Col. Schwarzkopf

On December 27, 2012, the nation lost one of the great military leaders of the 20th century-General Norman Schwarzkopf. Schwarzkopf was a highly decorated Vietnam veteran, but is best-known to this day for his role in Operation Desert Storm, in which he commanded the coalition that pushed Saddam Hussein's forces

Local by car dealership secures $500 donation for Fisher House

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Local by car dealership secures $500 donation for Fisher House

Lakewood Ford didn't know for sure what the outcome would be when it signed up to join in on a promotional contest sponsored by its parent company, Ford. A big component of the contest was collecting funds for the dealership's chosen charity. Lakewood Ford definitely knew who it wanted help -

More Than a Gym: TEAMhouse Functional Fitness Facility Opens in Lacey

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More Than a Gym: TEAMhouse Functional Fitness Facility Opens in Lacey

The Racketeer's Association is in full celebration mode and some. They are celebrating the opening of the TEAMhouse Special Operations Functional Fitness Facility in Lacey on Saturday, January 5th at 8 a.m. The facility will also serve as their new headquarters.  Trust us: this is no ordinary gym. The gym features the following:

Innovative Program Brings Together Local Businesses and Veterans

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Innovative Program Brings Together Local Businesses and Veterans

The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber recently launched a new program to help bring together veterans with local businesses to create win-win solutions and successes. The organization's new Veteran and Business Services program partners the Chamber and Workforce Central. In this partnership, the program endeavors to aid Chamber member employers to understand

A fresh start in UP for Ramos family

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A fresh start in UP for Ramos family

Sgt. Patrick Ramos doesn't mind the rain. In fact, he loves it.  A native Texan, Ramos appreciates calling University Place, Washington his home now and takes the rain all in stride. "I love it here," exclaims Ramos. "I like the area and I even like the weather. Yeah, it rains a little,

Get in the Swim throughout Tacoma

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Get in the Swim throughout Tacoma

Swimming fun and learning doesn't have to stop because of the weather.  The South Sound offers terrific indoor pools and swimming opportunities for the entire family. Whether someone needs to brush up on their swim strokes, learn how to swim all together, or just splash and play, local area programs

Libertine Tacoma: Salt of the earth

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Libertine Tacoma: Salt of the earth

Looking for something creative to give this holiday season for those food lovers and cooking enthusiasts? Then look no further than Libertine Tacoma.  Libertine Tacoma creates an interesting and eclectic variety of artisan salts and salt blends. Carefully and lovingly crafted, the salts and blends give food a creative and

Hip to be square?

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Hip to be square?

The American Legion, Department of Washington, 4th District, is forming a new program called "American Legion Squares," which is being sponsored by Doughboy Memorial Post #138 in University Place, Elk Plain Post #118 in Spanaway and Rainier Post #264 in Rainier. What is "American Legion Squares?" It's a program to support and

Send a salmon to the troops

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Send a salmon to the troops

Service members stationed overseas always appreciate a little treat from home. Thanks to a local business, troops are being treated to a taste from Washington: salmon. This is not just some salmon. In fact, it is lots of salmon. Made in Washington Stores specialize in all things Washington State. Gourmet foods, wines,

Santa’s Castle brings holiday magic, hope to military families

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Santa’s Castle brings holiday magic, hope to military families

It's about more than just toys. Joint Base Lewis-McChord Santa's Castle has been making the holidays brighter for children of military families since 1994. This all volunteer, nonprofit organization has been providing holiday gifts to children of Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine, Coast Guard, activated National Guard and Reserve families (E-4

Winter Wildland

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Winter Wildland

It is a very special holiday indeed for the resident animals at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. Park staffers will provide the animals special holiday-themed treats and activities during the annual "Winter Willdand" winter break event Dec. 29 and Dec. 30.   While great fun is planned for the animals,  here's what's even

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