Military Life
For many military Families, celebrating the holidays without a loved one is expected. Such was the case for one Family on Joint Base Lewis-McChord - or so it thought. Staff Sgt. Jason Miller was assigned to 51st Military Police Company on JBLM before receiving orders to Korea.
Military Life
Clothing, toys furniture, appliances ... You name it, they had it - and last week they gave most of it away. For one Family living on McChord Field, a devastating fire revealed what was most important in their lives, and it wasn't "things." Heather Abel was home with
Military Life
If the latest child development center reopening is any indication of what the community members can expect from upgrades on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, chances are they will not be disappointed.The Beachwood Child Development Center on Lewis North reopened Dec. 6 after temporarily closing in November 2009. Originally opened in the
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There are few gifts as inexpensive and meaningful as the one that sustains life. The Armed Services Blood Bank Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord collected donations of said gift at Nelson Recreation Center Nov. 30 for one of its most successful drives to date. Each unit of
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Sergeant 1st Class Patrick Huntley was viewed as the "go to guy" for advice by many of his Soldiers. But his willing ear and wise counsel are gone. An accident took his life Nov. 7. His Soldiers were joined by others from the Joint Base Lewis-McChord community for
Neighborhoods
Department stores and shopping malls are major attractions this time of year, but thrift shop manager Linda Walker has high hopes more will consider checking out one of Joint Base Lewis-McChord's treasures as their source of gifting. The JBLM Thrift Shop on Lewis Main is a
Military Life
Consumers are far more vulnerable to financial mistakes during this time of year compared to any other. With the official start of the holiday shopping season past, many shoppers will remain on the prowl for gifts weeks to come. Taking a few preventive measures before reaching
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The 56th Army Band is inviting the community to break from holiday chaos and enjoy an evening of festive music. The band will perform its annual Joint Base Lewis-McChord Holiday Concert Dec 1 at 7 p.m. at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts in Olympia. A second
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It's not every day people are encouraged to explore a strangers' home, but the Joint Base Lewis-McChord community is being invited to do just that in a unique, welcoming experience. The Lewis Community Spouse's Club is excited to bring back the Holiday Tour of Homes and hopes
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The Joint Base Lewis-McChord community joined 555th Engineer Brigade in bidding farewell to two of its leaders and welcoming two others in a change of command ceremony Nov. 10 on Watkins Field. The brigade commander relinquished command and the command sergeant major tranferred responsibility to his successor. Colonel Michael
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With so many organizations and needs, it can be difficult for people to choose which to help - especially during the holidays when those needs are at their greatest. But for one senior NCO on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the one to choose could not be clearer. For the
Housing
There are obvious advantages to living on base such as proximity to work, recreation and other amenities, There are also perks many residents don't know about. The staff at Equity Residential, the contractor for privatized housing on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, strives to provide its residents with more
Housing
Residents living on Joint Base Lewis-McChord have entitlements, and there is a document each household should have that explains them. The "Resident's Bill of Rights" is a list of rights from the housing office and privatized housing contractor, Equity Residential. Each resident receives a copy of
Military Life
Laura Halligan knows what it's like to have a meager Christmas, so when an opportunity to volunteer for Santa's Castle arose earlier this year, she took it. Santa's Castle has been providing toys to children of servicemembers in serious financial need since 1994. The private, nonprofit organization
Military Life
Joint Base Lewis-McChord is full of treasures, and the Family Readiness Center is giving military Families an opportunity to win prizes searching for them. President Barack Obama signed a proclamation in 2009 designating November as Military Family Month. To celebrate, the JBLM Volunteer Corps is inviting Families
Military Life
There have been at least three cooking-related fire incidents reported on Joint Base Lewis-McChord in the last 30 days, and fortunately none of them resulted in extensive damage or injuries. All of them were small, likely meaning that JBLM Fire and Emergency Services' information campaign has
Schools
Joint Base Lewis-McChord community members don't need to travel far to participate in extracurricular classes, but the benefits derived from them might help to take them far - along with their children - in their life pursuits. The Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills Unlimited is
Military Life
Chapels may be most known for weekend worship services, but they account for a fraction of what happens in chapels on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Several base chapels offer weekly and daily religious activities for all ages and denominations. The installation currently conducts 31 worship services and 51 religious
Military Life
Children learn best when their parents communicate in a way they can understand, and as demonstrated by Families of the 1st Special Forces Group, tossing in a little fun doesn't hurt.The leadership of 1st SFG held its annual "Parent-Child Gala" at American Lake Community Center on Sept. 16. The group's
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord welcomed the 189th Infantry Brigade during an uncasing ceremony Sept. 7 at Watkins Field. The brigade, whose charter is to train Army Reserve and National Guard units for deployment, transferred from Fort Bragg, N.C., relocating to partner with its sister 191st Infantry Brigade
