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Melanie Casey on March 5th, 2013
There's something to be said about the relationship between man and dog. For thousands of years, dogs have served as our sentries, our assistants and our faithful friends. They love us no matter what we look like, act like or feel like. They are our pets, our companions and our
Transitioning
Melanie Casey on February 21st, 2013
When it comes to retiring from the military, it's all about the money. Okay, maybe not all - but it's a big consideration. And a little preparation in regard to finances goes a long way. Not only will most military retirees see their monthly paycheck drop to about a third
Business News
Melanie Casey on December 10th, 2012
Most new parents take lots of pictures of their newborn babies. It's only natural to want to preserve those precious moments because they pass all too quickly.
Even before daughter Grace (now almost 9) was born, Casey Stewart and her sister Amy Apelar were busy capturing the moment. Once Grace was
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Melanie Casey on November 19th, 2012
The world of Special Operations Forces (SOF) is a tight-knit community, none as tight perhaps as the brotherhood that makes up the Army's 75th Ranger Regiment. Falling under the purview of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), the elite regiment is comprised of four battalions - 1/75 at Hunter
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Melanie Casey on November 17th, 2012
They say you only have one chance to make a first impression. For military units and businesses, one way to make a lasting impression is to adorn a headquarters building with memorable, custom-made artwork. Though door mats may not often be thought of as art, the mats supplied by Maingate
Business News
Melanie Casey on November 17th, 2012
Lakewood Ford likes to thank local Servicemembers.
From donating a van to McChord's Airman Against Drunk Driving program in 2011 to collecting frozen turkeys for a Joint Base Lewis-McChord Thanksgiving Feast and care package items for deployed troops, the dealership has lived up to its motto of "veterans serving veterans."
And with
Health
Melanie Casey on October 29th, 2012
The Madigan Healthcare System is working hard to provide its patients with convenient and accessible facilities that offer world-class medical care. In addition to the many clinics and services offered at the facilities on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, military beneficiaries can also take advantage of an off-post medical clinic nestled in
Military Life
Melanie Casey on October 22nd, 2012
Kids both big and little love their woobies.
Soft, silky and versatile, a woobie is another name for a poncho liner, an item quite familiar to those in the Army. Cool in the summer, warm in the winter, poncho liners are perfect for Soldiers - but also perfect for babies.
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Health
Melanie Casey on October 8th, 2012
We don't like to talk about it. In a military community, we don't even like to think about it. But we, perhaps more than most, know that death is all too real. It comes to the young and the old, the healthy and the infirm, the rich and the
Explore
Melanie Casey on September 17th, 2012
A trip to Walt Disney World in Florida can seem daunting. The place is huge (more than 47 square miles), crowded (Magic Kingdom alone brings in more an estimated 17 million visitors a year) and often overwhelming. But don't let the perceived difficulties of a Disney trip get you down
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Melanie Casey on January 28th, 2013
The Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC) - a fixture on military installations worldwide since it formed in Germany in 1955 - is changing the way it does business.
"The Army Chief of Chaplains Office has announced a new plan to move all PWOC operations, including retreats and training, to the
Army West Blog
Melanie Casey on December 27th, 2011
Can't" isn't a word in Tera Stacey's vocabulary. An Army wife, Stacey, 24, is working full time toward an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from Tacoma Community College. She is also is also the mother of three - Portlynn, 4, Maddalyn, 3 and Jarod, 11 months, who has Down syndrome.
McChord Flightline Chatter
Melanie Casey on December 4th, 2011
Perhaps Nora Lynn Mullen was predestined to be born on Veterans Day.
Her father, Staff Sgt. Clint Mullen, is an Airman in the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at McChord Field. His father served in the Army, as did his paternal grandfather, who was a World War II veteran. Clint's maternal grandfather
Army West Blog
Melanie Casey on November 5th, 2011
Finding a job in the current dismal economy can be nearly impossible, even for those who are educated, trained, qualified and experienced. For military spouses, many of whom relocate every few years and might have difficulty maintaining career continuity, finding work can be even more challenging.
Army West Blog
Melanie Casey on August 17th, 2011
Here's a sneak peek at one of the many greatstories we have in The Ranger newspaper tomorrow....
Saving money can be difficult for anyone. Giving it away - especially in the current economy - can be even tougher.
For young children, who often think more about the stuff they want than how
Army West Blog
Melanie Casey on August 15th, 2011
Without assistance from the Heroes at Home 2 program, Army spouse Jason Latimer might never have gone to college.
But next month, Latimer, 30, will begin working on a Facilities Maintenance Engineer degree at Bates Technical College in Lakewood. With training in welding, plumbing, HVAC, crew supervision and more, the degree
Army West Blog
Melanie Casey on July 6th, 2011
From baby bibs and bumper sets to princess and prom dresses, Army spouse Erin Montgomery can craft a custom outfit out of almost anything.
Her home-based specialty sewing business, Sweet Pea Children's Boutique, was officially launched in January. But Montgomery, who lives on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, has been sewing for years.
Army West Blog
Melanie Casey on May 13th, 2011
From JBLM's Fisher House ...
Operations Assistant Nikki Wasierski said farewell to her Fisher House family on May 5 during a volunteer luncheon held at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord home. Nikki and her husband, Staff Sgt. Dave Wasierski, are PCSing to Fort Benning, Ga., this summer.
Nikki began her relationship with the
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