Health
Though most of us (hopefully) try to eat healthy, we probably don't think about how the digestion of our food affects our bodies. Those who have been diagnosed as gluten intolerant, however, are forced to consider every ingredient at every meal. A cousin of the more severe celiac disease, gluten intolerance
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About 30 miles south of Joint Base Lewis-McChord in south Thurston County, there is a prairie full of pimples. Ranging from six to eight feet high and up to 30 feet across each, the mounds dot the landscape for more than 600 acres, and in the spring and summer months
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Following a visit to Great Wolf Lodge, most kids will beg their parents to go back. With an expansive indoor water park, restaurants, activities, and a family friendly theme, their parents will secretly want to return, too. For kids, the 56,000 square foot water park - kept a toasty 84 degrees
Military Resources
The Olympia home of Bill and Domenica Campbell is truly a labor of love. The couple's 14-acre farm, tucked deep into lush Capitol Forest off State Road 8 about 30 miles south of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, is more than just a place for them to call home - it's also an
Spouses
Getting a divorce is never easy. For those in the military, the logistics of breaking up, along with separation from friends and family, can make the process even more difficult. When one of the parties initiates a divorce while the other is serving downrange or stationed overseas, the process can
Spouses
We all look for ways to connect to our spouses while they are deployed. The latest technology advances make it easier than ever - we can see his or her face via Skype or Face Time, chat instantly on Facebook, swap e-mails daily and talk on the phone. But one Scottish
Kids
Looking for fun place to take the kids on a dreary and wet winter day? Try the relocated and recently reopened Children's Museum of Tacoma. With more than 8,000 square feet and five themed play areas, the museum is the perfect place to let the little ones burn up
Business News
Lots of local businesses support the military by offering discounts and incentives. But Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse Chief Executive Officer Dave Radcliffe went a step further recently with his support of Operation Turkey Drop. During a Puyallup Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee meeting held at the store in Sumner last
Military Life
While pregnant, most expectant mothers envision what their child will be like. They dream of a healthy baby with ten fingers and ten toes, who perhaps has their blue eyes or their husband's perfect nose. But when that doesn't happen and the baby born is less than "perfect," it can
Veterans
Members of the South Vietnamese military community were joined by U.S. veterans and supporters during a celebration of Tet (Lunar New Year) on Jan. 14 at Jumbo restaurant in Seattle. Cohosted by the Republic of Vietnam Special Forces Association of Washington and Vietnam Airborne Association, the event featured traditional Vietnamese performances
Focus
The word "suicide" is in the news all the time. Nearly every week, it seems, we hear about the military's latest suicide count, or how another Servicemember suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has killed him or herself. In the past few years, Soldiers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord have
Military Life
Though she began taking courses just last year, Leah Miller's journey toward nursing school began more than five years ago when 2-week-old daughter Riley was diagnosed with a tumor in her airway. Though benign, the tumor "caused many complications and near devastating results," Miller wrote in a speech delivered Nov. 8
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He doesn't even like to drive over bridges, but local lacrosse coach Lawrence Mackey flew halfway around the world recently to help develop the sport he credits with saving his life. Though it may be hundreds of years old and well known in North America, lacrosse is still a new entity
Military Life
The world of the military spouse has long been decidedly female. Though about half of the women serving in the Army are married, a predominantly male force means more than 93 percent of military spouses are still women. So it makes sense that military spouse paraphernalia would be pink, and
Military Resources
From healthcare to housing, military families are afforded a plethora of benefits for their sacrifice and service to the country. But one benefit many seem to overlook is legal assistance, which is available at no cost to active-duty Servicemembers (including activated members of the National Guard and Reserve), dependents and
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Looking for a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays? Leave the kids with the in-laws for a day or two and head north to Willows Lodge in Woodinville for a peaceful, pampering retreat. Located in the heart of Washington's wine country (less than 90 minutes north of
Military Resources
Most of us in the military have heard about Space Available (Space A) travel. We've heard success stories of families who've hopped to Hawaii on the first try and horror stories of those who had to spend thousands of dollars to get home from some faraway land. My recent experience fell
Neighborhoods
Military families in the Joint Base Lewis-McChord area who elect to fill their prescriptions off post have a new option when it comes to choosing a pharmacy. And with Walgreens possibly no longer accepting TRICARE beginning Jan. 1, those families need to find a place quickly. They needn't look far. DuPont HealthMart
Neighborhoods
Ladies looking for a night out with friends need look no farther than right around the corner. There are several establishments in the Joint Base Lewis-McChord area that offer opportunities for fun and friends. In downtown Tacoma, Asian fusion restaurant Indochine, located at 1924 Pacific Ave., is a must visit. The
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With Santa hats secured and Christmas lights strapped around ruck sacks stuffed with toys, it was clear that morning PT on Dec. 2 for the 555th Engineer Brigade was going to be no ordinary road march. Shortly after assembling in formation on Able Field behind its headquarters on Joint Base Lewis-McChord
