Schools
It is the house that Lakewood built. Lakes High School debuted the third and final phase of its three-year renovation on Sept. 15 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house. Hundreds of Lancer families along with Clover Park School District faculty and staff and Lakewood government officials were on hand. Construction began in
Operation Family Support
Babies may be snuggly and sweet, but they're also a lot of work and need a lot of stuff. To help ease the burden for local Army families, a group of South Sound businesses on Friday sponsored a baby shower for expectant military moms. Held at America's Credit Union in DuPont,
Veterans
Veterans at the Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities (TACID) suffer from ailments ranging from anxiety and depression to post traumatic stress and bipolar disorder. But one thing they clearly aren't afflicted with is aichmophobia - a fear of needles or pointed objects. On Thursdays, a group of active-duty Servicemembers, retirees,
Focus
It's not hard to find a cup of coffee in the Pacific Northwest. It's the home of Starbucks, after all, and there seems to be a drive through coffee stand on nearly every corner. But the brew at Joint Base Lewis-McChord's Battle Bean is special - it's the only coffee in
Health
Veterans at the Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities (TACID) suffer from ailments ranging from anxiety and depression to post traumatic stress and bipolar disorder. But one thing they clearly aren't afflicted with is aichmophobia - a fear of needles or pointed objects. On Thursdays, a group of active-duty Servicemembers,
Operation Family Support
Family members of fallen active-duty Servicemembers, retirees and veterans came together Saturday on Joint Base Lewis-McChord for the 5th annual Surviving Family Member Appreciation Day. Sponsored by JBLM Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) and held at the American Lake Community Center on Lewis North, the event served as a way to "honor
Military Life
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 they'll get it, learning about saving money can be even more complicated. But Sgt. Robert Pangaro and
Focus
The Joint Base Lewis-McChord Warrior Transition Battalion (WTB) opened the doors to its new barracks building Monday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held in the courtyard of the $53 million facility. Helping snip the ceremonial ribbon were U.S. senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell, U.S. Congressman Norm Dicks, Madigan Healthcare System
Operation Family Support
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
Jobs
Conrad Archuleta likes to get it done right the first time. The former infantry Soldier and general contractor is the founder of the Olympia-based painting, maintenance and remodeling company "A Personal Touch." The company's motto is "always get the job done right the first time," and based on its number of
Jobs
Saying that language comes easily to Hagop Ouzounian is an understatement. Born in Lebanon to Armenian parents, Ouzounian, a former Army intelligence officer, speaks Armenian, Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian, German and English. But these days, he is more likely to communicate using languages like Java, Visual Basic and C++. "Language comes easily," said
Schools
Students at two elementary schools on Joint Base Lewis-McChord will welcome new principals when the school year starts on Sept. 7. Paula Gayson, previously the assistant principal at Pioneer Middle School in DuPont, has taken over the reins at Clarkmoor Elementary, located near the I Corps Headquarters, and Diana Dix has
Operation Family Support
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. But the Heroes at
Operation Family Support
Fisher House families are often living through some of the most difficult days of their lives. Facing illness or injury, Servicemembers and their families often spend their days in and out of the hospital and are under an incredible amount of stress. Sometimes, residents just need somewhere to sit quietly alone
Business News
From the "10% off military discount" sign prominently displayed on its front door to its participation in a range of military organizations and events, it is clear that Famous Dave's supports the troops. The eatery - which has local locations in Tacoma, Tukwila, Puyallup, Silverdale and Everett as well as in
Operation Family Support
Many little girls dream of a fairy-tale wedding. But in today's economy, finding an affordable dress that fits the fairy-tale bill can be almost impossible, especially for military families on a tight budget. So when America's Credit Union (ACU) received a donation of wedding dresses late last year from a local
Veterans
Operation Homefront, a national non-profit organization that serves all branches of the military, recently launched a new program to help wounded Soldiers return to duty or transition to civilian life. The Army Homefront Fund (AHF) was formally recognized Monday during a Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony between Operation Homefront and the
Focus
Three Rangers from 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment who served alongside recent Congressional Medal of Honor nominee Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry met June 9 with members of the media at the unit's headquarters on Joint Base Lewis-McChord to discuss Petry and the combat operation for which he was nominated. Master
Operation Family Support
Servicemembers in the National Guard and Reserve (NGR) often live miles from military installations and therefore aren't as plugged in to available military resources and assistance as those on active duty. While Camp Murray's Joint Service Support Center and its satellite offices work to provide information and assistance to NGR Servicemembers
Focus
Held aloft between fire engines from the Lacey Fire District and Olympia Fire Department, a 50 x 75-foot American flag billowed in the breeze Tuesday afternoon during a Flag Day Celebration held adjacent to Applebees restaurant in Lacey's South Sound Shopping Center. Sponsored by Thurston County Realtors and the Veterans Council
