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Program continues to aid spouses in quest for education

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.

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McChord spouse gives birth to Veterans Day baby

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

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FREE TUITION FOR JBLM SPOUSES

  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.

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Sneak Peek: Family donates to JBLM Fisher House

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

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Free tuition program helps male JBLM spouse

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

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JBLM spouse crafts custom clothes, quilts

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.

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Wasierski bids farewell to Fisher House family, prepares for PCS

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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