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Blue Star Military Family Survey results

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Blue Star Military Family Survey results

Thursday, May 16, the Blue Star Families organization released the results of its fourth consecutive comprehensive survey, reflecting 2012. The survey is intended to take the pulse of the country's military families and pinpoint areas of strength, need and concern. Topics of interest ranged from suicide to the effects of the

Wednesday, May 22: Views on the Pacific - From backstage to center-stage of international relations

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Wednesday, May 22: Views on the Pacific - From backstage to center-stage of international relations

As the Defense Department shifts its military power and presence from a shrinking Middle East war zone to the vast Asia-Pacific region, it also is rebalancing its focus within the increasingly important region. Wednesday, May 22, the University of Washington Tacoma will host a symposium focusing on

Female Engagement Team at JBLM

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Female Engagement Team at JBLM

Those who serve in uniform are typically driven to it because they want to help others, they want to protect their country and because it is a great way to see the world. "I wanted to travel and explore, so I joined the Army right out of high school," said Sgt.

The big transition

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The big transition

The transition from the military to civilian life is challenging, regardless of branch or rank; however, it is proving to be hardest for the lower enlisted who only spend a few years serving in uniform. According to the DoD's No Vet Left Behind, Inc., more than half of homeless veterans

Online matchmaking for the military

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Online matchmaking for the military

We've all heard the old adage "I love a man in uniform" but, until now, if you were a single gal looking for a Servicemember to date, it might've been tough to find one. UniformDating.com is an online dating site for both those working in uniform seeking a relationship and

Brig. Gen. Halstead to speak at 2013 Women Veterans Summit in Tacoma

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Brig. Gen. Halstead to speak at 2013 Women Veterans Summit in Tacoma

Retired Brig. Gen. Rebecca (Becky) Halstead spent 27 years in the Army and was the first female graduate of West Point to reach the rank of general officer. She is living proof that life is a continuous opportunity for growth, education and improvement.  "The day you stop learning is the day

Operation Undergarment benefits Wounded Warriors

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Operation Undergarment benefits Wounded Warriors

True to its name, Operation Undergarment handles the unmentionables, the necessities, the often-overlooked component of a Servicemember's hospital stay ... the undergarments. Whether it's actually underwear, or the accompanying t-shirts, socks, slippers or pajamas, Operation Undergarment works to collect these items and ensure that they are issued to Wounded Warriors. "We

SpecOps Warfighter Expo May 7-9 at JBLM

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SpecOps Warfighter Expo May 7-9 at JBLM

For the fifth consecutive year, Joint Base Lewis-McChord will host one of the largest technology and equipment shows in the area when the SpecOps Warfighter Expo West takes place May 7 to 9. This year's event will feature even more exhibits and demonstrations than in past years, and, once again, admission

Washington Veterans Home honors volunteers

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Washington Veterans Home honors volunteers

The Washington Veterans Home, located outside of Port Orchard, recently held an event to recognize its astounding number of volunteers. For the past year, volunteers at the home collectively logged 4,973 hours. This number was up more than 1,000 hours from last year. The Washington Veterans Home caters to 240 residents

USO to host annual Red, White & Blue Golf Classic in May

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USO to host annual Red, White & Blue Golf Classic in May

This year's USO Northwest Red, White & Blue Golf Classic will take place May 21 across both courses of The Golf Club at Newcastle, located just south of Bellevue. The tournament is one of two fundraisers that the USO Northwest hosts annually. It contributes to the organization being able to

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Warning: TRICARE program policy requires electronic payment now

Attention Servicemembers and retirees enrolled in either TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) or TRICARE Retired Reserve (TRR): Changes to the TRICARE program policy requires TRS and TRR beneficiaries to establish an automated method for payment of monthly premiums and discontinues the acceptance of checks as a form of monthly payment. UnitedHealthcare Military

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Bayonet Week winners, Soldier and NCO of the Year

It's been a week of heavy competition at Joint Base Lewis-McChord while 7th Infantry Division hosted Bayonet Week. Soldiers from every brigade and unit played hard, fought hard and worked to achieve the Commander's Cup.  Thursday, May 23, the winners were left standing.  When it came to combatives, the

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Col. David J. Kumashiro to be 62nd AW commander

The 62nd Airlift Wing, headquartered at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, McChord Field, has confirmed that Col. R Wyn Elder, 62nd AW commander, will relinquish command this summer to incoming Col. David J. Kumashiro. Kumashiro, who was previously the 436th Operations Support Squadron commander at Dover Air Force Base, is currently working with the

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A review of 7th ID's new website

Friday, May 17, Joint Base Lewis-McChord's 7th Infantry Division unveiled a much heralded and long awaited new website. The site, intended to highlight the Soldiers of 7th ID and their missions, as well as provide information to families, surrounding communities and even the media, offers information and interactive tools ...

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University of Washington Tacoma to host symposium on the strategic rebalance toward Asia-Pacific

As the Defense Department shifts its military power and presence from a shrinking Middle East war zone to the vast Asia-Pacific region, it also is rebalancing its focus within the increasingly important region. Wednesday, May 22, the University of Washington Tacoma will host a symposium focusing on the United States'

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Memorial Day: Sign up for the wear blue run in Yelm

Although Yelm is a small town, it is filled with a huge military presence that is best exemplified through the actions of its residents, such as the town's participation in the Memorial Day running event, wear blue: run to remember. Amanda Huston, an avid runner and longtime military spouse, had seen

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Sgt. Joshua Andrew of JBLM wins gold and silver at Warrior Games

Sgt. Joshua Andrew, 26, a member of Joint Base Lewis-McChord's Warrior Transition Battalion, competed today at the 4th annual Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo. Over the course of his time downrange from 2008-2009, Andrew suffered several dislocations to his right knee and incurred a traumatic brain injury, which compromised his

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Lt. Col. Gary Roberts wins VFW National Citizenship Education award

"When I was in high school, if someone had told me I'd wind up a teacher, I'd have laughed," joked retired Lt. Col. Gary Roberts, Air Force JROTC instructor at Clover Park High School. "After I'd been in the Air Force working as a pilot, I was asked to be

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Changes, initiatives underway to benefit local veteran population

"The greatest investment in our history, in our veterans, has happened in the past decade," explained Donald Lachman, who has been with the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs for the past six years. "Companies and community leaders often ask us how they can help veterans and we are working to

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Army names PLU ROTC cadets among the best

Recently the U.S. Army Cadet Command announced the eight winners of the annual MacArthur Awards for the 2011-12 school year. Out of the 273 senior ROTC units across the country, Pacific Lutheran University's program was selected as the best out of the 8th Brigade, which is comprised of 30 other

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