Jobs & Education
Whether you're a military spouse looking for work, a transitioning servicemember seeking out the next step or an employer searching for veteran hires, the upcoming Washington State Service Member for Life Transition Summit can help. The event is part of a series of summits that Hiring our Heroes, a U.S. Chamber of
Military Life
The Lakewood and Tacoma Historical Societies are joining forces to commemorate the World War I centennial and the fascinating role citizens of Pierce County played in establishing Camp Lewis in 1917. "Every year we put on the Destiny Dinner, which is one of our largest events," explained Bill Baarsma, president of
News
As the new school year kicked off at Clover Park Technical College, a familiar face in a new role greeted students at the Veteran Resource Center. Shawn Durnen, who was previously in their shoes, assumed the position of Veteran Navigator at the college and got the seat behind the desk. Durnen went
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When America marked the 13th anniversary of one of the most tragic days in recent history on Sept. 11, the Western Air Defense Sector (WADS) on Joint Base Lewis-McChord held a commemorative event, during which it unveiled a poignant memorial. It is the only 9/11 memorial on a military installation
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There are a lot of appointments that veterans attend where children are not permitted. However, for the last three years, those being seen at the American Lake Veterans Hospital campus had the ability to leave their children at a child care facility onsite. The American Lake facility opened in September 2011
People Rule
One outstanding Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier is back on base and back to work, but in less than a month he will compete to become the Department of the Army's Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. Staff Sgt. Peter Kacapyr, who was named the I Corps' NCO of the Year in June,
People Rule
When it comes to elected officials, Hans Zeiger not only stands apart because he is young and passionate, but because he is voluntarily serving the community on double duty. "I felt obligated to public service in a political sense, but I also wanted to serve my country. The Washington Air National
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They got one last win. While the Seattle Seahawks seem poised for a return to the big game at the end of this season, the men and women of the 446th Airlift Wing will be giving up the 12th man flag. Last year, the Seahawks and USAA presented the 446th Airlift Wing
Military Life
On Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Santa's Castle is where dreams come true ... especially for the 16 military families they serve an hour during the Christmas season. Santa's Castle will host an open house at its new location, complete with tours and ribbon cutting at the new location from 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday,
Schools
While parents still rejoice because the kids are back in school, the tragedy of 74 school shootings in less than a two-year period has elevated concerns about school safety. However parents should rest assured that school districts in the Joint Base Lewis-McChord area are taking the threat of an active
Heroes & Awards
Even after serving in the Army, Michael Viti still felt the need to make a difference.Viti's vision, Mike's Hiking For Heroes (MHFH), is now a Freedom Has A Face project dedicated to honoring the legacy of every servicemember who has been killed in action during the Global War on Terror
Jobs & Education
Spc. Terri Francis, 27, is tenacious. The soldier, who grew up on an Apache reservation in New Mexico, became a single mother at age 17 and obtained her GED because she knew that without a high school credential, she wouldn't be able to earn enough for her family. In 2006, she
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What will you be doing at 10:16 a.m. on Oct. 16? The Washington National Guard's Emergency Management Division would like to make a suggestion. The Great Washington ShakeOut, an annual campaign and event to promote earthquake preparedness, will culminate at that exact moment and the planners would like you to
Jobs & Education
Military spouses being unable to find employment or maintain a career are not considered breaking news headlines anymore. The constant moves, prolonged separation among families and generally unpredictable military lifestyle has led to this issue and spouses are trying to find the answer. Yet what military spouses are doing is volunteering
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The more things change, the more they stay the same ... but for the soldiers of the 555th Engineer Brigade on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the changes will be piling up in the coming months as companies redeploy, a battalion is transferred to another brigade and other companies are inactivated as
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The Okanogan County fire is now the largest in Washington state history, both because it spans close to a 400-square-mile area and because the cost of fighting it is estimated to be $50 million. July 23, President Barack Obama signed an emergency disaster declaration for Chelan and Okanogan counties, as well
Music
Come out and enjoy the sounds, sips and camaraderie from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 2 when the fourth annual Rock and Rally for the Troops event returns to the South Sound. This year, Seattle Sound Live has partnered with Operation Ward 57 and Louie G's Pizza in Fife to
Health
Monday, July 28, the American Lake Veterans Golf Course will once again host disabled veterans from around the country for the second annual national Down Range Golf Clinic, a therapeutic program for disabled veterans coordinated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Research has proven that through the social interaction
Schools
It's official, there's a school in Lakewood serving civilian and military students that is on the cutting edge of education. Clover Park School District's (CPSD) Idlewild Elementary School recently announced its has authorization as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that implements the Primary Years Program (PYP). Idlewild is the third
People Rule
People look forward to retirement for a variety of reasons. "Starting on Aug. 12, I have no intentions to ever run again," said Col. Bruce A. Bowers, Jr., 446th Airlift Wing commander. "Unless I am being chased." Bowers, who has been with the 446th at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, McChord Field for three
