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Last year, AAFES tested out a new program with a lot of heart. Its Valentines for Veterans campaign was a nationwide effort intended to connect those still serving with those who had served before. Based on its initial success, the program is now back for a second year. Through Feb. 6,
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"We have these flat, silicone material round things printed with our logo that we give away at events," explained Odis Crosby, Media Marketing Specialist for America's Credit Union. "I heard people saying it was a great jar-opener - which isn't what I thought it was - and I began to
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Trade-in values for older cars are never what you want them to be. So why not do something good for veterans instead by donating it?The Cars Helping Veterans organization works to do just that by collecting donated cars and selling them for scrap metal and parts. All funds raised are
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Over Thanksgiving weekend, the Iraq/Afghanistan Run for Remembrance 2011 took place as part of the Seattle Marathon. Operation Ward 57 organized a team of wounded warriors and fervent supporters from Joint Base Lewis-McChord and, together, they completed the 5k race on Nov. 26. Tech. Sgt. Keith Sekora, who was injured last
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In the early part of 2011 there was baby boom buzz surrounding Joint Base Lewis-McChord, especially throughout the halls of Madigan Army Medical Center. Within a typical 24-hour period, five babies are born at Madigan; yet with the rapid redeployments of three Stryker brigades and other units in late 2010
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Attention students: to get the degree, you might have to give back. In most area school districts, there are community service requirements for graduation, and while there is no shortage of people or organizations in need, students can be faced with time constraints and therefore searching for a simpler solution. Through GRC
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For the next month, the Captain Meriwether Lewis AUSA Chapter of Joint Base-Lewis McChord will be selling 1,500 raffle tickets at $50 a piece in order to raise funds for the organization's next year of operations and outreach. Buying a ticket (which is tax-deductible) gives you a shot at winning
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For the next month, the Captain Meriwether Lewis AUSA Chapter of Joint Base-Lewis McChord will be selling 1,500 raffle tickets at $50 a piece in order to raise funds for the organization's next year of operations and outreach. Buying a ticket (which is tax-deductible) gives you a shot at winning
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Last Saturday, Farrelli's in DuPont (1590 Wilmington Drive) stepped in to help raise funds for the Wounded Warrior Project, as part of the current fundraising efforts related to the upcoming Seattle Soldier Ride. The Soldier Ride is a WWP initiative that provides rehabilitative cycling opportunities to help wounded warriors restore their
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Earlier this year, former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld released a memoir, Known and Unknown, to varying acclaim and criticism. Throughout his lengthy career, which includes serving three years in the Navy, four terms in Congress, and serving as Chief of Staff fro President Ford, and Secretary of Defense for
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Wondering what to do this Saturday night? We suggest coming out to watch Joint Base Lewis-McChord's own Roller Derby league lace up their skates and battle it out in an Interleague Bout where the G.I. Janes will take on the Bombshell Betties. The bout will be held on July 16, at
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If you’re in the mood to go off base over the long 4th of July weekend, you’re in luck. Many surrounding towns and cities host free concerts, parades and fireworks that are sure to be a good time. Want to start the celebration early? Try Poulsbo’s Third of July event,
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If you're in the mood to go off base over the long 4th of July weekend, you're in luck. Many surrounding towns and cities host free concerts, parades and fireworks that are sure to be a good time. Want to start the celebration early? Try Poulsbo's Third of July event, held
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Lately there's a lot of being said about "couponing," whether on television shows or Facebook posts, but what if you're unsure what it means, where to look for deals or even how to start? Amanda Russell, a local military spouse who operates the popular blog The Coupon Project, will be hosting
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The term "portable career" is often thrown around within military circles with reference to the ideal occupations for spouses. Arranging days at the office around deployments, the needs of the kids' and the general chaos that sometimes comes as part of the military lifestyle can make finding a job difficult.
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Moving to a new duty station regularly means finding your way around a new area, switching the kids' schools and searching for a house. But it also means that military spouses are faced with the daunting task of searching for a job more than most people. That, coupled with the
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"I want to start by saying we appreciate the community's support of the soldiers and the families during deployment," said Lt. Gen. Charles H. Jacoby, Jr. during a media roundtable event held on Thursday. "It empowers you to do your duty when you are far away from home and it
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"This merger creates an even more powerful asset in the defense of our nation," said Army Col. Thomas Brittain, Joint Base Lewis-McChord garrison commander. "We have worked together on deployments and now we are bringing that joint system back home." As of Jan. 31, Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force base
