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Many words could be used to describe Army spouse Kelli McMorris. Patriotic, caring, funny, kind and humble are words that first come to mind. Those who know her also know her love for her hobbies, namely tending to her lavish garden and her passion for animals. It is of no
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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Suicide prevention. It is safe to say that the Army and Joint Base Lewis-McChord have put these issues at the forefront of every safety briefing, website, Facebook page, and even on banners tied to the airfield fence line at Gray Army Airfield.
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As those affiliated with the military will tell you, it often feels like a big family. Friends met through the military can become close; neighbors are willing to watch your children at the drop of a hat, and a barracks roommate will meet you on the side of the highway
Military Life
When first meeting Army Spouse Andrea Dornelas, one can tell right off of the bat that she is a determined individual. Not only is she an Army wife to a Soldier in the 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment, but she also works full time, and cares for two kids at
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These days we live in a world where dietary restrictions are the norm. Whether going gluten free for health reasons or adapting to a vegetarian/vegan/raw diet for personal ones, it is easy to come across an individual forgoing certain foods. Army spouse Brittne Elliot-Hilde knows this all too well, stating
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The Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a private group supporting families that have exceptional needs. This includes families who have a member with a physical, emotional, developmental, or an intellectual disability. While enrollment into EFMP is required by the Service member, the group welcomes
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When first meeting Army spouse Andrea Dornelas, one can tell right off the bat that she is a determined individual. Not only is she the wife of a Soldier in 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, but she also works full time and cares for two kids at home. While this
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In military life, words like "honor" and "loyalty" are used daily. While some spouses stay home and others hold jobs, many would agree that "resilient"would be a perfect word to describe them. Everything from major military milestones such as deployments and prolonged training to parent teacher conferences and trips to
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TriWest has unveiled a new portal for military families who are at various stages in their pregnancy and new parents. Located at www.triwest.com/pregnancy, the site is aimed to support families who are thinking about adding to the family naturally or via adoption, who are currently pregnant, or who have recently had
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For enlisted Soldiers, the honor of wearing the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club (SAMC) medallion is one of the biggest career highlights that a non-commissioned officer (NCO) can strive for. Named after a heroic World War II Soldier who is the highest decorated Soldier in American history, induction into the private organization
Military Resources
The Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a private group supporting families that have exceptional needs. This includes families who have a member with a physical, emotional, developmental, or an intellectual disability. While enrollment into EFMP is required by the Service member, the group welcomes
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We all know that through TRICARE, military dependents can receive healthcare. But did you know that TRICARE also has a dental insurance option? The TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) is open to all active-duty Servicemembers, including those in the National Guard and Reserve. The only stipulation is that in order to
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We all know that through TRICARE, military dependents can receive healthcare. But did you know that TRICARE also has a dental insurance option? The TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) is open to all active-duty Servicemembers, including those in the National Guard and Reserve. The only stipulation is that in order to be
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For those staying on Joint Base Lewis-McChord for the holiday season, there are extra church services available for you and your family. Catholic Services, at Evergreen Chapel (Handrich and 2nd Division Dr.), on Fort Lewis are as follows: Dec. 8, 1800, Immaculate Conception Mass. Dec. 25, 1145, Christmas Mass. Jan. 01,
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Louie G's Pizza in Fife is holding a Benefit Concert for Military Families Dec. 9 from 7 to 10 p.m. Cost is $10 at the door plus a donation of a new toy - and each donated toy is worth a raffle ticket. The Randy Oxford Band - a band
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Thinking of a long road trip for either the Thanksgiving or Holiday Break? Head to a local Firestone and get a free brake inspection or a free alignment check with the purchase of new tires. Hurry though, this offer expires Nov. 30. In addition to the locations on Joint Base
Veterans Day
The residents of the Olympic Alzheimer's Center in Gig Harbor thought that they were going to have their typical Veteran's Day celebration last week, but they were in for a surprise. What they did not know was that Soldiers with the Second Platoon, Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery
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Babies are on the brain and in utero here at the Hopkins house. While we had been trying for Baby #2 for months now, I felt the same shock and disbelief as I did the first go-round when I found out I was pregnant. Ecstatic, I called my husband, broke the
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Starting from humble beginnings in the late 1960s, what was once an 800-square-foot antique store in Mud Bay is now an 80,000-square-foot bead warehouse and showroom. Throughout the years, Shipwreck Beads in Lacey has transformed into focusing solely on beads and making a name for itself by having the most
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Whether you are in your first week of Army "Spousedom" or rounding out 30 years, there are always questions. Deployments, Permanent Change of Station (PCS), official military functions - you name it. If the Soldier brings something home, guaranteed there is a Spouse right behind him/her racking their brain with
