Military Life
While some may take advantage of childcare services offered on post, others may wonder how they can start the ball rolling to provide the service in their own home. Luckily, the opportunity is started with a simple piece of paper. The process begins with a visit to the Family Child Care
Education
The Hands On Children's Museum in Olympia offers a spring Homeschool Workshop Series focusing on art and science. They are offering a four session series beginning April 13th and running through May 4th . The workshops are designed for student 6-10 years old, will
Military Life
The Army Wife Network posted these ideas for last minute care packages to your loved ones: Red hots or their favorite candy Handwritten love poem or song Handmade Valentine Hershey's kisses and hugs "Hot Pants" - boxer shorts with kisses and hugs painted on them Lotions & perfumes A tiny bow
Health
FROM MILITARY.COM... Former airman Aimee Sherrod stopped going to the therapy sessions, even though she couldn't get visions of exploding mortars out of her head. Military officials told her in one breath that she couldn't do her job because she was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress, but in the
Health
FROM ARMY TIMES... The Pentagon wants more Tricare beneficiaries to get their health care at military hospitals and clinics. Dr. Jonathan Woodson, assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, recently said that the Defense Department would see vast cost savings if Tricare Prime beneficiaries exclusively use military treatment
Military Life
Military spouses in the South Sound area will find out how much the local community loves and honors them during a free pampering event in Lakewood, February 25. The evening will be packed with spa services, food, door prizes, gifts, and more - all provided by local businesses wanting to
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Finding the common denominator that allows conversation to begin without seeming like a creeper can be harder than expected. Is a love of art the bridge to casual conversation for you? It's natural to ask the opinion of the person standing beside you when you're both looking at a huge painting or
Health
FROM ARMY TIMES... The Army says it has begun trials of a simple blood test that can diagnose traumatic brain injuries, a signature wound of the war that is nevertheless tough to detect. The study of more than 1,600 patients will culminate with submission of its findings to the
Focus
My San Antonio... What is a class act? That could be the correct response to a "Jeopardy!" clue about a military physician stationed in San Antonio who was a recent winner on the popular game show. Capt. Brendan Graham, whose three-show stint ended Monday with winnings of $46,602, is keeping only half the money. The
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Imprinting services Military customers always get the most favorable pricing on everything produced in-house at Getting Personal Imprinting & Tacoma Trophy. The business also offers 30 percent off all invitations, including wedding and other social events, as well as military retirements, promotions and change of command ceremonies. Other products include buttons,
Military Life
FROM ARMY WIFE NETWORK... The Urban dictionary defines the Household 6 (HH6) as "a military man's stay-at-home wife". This may have been true in the past, but today sometimes the wife works outside the home or the wife is the Soldier and the husband has a civilian
Veterans
FROM THE AMERICAN LEGION... A delegation of Legionnaires from the Department of Washington and National Headquarters distributed retail gift cards and other items to 500 wounded warriors stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, during an Operation Comfort Warriors visit there January 12-13."They didn't expect the check and donations," Department of Washington Commander
Focus
FROM ARMY TIMES... The success of a mission, deployment or career often depends on relations with local nationals, coalition partners and subordinates. If they become disengaged, operations can go crashing down.Perhaps no Army organization values the power of persuasion like the West Point Negotiation Project, a group that is changing the
Transitioning
FROM SPOUSEBUZZ... ‘Tis the season and many of my friends are preparing to PCS. Here are my seven reasons why a PCS is similar to birthing babies. Maybe you can relate, whether you are about to have a baby or are about to move. 1. Both are due to
Health
FROM ARMY TIMES... Researchers at Stony Brook University Medical Center in New York have determined that a soldier who deployed to Iraq is now carrying particles of titanium, iron and copper in his lungs. In a letter published this month in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine,
Military Life
Significant changes were made to AFI 36-2908, Family Care Plans. FCP ensures that military families are taken care of during drills, annual training, mobilization and deployment. Some changes specifically impact those military members who may deploy. Here is the rundown on the new FCP requirements.
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Military Life
Embracing skills learned from resiliency training helps Family Member Michelle Grabill with daily stressors as an Army spouse and mother. Like other spouses, Grabrill registered to attend the four-day course that's offered though Army Community Services which focused on five core competencies."I thought the class was amazing," Grabill said. "You
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