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Summer drivers ed on JBLM

With summer approaching, young drivers can receive training without leaving Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The 911 Driving School offers training for license seekers. Army and Air Force Exchange Service Services Business Manager Lani Chandler said AAFES is thrilled to offer the convenience of a driving school on base. The school will

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Apaches ready for Afghan mission

The "Apaches" are on the warpath. More than 130 Soldiers comprising Alpha Company, 51st Signal Battalion, took part in a casing ceremony June 3. The company is now ready to deploy to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Although mission details are sensitive, they will be tasked with

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JBLM is bear country, too, officials warn

  The message is clear: caution and vigilance can maintain harmony when living with bears. No sightings have been reported this spring, but last year a mother black bear and her cubs in the Miller Hill area gave the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Safety Office reason to issue precautions for families living nearby. JBLM

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528th Qm. Co. Cobras is scheduled for inactivation in September.

It's always the end of an era when any unit changes its commander, but a company in 80th Ordnance Battalion only began its transition process last week with a change of command. Captain Dan Simons relinquished command of 528th Quartermaster Company to Capt. Dan Padilla June 16

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Construction projects point to summer detours on JBLM

Warm weather, sunshine and children on vacation are sure signs of summer. As a byproduct of growth, however, orange cones, flaggers and minor delays in traffic flow might also mark the beginning of summer on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Joint Base Lewis-McChord Public Works spokesman Matt Weeks said that

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Triple Nickel Engineers celebrate history, honor losses

  A former Army slogan once said in part, "We do more before 9 a.m. than most people do all day." That saying aptly fit 555th Engineer Brigade's observance of Engineer Days May 20. A full day of events starting with a brigade run followed a ball the previous evening, May 19.

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Civilian Hall inductees demonstrate their concern for soldiers

  Janice Buckley and Herb Schmeling weren't looking for praise when they separately began volunteering in support of servicemembers and the Joint Base Lewis-McChord community. On Monday, I Corps Commanding General Lt. Gen. Mike Scaparrotti formally inducted Buckley and Schmeling into the Civilian Hall of Fame during a luncheon. Their photos are

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Gunslingers use fire mission to test new lighter guns

  With a resounding call of "fire mission," Alpha Battery of the 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment prepared to send out a round from the M-777 howitzer. A moment later came a thunderous boom from the gun followed by a distant "whump" as the round hit its target. February 15 marked the

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JBLM Special Forces soldiers honored for valor

The Army recognized members of 1st Special Forces Group for uncommon valor during a medal award ceremony Feb. 11. Green Berets from Special Operations Task Force 12 and Advanced Operating Base 1310 received nine Bronze Star medals for valor, nine Army Commendation medals for valor and two Purple Hearts. Commander Col. Francis

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Construction on McChord Field gate begins Feb. 10

JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, Wash. -- Joint Base Lewis-McChord McChord Field main gate will be undergoing a major facelift starting Feb. 10.JBLM Directorate of Emergency Services Chief of Installation Access Larry Freeman said everything is in place to begin work on the main gate."Starting Feb. 10, the Woodbrook Housing Gate will be

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Awards ceremony to honor selfless service of civilians

Selfless service will be recognized and celebrated when three more names are added to the Civilian Hall of Fame on display at the I Corps Headquarters building Thursday. Major General John D. Johnson, acting I Corps commanding general, will host the awards event at the American Lake Community Center's Lakeside Lounge.

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Rangers receive medals

  Valor and sacrifice were recognized during a combat awards ceremony for members of the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment June 10. The rain broke just as the Rangers lined up in formation to honor 21 of their own with medals and awards. Chaplain (Maj.) David Curlin started the ceremony by reflecting on

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Get ready for JBLM construction projects

Longer days and warmer weather are not only signs of spring. They also usher in construction season. Traffic Investigations Lieutenant Tom Martin said he hopes motorists driving on Joint Base Lewis-McChord will stay abreast of ongoing construction projects. "Construction projects are plentiful," Martin said. Last week, sidewalk replacement began along Liggett Avenue and

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