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Rick Wood/JBLM PAO on June 16th, 2011
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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Rick Wood/JBLM PAO on June 9th, 2011
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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Rick Wood/JBLM PAO on June 7th, 2011
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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Rick Wood/JBLM PAO on June 25th, 2011
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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Rick Wood/JBLM PAO on June 16th, 2011
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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Rick Wood/JBLM PAO on May 26th, 2011
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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Rick Wood/JBLM PAO on May 26th, 2011
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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Rick Wood/JBLM PAO on February 26th, 2011
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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Rick Wood/JBLM PAO on February 18th, 2011
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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Rick Wood/JBLM PAO on January 25th, 2011
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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Rick Wood/JBLM PAO on August 2nd, 2010
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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Rick Wood/JBLM PAO on June 17th, 2010
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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Rick Wood/JBLM PAO on April 29th, 2010
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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