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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The construction of a new barrier emplacement at the Madigan Army Medical Center control access gate will potentially restrict outbound traffic to a single lane. Chief of Security and Access Control Mel Austin said with a little awareness and planning drivers should be able minimize traffic headaches throughout the construction period
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As far as 593rd Sustainment Brigade safety manager Edward Cartwright is concerned, he was only doing his job. Others didn't see it that way. Cartwright won one of 14 Army Individual Awards for Excellence in Safety issued by the Office of the Secretary of the Army in March. In an e-mail from
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I Corps Headquarters Building 2025 might look the same on the outside, but inside renovations have turned it into a state-of-the-art command center. A ribbon-cutting event March 15 officially reopened the building. First Lieutenant Gregory Gemedschiew said the current renovations began in June 2009 and were completed earlier this month. Gemedschiew commended the
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Walking into a high school for the first time would jangle the nerves of most people. However, coming to a school where you have no friends and have no clue how to find your classes could be downright panic-inducing. The Student to Student (S2S) program at Steilacoom High School offers a
