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Somer Breeze-Hanson/JBLM PAO on May 18th, 2012
The 2012 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Army intramural soccer championship featured a battle of the goalkeepers.
Goalie Keesy Jaring of the 46th Aviation Support Battalion faced off against Samuel Salgadovalle in goal for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 593rd Special Troops Battalion.
The two teams were tied 0-0 after 50
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Somer Breeze-Hanson/JBLM PAO on May 10th, 2012
Busy with spring cleaning?
Joint Base Lewis-McChord's Northwest Adventure Center has been. The FMWR facility on JBLM Lewis North cleaned house and will host a sale Saturday of discounted equipment at the Outdoor Recreation Open House from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The public is invited to
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Somer Breeze-Hanson/JBLM PAO on May 10th, 2012
Hunter safety education course training is required to legally hunt in the state of Washington.
The Joint Base Lewis-McChord Skeet Range will hold a five-day course Monday to Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The class is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the week and 8 a.m. to noon
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Somer Breeze-Hanson/JBLM PAO on May 10th, 2012
There aren't many stay-at-home moms like Tammy Colbert.
The mother of four and spouse of a 1st Special Forces Group Soldier for 22 years is also a competitive bodybuilder. Her active lifestyle helps her get through her husband's many deployments.
"This is what I do for me to
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Somer Breeze-Hanson/JBLM PAO on May 4th, 2012
One year ago Dallas Henry was doing a physical training run when he saw the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Ten-Miler team training.
"I said, ‘I want to be on that team,'" Henry recalled.
One year later Henry is the JBLM Ten-Miler team captain for the competitive program. He's taking his
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Somer Breeze-Hanson/JBLM PAO on May 4th, 2012
Corey Sigmund enjoyed the sunny weather and dry ground while growing up as a distance runner in San Diego. Coming up on his first year in the Army stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the avid runner has now been introduced to the wet and rainy conditions.
While it
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Somer Breeze-Hanson/JBLM PAO on May 4th, 2012
Rashaad Peters and Muryce Harris wanted to unwind after a day on the job at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
The 9th Financial Management Company Soldiers dropped by Bowl Arena Lanes on Lewis Main April 26 to bowl a few games since the 2012 JBLM Intramural Bowling League wrapped up
Health
Somer Breeze-Hanson/JBLM PAO on April 27th, 2012
Joint Base Lewis-McChord makes it easy to get out and be active during the National Physical Fitness and Sports Month beginning May 1.
For the second year the Army is using the Strong B.A.N.D.S. (Balance, Activity, Nutrition, Determination and Strength) campaign to promote Soldier and Family health
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Somer Breeze-Hanson/JBLM PAO on April 27th, 2012
The 593rd Sustainment Brigade doesn't shy away from a chance to compete.
The brigade's trophy case speaks for itself as it boasts numerous intramural awards including the 2012 Commander's Cup. It even has its own brigade competitions, which include the Ultimate Sustainer Competition, the Turkey Bowl football
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Somer Breeze-Hanson/JBLM PAO on April 20th, 2012
Welcome to Seattle, Matt Flynn.
The newly signed quarterback from Green Bay made his first community appearance as a Seattle Seahawk when he and five of his teammates paid a visit to the 1st Special Forces Group on Joint Base Lewis-McChord last week.
"It's an honor to be
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Somer Breeze-Hanson/JBLM PAO on May 10th, 2012
Trista Miller has learned a few tricks about the bench press and has Joint Base Lewis-McChord records to prove it.
Miller broke her own record in the 124-148 pound women's category at the 2012 JBLM Bench Press Championships at Soldiers Field House May 5.
Miller lifted 200 pounds on her
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Somer Breeze-Hanson/JBLM PAO on April 13th, 2012
TACOMA - Cheney Stadium offers 16 luxury suites in addition to its 9,600 general seats. All of the suites are furnished the same with comfortable seating for up to 40 people, tables, flat-screen TVs and food. But a partnership with the USO and other sponsors during the
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Somer Breeze-Hanson/JBLM PAO on April 6th, 2012
Jeffrey Jenkins took off his glasses.
He'd been running, throwing and dodging and sweat was blurring his vision. Without his glasses he still couldn't see clearly, but Jenkins was still able to hit his targets in a friendly game of dodgeball.
"I just see silhouettes and I aim," he said.
Jenkins helped his
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Somer Breeze-Hanson/JBLM PAO on April 6th, 2012
Army and Air Force units compete for the top installation prize in a variety of intramural sports on Joint Base Lewis-McChord throughout the year.
Last year Army claimed the flag football and basketball titles while Air Force proved tops in volleyball. But Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 593rd Special Troops Battalion claimed
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Somer Breeze-Hanson/JBLM PAO on March 30th, 2012
It's about that time for Cracker Jacks, peanuts and garlic fries.
Major League Baseball's Opening Day is Wednesday and the Seattle Mariners and their minor league affiliate, the Tacoma Rainiers, offer months of sporting entertainment well into September.
The Rainiers open the 2012 season at home Thursday at
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Somer Breeze-Hanson/JBLM PAO on March 9th, 2012
There's one week left to register for the 2012 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Combatives Tournament.
The tournament is a three-day event, held April 11 to 13 at Soldiers Field House on JBLM Lewis Main. The deadline to register is March 15. Registration is open to all service members stationed
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Somer Breeze-Hanson/JBLM PAO on February 3rd, 2012
When thousands of people were without power on Joint Base Lewis-McChord during the snow and ice storm two weeks ago, civilians and military personnel hustled to restore it.
When roads, yards and common areas were covered in debris on base, they also cleared the damage. And when the storm
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Somer Breeze-Hanson/JBLM PAO on January 24th, 2012
Natalie Hopkins has yet to meet some of her closest friends.
She communicates often with NYC Running Mama, Run Wiki and Mile Posts through their online running blogs, but has not met them face-to-face. Hopkins follows more than 40 blogs in her Google Reader.
"They are all inspiring
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Somer Breeze-Hanson/JBLM PAO on December 18th, 2011
American professional wrestler Madison Rayne has toured several U.S. military installations to meet and greet servicemembers and sign autographs. When Rayne visited Joint Base Lewis-McChord with professional wrestler Angelina Love Dec. 6, taking a tour of an aircraft on McChord Field hit home for the
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Somer Breeze-Hanson/JBLM PAO on November 4th, 2011
After a year-long hiatus, the Commander's Cup is back in play.
The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Directorate presents the trophy annually to a Joint Base Lewis-McChord unit that accumulates the most points during the intramural sports year. Once flag football and wrestling finish up this
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