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It started as a private time when a commander and his first sergeant could free themselves from distractions and catch up on the issues affecting airmen in their squadron. It turned into a sweeping movement that changed lives, lifted morale, trimmed pounds from waistlines and changed the way some look at
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It's just a matter of fact. If you live in the Puget Sound region, you're going to be in, on or around the area's waters quite a bit. Whether it's falling from the sky in the form of rain, underneath bridges (Washington is home to four of the five longest floating
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Although nationally the Seattle sports culture has taken a hit in being voted America's most miserable sports city for the second straight year by Forbes magazine, it isn't all doom and gloom for those who support the state's professional sports teams. The sports culture locally is one of bustling pre-game marches
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For nearly two-and-a-half years after first purchasing and moving into a condo in downtown Tacoma, Chris Lucero didn't even own a car. One might consider it an act of embracing urban living. Lucero, an associate vice president of an investment firm located downtown, got tired of living in the South Hill area
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Staying in temporary lodging for an extended amount of time after arriving at a new installation can take a toll on any military family, whether it's due to living without certain household luxuries or having to make do without a kitchen. The Automated Housing Referral Network (AHRN.com), which is sponsored by
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While the South Sound is a bustling center of transportation, business and industry, a short trip in several directions offers the chance to escape the hustle and bustle and get in touch with nature. There are several local clubs and organizations that can assist in the feat, while also offering a
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When Madigan Army Medical Center Commander Col. Jerome (Jerry) Penner III brought up the idea of forming some kind of singing group at the hospital, his leadership didn't know quite what to think. "My senior leaders were like, ‘This guy has lost his mind,'" Penner said with a smile. Inspired by the
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From shipping a pizza across the country to a deploying soldier to helping a group of deployed Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldiers set up a remote location complete with signage and uniforms, it's evident Farrelli's Wood Fire Pizza cares about its local military customer base. And that dedication and customer service has
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This week Harborstone Credit Union was named the 2009 Air Force Bank and Credit Union of the Year. Harborstone also won the award in 2006. "For me personally, you couldn't give us a better award," said Carlene Joseph, vice president of business development and military relations for Harborstone. "We couldn't do it
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Raymond Bunk prides himself on being a blue-collar guy. But like so many others in his shoes, Bunk has been affected personally with the downturn of the real estate market, and he's also felt what it's like to take a pay cut - all while feeling that the middle class in
