Veterans of the Persian Gulf War with undiagnosed illnesses have an additional five years to qualify for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. "Not all the wounds of war are fully understood,"...
First deployment comes as forces draw down in Iraq
Still in high school when the conflict in Iraq began, two Reservists fulfilled their quest to...
62nd AMXS flying crew chiefs keep the mission moving 24/7, 365
You've been on the road for eight days of non-stop flying and the plane just broke down. Your...
NCOs of the U.S. Army Parachute Team: Knights of the Sky
The Blue Angels, the Thunderbirds and the Golden Knights perform across the United States in...
Feb
4th
Danger Pay Now Calculated By the Day
FROM STARS AND STRIPES... Starting this month, the Defense Department will calculate imminent-danger pay by the day rather than the month, a cost-cutting move the department estimated last year could save $30 million annually. Up to now,...
Feb
4th
5-20 Regulars’ academy is anything but
FORWARD OPERATING BASE LAGMAN, Afghanistan - The backbone of any army is the Non-Commissioned Officer Corps. The NCOs train their troops, look after their needs and provide the first line of leadership to all their soldiers. In the absence of...
Feb
3rd
TGIF. We give you three "W" ideas for getting to know your area better. WOLF HAVEN: You can see rescued wolves up close in Tenino. WARRIOR ZONE: If you haven't heard, North Fort has the place to be for Soldiers and Airmen. WSU:...
Feb
3rd
Local CFC pledge drive nets second highest total ever
The 50th Combined Federal Campaign pledge drive brought in the second highest dollar amount ever for the South Puget Sound, but the campaign isn't just about the money. For those involved most closely, the CFC was about a spirit of service...
Feb
3rd
JBLM storm workers recognized for their efforts
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,...
Focus
First impressions: creating a promo photo
One snapshot -- that's what service members get to impress a promotion board. The photo submitted is considered to be a handshake, so it has to be flawless. "The (Department of the Army) photo is used to quickly determine a Soldier's...
Focus
Soldiers complete urban ops training
KUWAIT - In preparation for Operation Inferno Creek, an upcoming multinational joint training mission in Oman, 1st Platoon, 125th Fire Support Company of 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment from Joint Base Lewis-McChord...
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42nd MP Bde. Soldiers ready to begin mission in Afghanistan
The 42nd Military Police Brigade's Headquarters and Headquarters Company cased its colors Jan. 4 in preparation for deployment to Afghanistan. The 120-member company will be joining units from three other brigades in the Bagram area to...
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Army spouse has traveled world to play her harp in castles, on cruise ships
When Twyla Eddins was 4 years old she heard a song on the radio she thought was pretty. She walked over to the piano and began to search out the keys to play it. And so began Eddins' musical career. Since then Eddins has traveled the world,...
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Battle of New Orleans holds lessons for today's military
Mention the city of New Orleans and instantly images of Mardi Gras, the NFL's Saints or the destructive power of Hurricane Katrina come to mind. Few people think back to the War of 1812 and the Battle of New Orleans, a battle that decisively...
We have new Facebook pages for families, and another for single soldiers and airmen serving at...
Every Thursday, we send JBLM Spouses magazine onto the world wide web to inform our single...
Hello spouses in business. Northwestmilitary.com and our affiliate sites including JBLM...
Every Thursday, we send JBLM Singles magazine onto the world wide web to inform our single...
Northwestmilitary.com has a portal for military spouses looking for employment. JBLM...
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