Military families looking build some memories or to bond together after a long deployment have a great opportunity to visit the northwest's largest theme park in May. Silverwood Theme Park, located just north...
What’s new in JBLM base housing, neighborhoods
"Our target is to house 30 percent of the families who are stationed here," said Todd Vasko,...
Soldiers get haircut with boy facing tough surgery
As soon as the Drew family pulled into the parking lot of Best Barber in Tillicum, the beaming...
AUSA launches newest sub chapter, supports 593rd at JBLM
The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) and the Captain Meriwether Lewis Main Chapter...
May
24th
Stryker from 3rd Brigade killed
According to the Dept. of Defense, 2nd Lt. Travis A. Morgado, 25, of San Jose, Calif., died May 23 in Zharay, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when insurgents attacked his patrol with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to...
May
24th
Soldiers prefer lighter machine gun during assessment
A military utility assessment held at Fort Benning, Ga., in September 2011 has concluded that all participating Soldiers immediately noticed the reduced weight of a prototype light machine gun and most would prefer it to the current squad...
May
24th
Armor branch aims to get more Ranger tabs for scouts
Now that the Armor School has planted new roots in the Maneuver Center of Excellence, it has a new mission: get more Cavalry scouts into Ranger School. Facing a shortage of Ranger-qualified Soldiers in the 19 "Delta" military occupational...
May
24th
Jon Huertas credits Air Force for successful acting career
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) -- A former pararescueman credits the Air Force for helping him make a successful jump from the military to a television and film career. Jon Huertas, born Jon William Hofstedt, served...
May
24th
Army seeks aviation E-6s for drone maintenance
FROM ARMY TIMES... Staff sergeants in some aviation specialties can get a shot at faster promotion if they switch to a military occupational specialty the Army considers a priority. The Army is seeking applications from Regular Army staff...
Military Life
Dan wins Best in Show at JBLM Pet Parade
Dressed in a full fireman's uniform complete with fire extinguisher and hose, Dan, a 4-year-old Chow Chow-Akita mix, held a stuffed Dalmatian dog in his mouth while pulling a fire engine as he walked by the judges at Saturday's "Pet Pawrade"...
Transitioning
How to move your car during a PCS
Myth: The military handles transporting your car(s) every time you PCS. Fact: While they will transport ONE automobile from an overseas duty station (OCONUS), they are not responsible for transporting Servicemembers' cars when the...
Neighborhoods
Worry-free date night without the kids in the South Sound
Date night is a big deal when you have kids, so don't allow last minute babysitter issues to spoil you fun. Here are a few reliable alternatives you can plan on for your next date night: Discover Aquatics Swim School, Olympia: Held...
Kids
Sign language with babies in Tacoma
Are you tired of guessing what your little one wants? Would you like to be able to communicate with your baby or toddler now instead of waiting until they feel like talking? Are you concerned that you are not bonding as much as you...
Explore
Spend a whirlwind weekend on Whidbey Island
Around Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Whidbey Island is most often known as the place where the Naval Air Station is ... but in reality, the largest Washington island, which forms the northern Puget Sound boundary, has much more to offer visitors...
Welcome to the Pacific Northwest. You have found the new home of our twice yearly Welcome...
Every Thursday, we send JBLM Spouses magazine onto the world wide web to inform our single...
Every Thursday, we send JBLM Singles magazine onto the world wide web to inform our single...
Ready for summer? Believe it or not, we'll actualy have days of blistering heat ... the kind...
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