
The spouses and girlfriends of deployed troops from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, including the Guard and Reserves in our state, are invited to an evening of pampering free of charge, February 25 from 4-8...
Tow-mater coming to Puyallup this weekend
Tow Mater, the Cars star of the big screen, makes an appearance during the Corvette and High...
Murder, mayhem and mystery afoot on JBLM
Did you know that Col. Mustard did it with the candlestick in the conservatory? If Clue was...
JBLM's junior Bettie Brigade rolling on skates
AFC Arena on Joint Base Lewis-McChord was filled with young girls in roller skates on Jan. 30 -...

Feb
10th
Army to open six jobs, combat battalion staff positions to women
The Army announced its intent today to open six occupational specialties and more than 13,000 positions to women. These six military occupational specialties, or MOSs, were previously closed to women because they were normally co-located with...
Feb
10th
Social media misuse punishable under UCMJ
Soldiers who use social media must abide by the terms outlined in the Uniform Code of Military Justice. "Commenting, posting or linking to material that violates the UCMJ or basic rules of Soldier conduct is prohibited," said Staff Sgt. Dale ...
Feb
10th
In light of Madigan investigation, Army looking to ensure PTSD diagnosis consistent
The Army's surgeon general told members of Congress that the service is investigating how post-traumatic stress disorder is diagnosed to ensure consistency at all hospitals. Lt. Gen. Patricia D. Horoho and the surgeons general from the Air...
Feb
10th
It might be a riany weekend, but here are some warm places to discover in the PNW. Hot springs Bar with fire JBLM's family resource center fireplace Fondue Hot wings A swank lobby with a great fire
Feb
10th
Tacoma's Semi-pro football team, The Cobras ‘looking for guys’ to fill roster
The National Football League concluded its 2011 season on Super Bowl Sunday, but the sport is just starting to pick up steam locally. Two Tacoma-based semi-professional football teams are recruiting local talent for the summer season. The...
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New energy drink zaps JBLM's Warrior Zone
Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation might have always been synonymous with serving troops, but the staff at Joint Base Lewis-McChord might have taken it to a new level. Toby Bartley, creative director for JBLM FMWR, calls...
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JBLM's Wounded Warrior class teaches cooking, social skills
Even with the tomato sauce bubbling on the stove and the garlic bread baking in the oven, class was in full session. For one group of 12 Soldiers from the Warrior Transition Battalion at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the cooking lesson inside the...
Business News
JBLM military couple opens Lacey, wa., restaurant
Steve Cobb has spent a large chunk of his 25 years in the food service industry cooking and serving up hearty food to military members all over the world. Cobb worked in different dining facilities at military installations in Europe and the...
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Great Tacoma spots for military hail and farewells, ladies night outs
Cafe Banana has been in Lakewood for only three months, but it is already developing a reputation for quality dining. This authentic Asian bistro has fresh seafood daily, a variety of selections from Japanese to comfort-style foods, and a...
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Pop up to Proctor: Tacoma’s quirky neighborhood just north of JBLM
Want to escape the hustle of Pacific Avenue or the bustle of Sixth Avenue, but still hang in T-town? The Proctor District, in Tacoma's historic North End area, can provide a day's worth of distraction, from cooking classes to memorable movie...
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what a nice idea. have you considered doing the same for deployed/deploying female service members? one of the first things i do when i get back...
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"Comment" on the new "COMBAT" Pants", ....(?)......will have to wait till deployed Troops wear them "IN COMBAT" to get any truefull...
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