Focus
Soldiers from First Army units located across the United States began preparations in January to deploy to Afghanistan as a part of a new mission recently identified by Department of the Army that provides specialized teams, beginning this spring, to train and assist Afghan Security Forces
Spouses
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - Five minutes after sitting down, Angela Fields had tears in her eyes. With 2-year-old Emma next to her, Fields told the other three women in the room how she had moved to Joint Base Lewis-McChord in October, her husband had left for
Focus
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. - Many units throughout the Army have a shortage of unit supply specialist and often have to fill the slot with a soldier from a different job specialty with no experience, said David Pinley a member of the Property Accountability Augmentation Team.
Nightlife It List
Its Old West saloon style facade and jutting awning are nothing that will ever land it onto some glossy magazine pages extolling the best in Tacoma design. If it weren't for the yellow lettering, you wouldn't notice it at all as your car sails on by. Well, that
News Articles
Waste may arguably be the most unavoidable, undesirable and destructive bi-product of life. Frustrating to most, waste brings pollution and devaluation to any environment. Ecological survival depends on how well people respond to that waste which continuously piles up around them. On Feb. 22, Joint Base Lewis-McChord
Education
Reservists receive an array of benefits when they sign on the dotted line. According to the 446th Force Support Squadron Education Office, the Montgomery GI Bill and Reserve Tuition Assistance are the two most commonly used. In the past few months an issue has arisen about
Health
Legend has it that professional football pioneer Bronko Nagurski once plowed through an opposing line, raced into and through the end zone and didn't stop until he crashed face-first into the brick wall separating the field from grandstands. Upon regaining his senses, Nagurski is said to have observed: "That last guy
Spouses
We all look for ways to connect to our spouses while they are deployed. The latest technology advances make it easier than ever - we can see his or her face via Skype or Face Time, chat instantly on Facebook, swap e-mails daily and talk on the phone. But one Scottish
News Articles
Myles Grant had reason to be happy. "Today is the rededication of a historic structure," the director of the Lewis Army Museum said moments before a ribbon-cutting ceremony that took place on Feb. 21. "I'm very excited about this day and what it means to Joint Base Lewis-McChord." Wade Perrow Construction of
Focus
Ken Still told me he's had a wonderful life. "I've been blessed," the retired Professional Golf Association (PGA) and Senior PGA Tour golfer said as we sat in a comfortable dining room at the Fircrest Golf Club last Saturday morning. "I've had a lucky life," added the Tacoma native. A warm, generous and
Military Resources
YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea -- Living or working abroad is a great opportunity to meet new people, try something totally new, and learn about a different language and culture. Despite the advantages of working and living abroad, there are also disadvantages. The language barrier
Deals
DALLAS - As Spring blooms, Easter is just around the corner and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is ushering in the new season with its latest Patriot Family contest. The "Patriot Family Peeps Diorama" contest gives military shoppers the opportunity to show their creative side and
Listings
ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Steve Becky & Friends. All Ages. 6 pm. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8 pm. NC. The Junction Sports Bar and Grill Lewis County. Blues Jam. Hosted by Blues Attitude. 8 pm. Eagle's Hall Olympia - Downtown. OlyBlues Dance Night.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Amocat Cafe Tacoma - Triangle District. Amocat Live 1-Year Anniversary Music Night, with John Dolge, Jon Parker, Micaela Cooley, Sam Bogle, Russ Dahler, Gen Obata, The Collaborators. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. Matrix Coffee House Lewis County. Kirsten Opstad. All Ages. 8:30 pm. $6. Spar Cafe Olympia. Paul Mauer. 8 pm. NC. BLUES Washington
