Entertainment
Add Liam Neeson to the impressive list of leading men who have played Raymond Chandler's laconic antihero gumshoe Philip Marlowe, a roster highlighted by Dick Powell in Murder, My Sweet (1944), Humphrey Bogart in The Big Sleep (1946), Robert Montgomery in Lady in the Lake (1947), James Garner in Marlowe
Family
SAGAMIHARA FAMILY HOUSING AREA, Japan - When Sydney LeFebre had her first photoshoot for a large fashion retailer last year, the process became a whole new experience for her and her family. Sydney, now a third grader at Arnn Elementary School, wore several outfits throughout that day as photographers, and even
Health
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Joint Base Lewis-McChord - Besides Valentines and increased talk of heart health in February, did you know that World Pulses Day is also celebrated on the 10th? Pulses, commonly mistaken as legumes, are a powerhouse in everyday nutrition. They are a healthy and affordable source of protein
Jobs & Education
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - Civilian spouses of service members assigned outside the U.S. may now have an easier time finding employment. The Department of the Air Force has implemented a direct-hire authority pilot program for locations outside the U.S. authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act of FY22. This authority enables
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Valentine's Day is just around the corner and it can be stressful to plan the perfect date night or gift. What follows are some fun local activities and one further afield for the best Valentine's Day. Chocolate & Wine Festival Head out to the Medicine Creek Winery for their 16th Annual Chocolate
Focus
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - America's First Corps (I Corps) is the Army's operational headquarters in the Indo-Pacific region. The corps' area of responsibility is vast. The region contains 65 percent of the world's ocean surface and 25 percent of its land mass. Time and distance are crucial planning considerations for
News Front
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - The serene image of Pebble Beach, complete with blue skies and light breeze sets the stage as Col. Phil Lamb, Joint Base Lewis-McChord commander, steps up to the golf tee and sets his shot. With a moment of thoughtful consideration, he pulls back his club and
Entertainment
When the original Magic Mike was released in 2012, I distinctly remember NOT saying, "That was a lot of fun, but there's clearly so much more nuance and complexity to the Magic Mike saga, we're going to need at least a trilogy to tell the whole story!" Not to disparage Steven
Entertainment
As we eagerly await the sometime-this-spring drop of Ted Lasso Season Three, you can get your fix of comedy with heart in the new Apple TV+ series Shrinking, which covers a very different world but has the same winning formula of giving us irresistibly quirky characters who deliver quote-worthy dialogue
Family
WASHINGTON - In an effort to support parents and caregivers, the Army has refined its parental leave guidance to align with the recent Department of Defense expanded Military Parental Leave Program. The update authorizes 12 weeks of paid paternal leave for birth parents, non-birth parents and soldiers adopting a child or
Health
The Suicide Prevention Program here at Joint Base Lewis-McChord assures suicide prevention and awareness education is provided to all Department of Defense civilians, reservists, and active-duty service members. Service members and DoD civilians across all U.S. military branches are required to take the training once a year. "It (suicide prevention training)
Military Life
Newly promoted SGT Elias Hernandez clearly understands the concept that when he makes a good decision, he knows that decision will also make a better person. "I decided to enlist right after graduating from high school in 2020 because I wanted to give the military a ‘chance' when it came to
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Join us for a Free Couples Night Out, presented by Northwest Military, sponsored by Grand Canyon University and hosted at LeMay America's Car Museum to honor military and their sacrifice, Saturday, Feb. 11. The FREE evening event will allow couples free admittance into LeMay America's Car Museum. If you've been
Military Life
WASHINGTON - A small tactical unit is deployed into a hostile environment. Their objective: dig in and defend until the end. Each member of the unit has their specialty; the unit leader calls all the shots, his word is what goes, and he is the one whom decides where the last
Health
VA's National Advance Care Planning via Group Visits Program engages veterans, caregivers and those they trust in facilitated group conversations about the kind of care that's right for each of them. It also covers the steps you can take to have your wishes heard and respected when the need arises.
Family
Like many Americans, emotional well-being is something that many military families have said they're struggling with since the pandemic started, according to Sesame Workshop, which works with the Defense Department to bring information to military families through its websites and free apps. In response to that, Sesame Workshop has launched new
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - Students from Stafford Elementary School, Tacoma, participate in an Aviation Inspiration and Mentorship (AIM) tour at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Jan. 17, 2023. AIM is a community outreach program that is designed to inform, influence and inspire the next generation of Air Force aviators.
Military Policy
FORT KNOX, Ky. - The U.S. Army is offering promotion incentives to soldiers who refer individuals to their local recruiting station. The Soldier Referral Program encourages all soldiers to support recruiting and gives them an opportunity to share their stories and decision to serve with their community. The SRP complements the
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - Is your unit having a training event and you have limited time for lunch? Well, you can now bring the meal to you to save valuable time. The Rest Assured Food Truck (RAFT) from the 593rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command had its grand opening in front of their
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Are you a veteran seeking a challenge and adventure? Registration is now open for VA's 2023 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic (NVSSC) from June 4 to 9 in San Diego. Spots are limited, so take note of the Feb. 10 deadline to submit your application. Applications received after the deadline will
