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Did you know some veterans and their family members have access to VA-covered care through several special programs such as the Civilian Health and Medical Program of VA (CHAMPVA)? More than 700,000 beneficiaries (spouses and children) are eligible to receive specific types of care and services through four family member-focused VA
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To enhance exposure-related care for service members, veterans and other beneficiaries, the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs created the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record (ILER) in 2019. ILER is a new information technology system that aggregates occupational, deployment, and assignments information with known exposures for specific jobs and specific
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Tacoma Restaurant Week is back and more delicious than ever. Tacoma's top restaurants join us this fall - Oct. 15-19 and Oct. 22-26 - for two delicious weeks of dining. The traditional two- or three-course lunch and three-course dinner remains the same, with the varying price points introduced during the last few
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Since 1965, the City of Auburn has honored our veterans with a parade Veterans Day weekend. Plan to join in this year's event to pay tribute, thank and honor veterans and active military members on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. on Main Street in downtown Auburn. If you've never
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NEW HAVEN, CT - The Department of the Air Force (DAF) has agreed to review the discharges of thousands of veterans affected by post-traumatic stress disorder ("PTSD"), Traumatic Brain Injury ("TBI"), or other mental health conditions, or who experienced sexual assault or sexual harassment. The DAF will also implement administrative
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JOINT BASE LEWIS McCHORD - More than 18,000 flights happen here at McChord Field every year. Fog, snow, rain or shine, C-17 Globemaster IIIs are taking to the skies to fulfill the rapid global mobility mission set that America's Airlift Wing upholds. A huge part of this is thanks to
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Recent reports in the private media have detailed conditions in the barracks which house single service members. Included in those reports are revelations of exposed raw sewage, extensive mold and other non-functioning systems such as HVAC and fire detection. On Capitol Hill last week leaders of the military services responsible for
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It took over three quarters of a century for Harvey Drahos, a World War II Army veteran, to receive his Purple Heart for wounds he suffered during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. "It's unbelievable, just unbelievable," the century old former corporal said before the beginning of a celebration attended by
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When you think of Washington state agriculture, we would guess that cranberries probably are not the first thing that pop up in your mind. You probably think of apple's first and foremost. And while there is definitely an abundance of apple varieties, there is also an abundance of cranberries. So
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Our Military Kids (OMK) is a national nonprofit group that provides extracurricular activity scholarships to children and teens (ages 3-18) of deployed National Guard and Reserve and post-9/11 combat-injured veterans in treatment. OMK has expanded its eligibility criteria to include children of post-9/11 combat wounded, ill or injured veterans with
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As the leaves start to change color and a crisp breeze fills the air, it's that time of year again - pumpkin season! And the south sound has a multitude of patches to choose from. These charming patches are more than just a place to pick out the perfect pumpkin;
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - Garrison and community leaders from Joint Base Lewis-McChord gathered Sept. 21 to celebrate the official opening of a new community park on Lewis Main with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. First announced in November 2022, the park transforms a gravel lot where the Army and Air Force Exchange Service
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - Employees with the Directorate of Public Works are often called to assist with repairs, engineering work and for maintenance on the installation they serve, but recently at Joint Base Lewis-McChord they added the title of "honeybee rescuers" to their list of services. Jamal Brown, pest controller with
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Children's Day has been a part of Lacey's history for 26 years. Lacey Parks, Culture and Recreation's free event takes place every year on the first Saturday in October and is an opportunity to bring together families, educators, local organizations and community members to celebrate the city's youngest citizens. This event
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Eyeglasses are an essential service for eligible veterans, as vision impairment can lead to mental health concerns, falls and need for social care. VA Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Services is committed to providing all eligible veterans with eyeglasses and, in 2023, provided nearly two million pairs of eyeglasses to veterans. Eye
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FORT JACKSON, S.C. - The 2023 U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve Drill Sergeants of the Year were announced during a ceremony Sept. 16 at Fort Jackson. After four days of physically and mentally grueling competition, Staff Sgt. Ashley Buhl, a drill sergeant with the 193rd Infantry Training Brigade at Fort
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - Joint Base Lewis-McChord is one of 17 installations selected by the Department of Defense to herald in a new program intended to address and prevent workplace violence within the military community. Following the tragic active-shooter event that unfolded in 2009 at Fort Cavazos, Texas - then known
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Donna and Frank Handoe work to help service members and their families navigate the challenges they face both during and after their time in uniform. "I married Frank 32 years ago and began serving in the Military Family programs," Donna began. "I felt that being involved would help me embrace this
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When you think of Oktoberfest, your mind might immediately wander to the lively streets of Munich, where thousands of revelers gather annually to celebrate Bavarian culture with beer, bratwurst, and traditional music. However, you don't need a passport to experience the joy of Oktoberfest; Washington state offers its own unique
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WASHINGTON - In the event of a federal government shutdown, the U.S. military is prepared to maintain active-duty troops and a select number of civilian defense personnel on duty, albeit without immediate pay, as Congress works towards a budget resolution, Stars and Stripes reported this week. While the Defense Department has
