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A lot has gone into the history of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, which celebrates 100 years in 2017. Some of the places we've all known and loved have a history worth noting in this centennial year. The following are some examples: The Soldier's StatueLocated at the intersection of 41st Division Dr. and
Education
Military families new to Washington state will discover that like any other duty station, public schools have a number of requirements exclusive to graduation in their districts. In Washington, one of the big programs involves as many as 100 hours of volunteer community service each year. Called the Culminating Project, this program
Operation Family Support
Ever wondered how different things would have been if you had been taught how to communicate and take care of your marriage before your first child was born? Some Air Force couples are getting an opportunity to do just that in a class being piloted at the McChord Clinic that is
Operation Family Support
Medical staff members and managers of military installation resources gathered Monday on a racquetball court in a Joint Base Lewis-McChord gymnasium to learn how to play a modified version of volleyball. The net was set 3.5 feet above the ground and instead of standing, the participants sat on the floor
Focus
About 33 spouses of airmen assigned to the 4th Airlift Squadron at McChord Field boarded a C-17 Globemaster III recently for the flight of their lifetime. During the one-and-a-half hour flight - which took them on a scenic tour of along the coast and over the Puget Sound - the spouses,
Focus
Evan Essex has a generosity of spirit that far exceeds his 13 years. When faced with the challenge of completing a project to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, he knew immediately that he wanted to do something to help others. During a brainstorming session with his parents on the way home
Focus
Between them, Ginny Venable and Loretta Olson have about 85 years of volunteer service with the American Red Cross. Venable, now 88, began as a volunteer who went door to door requesting donations while her husband, Ben Venable (now deceased), who retired as a U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel and served
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About five years ago, the base realignment committee voted to combine Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base into a joint installation in an effort to save taxpayer money and improve operations efficiency. Since the process began in February 2010, visible signs of the transition have been implemented, including police cars
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On Monday morning, hundreds of servicemebers lined up outside the Carey Theater on Joint Base Lewis-McChord to attend an all-call conducted by Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. During the meeting, which was conducted in a town hall format, Mullen discussed such issues as veteran homelessness, dwell
Operation Family Support
Sometimes it is not a lack of programs that prohibit military families from seeking help. Rather, it is a lack of direction or information on how to access those initiatives. At Joint Base Lewis-McChord programs are constantly being added and implemented to meet the needs of active duty servicemembers and their
