Deals
Have a hankering to strut your stuff as a model? Here’s your chance. The Fort Lewis Ranger is hosting a Valentine’s Day party for the spouses of deployed soldiers that will include a fashion show sponsored by Vixen’s House of Shoes and Apparel. The party and fashion show is a way to
Deals
No matter how careful you are in selecting just the right things to send to your deployed loved one, if you don’t address and pack the package properly, and send it out on time, your military member may never receive it. With thousands of packages being shipped to Iraq and Afghanistan
Operation Family Support
Charlene Lewis and her four daughters donned matching red shirts with blue birds singing “Joy” and jeans and drove to America’s Credit Union on Fort Lewis. When their names were called, each of the girls, ages 2 to 9, carried their Daddy Dolls — plush pillows with a photo of their
Guides
With the holiday season upon us, military families are looking for the best deals and easiest accessibility to stores to do their holiday shopping. The Lakewood Towne Center offers military families a safe, one-stop, shopping experience. Not only is the center military friendly, but it is also a place where shoppers can
Operation Family Support
Even before the start of the war on terrorism, hundreds of organizations have started to support deployed service members. But as the war continues on, special attention has been focused on the families who are left behind. The need for help is growing. In a blog, an Air Force wife wrote, “I
Focus
In 1979, two things happened to Gary Schamel. He was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, and he started volunteering. A retired Air Force master sergeant, Schamel’s reasons for volunteering were threefold. He wanted to give back to less fortunate people, stay busy, and meet new people. “I was inspired to volunteer by
Support
As the countdown to Christmas begins, some local organizations are trying to do their part to make Christmas a little better for some local military families. Looking for a worthy cause to donate to or need a little help yourself? Here is a list of just a few of the
Operation Family Support
Sarah Menefee comes from a long line of military service. Her brother has completed three tours in Iraq; her father was a member of the Coast Guard, and her grandfather spent 20 years in the Navy. She wanted to find a way to give back to members of the armed
Focus
Volunteering has been ingrained in Clint Saner’s character. He participated in Boy Scouts, was active in school activities, attended Seattle University on an ROTC Scholarship, and was exposed to volunteering throughout his youth. “I learned the importance of giving back at an early age,” said Saner, who makes a living as a
Education
Sgt. First Class Patrick McDonald serves his country as an Army Reservist. Three times he has left his civilian job as an assistant to the Washington secretary of state and deployed. His time deployed now stands at two and a half years. However, although he started working for the secretary
Focus
When Michael Joseph Gross entered Fort Lewis military with a retired officer, he was nervous, to say the least. His mission was to randomly search for enlisted, straight soldiers and find out how they feel about serving alongside gays and lesbians in the military. He wanted to shed some light
Archives
The Puget Sound area has dozens of car dealerships that are military friendly, with a wide selection of vehicles. The following is a list of some of the dealerships located within a 25 mile radius of Fort Lewis. Gilchrist Auto 6014 S. Tacoma Way, TacomaBuick: 253-474-0645Chevrolet: 253-472-3311Web site: www.gilchristchevrolet.comOpened in 1929, Gilchrist’s
Operation Family Support
One parent has been deployed to Afghanistan for a year, during which time the other parent has to play the role of mother and father. Though it’s tough they make it work. But then halfway through the one year deployment, the parent returns home for two weeks, and finds a
