News Front
It is arguably the greatest training aircraft ever created. Originally built in 1935, the T-6 Texan was used for basic combat training during World War II and for decades afterward. It was known as the "pilot maker" because of its role in preparing pilots for combat. This historic plane will be among
News Front
Fortunately, it was what they called a "facsimile check," -- that is the cost Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) would have had to pay for all the volunteer hours it received. And at the annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon, the large check was presented on stage at the McChord Club for $2.6 million.
News Front
It was a special moment, one filled with commitment on the part of local high school seniors. And it was a moment filled with thank-yous. A little over a month before they graduate, 170 teenagers stood and pledged to join the military at the eighth annual Operation Recruit Enlistment Dinner May 2.
News
In a military veteran's seemingly endless search for help finding housing and education options, employment or counseling, the results are frequently the same. They give up, frustrated by the process. Sign-up processes are sometimes complicated by lengthy drives. Or long, discouraging computer searches. To simplify this, the City of Lacey came up with
News
At last, they're home, having served their time in the military after fighting abroad.But their war isn't over. Mary Gauthier, a nationally renowned country music singer, listens to their stories, to their troubles dealing with everyday life, and to their problems coping. Then, she puts it to song. Gauthier shares these soldiers' stories
Military Life
If you like playing volleyball, if you like chasing and kicking a soccer ball, or if you like drilling a double into the outfield, Bruce Antonowicz has some advice for you: Sign up. JBLM intramural sports has opportunities for servicemembers and families to take part in the sport of their choice, including
News Front
The recent launching of the $12 billion supercarrier USS Gerald R. Ford in Norfolk, Virginia, had a local touch. The commemorative coins made for the commission of the Navy's newest and most capable ship were made by COINFORCE, a company in Olympia owned by Jordan and Donna Haines. "I've got to tell
News
To help in the task of assisting servicemembers transition from military to civilian life, the annual Veterans Resource Fair will be held May 13 at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall. The event, coordinated by Nine Line Veterans Services, brings several agencies and organizations that assist veterans under one roof from 9
News
From their beginnings 45 years ago, Korean Women's Association has had connections to the military. In recognition of their ongoing helping hand that today hires military vets and that has had an ongoing dedication to serving those who have served their country, the statewide Yes Vets program recently presented KWA with
Online Newspapers
They'll leave you smiling for many reasons. First off, the dental care at Moss Wall Orthodontics will give you a lasting smile because of what they can do to correct crooked teeth problems. For over 26 years, Dr. Kevin Moss has been creating beautiful smiles, treating adults and children. His associate, Dr.
Military Life
Growing up playing hockey and having served in the Navy, Sean Joyce had a dream. He wanted the Army and Navy to play hockey against each other. For the second year in a row, Joyce, the intramural sports coordinator for Naval Sports Everett, will get his wish when Army plays Navy, Feb.
Military Life
If you're wondering what's next after the military, Maria Ferns and Michael Shea both have a simple suggestion: cut hair. Or learn to be a cosmetologist. At the Olympia Barber School in Olympia and at the Summit Salon Academy in Tacoma, there's an open door for military veterans looking for a
Military Life
If you're looking for some exercise or fun and competition, then there's a swishing good time waiting for you on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). Beginning in the middle of January, intramural basketball for both men and women begins on JBLM. But if rebounds and free throws aren't your thing, then check
Military Life
For guys still in the military, playing football for the Pierce County Bengals is simply a chance to continue to play football. "It's for the love of the game," said Ron Baines, the Bengals longtime coach. Baines points out another reason for turning out. The dream of playing college football. Every year,
News
With its ongoing efforts to help the military earn a college degree, Pierce College has provided classes online, eliminated the costs of textbooks and provided on-campus tutors. The end goal has always been to help service men get a degree, not to increase enrollment. But Pierce College recently received an unintended
News Front
With bullets whizzing over his head and while under heavy attack, Keaton Thiem did the unexpected. He didn't remain hidden behind a bolder, seeking safety. Instead, the Air Force staff sergeant risked his life, helping as a combat controller to save the lives of 100-plus men during a 14-hour military encounter
News
This is their story, their chilling, first-hand experiences of fighting in World War II. In a page-turning account, from a paratrooper, a fighter pilot, an engineer and a man with Japanese parents who enlisted in the Army, these local residents reflect on their days during a war that saved the world
Military Life
An advisory committee has recommended that an aging Woodbrook Middle School that needs $15 million in repairs should be closed. In January, the Clover Park School District is expected to decide on the recommendation to close the school that was built in 1963. Every six years the school districts in Washington do
Jobs & Education
For active-duty military asking themselves "what's next?" as their military career winds down, there are many options besides college. As that journey to the next chapter begins, the first question to ask is "what do I like to do?" And "what kind of experience have I got?" "What I'd tell someone as
Online Newspapers
Before you buy your first new home, before you write your name on that expensive, 30-year mortgage agreement, you might want to get some advice first. There's a lot to know. And the first thing Brooke Villano, who works with Veterans National Lending Group, wants military veterans to know is that there's
