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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The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) is looking for individuals who are customer-service focused. "So much of our work starts and ends with a customer, be it an employee asking about their rights, an employer asking about new requirements, or working with our vast network of stakeholders," began
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Since its founding in 2011, the South Sound Military and Communities Partnership (SSMCP) has focused on undertaking projects in support of infrastructure and regional improvements in support of military readiness and Joint Base Lewis-McChord's neighboring communities. In the coming year, SSMCP's focus will be on the intersection of three issues between
Military Life
Imagine living in an apartment with no furniture other than a single twin bed and several plastic chairs to sit on. Captain Tai Nguyen does not have to imagine any of this; he lived it. "I distinctively remember folding blankets multiple times to lay out in the living room so that we
Military Life
Asked how he met the challenges he faced growing up in Liberia, SSG Golaybah Kamara said he "accepted the realities and made use of meager resources." The reality was that while the West African country was engulfed in a civil war, his father passed away when he was 11 years old,
Health
According to Cigna/Express Scripts, more than 2,000 independent pharmacies will rejoin the Tricare retail pharmacy network. "Since we issued the new solicitation on Dec. 1, we are pleased that more than 2,000 pharmacies have accepted the terms and will rejoin the Tricare network, said Justine Sessions, a spokesperson for Express Scripts,
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In an article published this month by ProPublica and reprinted in Military.com, Google has promoted a plan to digitize, through the use of its AI business, the Joint Pathology Center's (JPC) collection of millions of pathology slides containing samples of skin, tumor biopsies and organs from armed service members and
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Studying a seating chart, Spc. Andrew Warren stood just outside the doorway to a small recreational room in the newly completed Northwestern Joint Regional Correctional Facility. "I have only been with the 508th Military Police Detention Battalion for a couple of years," he began, "so I have no idea what the
Jobs & Education
Currently, there are about 770,000 open cybersecurity positions in the United States. City University (CityU) of Seattle offers the education and hands on skills needed to enter this growing career field. The CityU is a non-profit, military-friendly, on-line and in-person university. Its mission is to change lives for the good by
Family
For service members and veterans thinking about buying their first home with a Veterans Administration (VA) loan, America's Credit Union can help make that dream come true. "We encourage applicants to place an application for preapproval prior to shopping for a home," said Traci Frazier, the mortgage production manager at ACU.
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Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland introduced the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) Calculation Improvement Act to the House of Representatives on April 21, 2022. Fifty-eight of her Congressional colleagues have signed on in support. The House Report of the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is well aware of the act. In
Health
NeuroStim TMS, a leading provider of transcranial magnetic stimulation to patients in the Pacific Northwest, recently relocated to a larger facility to help individuals in the Lakewood-Tacoma area. "Moving to a larger facility is a great milestone for the whole NeuroStim team," said Walt Guidice, NeuroStim's CEO. "The fact that we
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Transitioning from a military career to a civilian career is not always easy; however, there is the recognition of the value that veterans bring in terms of leadership and teamwork. A recent analysis by LinkedIn's Economic Graph team looked at metropolitan areas where college-educated veterans with a bachelor's degree or more
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SPC Mohamed Abdelaziz was not far from a station where soldiers trained to evaluate and treat a casualty for a spinal injury and shock. Sitting cross-legged and writing with an old-fashion wood pencil, he was a study in concentration. "I'm am going over and committing to memory the 12 identifying signs
Health
The Department of Veterans Affairs reports that 112,949 claims by veterans have been filed as of Oct. 22 under the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022, or PACT Act. The new law expands the eligibility for health care and benefits for veterans
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Shopping for that new refrigerator, washer or dryer may come with a few more options, to include improved delivery and installation services, through a new partnership between Home Depot and military exchange officials according to a story by Military Times. According to Karen Cardin, chief merchandising officer for the Army &
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In hosting a Vietnam War era Veterans Pinning Ceremony Oct. 20 at Lakewood City Hall, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland's (WA-10) sincerity toward the veterans and their family members was palpable. "My father, William Strickland, is a veteran who served in World War II and Korea," she began. "I know that military families
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DJ Brown enlisted in the Navy in 1986 to take advantage of the opportunity to gain life skills as both an aviation electrician and recruiter. When he retired as a Chief Petty Officer in 2006, he and his wife were in the process of purchasing a UPS store when Mail
Health
While serving as a police officer, David Simonsen realized that his ability to help individuals in distress was limited. "I wanted to be more instrumental in helping people change their behavior so they could have better relationships," he began. "I truly believe the healthier one is in their relationships, the more
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Moving is complex, especially when it involves a Stryker Brigade. In September, the Army announced that Joint Base Lewis-McChord's 2-2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division, will deploy to Korea as part of a regular nine-month, unaccompanied rotation of forces in support of the U.S. commitment to the Republic of
