Military Life
Technology has been influencing the entertainment industry for decades. Movies, video games, and even amusement parks have evolved dramatically since the introduction of digital animation, high definition, and Computer Generated Imagery (CGI), as designers increasingly close the gap between real and animated. These advancements have allowed entertainers the ability to
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Whether you're a brand new parent or bringing home baby number five, the task of finding a childcare provider that is the highest quality but still affordable is daunting, especially when facing the reality of having to do it all over again every PCS. Luckily, Childcare Aware has recognized this
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SPIDER magazine features short stories, poems, articles, and activities for 6 to 9-year-old children from around the world. It is published by Cricket Media: a global education company and receiver of the Parents Choice Gold Award. Every issue invites readers to submit their original artwork or writing to Spider's Corner.
Jobs & Education
Evergreen State College is an innovative and progressive liberal arts and sciences school with a student-centered learning environment. Along with many other students, Roger Plenefisch is passionate about making a difference in the world, and was attracted to the academic approach of Evergreen along with the resources available to veterans. "Evergreen
Outdoors
Is it any surprise to learn that, according to Army Times, Joint Base Lewis-McChord is the most requested duty station in the U.S.? Mount Rainier, the Cascade Mountains, and hundreds of miles of Puget Sound shoreline are only a short drive away. MWR recognizes that Washington state is a dream
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Making new friends isn't just a concern for kids moving to a new place, it plagues adults, too. Most of us hit our social peak at 5 years old, when running up to the first kid you could find, grabbing their hand and proclaiming them your best friend forever was
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One of the hardest things about moving often is that you have to start over in a new community. You have to make new friends, find a new hair-dresser, and in many cases for military spouses, rebuild your business from the ground up. One Joint Base Lewis-McChord's most beloved cosmetologists
Attractions
It's that time of year again; pumpkin patches, apple picking, hay rides, and bloody corpses with chainsaws chasing after you through the darkness. That's right, it's haunted house season, and we found the best ones you won't want to miss. Yell Manor Triad Arts Theatre102 Yelm Ave. E., Yelm Oct.
News
Peacefully nestled between North Fort Lewis and American Lake, there lives a golf course run entirely on the passion and dedication of volunteers. American Lake Veterans Golf Course is the only course in the nation designed for the transition and rehabilitation of wounded and disabled veterans. They believe golf is
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Feeling the vacation budget is pinched? Trying to combine your PCS with a fun family road trip? Or are you just looking to get away? Tents for Troops is a nonprofit organization offering complimentary stays at over 300 participating camp and RV resorts nationwide for active-duty military and their families. The
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If you follow social media travel sites such as Travelers from JBLM or Hike Washington, chances are you have seen Brittany Catanzaro's hiking adventures. While she's only been stationed here since March, she's made an impact in the Joint Base Lewis-McChord hiking community through regular posts about the best places
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The issues of military relationships can be surprising for some. There are deployments, re-deployments, field problems, moves, job changes just to name a few pressures on a couple. That's where Strength at Home -- a new program funded by the Department of Defense can help ... even provide a couple $300
