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Military children make up a very special part of our region's population. Although young, these brave sons and daughters stand in steadfast support of their military parents through moves and deployments. To honor their unique contributions and sacrifices on behalf of the South Sound, The Ranger and Northwest Airlifter, with
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With the military downsizing and, as a result, the Defense Department's increased reliance on the Reserves, means many Guard and Reserve troops are donning their uniforms more often than ever before. Once referred to as "weekend warriors," many now find that their military jobs demand more
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GRAB A CUP AND READ THE MORNING REPORT FOR 2.15.14 >>> There is an interest among top U.S. policymakers in coming up with new options on Syria. The Defense Department has identified two soldiers killed earlier this week in an insider attack in Afghanistan as members of 3rd Special Forces Group. International mediator
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What is it about the giant shiny things that make us giggle and faint and salivate? We were just asking Siri to open us a beer and ponder that question when Air Force Space Command Public Affairs beeped us on our iphone. "Air Force Next-Generation Mobility Solutions Beginning" read our tiny screen. Did
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Rep. Drew MacEwen (R-Union) - one of 12 state lawmakers who sponsored House Bill 2130 - sent us a Valentine stating HB2130's measure to streamline programs that assist current military members and veterans transition into civilian life received unanimous support in the state House of Representatives today. Below is MacEwen's news
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If you're not familiar with the MOMS Club of DuPont, you'll be happy to know it's a support and service group for at home mothers residing in DuPont, Steilacoom and Joint Base Lewis-McChord. You'll also be happy to know the group will host an anniversary party/open house event from 10-11 a.m.
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GRAB A CUP AND READ THE MORNING REPORT FOR 2.14.14 >>> Chief Warrant Officer Mark Colbert and Spec. 1st Class Andrew Busic each received a Silver Star in a 1st Special Forces Group (A) valor award ceremony Thursday at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. They saved hundreds of lives after containing a Taliban
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It might be 2014 to the rest of the world, but to the Washington State History Museum it's 1849. The downtown Tacoma museum will open "Civil War Pathways in the Pacific Northwest" Monday, Feb. 17, an exhibit focusing on the Civil War's impact on the Pacific Northwest.
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GRAB A CUP AN DREAD THE MORNING REPORT FOR 2.13.14 >>> Series of prison breakouts across Iraq have freed hundreds of militants who have joined radical Sunni groups operating in neighboring Syria and in Iraq itself. Afghanistan released 65 detainees despite evidence that they killed or wounded Afghan and coalition troops, the
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This just in from the city of Lakewood's newsroom Overnight winds knocked down an aging barn at Fort Steilacoom Park, one that has likely stood for more than a century. The barn - located east of Waughop Lake - was the most fragile of the park's historic barns and wasn't being used
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Air Force officials are seeking nominees for the 2014 Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award. Established in 1996 by the Secretaries of the Army, Navy and Air Force, the award is named in honor of Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher, both of whom contributed extensively to the support and welfare
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GRAB A CUP AND READ THE MORNING REPORT FOR 2.12.14 >>> The House voted overwhelmingly to repeal the $6 billion cut to military pensions, which was paid for by extending the sequester for mandatory Medicare spending for one year. Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense Christine H. Fox warned against assuming a permissive
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The following Airmen and civilians were honored at the 62nd Airlift Wing/Team McChord Quarterly Awards Luncheon today - after the teriyaki beef and baked chicken were served, of course. Civilian of the Quarter Category I: Judith Brown, 62nd AMXS Civilian of the Quarter Category IIA: Brian Barbee, 62nd MXS Civilian of the Quarter
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This just in from the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Public Affairs Office ... Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. - The 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) will be conducting a Valor Award ceremony Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in the Carey Theater, on JBLM Lewis-Main, to recognize Soldier's heroic actions while serving the nation. Multiple valor
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An enlisted retention board will convene here in June to consider eligible senior airmen through senior master sergeants for retention. The enlisted retention program is one of several expanded force management programs that have been or will be implemented this year - such as a chief master sergeant retention board,
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TUESDAY, FEB. 11 2014 >>> 1. You can't swing a microphone cable around South Sound's spoken-word poetry scene without hitting William Kupinse. Now the poet, Tacoma's first Poet Laureate and associate professor of English at University of Puget Sound, is teaming up with composer Greg Youtz, professor of music at Pacific
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GRAB A CUP AND READ THE MORNING REPORT FOR 2.11.14 >>> The Army recently released new standards for how long some enlisted soldiers can stay in uniform. The House could vote as soon as Wednesday on a bill that would raise the nation's debt ceiling and reverse a cut made to some
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You know that master sergeant over at Wing Plans and Programs who everyone calls Master Sgt. Bark because he claims he could sell the brown, crunchy jerky-like crust on his ribs to Metropolitan Market and, as he says, "make a killin'. Has anyone ever tasted his ribs? (We get it.
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Firefighter Ashley Jeanes was awarded Volunteer Firefighter of the Year (2013) for her substantial efforts and contributions to the Bald Hills Fire Dept. in Yelm. Jeanes took advantage of a bit of free time in 2012 while her Joint Base Lewis-McChord active-duty husband, Sean, was deployed. According to a news
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Sen. Mike Hewitt (R-Walla Walla) is a happy man. A veterans' home is one step closer to being built in his backyard, and by backyard we mean Walla Walla. Today the Senate unanimously approved a measure supporting the proposed Walla Walla Veterans' Home, which would serve more than 50,000 veterans
