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Family Scouting program looks for a few good leaders

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Family Scouting program looks for a few good leaders

With summer coming, one of the most fun and educational activities for young people is scouting.  With statistics from both the Boy Scouts of America and the Department of Defense touting a strong correlation between scouting and military service - 45 percent of scouts later join the military -- it's only

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Liberty Gate construction this summer - avoid it if you can

Construction plans this summer at the Liberty Gate on Lewis Main, off exit 120 of Interstate 5, have officials asking drivers to avoid that entrance and exit to the base when possible. Outbound traffic and two of the four inbound lanes at Liberty Gate will be closed

Redefining Your Future Symposium

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Redefining Your Future Symposium

Two years into the biannual Redefining your Future Symposium -- an event aimed at helping transitioning military women, veterans and military spouses prepare for change -- more than 30 participants showed up at the Washington National Guard Aviation Readiness Center on Lewis Main Wednesday morning for the two-day event. Some attendees

From refugee to soldier

Military Life

From refugee to soldier

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and Joint Base Lewis-McChord will celebrate the diversity and honor of its servicemembers, including Sgt. Maj. El Sar, I Corps command chaplain sergeant major, a Cambodian-born American who lived through atrocities as a child in his homeland and is now proud to

Travel

Spring Fair this weekend in Puyallup

There are few better ways in the Northwest to enjoy the start of the spring season than to attend one of the state’s biggest celebrations, the Spring Fair at the Washington State Fairgrounds in Puyallup. This year’s Spring Fair is set to take place Thursday to

Schools

Military Service Academy Information Night March 27

For students or the parents of a middle school or high school student interested in obtaining a congressional recommendation to a U.S. Military Service Academy, the upcoming U.S. Service Academy Information Nights may have the information needed to successfully accomplish that goal. The two events — one

Travel

Regional spring floral festivals will bloom soon

While portions of the country dig out from winter and celebrate cherry blossoms, lilacs and lavender, signs that Western Washington is springing up as well are evident in brilliant yellow daffodils and colorful tulips across the region. For those ready to enjoy more than a few spots of

Outdoors

New JBLM outdoor courses geared toward women

St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just a time for little green men to frequent the woods. For those women who don’t consider themselves too girly for a wildlife adventure, Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s Outdoor Recreation is offering a free seminar, Women in the Woods, at Adventures Unlimited in Building

Outdoors

Four fun ways to experience Point Defiance

For nature lovers hoping to get out and enjoy a sun-break or feast the eyes on massive trees, exotic plants or several species of animals, a day at Point Defiance Park and its Port Defiance Marina, Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium or Fort Nisqually is sure to

Outdoors

Last minute winter fun via base rec programs

Thinking about a day trip to the mountains, but not sure what kind of equipment is needed or when is a relatively safe day to plan in order to avoid avalanches or severely in-climate weather? Or how about learning yoga and how to integrate it with

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Flea Market today on JBLM

Folks looking to get a bargain and enjoy some second-hand shopping won’t want to miss the annual Spring Flea Market at Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s Fest Tent on Lewis Main Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event has been a big success on the

Army West Blog

JBLM to celebrate culture, diversity Feb. 20

African-Americans have played a huge role in American history, including as service members in times of war from the Civil War on. Currently more than 19 percent of the Army is made up of African-American Soldiers, 17 percent in the Air Force, according to the Department

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JBLM's Operation Baby Shower Jan 20.

Whether you just had a baby or you’re waiting on the arrival of that special bundle of joy, Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation has a baby shower planned just for you. Operation Baby Shower — a free event for new and expectant moms and

McChord Flightline Chatter

Get ready to boogie down at McChord Block Party

School may be starting, but there’s still time to party in the ’hood. Enhanced family readiness, spiritual resiliency and community bonding are the goals for the McChord Field Housing Block Party scheduled at Carter Lake Elementary School, 3415 Lincoln Ave., on McChord Field, Sept. 9 from 11

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McChord library gets $20,000 facelift

Hanging out among the books just got a whole lot better for young people at the McChord Field Library. A $20,000 grant from the 2015 Army Library Program’s Million Dollar Makeover, a competition for Army bases worldwide, allowed for a recent complete renovation of the teen section of

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