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JBLM golf course doubles as wildlife sanctuary

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JBLM golf course doubles as wildlife sanctuary

Many people are familiar with Eagles Pride Golf Course outside Joint Base Lewis-McChord. But the 27-hole course makes up just a part of the 431-acre property. The course is also surrounded by 227 acres of native woodland forest just waiting to be explored. David Wienecke, golf course

Downrange Golf Clinic: Taking ‘the next step’

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Downrange Golf Clinic: Taking ‘the next step’

Will Silva knows how to play golf, but it was only until recently the JBLM fire prevention officer learned what he was doing wrong with his game.The Department of Veterans Affairs' Office of National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events teamed up with the Professional Golfers' Association Monday for the

JBLM recognizes women in science

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JBLM recognizes women in science

A high percentage of the 201st Battlefield Surveillance Brigade is female Soldiers. Brigade Commander Col. Daniel Soller sees firsthand how valuable women are to the mission. "They bring a whole different perspective," he said. To recognize and celebrate women in service the 201st BfSB partnered with I

Dogs on deployment

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Dogs on deployment

Silvia Washington is the proud owner of four, going on five dogs. The Spanaway resident recently rescued a yellow lab and is integrating the pup into the pack. Washington, a former Army spouse as well as the mother of a JBLM McChord Field Airman, understands deployments. She has

JBLM kayaking a great way to explore outdoors

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JBLM kayaking a great way to explore outdoors

When the Casanova Family moved to Joint Base Lewis-McChord last May, the Georgia natives wanted to get familiar with their new outdoor surroundings. During the past nine months the Army Family has attended five guided trips with the Northwest Adventure Center, exploring snowy terrain on snowshoes

I Corps leader setting fitness example

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I Corps leader setting fitness example

During his 30-year Army career, I Corps Command Sgt. Maj. John Troxell has promoted fitness for Soldiers. "Too many times in Iraq or Afghanistan I would see Soldiers breaking down because they weren't training right and they weren't fueling themselves right," he said. "If we're truly tactical athletes

She’s on the run

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She’s on the run

As a resident in training at Madigan Army Medical Center, Ashley Urick works 60 to 80 hours a week. Despite her ambitious schedule, the JBLM Army captain makes time to run. While it's a challenge to train with a demanding work schedule, her dedication to her sport continues

Art helps build unity among spouses

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Art helps build unity among spouses

Even when physically apart, art has the ability to bring people together. While 296th Brigade Support Battalion Soldiers were deployed to Afghanistan the past year, art classes helped them stay connected with their Families. With their Soldiers recently returned, Family members' artwork was displayed in an exhibition

New events spice up JBLM race calendar

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New events spice up JBLM race calendar

When the JBLM 2013 race season kicks off next month, runners will notice it's not the same as years past. The year opens with the well-known St. Patty's Day 10K/5K run March 16 but following the race are new additions. Gone is the Triple Threat Triathlon. In its place is

Sunday quarterbacking with a legend

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Sunday quarterbacking with a legend

Johnathan Hobbs understands time is valuable. The JBLM Soldier with the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade was grateful Super Bowl champion Otis Sistrunk took the time to not only meet service members, but also watch the National Football League's Pro Bowl with them Sunday at the JBLM Warrior

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Carey Theater films to go digital

For the last three years moviegoers at JBLM's Carey Theater have enjoyed state-of-the-art sound. Starting March 9 an upgrade to the movie's picture will match the $150,000 sound system. The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is upgrading the 62-year-old theater on Lewis Main with digital cinema to

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Adventures Unlimited re-opens

Adventures Unlimited on McChord Field re-opened its doors to a brighter and updated facility Sept. 18. The rental shop houses equipment needed for any outdoor adventure from mountain climbing to kayaking to camping. The facility closed May 12 and underwent a 90-day $156,000 renovation. Joint Base Lewis-McChord

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Extra innings just fine with Air Force

While Brad Johannes stood on third base as the potential game-winning base runner, one thought ran through his mind. "All I could think about was my 0-for-5 game," Johannes said. "I was hoping I could make it up to the team." Johannes did just so as he beat the throw at

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Wrestlers’ McChord visit ‘really eye opening’ experience

American professional wrestler Madison Rayne has toured several U.S. military installations to meet and greet servicemembers and sign autographs. When Rayne visited Joint Base Lewis-McChord with professional wrestler Angelina Love Dec. 6, taking a tour of an aircraft on McChord Field hit home for the

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