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A 40-person golf team representing the Navy traveled down to Joint Base Lewis-McChord June 22 with the Rainier Cup in tow. After playing a 54-hole team competition over three days, the coveted Rainier Cup returned to rest at Gallery Golf Course on Whidbey Island for another
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When Senior Master Sgt. Robert Cutchin arrived at JBLM McChord Field in 2009, the Air Reserve technician wanted guidance to learn how to ride a motorcycle. Cutchin, with the 446th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, was unable to find the instruction he needed and learned on his own where
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For two years, the organization known as "wear blue: run to remember" has served as a living memorial to fallen service members. Every week a group of runners in blue gathers at Powderworks Park in DuPont to reflect, support and commemorate lost friends and loved ones
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Matt Venable doesn't consider himself a runner. Not yet anyway. The Air National Guardsman recently finished his second half-marathon and is training for his first full marathon, but the major wants to accomplish more before he considers himself a runner. "Right now I'm a guy who's running," Venable said. Venable
Military Life
Before Doug Levien was the commander of the 593rd Special Troops Battalion at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the lieutenant colonel was stationed in Europe. It was overseas where Levien began doing volksmarches, non-competitive fitness walking that began in Europe. Every weekend he walked a different six-mile route carrying
Military Life
There aren't many stay-at-home moms like Tammy Colbert. The mother of four and spouse of a 1st Special Forces Group Soldier for 22 years is also a competitive bodybuilder. Her active lifestyle helps her get through her husband's many deployments. "This is what I do for me to
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One year ago Dallas Henry was doing a physical training run when he saw the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Ten-Miler team training. "I said, ‘I want to be on that team,'" Henry recalled. One year later Henry is the JBLM Ten-Miler team captain for the competitive program. He's taking his
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Corey Sigmund enjoyed the sunny weather and dry ground while growing up as a distance runner in San Diego. Coming up on his first year in the Army stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the avid runner has now been introduced to the wet and rainy conditions. While it
Health
Joint Base Lewis-McChord makes it easy to get out and be active during the National Physical Fitness and Sports Month beginning May 1. For the second year the Army is using the Strong B.A.N.D.S. (Balance, Activity, Nutrition, Determination and Strength) campaign to promote Soldier and Family health
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The 593rd Sustainment Brigade doesn't shy away from a chance to compete. The brigade's trophy case speaks for itself as it boasts numerous intramural awards including the 2012 Commander's Cup. It even has its own brigade competitions, which include the Ultimate Sustainer Competition, the Turkey Bowl football
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Regardless of where Aaron Scogin is on the map, he finds a way to play rugby. The C-17 pilot stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord is a "rugger" and he doesn't let his busy deployment cycle keep him from his game. "Through my military career, whether it was Charleston or
Kids
There are times when military teens just want something non-military. Teenagers are well accustomed to frequent moves and adjustments growing up in the military, and Bryan Holloman has learned teens look for a place to latch onto. The Protestant youth minister is part of an organization that
Military Life
Brandon and Katherine Shroyer are always game for a little friendly competition. Board games are fine and dandy, but the couple craves a little more of a physical contest. "There's only so many ‘Catch Phrase' games you can play and be competitive," Katherine said. Brandon, a C-17 instructor pilot at Joint Base
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Even in the midst of gray skies with snow and rain fall, a small section of Joint Base Lewis-McChord was brightly decorated in green March 17. From eyelashes to moustaches, kilts, tutus and glasses, nearly 600 people dressed in green participated in the annual St. Patty's Day
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TACOMA - Veronika Munoz grew up with the Army. As an only child she listened as her father, Raul Munoz, talked about work but didn't understand what he was talking about. The family moved to various Army installations before settling at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. While a sophomore at
Spouses
When Lisa Hallett co-founded the wear blue: run to remember group nearly two years ago, she did so with a specific purpose. She had recently lost her husband, Capt. John Hallett, when his Stryker was attacked with an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan. Forty-one service members didn't
Military Life
When it comes to Zumba, the moves come natural to Jacqi Gordon. The Army spouse of Cuban descent has no problem following instructors of the Latin-dance inspired fitness program. A couple of months ago she invited her husband to join her in a class at one of the
Neighborhoods
Guy Dashnea has been a gym rat his entire life. The technical sergeant was a member of an Air Force power lifting team that won several competitions in Portugal, Germany and on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. "I used to be 100 percent gym," Dashnea, profile/fitness outreach program manager for
Neighborhoods
While it's unrecognizable now, in seven months Kimbro Pool, located in McVeigh Sports and Fitness Center, will be transformed into a multi-million dollar facility. Construction is well under way for the popular swimming pool on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Since Aquatics Coordinator Bill Miller has been on post
Military Life
For 13 1/2 years, Sgt. 1st Class Darrell Rowe has served in the Army. And during that time he has never seen anything like Joint Base Lewis-McChord's newest addition: the Warrior Zone. "If I was a single Soldier this would be the place to be," he said. "It's money
