Military Life
Let me introduce myself. I'm Sonia, and I'm a military spouse, like many of you. We have been stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) for almost nine years! Yes, you read that right. And in that time, we have come to know the military and surrounding civilian community like the
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Mountain View Funeral Home, Memorial Park and Crematory proudly serves veterans and area families with honorable and dignified arrangements. "Memorials are extremely important in helping families mourn the death of a loved one," said Clarke Thomson, general manager at Mountain View. Veterans qualify for discounted services as well. "We are the only
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Gig Harbor, "the maritime city" is a quaint waterfront city located nearby Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). This beautiful town makes for a perfect weekend getaway or even a short daytrip. Getting There Gig Harbor is a quick and beautiful drive within half an hour from JBLM. Take I-5 north and take exit
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Welcome to Joint Base Lewis McChord. To help ease your transition to the area, I have outlined some practical and useful information to get you settled in and well on your way to living the full Pacific Northwest life. Must Do First If you're a parent, then first thing's first. You must take
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Mills & Mills Funeral Home and Memorial Park in Tumwater will host its 37th Annual Memorial Day Commemoration Monday, May 28, at 2 p.m. This event will be held in conjunction with American Legion Post 100. A few days prior to the event, Mills & Mills will have placed flags
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Downtown Olympia -- there is no city quite as vibrant and unique in the state as Olympia, Washington State's capital. This eclectic city sits on the bank of the Puget Sound and Capitol Lake. Visitors and residents can enjoy the pristine waters while enjoying captivating views of Mount Rainier and
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Hawks Prairie is a family-friendly neighborhood conveniently situated between DuPont and Lacey. There, you will find tree-lined streets, parks and trails with easy access to shops and restaurants. Getting There Hawks Prairie can be found at the edge of Lacey. Head south on I-5 if you're coming from Tacoma. Head north if
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Located in Thurston County and nestled between Olympia and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Lacey is a popular residential destination for many incoming military families. Getting There Finding Lacey is quite easy from I-5, but getting there can take quite a while with interstate traffic. Just head south on I-5 if you're coming from
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It's easy to confuse South Hill with Puyallup, since they border each other. South Hill extends just south of the Puyallup valley, hence the name. Having been a prior resident, I saw first hand the growth coming to that area, with residential areas stretching further south on Meridian Avenue, the
Military Life
In the vast military community that is Joint Base Lewis-McChord, it is not rare to see accolades and educational benefits and opportunities given to our military servicemen and women, but one educational organization found it necessary to celebrate the sacrifices of one uncommon group ... the military spouses. Southern New Hampshire
