As the days grow a bit warmer and longer, the idea of stay/daycation may begin to sound like a pretty good idea. If so, then perhaps a short trip to Olympia or beyond is something to consider. The region is...
Commissaries address baby formula shortage
FORT LEE, Va. - The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is implementing shopping limits on select...
How to help military children reconnect after two years of the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has been extraordinarily challenging for even the most resilient kids. The...
Family
Two JBLM children published in new book
Jocelyn Suarez knows about foreshadowing in telling a good, scary story. In her short story "Beach," she clues the reader into how a woman turns into a dog by writing, "The beach was as dry as a dog's tongue." Her younger brother, Knight...
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FAB: Helping families is the priority
Darlene Pacheco is a collaborative person who truly enjoys being a part of something larger than herself. "I strive to help navigate families to the different resources and the professional help available to them," began the Family Advocacy...
Family
Military Child of the Year overcame personal struggles to create online resource to help others
WASHINGTON - Embodying the resiliency of military children, Elena Ashburn, the 2022 Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year for the Army, was able to turn her personal challenges into positive resources for others. During one year at...
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Cherry blossoms at the state Capitol
Cherry blossoms have long stood as a symbol of spring. And with the spring equinox on March 20 came the bursting of cherry blossoms at the state Capitol. There is no better local place to check out the beautiful magnolias and cherry blossoms in...