She sat in the lounge area of the Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The woman had a smile on her face and extended a warm handshake. After introductions, she pulled out a portrait in...
Psychedelic therapies considered
Not all current therapies for PTSD and other traumas work for all military service members,...
Army looks for three straight wins against Navy in flag football
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - With their 24-15 win against the Navy last year, the Joint Base...
Reserve component launches direct commission program
The Department of the Air Force has announced that the Air Reserve component has initiated a...
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Korean War vet's 'guardian angel'
There are many who believe there is no such thing as coincidence; things happen for a reason and people enter their lives for a purpose.
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Team McChord takes to the skies
The 62nd Airlift Wing partnered with fellow mobility forces and the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division for a joint forcible entry exercise, Dec. 8-11, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
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AFJROTC launches Flight Academy program
Headquarters Air Force Junior ROTC has launched a program aimed at potentially putting more pilots in the cockpits of military aircraft to help address the Air Force's ongoing aircrew shortage.
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Col. Sean P. Pierce will assume his role as the 446th Airlift Wing's newest commander following a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Jan. 6.
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In conjunction with the 446th Airlift Wing, the 62nd Operations Group kicked off the 2017-2018 season of Operation DEEP FREEZE (ODF), a mission offering unparalleled Department of Defense support to the National Science Foundation (NSF)-managed...
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Over 30 years ago, a non-commissioned officer took an interest in then Pvt. Shawn Carns. It's a lesson he has not forgotten. "He is the NCO who made me the soldier that has allowed me to get to where I am right now," began now I Corps' Command...
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Bill could help spouses keep govt. jobs
Numerous military spouses are compelled to resign from their federal positions due to their partners' transfers, resulting in the loss of benefits accumulated over years of continuous service. In an effort to support those facing such challenges,...
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DAF expanding childcare subletting app
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - An app that makes it easier to sublet short-term childcare slots will soon be available at all Department of the Air Force-run child development centers. Now available at 24 installations, Kinderspot...
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Marching to a unique beat: the versatile 42R
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - When picturing the U.S. Army, the first image that comes to mind usually is not soldiers mesmerizing crowds with the sweet razzle-dazzle of tubas, drums, or trumpets, but that's exactly what the proud members of the...
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Santa’s Castle at JBLM ready to spread holiday cheer
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Santa's Castle on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Located near the Clarkmoor Child Development Center on Lewis Main, the building's candy cane decorated columns are a true...
