The American Red Cross Northwest Region is seeking dedicated young individuals who are eager to make a difference to participate in its Summer Youth Program on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. This is a unique program...
WADS DPH designed and successfully implemented unique resilience program
The demands of military service can take a toll on the mental health of service members and...
Army and Air Force Reserve integrate to practice strategic air mobility
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - U.S. Army Reserve soldiers and U.S. Air Force Reserve airmen teamed...
AF Chief lists quality-of-life updates
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin released his latest...
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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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DAF set to launch full youth summer camp schedule
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs launched myriad 2024 summer youth camps April 8 for kids across the enterprise to boost morale, skills, teamwork and resiliency. The specialized...
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Local schools named ‘purple stars’
Washington state is home to thousands of military-connected families, including active-duty service members, reserves members, and veterans. To recognize school districts that have incorporated military-friendly practices and demonstrate a...
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Soldier revolutionizes Army fitness standards
There are many phrases that can describe Sgt. 1st Class Latoya Greene, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, III Armored Corps, but "out of shape" is not among them. Greene is the very definition of a fitness enthusiast. She is up and working...
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Army announces FDA clearance of whole blood rapid test to help with assessment of TBI
U.S. Army officials, in partnership with Abbott, announced today that the company's i-STAT® TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) cartridge has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to be used with whole blood. The newly...
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JBLM troops and families can use new moving system
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. - The Defense Personal Property Management Office (DPMO) at U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), in coordination with military service and U.S. Coast Guard headquarters leadership, has selected 14 initial domestic...