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The U.S. Air Forces Central Command's Manpower, Personnel and Services Directorate (A1) began the second phase of decreasing pre-deployment requirements for airmen preparing to enter AFCENT's area of responsibility. AFCENT Deployment Streamlining version 2.0 was released and became effective June 15. In March, the first phase began with the reduction of
Military Life
When Col. Kenneth Moss, commander of the 374th Airlift Wing, arrived at Yokota's Enlisted Club for a morning meeting last Thursday and discovered a car parked in his reserved space, it seemed like an airman was about to have a very bad day. "I thought that was pretty bold, so I
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In the future, Army installations could employ artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data analytics and other technological advancements to increase efficiencies and improve the sustainability of the force, according to the assistant chief of staff for installation management, or ACSIM. "Planning for the installations of the future" is ACSIM's newest initiative, and
Travel
Walla Walla is a beautiful town in Eastern Washington. It's internationally renown for its more than 140 wineries. The downtown area is charming and there is such a family feel about the area. "It feels like what it was like when I was a child, riding your bike to school and
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"It is a different way of processing what is around us," said Wendy Cochran, clinic administrator and owner of Sky Bridge Therapies in Lakewood. "It is a different way of seeing the world, a different approach to life." Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, is a range of conditions characterized by challenges
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Two-time Super Bowl Champion, Rob Gronkowski, All-Pro tight end for the New England Patriots, could be expected to be having fun during his time off before training camp begins next month, yet last week, the Gronk was found honoring the soldiers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord with an autograph session at
Military Life
New United States Military Academy (USMA), Cadet Candidate Rachel Forbes, began her Plebe summer, July 2, after graduating from Steilacoom High School. She is the fifth member of her immediate family to consider the Army as a career and will be the fourth to attend the academy. Her father, Col.(R)
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Regional Health Command-Pacific and Madigan Army Medical Center celebrated the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps' 101st anniversary June 29 with a cake-cutting ceremony at the Madigan pond. Brig. Gen. Dennis LeMaster, commanding general, RHC-P, and an MSC officer, provided brief remarks before cutting a cake alongside the youngest MSC officers in
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The 133d Army Band of the Washington Army National Guard is scheduled to perform at the Okanagan Military Tattoo in Vernon, British Columbia, July 27-28. The event is a demonstration of military drumming, piping and musical skills. The 2018 event features over 500 performers from all over North America. This
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. (June 29, 2018) -- The U.S. Army's Regional Health Command-Pacific will conduct an assumption of responsibility and uncasing of the colors ceremony July 6, 10:30 a.m., French Theater, JBLM. Brig. Gen. Dennis P. LeMaster, commanding general, RHC-P, and market manager, Puget Sound Military Health System, will preside
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Infantry soldiers often carry an array of supplies and gear that together can weigh anywhere from 60 to 120 pounds, said Capt. Erika Hanson, the assistant product manager for the Squad Multipurpose Equipment Transport. But the SMET vehicle, which the Army expects to field in just under three years, "is designed
Business News
Two local breweries are offering the troops nice savings in honor of their service. At Fish Tale Brewing in both Olympia and Tacoma, military get a nice 10% off each day - click HERE for the coupon. At Gig Harbor Brewing, in both Tacoma and Gig Harbor, you can get a
Business News
Both Gravelly Lake Dental and Cascade Dental want you to have cleaner teeth and health gums, and to put their mouth where their money is, they are offering new patients free Sonicare Toothbrushes just for coming in to have an appointment. These are long-standing dental offices in the South Sound, and
Housing
Richmond American Homes has a new Puget Sound development perfect for commutes in/to Kitsap and Pierce County. And, the grand opening is scheduled for Saturday July 14th from 11:30am – 1pm! Enjoy lunch & check out their new model at Andasio Village in Port Orchard! New homes now selling
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To receive an email announcing the latest Spouse magazine, click here. To read the June 2018 Spouse Magazine, click HERE, In this month's issue: <<< Get pickin' <<< A park, a picnic and a pooch <<< Yakima: more than just a training area <<< Vacation season <<< Patio palooza <<< Moshi Moshi Bar
Archives
Sidney Lumet\'s "Before the Devil Knows You\'re Dead" is such a superb crime melodrama that I almost want to leave it at that. To just stop writing right now and advise you to go out and see it as soon as you can. I so much want to avoid revealing
Housing
With summer rotation of the troops come thousands of new families to the area all scrambling for homes. Many of these families will like the idea of moving into a brand new home. There are several developments under way in the areas surrounding Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Naval Base Kitsap. The
Outdoors
Lakewood's annual SummerFEST will be held Saturday, July 14, at Fort Steilacoom Park. The whole family will enjoy this free event that's packed with entertainment, sports, food and fun. SummerFEST kicks off with a sprint triathlon at 9 a.m. followed by a Run Forrest Run 5k and 10k race at 11 a.m. Participants
Outdoors
Escape the business of everyday life with a relaxing getaway on the shores of American Lake. Joint Base Lewis-McChord's Northwest Adventure Center has 10 log cabins available for rent year-round -- all with unobstructed views of the lake. Studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom cabins are available from $85 to $160 a night. The
Military Life
The school semester is finally over, the sun is out in all its glory and neighborhood streets are teeming with kids at play. Ladies and gentlemen, summer is officially here. To celebrate the season, Joint Base Lewis-McChord's Family & Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR) has a cool lineup of summer
