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Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft conducted an air strike at Wadi Ashai, Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve April 30. This strike marked the F-35A's first combat employment. The F-35As conducted the airstrike using a Joint Direct Attack Munition to strike an entrenched
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The fast-paced action of the Joint Base Lewis-McChord flightline, like that of any other in the U.S. Air Force, is an area of constant movement. Airmen zoom around nonstop to provide critical maintenance and support to the jets entrusted in their care. However, for one fresh-faced young airman, the events to
Arts
Today and tomorrow (May 2-3) are the last two days of the art faculty exhibit at Tacoma Community College. A college faculty art exhibit is where the teachers get to put their art where their mouths are -- to walk the walk as well as talk the talk. Kyle Dillehay and Marit
Stage
Now playing at Olympia Little Theatre is the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play Driving Miss Daisy by Alfred Uhry. Recent conflagrations over the treatment of race relations on stage and screen in BlacKkKlansman and The Green Book cast doubts on the treatment of race in the Oscar-winning film version of
Reviews
ANNOUNCER: As Tacoma's Westgate Shopping Center continues to expand, Dutch and Jackie are lured over to sample the strip mall offerings. This week, they pop into Odd Fella's Pub & Eatery. JACKIE: Don't let the "pub" moniker scare you, Odd Fella's has family-friendly dining on one half and a lounge on
Music
Is it time, once again, for Three Easy Pieces? You bet it is. And what is Three Easy Pieces? Well, it's the column where I dissect a segment of pop culture, from its inception, to how it looks today. In the month of May, I'm thinking about movie soundtracks that
Stage
In early 17th-century Spain, on the plains of La Mancha near the town of El Toboso, a brave hidalgo (minor nobleman) and self-declared knight-errant mounts his timeworn steed to square off against dozens of titanic foes. "Fly not, cowards and vile beings," cries the hero born Alonso Quixano, "for a
Outdoors
Spring is here. Summer is around the corner. What complements the beautiful weather better than a round of Pacific Northwest golf? For Joint Base Lewis-McChord residents and families, three courses are accessible in the area -- including two located on-base. Whispering Firs Golf Course -- located on McChord Field -- is an
Music
The International Military Band Concert will take place Saturday, May 18, in Olympia. Musicians from both Canadian and U.S. bands will be performing. The host band is the 133d Washington Army National Guard Band. Also, from the U.S., are the United States Navy Band Northwest from Bremerton and the United
Military Life
These days the Google Search bar is the one-stop shop for new duty location research -- it's where we go to find out about neighborhoods, schools, things to do and places to eat. It can certainly be quick and convenient, but can also be more overwhelming than helpful. Unfortunately for
Military Life
The Joint Base Lewis-McChord community would not be able to function so seamlessly without the support and dedication of its many volunteers. One of those volunteers, JBLM spouse Stacie Pogoncheff, will be honored for her constant efforts working within the Army Community Services Exceptional Family Member Program, with the Emma
Archives
I know that many of you consider me to be some kind of über bourgeoisie babe. At the surface, that’s probably true. But when you peel me down after several layers, you’ll discover some heartbreaking information: I can be such a geek. When I’m at home, I’m not kicking over martini glasses and shaking
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For many students in school these days, managing everything they need to do in high school is like balancing several plates all at once. There is homecoming, prom, college applications, extra-curricular activities, senior projects, friends, and family time. Not to mention all that homework. Some students choose to add an additional
News
On a recent Friday afternoon, an exact replica of the Liberty Bell rang out across the Port Angeles park, once for each veteran who had passed since the bell had last rung a month ago. It's a tradition at the Port Angeles Veteran's Memorial Park -- one more way in
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The U.S. Army Joint Modernization Command is supporting Joint Warfighting Assessment 19, a joint multinational military exercise, which is being conducted at Yakima Training Center and Joint Base Lewis-McChord April 8-May 11. JWA 19 is the U.S. Army's largest annual joint-multinational live exercise in which the U.S. military and partner nations
Archives
When Ronald R. Thomas assumed the mantle of University of Puget Sound president in 2003, then Board Chair William T. Weyerhaeuser said, “Ron Thomas is an outstanding choice to lead Puget Sound at this time in the school’s history. He clearly understands Puget Sound’s commitment to its liberal arts mission,
Archives
If you see Ron Hinson’s show at Art on Center Gallery, you might think it is simply a rehash of the show he had there in August 2005. The painted constructions look identical to the ones he showed then. That is, if you don’t look too closely or don’t remember
Travel
Many of us have fond memories of lake vacations with boating, fishing and lots of swimming. The towns of Chelan and Manson are perfect destinations for a lakeside vacation. Lake Chelan's crystal clear waters fed by melting snow from nearby hills and mountains just beckons on hot summer days. Just
Travel
If you have ever wanted to take an Alaskan cruise, now is the time. Multiple cruise lines depart each week from the Port of Seattle to head north to Alaska. In previous seasons, older ships were typically what you would see, but in 2018, Norwegian Cruise Lines launched the brand-new
Military Life
Bathing suit? Check. Flip-flops? Check. Sunscreen? Check. As Washingtonians gear up for summer, the focus on enjoying the sunshine becomes paramount, often leaving adequate eye safety unchecked behind stylish aviators and rhinestone-bedazzled shades. Fortunately, Pacific Medical Centers' Vitreoretinal Surgeon Tony H. Huynh has a wealth of knowledge in regards to
