Military Life
Nine out of 10 middle-class military families who moved during the 2019 PCS season budgeted for the extra costs involved in relocating to a new duty assignment, according to the First Command Financial Behaviors Index. "PCS season is a normal part of the lives of our nation's military families, and servicemembers
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Eleven medical professionals earned the Expert Field Medical Badge Aug. 14 on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The badge is designed to test soldiers both physically and mentally during 144 hours of testing in a one-week period. Seventy-four soldiers began the competition Aug. 8 with the Army Physical Fitness Test and a 60-question
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The Boys and Girls Clubs of America recognized its national military youth of the year Thursday during a banquet in Washington, D.C. at the National Press Club. Two of the six candidates vying for the national title represented Army families. Among guest speakers were Lt. Gen. Leslie Smith, the Army's inspector general,
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The same resources and expertise the Army is using to build high performing units and ready and resilient soldiers can now be utilized by soldiers, commanders and leaders in executing the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP) according to the updated version of Army Regulation 600-9. The Army is incorporating tenets of
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Each month of the year has its own special observances. August has National Immunization Awareness to highlight the importance of vaccinations. Vaccinations aren't just for children, though. Adults, and especially expectant mothers, need vaccinations, too. With school coming around the corner, unit deployments and flu season, the 341st Healthcare Operations Squadron's immunization
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Photo: Maj. Gen. John Gordy II, commander of the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center, passes the colors to Col. Patrick O’Sullivan, Joint Base Lewis-McChord deputy garrison commander and commander of the 627th Air Base Group at an assumption of command ceremony Aug. 19 on McChord Field. During an early morning ceremony
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Archives
The corner lot that briefly housed Ezell’s Chicken (tasty southern cuisine), will soon be home to a full service restaurant with catering capabilities. Owners Stephen and Gretchen Nogler are moving Garden Café from Sumner to Tacoma’s Sixth Avenue. A large banner on the outside of the building announces a December
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I can’t wait to get this week over with because I have soooo much to look forward to during the holiday season, especially since I’ve taken Dec. 21 to Jan. 3 off from work. YAH! Sure, there’s Christmas and all, but the day after that is much better in my world
Stage
Though its setting is established as a cozy lake house getaway, much of The Seagull feels as though it takes place in a nightmarish purgatory where writers and actors -- suffused with every choking bit of egotism, depression, insanity, megalomania, and grinding fraud complexes -- are forced to endure one
Reviews
ANNOUNCER: After visiting the McKinley District to check out Dusty's Hideaway, Dutch and Jackie spied another newcomer to the neighborhood, Lux Perpetua Coffee. Needing some caffeination, the two made a quick stop to check it out. JACKIE: Artsy skateboard decks adorn the walls (though, with a rotating gallery these things may
Arts
There's never been a show like Bart at TAM: Animating America's Favorite Family at Tacoma Art Museum. One of the larger galleries at TAM has been turned into the home of the Simpsons: Homer, Bart, Marge, Lisa and Maggie, and many of the 80 some odd supporting characters from America's
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On her way to visit family in West Virginia, Staff Sgt. Clara Mailloux of the 446th Maintenance Squadron, made a pit stop in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to meet up with friend James Thornton. The two had not seen each other since they met at Aviation Structural Mechanic School training in Pensacola,
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Photo: Madison Muskopf, left, an Air Force civilian, discusses the topic of professionalism in the workplace during an Autism at Work program luncheon July 26 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, while Molly Fore, program lead, looks on. A one-of-a-kind Air Force Materiel Command employment initiative has entered its second successful
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Photo: Deployments, extended TDYs, and ongoing medical appointments increase stress on military families -- especially those with young children. To offset some of these challenges, eligible active-duty parents can receive free childcare vouchers through the “Give Parents a Break” program. The program, sponsored by the Air Force Aid Society and
Attractions
Eagle Passage, a walk-through forested habitat for bald eagles, recently opened at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park and makes for a perfect day trip for military families. It is the new home for four bald eagles who suffered injuries that prevent them from fully flying. Sucia, Salish, Sequoia and Cheveyo will
Military Life
If you've been climbing at indoor rock-climbing gyms and want to take it to the next level -- transition to climbing outdoors with an experienced guide through the Outdoor Recreation program. Climbing trips are a great option for beginners, with opportunities to learn the basics of the sport. I joined one
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Across the entire Army, the Best Warrior Competition recognizes soldiers who demonstrate commitment to the Army values, embody the warrior ethos and represent the force of the future. Warriors competing for the title, "Soldier of the Year," include the ranks of private through specialist. Warriors competing for the title, "Non-commissioned Officer
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Photo: Command Sgt. Maj. Shane E. Pospisil (left) receives the I Corps colors from Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Gary J. Volesky (right) during an Assumption of Responsibility ceremony Aug. 12 in front of I Corps headquarters on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Soldiers from America's First Corps welcomed their new command sergeant major
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A trio of staff members once again proved that going above and beyond the call of duty is just another day at Madigan Army Medical Center. On their way home from long shifts, Kassandra Ooms, a certified nursing assistant in the Emergency Medicine, Shawn Janson, a dispatcher in the Communications
