Jobs & Education
The sky truly is the limit in building a career in the growing aviation maintenance field. "We welcome all servicemembers who are interested in this career field," said Yvette Wilson, a business development representative for the Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM). "This is a high-interest in-demand field, and AIM is here to
Jobs & Education
For over a century, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) has played a vital role in maintaining the military's readiness, recruiting and retention. "Our motto is ‘We Go Where You Go,' and one of the Exchange's core values is ‘family serving family,'" said Alexandra Pirkle, corporate communication writer and
Jobs & Education
It's no secret that one of the most difficult transitions spawned from military retirement is navigating the future -- specifically, the civilian job force. Though many veterans leave the service equipped with a plethora of useful skills and qualifications, the building blocks for career success sometimes means starting from square
Travel
Ever wonder what's behind the facades of all the Victorian and craftsman homes and mansions throughout North Tacoma, Old Town and the Stadium District? At a few of them, you can book a room and stay in a piece of Tacoma history for a day or two, allowing you to
News Front
Carrying only a backpack and a drone, soldiers could capture and eventually re-create entire sections of forests and steep mountains. They can map 3D data from the rough, dry wasteland of the Mohave Desert, the dense rainforests of Hawaii or the rocky, hilly landscape of woodlands. They can even replicate the
News Front
Identity theft, credit reports and deceptive advertising were just a few of the topics discussed at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Military Consumer Protection briefing hosted by the I Corps Legal Assistance Office at the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate training room at JBLM July 11. This year, the Department of
Military Life
What does it take to get on track when life's trials have led to the misuse of alcohol and other substances? The answer to that question is likely as varied as people themselves. For some, a 28-day stay in Madigan's Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) aids in altering patterns of thinking
News
Eagle Scout and Retired Lt. Col. Keith Besherse first enlisted in 1988 as an Army infantryman assigned to a company of the 104th Division in Moses Lake. He was subsequently awarded an ROTC scholarship and graduated in 1992 with a Computer Information Systems degree from Northwest Nazarene University. In 2012,
News Front
Army Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper told senators that he would continue to prioritize training, modernization, building alliances and partnerships and reforming the Pentagon if he's confirmed to serve as secretary of defense. Esper, President Donald J. Trump's nominee to assume the Pentagon's top post, testified at his Senate Armed Services
News Front
People need to ask themselves -- is one to two seconds worth their safety? Beginning Aug. 1, drivers entering Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) may notice longer lines at the gates. However, those long lines will mean a more secure JBLM, as the new Automated Installation Entry system handheld scanners are implemented. While
Archives
I’ve officially fallen off the MySpace bandwagon. In the beginning, I openly mocked the social Web site declaring just how stupid I thought it was to spend time growing your list of Internet “friends.” Then, like most people who initially fought the craze, I gave in. Before long I was
Spouse magazine
To receive an email announcing the latest Spouse magazine, click here. To read the July 2019 Spouse Magazine, click HERE. In this month's issue: <<< A fun girls' getaway <<< A dog-friendly haven <<< Girl squad overnight in Port Angeles <<< Camp Murray Beach and RV Campground <<< Avoid the summer heat at Anderson Island <<< A
Stage
This month of theater in Tacoma and Olympia has been replete with Tony-worthy productions such as Lakewood Playhouse's The Producers, Harlequin's Man of La Mancha, Fun Home at South Puget Sound Community College and Tacoma Little Theatre's Hay Fever. Now comes Animal Fire Theatre's Shakespeare in the Park
Features
Devon Long and Kristy Kalkhoven served alongside each other on the auction committee for their kids' co-op preschool a few years ago. It was there they discovered they shared a love of event planning, a passion for community, and that both happen to be immigrants with military spouses.
Reviews
ANNOUNCER: While Tacoma is already known for great Korean food and abundant breweries, now Tacomites can hit the Ruston waterfront for both in one location. Kobrew has united the city's love of breweries and quality Korean cuisine under one roof. Dutch and Jackie head down to the water
Stage
When Chris Serface became managing artistic director of Tacoma Little Theatre (TLT) May 1, 2013, the company was in serious straits. "We had $10,000 in the bank and floundering ticket sales and attendance," he admits, "and not really a clear idea of what we were going to do
Travel
Vancouver's waterfront is undergoing a vibrant rebirth with new restaurants, hotels, wineries, trails and parks. The waterfront is now anchored by the 90-foot Grant Street Pier. The cable stay pier makes a great gathering spot as it looms over the Columbia River providing not only great views of
Military Life
You're sitting in front of your commander about to receive an Article 15. Panic sets in as you ask yourself, "Is my career over?" Spoiler alert: Not necessarily. Airman 1st Class Mary Kapuscinski, 7th Operations Support Squadron meteorologist, was recently recognized for an act that could have saved thousands of lives.
News Front
Surgical research at Madigan Army Medical Center directly contributed to new trauma medical procedures to address the top cause of battlefield deaths -- abdominal bleeding due to blast injuries. The study on how to more effectively use a balloon inserted into the aorta (called a resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion
Military Life
Editor's note: This is the first of a two-part story. Part two will run in next week's paper. What does it take to get on track when life's trials have led to the misuse of alcohol and other substances? The answer to that question is likely as varied
