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Mold remediation, pet fees and basic allowance for housing were the main topics discussed at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord housing town hall hosted by Lt. Gen. Gary Volesky, I Corps commanding general and Col. Nicole Lucas, JBLM Garrison commander at Carey Theater last week. The forum was a follow-up to the
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The communication between Spc. Elaina Hitt and Goro, a 96-pound, male German Shepherd, ran up and down the nylon leash. "Military Working Dogs, or MWDs, are very intelligent, well-trained, and highly motivated," said the dog handler assigned to the 95th Military Police Detachment, "and Goro is one of the best." He soon
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For the second time this year, on Friday, Dec. 14, hed(pe) will play Tacoma. Considering I didn’t realize hed(pe) still existed until the first time they played T-Town back in May, their second show in Tacoma isn’t quite as surprising. However, it’s close. If you had asked me a year
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Bobble Tiki is a tiki of many skills and talents. Pegging Bobble Tiki is nearly impossible. Bobble Tiki’s a friend to some and a foe to others. Bobble Tiki’s both a mover and a shaker. Bobble Tiki is a lover and a hater. Bobble Tiki is many things. For this reason,
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ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: See review page 21. Century Olympia: Fri-Thurs, Dec. 20 noon, 1:10, 2:20, 3:30, 4:40, 5:50, 7, 8:10, 9:20. Also Sat-Sun 10:50 a.m. Galaxy Tacoma 6: Fri-Thurs, Dec. 20 12:35, 2:40, 4:45, 7, 9:05. Lakewood Cinema 15: Fri-Thurs,
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For many patriots across the South Sound, the Fourth of July means burgers and dogs on the grill. But for those of us that crave something just a little more -- there's BBQ. Let's talk real BBQ, slow-cooked, tender meats, dripping in sauce that require a stack of napkins afterward.
Outdoors
When summer begins to heat up, try something new and head to Anderson Island to cool off in an old-fashioned swimming hole. Getting there is half the fun with a 30-minute ferry ride across the Puget Sound. At the end of Union St., in the town of Steilacoom, sits the ferry
Outdoors
Do you want to try camping but not sure you want to go far away for your first trip? Or maybe you have more family coming to visit and not enough space. A hidden gem for local camping is the Camp Murray Beach and RV Campground which is a lovely
Outdoors
The Russell Landing Marina on American Lake honors the service and memory of Admiral James Russell. Growing up on the lake where he learned to sail, Russell never forgot its importance in his life. After a 40-year career in the Navy -- culminating in his serving as Commander-in-Chief of the North
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It's summertime, which means there are great festivals to attend. One of the biggest and best in the Puget Sound region is the Lakewood SummerFEST. Situated in the city's Fort Steilacoom Park, this summer extravaganza hosted nearly 45,000 in 2018, and it is poised to surpass that number this year. Kicking off
Military Life
When many of us think of wounded warriors, we think of servicemembers injured or wounded downrange, during a deployment or in combat. Pfc. Kyia Costanzo, and her Team Army family participating in the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games would say otherwise. Costanzo was injured while in Basic Combat Training,
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It's time to celebrate the Independent spirit of America July 4, 2019. Click the link below to view the Freedom Fest program. Click here to view our interactive 2019 Freedom Fest issue.
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Fiction has long been dominated by stories of charlatans -- charismatic or otherwise -- who blow into people's lives and attempt to fleece them of anything that isn't tied down. It's a trope that's persisted as well as it has for very clear reasons, the main of which being that
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ANNOUNCER: Dutch and Jackie cruised down to the side of Center Street that you half expect to find not much in the way of culinary discoveries, but you'd be wrong. At NW Lumpia, a husband and wife team are creating delectable, handmade, FRESH lumpias each day. Some featuring family recipes
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Tis the season for outdoor shenanigans and restaurant openings. There is a plethora of happenings right here in our own backyard, and at times, ones you'll want to plan a trip for, because going on an adventure is always worth the journey. Here are a few things on my radar,
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U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force officials implemented a new maintenance arrangement for the C-17 that will improve strategic airlift efficiency and fleet readiness. The C-17 Aircraft Repair and Maintenance Services Implementing Arrangement advances U.S. and Australian interoperability. Previously, U.S. and Australian airmen could only assist one another with
Military Life
The reach of a key spouse can change lives. I often get asked "What is the Key Spouse Club?" Hopefully in the future we can eliminate that question from the minds of families across the Air Force. Key spouses are volunteers interviewed and appointed by squadron commanders to act as an
Travel
Traveling with your dog can be a fun adventure, but if you are at a National Park, dogs are usually restricted to the areas surrounding the parking lots and not allowed on the trails. Not many people realize the Olympic National Park is surrounded by the Olympic National Forest, which
Military Life
As servicemembers begin to enjoy the summer and PCS season, it is important to keep in mind the impacts of hot weather on our pet family members. "Heat injury" is a term used to describe a spectrum of illnesses that occur from increased body temperature. Heat injuries in pets can
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Similar to how a boxer with a longer reach finds it easier to hit an opponent, the Army is looking to punch through the standoff defenses of near-peer adversaries. Army Futures Command is behind many of the Army's efforts to achieve that overmatch, which include over 30 projects within its Cross-Functional
