Travel
Summer is in full swing! Amidst the poolside lounging and sunscreen slather, people celebrate sun-shining freedom by packing their bags and saying Au revoir to our beloved Evergreen State in favor of one alluring destination or another. Whether traveling solo or booking a trip with the whole family in tow,
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Robyn Roche-Paull, a registered nurse and member of the lactation consultant team at Madigan Army Medical Center, garners praise from patients for the support she gives them well beyond the typical bounds of her job. In addition to spending hours providing care and training to aid new active-duty mothers through
Military Life
First Lieutenant Charlene Coutteau is one of the few soldiers serving at Joint Base Lewis-McChord who has a direct connection to some of the history of Fort Steilacoom. Her distant cousin, Gen. August Kautz, served at the military post in the mid-1850s where he served as the quartermaster. He supervised the construction
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The Canadian Detachment at the Western Air Defense Sector officially changed command at Joint Base Lewis-McChord July 10. Lieutenant Col. Michael Fawcett assumed command from Lt. Col. Matthew Wappler, who finished a three-year tour of duty as the Canadian Detachment commanding officer. Fawcett's responsibilities will include leading the 15-member Canadian Detachment
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The application window is open for active-duty mobility pilots to pioneer a new Aviator Technical Track program, Air Mobility Command officials announced July 20. AMC is seeking mobility pilot participants with the right blend of skills, knowledge and abilities to mentor the next generation of aviators. The command aims to retain
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A telephone-based program, the UW Stress Check, provides a free and confidential way to support servicemembers who have questions or concerns about the effects of trauma or about the symptoms of post-traumatic stress. As the war in Afghanistan grinds on, an estimated 11 to 20 percent of veterans experience some form
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Army Entertainment, a part of the U.S. Army's Installation Management Command, is hosting a world-wide esports video game championship series for Street Fighter V, open to all active-duty Army service men and women. Four garrisons' tournaments will be streamed live to a global audience exclusively on Twitch. The tournament consists of
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Standing in a room filled with family, friends and colleagues, 64 people raised their right hands and swore an allegiance to the United States of America to become naturalized citizens at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Seattle, Tuesday, July 17. Among those was Pfc. Aquiles R. Morales
Archives
The last time I wrote about Club Impact was on the Weekly Volcano’s blog Spew (www.weeklyvolcanospew.com), and it was in regard to the disturbance complaints being levied against the all-ages venue by neighboring business owners. Though, at the time, I would have told you the intention of my words was
Online Interactive Guides
Click here to view our interactive 2018 Summer Career & Education Guide.
Music
There are no restrictions in music, anymore. The cross-pollination of styles that began with the proliferation of easily accessible recorded music has only snowballed with the rise of the Internet. An isolated individual, for instance, may be just as easily influenced by hip-hop, gonzo art rock, hardcore punk, and early
Arts
Works by many of the best area artists can be seen at the "Southwest Washington Juried Exhibition" at South Puget Sound Community College. Old friends and familiar names are represented, such as Susan Aurand, Melissa Barnes, Lynette Charters, Doyle Fanning, Lisa Kinoshita, Mary McCann and Jason Sobottka, all-in-all more than
Outdoors
Longer days with no school to entertain little ones leaves me trying to find creative ways to lure them from YouTube, Netflix and the Xbox. Flashy images that dance across the screen entertain the kids while the sun shines bright. When I was little we were shooed outside to fend
Reviews
ANNOUNCER: In April, Seattle's Red Star Taco Bar joined many other successful eateries and opened a location here in Tacoma. Dutch and Jackie took advantage of the now easy commute downtown to give the tacos a tasting. JACKIE: I will admit, I came skeptical. Tacoma is reaching near peak taco
Stage
Animal Fire Theatre's The Winter's Tale is the way Shakespeare in the Park should be done. The outdoor setting is a clearing surrounded by sky-high evergreens, and on the perfect summer's evening when I attended, even the mosquitoes cooperated by going somewhere else. Despite a peculiarity, which I shall mention momentarily, The
Arts
What is art if not something to bring our community together in celebration of beauty, in the Interest of opening dialogue or to inspire change? Most would agree that it's possible for art to do all three if presented to the right audience, at the right time. Thankfully, that time
Attractions
You heard us! Get dressed, Tacoma, because the Couture & Cars Fashion Show is back for a second year in a row, and it offers the perfect opportunity to dress to the nines. Couture & Cars Fashion Show is easily one of the highest-profile events of its kind in Tacoma,
Travel
Military families often talk about what the future holds after the military, and those talks often include owning your own business, like a bed and breakfast or restaurant. On Whidbey Island, you can find many veteran-owned businesses you can support with your vacation dollars. It also gives you a chance
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One of the foundational aspects of America's military strength is the ability to project forces anywhere on the planet at the time and place of our choosing. Rapid Global Mobility represents the fastest, most agile way to achieve that objective, with our strategic airlift fleet and personnel at the very
