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It was only a matter of time before I graced the tiny tavern named Bumpy’s in Puyallup. My gal-pal JustJen had been telling me to visit this joint since the first day we did the Bar Exam at Wayne’s Inn. I very rarely listen to her or heed her advice,
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First Lady Dr Jill Biden visited Joint Base Lewis-McChord Tuesday to talk and get feedback from military families about how she can help improve employment, education and wellness for our military families under the Joining Forces Initiative. Dr. Biden was joined by the Washington State leadership to talk and gain insights
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FORT EUSTIS, Va. - The Army's new physical fitness test, known as the Army Combat Fitness Test, or ACFT, is here to stay. Or at least some form of it, says Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael A. Grinston. What some may overlook when making an opinion on the program
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MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Joint Base Lewis-McChord - At this time, Madigan now has vaccine on-hand and is currently vaccinating all patients 55 years of age and older. Patients 16 years of age or older with underlying medical conditions considered high-risk based on CDC guidance are also now eligible to
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Divine Davines Davines’ Extra Virgin Skin Care line offers an Anti Aging Hand Cream. I’m a devoted fan of the nongreasy, soothing cream made from tomato, olive, walnut, and almond extracts. The scent is one of delicate earth, slightly sweet; yet, it doesn’t smell like food or cloying fake dessert. The
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“Untraceable” is a horrifying thriller, smart and tightly told, and merciless. It begins with this premise: A psychopath devises ways to slowly kill people online, in live streaming video. The more hits he gets, the further the process continues, until finally his captive is dead. “You’re setting a new record!”
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Rambo Sylvester Stallone last year breathed new life into the “Rocky” series. Now, he turns to resurrecting his Rambo character. It would excite me if the film revisits the ideas of the original “First Blood” rather than the rescue, shoot-up nonsense the series evolved into. In the new film, John Rambo is
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Lt. Col. Bruce Simpson takes a holistic approach to his service in the Washington Air National Guard (WANG). "The military has a diversity of people and missions," he wrote in an email, "but the sum of all the parts is truly amazing." Simpson (no relation) joined the Guard in 2008 in response
Military Life
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - The Army Mom Life Facebook group is a place where 3,600 active-duty Army moms come together as a community, to connect and seek guidance from other Army mothers in uniform. The topics range from pregnancy, parenting, promotions and uniform policy to mentorship in their work environments. Since
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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - Research shows that soldiers exposed to shockwaves from military explosives are at a higher risk for developing Alzheimer's disease - even those that don't have traumatic brain injuries from those blasts. A new Army-funded study identifies how those blasts affect the brain. Researchers at the University
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WASHINGTON - Since activating last year, the 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB) has already employed teams three times to the Indo-Pacific region, and according to its commander, the brigade's schedule will only get busier, with a third of the unit overseas at all times. Now fully operational, not only is
Family
It's nice to have someone on your side, especially during these uncertain times when your household income may have dropped and the future isn't clear. Harborstone Credit Union has been doing just that through its Financial Navigator program. Think of it like having a trusted friend, there to be a listening
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An all-black 62nd Airlift Wing aircrew from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, took the opportunity to conduct training across different components of aircrew and airdrop aviation Feb. 18-21. The C-17 Globemaster III aircrew of four pilots, four loadmasters and three maintainers conducted the training on their way to and from a Black History
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The South Sound is in-between where you can almost taste warmer days ahead, but yet you still find yourself grabbing the raincoat most days, or not venturing out of the house at all. With COVID-19 restrictions still in place it can make it even more challenging to find something to
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YUMA, Ariz. - A new vehicle that the U.S. Army is acquiring to provide infantry soldiers with battlefield mobility is being tested in the Yuma Proving Ground's harsh desert terrain in southwestern Arizona. Largely based on a midsize Chevrolet pickup, the Infantry Squad Vehicle is intended to carry an infantry squad's
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - The top airmen and civilian employees serving the 62nd Airlift Wing at McChord Field were recognized for their excellence during a recent ceremony. The following are those that stood out as "the best of the best" throughout the year 2020. Team McChord Annual Award Winners: Airman of the
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FORT BRAGG, North Carolina - Airborne soldiers with 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR), 82nd Airborne Division, completed almost two weeks testing the Army's newest small leader radio (LR) packages. "Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division demonstrated tactical communications at its finest during the initial operational test," said Maj. Brian Ramirez, Leader Radio (LR)
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WASHINGTON - Millions of people enrolled in Tricare Prime can now receive the coronavirus vaccine from an outside provider without incurring fees, according to the Defense Health Agency. The waiver allows enrollees - excluding active-duty service members - to receive the vaccine at a non-network Tricare provider without incurring additional service
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ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - Even before it began, before the first tactical decision and the first sortie flown, the 1991 conflict that would become known as Desert Storm acquired a notable profile. Today, 30 years after combat ended on Feb. 28, 1991, Desert Storm's influence on the United States military, and
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27 DRESSES: “Knocked Up” and “Grey’s Anatomy” star Katherine Heigl is a perennial bridesmaid whose own happy ending is nowhere in sight. (PG) – BW Century Olympia: Thurs 11:30 a.m., 12:45, 2:10, 3:30, 4:50, 6:10, 7:30, 8:50, 10:10. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 31 11:30 a.m., 12:45, 2:10, 3:30, 4:50,