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I’m psychic. Cool, huh? Channeling my psychic powers, I predict that the South Sound will be sick with new music in 2008. I predict new albums on vinyl will make a comeback. I predict that mp3 players will sing Tacoma’s songs. And I predict nightclubs will burst at the seams
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Now that I’m back from my year in America’s hippest city, Portland, living in Tacoma, there are many things I’m happy about. I’m happy my rent is cheaper. I’m happy to once again have a 253 prefix. I’m happy to be able to actually feel good about myself again. (In
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Those reeling from their COVID-19 lockdown this spring will find heading off to a favorite golf course sweeter than ever before, especially when supporting local troops. That will be the driving motivation for this year’s 28th annual AUSA Golf Tournament. The fairway and greens event will be held at JBLM’s
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To receive an email announcing the latest Spouse magazine, click here. To read the June 2020 Spouse Magazine, click HERE. In this month's issue: <<< Top laundry tips <<< Keeping math skills up-to-date while school is closed <<< How math can become your child's favorite subject <<< Expert pay negotiation tips for women <<< Go out
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JBLM will relax a few more Covid mitigation measures starting next week, however despite information released Monday from the DoD greenlighting Washington State for travel, there is no final confirmation that PCS season will start here July 1, said Lt. Gen. Randy George, commander of I Corps and Joint Base
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Pianist. There, Bobble Tiki said it. While Bobble Tiki would like to consider himself above snickering like a junior high boy every time he hears the title “pianist,” that’s just not Bobble Tiki. Bobble Tiki’s the kind of tiki who will forever think passing gas is funny, and find equal humor in
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Thursday, Jan. 3 POP ROCK the reaching I’m going to go ahead and admit something. I love Coldplay. There, I said it, and I feel better for getting that off my chest. I guess the reason I have a soft spot for the pop rockers stems from my affection for the Fab
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Jake’s Bar and Bistro in Steilacoom hosts jazz every Saturday night beginning Jan. 5. Award winning saxophonist Jim Pribbenow, also known as King Greasy, will be the first to hit Jake’s stage. Joining Pribbenow will be pianist Craig Hoyer. Jake’s, formerly Jake Hathcock’s tiny Steilacoom Wine and Brew that shut down, renamed
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Services and programs across Joint Base Lewis-McChord updated the greater military community Wednesday in the age of COVID-19 and how that affects activities on base this summer. Col. Skye Duncan, garrison commander hosted the event. Here are the updates of greatest interest. AD: Depression treatments using MRI-like technology not drugs AND covered
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JBLM GATE UPDATES -- On June 8, these gate changes will take effect as JBLM begins to return to base-line operations: AD: Online couple counseling for military - get paid $300. Start HERE. • DuPont Gate, Lewis Main: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends and holidays.
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Only a handful of positive cases remain at Joint Base Lewis-McChord said Lt. Gen. Randy George. I Corps and JBLM commander, therefore, beginning Monday, more services will open on the base. AD: Depression treatments using MRI-like technology not drugs AND covered by Tricare - in Olympia - start HERE The following are
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There were more questions than answers to the big concerns military personnel and their families put forth during a Facebook Live event with Captain John DePree, commanding officer at Naval Base Coronado. DePree said he is waiting like everyone else to find out when gyms would open, troops can PCS,
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Most military members serve in one branch and spend their entire careers in either the enlisted or officer ranks. The same can't be said for Col. (Dr.) Robert "Bones" McCoy, 62nd Medical Squadron commander. McCoy has experienced it all -- four military branches, enlisted and officer tiers, active-duty, Reserve and
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In an effort to reduce exposure to airmen and to continue to slow the spread of COVID-19, Air Force officials announced May 22 all official fitness testing is suspended until Oct. 1. The change, which is an update from the original June 1 resume date, is effective immediately. Lt. Gen. Brian Kelly,
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(Photo: Sgt. 1st Class Phelps (top) gives instructions on the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) on U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea, May 14. Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael A. Grinston said he expects the ACFT to continue implementing the ACFT across the service despite the COVID-19 conditions. Grinston
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(Photo: Esther Lam, an epidemiologist with the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), discusses procedures of the COVID-19 mapping mission with Washington Army National Guard 1st Lt. Jack Eisaman, a Physicians Assistant, May 15, 2020, at the DOH offices at Tumwater. The Washington National Guard is supporting the DOH to
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Whether you are young or young at heart, the Department of Defense (DoD) Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Libraries is challenging all patrons to pick up a book for at least one hour a week this summer. The DoD MWR Virtual Summer Reading Program, scheduled June 1 to Aug. 31, is
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Gov. Jay Inslee announced today that some restrictions on religious gatherings would ease. He said religious groups in phase one and two would see expansion of opportunities to be together. For in person services in the first phase (which includes all counties right now) outdoor religious services can be up to
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WASHINGTON — The Defense Department announced its stop-movement order will remain in place indefinitely, though some bases could meet new phased-in guidelines as early as Tuesday to allow travel for military personnel and their families. AD: All natural depression help covered by Tricare in Olympia ... no referals
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Following on the heels of towns and cities across the United States, military troops, families and retirees in the South Sound will gain even more access to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, said Lt. Gen. Randy George, commander of I Corps and JBLM told a town hall audience via Facebook, Tuesday. "We've
