Entertainment
"What did you see?" "Something above the clouds that's big." "How big?" "Big." - Exchange between sister and brother in Nope. Jordan Peele's masterfully audacious, wickedly funny and utterly outlandish sci-fi horror fable Nope is a classic example of a bold and original film that pays homage to a seemingly endless stream of great
Military Life
Since 1954, America's Credit Union has provided quality financial programs that are tailored to meet the needs of the service members serving at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. One of those small but significant services is that ACU makes early deposits for active-duty military members. As a rule, service members know their bi-weekly salary
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This past June, Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston asked for input in order to improve the Army's culture, including a look at the possibility of allowing soldiers to drink alcohol in the barracks. "The intent, first right off the bat, was (to) ask ourselves ‘do we have the right
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It is the small relationships built between the United States Army and its allies and partners around the globe that may make the big difference in a conflict. Under the command of Col. Jonathan Chung, the highly qualified soldiers who volunteer to serve with the 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB)
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ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - The Air Force is expecting lower promotion rates for the next few years due to enlisted grade restructuring, a leveling-off of end-strength growth, and high retention levels. Based on structure revisions and end-strength requirements, grades E-5 through E-7 will be impacted. Through this realignment, the Air
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Following a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or high yield explosive (CBRNE) event, seconds could mean the difference between life and death. That's why readiness is critical for a National Guard Civil Response Team. "To me a CST, their main job is to protect the public from a weapon of mass destruction,"
Health
In a 2022 Military Medicine Study of male military veterans, erectile dysfunction (ED) was found to be one of the most prevalent sexual afflictions in veterans and often co-occurs with physical and mental health issues. "Military veterans are at elevated risk for many comorbid physical and mental health issues, including ED,
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Blood loss or "bleeding out" is the leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield, military health experts say. So one of the best ways to save lives during combat operations is to provide blood products to forward deployed medics and corpsmen as soon as possible. During the wars in Iraq and
Entertainment
A very early scene in the intense and engrossing Apple TV+ limited series is set in the Chicago of November 1996, with Taron Egerton's macho, supremely self-confident Jimmy Keene manning the bar in his bachelor pad while his high school football buddies from Kankakee watch old footage of Jimmy's glory
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Since its inception in 1944, the GI Bill has helped multiple generations of veterans transition from military service to the civilian workforce by offering educational benefits. The Post-9/11 GI Bill has only expanded these opportunities, helping to increase the rate of veterans going to college after their military service. But as a service member approaching
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After graduating from college, Brendan Ridge did something that most graduates don't do - he enlisted in the Army. "I enlisted because of a long-lasting urge to serve," said the native of Hanover, Massachusetts, "because I always admired what soldiers do." Spc. Ridge enlisted in October, 2020 and currently serves with Headquarters
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ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - He always knew he wanted to be a rescue pilot, serving a higher purpose and rushing to the aid of others in harm's way. Fighting courageously to save lives no matter the terrain or conditions. His rescues garnered him multiple awards and decorations to include the Jolly
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - A new child care partnership between Joint Base Lewis-McChord and the nonprofit Child Care Aware of America should help provide additional options for off-base child care facilities for service members and help the 800 children on the wait list for on-base care. "The reality of the situation
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - Holy Joe's Cafe delivered a donation of over 300,000 single-serve coffee pods to JBLM on June 9, 2022. America's First Corps religious affairs office coordinated the donation and delivery was made through CFI trucking company, who actively supports U.S. troops through a number of company initiatives, including
Family
FORT LEE, Va. - Between COVID-19 and Army efforts to improve the system for household goods shipments, permanent change of station moves have been increasingly challenging over the past few years. The 2022 peak moving season, happening now, is proving to be equally stressful with nearly 40,000 shipping to new duty
Explore
Washington state is known for its diversity of fruits and vegetables. And there is no better time than summertime to get out, enjoy the weather, and pick up some fresh fruits and vegetables. Here in Pierce and Thurston Counties, there is an abundance of farms and markets to consider visiting. A
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For the first time in over a decade, the 62d Airlift Wing hosted 14 teams of aerial port professionals during the Port Dawg Rodeo at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, June 22-24, 2022. The rodeo is an annual tradition amongst aerial port squadrons, where airmen showcase their skills, enhance their job proficiency and
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The military has not yet put into effect a federal law designed to protect service members who experience mental health emergencies and to reduce the stigma of reporting them. The Brandon Act is included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2022. The act is named after Navy
Entertainment
Thor is a joke. That's as much fact as opinion, because Thor: Love and Thunder is one of the goofiest and least consequential sagas in MCU history - an allegedly wild and wacky but ultimately disappointing and weirdly disjointed chapter in the ongoing story of the God of Thunder, who seems
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For the first time since COVD-19 became a reality, a full brigade Change of Command ceremony was conducted June 24 on Watkins Field. Hosted by Maj. Gen. Stephen Smith, commander, 7th Infantry Division, Col. Jared Bordwell relinquished command of the 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team to Col. Kwenton Kuhlman on a
