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WASHINGTON - Secretary of the Army Christine E. Wormuth issued an Army Directive March 23 outlining a time-phased implementation of a revised ACFT as the Army's general physical fitness test. Changes made to the ACFT incorporate feedback from soldiers and independent analysis of test performance. Among the key changes announced by the
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - Using the nation's first prototype Long Range Hypersonic System, Bravo Battery soldiers with the 5th Battalion, 3rd Artillery, 17th Field Artillery Brigade executed ground movement, round transfers, and established firing capability at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Feb. 22-24. "We're incredibly proud of the work that the soldiers of
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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Leaders from the 902nd Contracting Battalion cased their colors during a ceremony March 8 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, in preparation for their deployment in the coming weeks to the U.S. Central Command area of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Lt.
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Tacoma Little Theater's vision is "to create quality productions and foster meaningful interactions among all people in our community." They have successfully honored this commitment to the community since 1918. Now back for their 103rd season, Tacoma Little Theatre presents the much anticipated, A Chorus Line, conceived by Michael Bennett with
Military Life
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - Being a Signal Corps officer in the 46th Aviation Support Battalion allows me to see how Army aviation units operate from a support and signal perspective, while having the opportunity to see our organization's leaders exemplifying what it means to selflessly and dutifully serve. One of
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Tuesday, April 12, 2022 12:30-1:30 pm Tour of Western Air Defense Sector (WADS) on McChord Field RSVP Required Space is limited so please RSVP early for a special briefing and tour of the Western Air Defense Sector (WADS) on McChord Field. WADS is a unit of the Washington Air National Guard, and one of
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The 2021 Team McChord Annual Award winners are: Airman of the Year: 62 MXS/MXG - SrA Harley Senical NCO of the Year: 361 RCS - TSgt Allen Greenhill SNCO of the Year: 7 AS/OG - MSgt Daniel Denman First Sergeant of the Year: 8 AS/OG - MSgt David Schnabel Jr CGO of the Year: 627
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DALLAS - Service members can fuel up with better-for-you meals and snacks while staying close to their workplace at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's nearly 150 micro markets. Fully automated and contactless, the self-serve markets are positioned near soldiers, airmen, guardians and Department of Defense civilians working unusual hours
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In the late 1950s, the FBI planted a rudimentary listening device behind the radiator in a Michigan Avenue tailor shop often frequented by Chicago mob bosses, and thus gathered a wealth of information about notorious chiefs such as Sam Giancana and Anthony "Joe Batters" Accardo. The Chicago-born writer-director Graham Moore
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A recently released audit by the Office of the Inspector General determined that the Defense Health Agency (DHA) and military services did not complete screening and treatment of alcohol misuse by service members in a timely manner as per Department of Defense (DoD) guidance. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and
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SANTA RITA, Guam - Challenged to think and act differently in the Indo-Pacific region, America's First Corps tested a concept that suggests the traditional Corps structure might not be relevant while operating in a region that's predominantly maritime. Given the opportunity to experiment, the Corps headquarters partnered with the U.S. Air
Neighborhoods
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - When bird watching on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the beautiful Western Bluebird can be found in parks and across the South Sound prairie landscape. This able-bodied flyer is a calm bird and can be seen in open spaces. Easily identified, this small to medium-sized songbird relies on the
Veterans
The Washington Department of Licensing issues Armed Forces license plates to eligible veterans, military and family members interested in showing off their military pride and supporting a noble cause at the same time. The special license plates may be used in place of regular or personalized license plates for motor vehicles,
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PFC Gerald Burke values and respects the meaning of the word resilience. "My grandfather taught me the value of resilience," began the intelligence analyst assigned to 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, part of the 7th Infantry Division at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. That lesson learned has led to Burke's earning an appointment to
Health
In a just released study, Israeli researchers say that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms can be reduced through the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). "We've started in this research to treat PTSD in a way that seeks to have an effect on the actual physical changes in the brain," said
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Members of the Washington National Guard are spending two weeks helping residents and staff at the Washington Veterans Home in Port Orchard, Washington Soldiers Home in Orting, and Spokane Veterans Home. Always Ready and Always There! As our State Veterans Homes, state hospitals and nursing care facilities struggle with staffing, while
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If you've ever had a craving for a boiling pot of seafood with corn and potatoes - we dedicate this article to you. We've rounded up the best places in Tacoma to indulge in a Cajun seafood boil. First on the list is Dragon Crawfish located on South 38th Street in
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WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The Air Force is taking another major step in a series of transformations within its officer evaluation system with the implementation of officer performance report (OPR) static closeout dates (SCODs) for officers in the grades of O-1 to O-6. "As we continue to fully execute?Action Order A (Airmen),
Veterans
You can help recognize Washington as a Purple Heart State - Donate today! All individuals and organizations are invited to donate to thank and honor veterans who were killed or wounded and received a Purple Heart in service to their country. Donations in any amount are welcome and every donation counts!
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It was Showtime, folks. The Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s were the most glamorous organization in the history of American sports, from the immensely talented lineups led by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Earvin "Magic" Johnson that produced five NBA titles to the Hollywood stars in the stands (Hello, Jack!) to the
