Transitioning
JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, Wash. - Dressed comfortably in a track suit, Rickey Mitchell smiles happily as his youngest daughter, Rianna, chooses accessories for her new toy at the custom teddy bear shop. After a while, Rianna and her friends parade around the store with their plush creations in celebration
Military Policy
Calling all American flag trivia buffs, Old Glory aficionados, and mega fans of the "Star Spangled Banner!" Think you can earn your stars and stripes in answering questions about the American flag? In honor of Flag Day on June 14, put your flag knowledge and skills to the test with our
Rocket Science
Flying from south to north in a clear blue sky over Merrill Drop Zone, a C-130 - call sign "Teton 37" - disappeared into the glare of the early summer sun. A moment later, it reappeared. Half a minute later and from over a mile high, nine soldiers serving with C
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Sandwiched between the hustle and bustle of Lakewood and University Place, the town of Steilacoom serves as a little waterfront retreat of sorts. The transition from stop and go traffic on either side, down the winding, wooded road is like a trip through the wardrobe to Narnia. As the greenery
Military Policy
The Air Force recently announced that it would start the first phase of its fiscal 2014 NCO Retraining Program (NCORP), which invites noncommissioned officers to cross-train into undermanned career fields and be reclassified with a new Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC). Potentially, those that are currently in overmanned career fields
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Lincoln International District in Tacoma is culturally rich. Driving through, it's definitely a little rough around the edges, but it also serves as a hub for those interested in the Vietnamese culture, as most businesses in the area are owned and operated by Vietnamese members of the community. The district
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Spring has sprung and it is now possible to enjoy the installations in the Woolworth Windows without standing in the cold and rain. And the current installation is filled with good humor and well-executed artwork. Jennifer Zwick, an artist with attitude, says, "As though life weren't anxious enough, we're expected to
Features
Has the Taste of Tacoma felt a little stale in the last few years? The combination of unhealthy, overpriced options, lack of variety and a noticeable disconnect to the Tacoma food scene has left many locals wanting more. Festivals Inc., organizers of the yearly event which drew a quarter of
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The music of Baltic Cousins is defined by balls-out folk instrumentation, with Lockhart's voice shouting above the crazed din. It calls to mind easy comparisons like the Pogues, with its melding of traditional instrumentation and sloppy, emotionally resonant melodies and lyrics. There's nothing involving half-measures even close to the work
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To Nancy Johnson, communications director for Metro Parks Tacoma, it makes sense for the city to “showcase” its artistic talent and arts-related resources. “Because really,” she explains, “the arts are at the center of what ‘re-sparked’ Tacoma.” So for the second time, performing and visual arts will literally take center stage
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In the year 2018, Cyndi Lauper astonished the world by staging a coup and becoming Earth's first Overlord. It started nonchalantly enough, with clandestine visits to Camp David and crossing the International Date Line multiple times in an evening. Nothing a globetrotting rock star wouldn't do, right? But Lauper had
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Run, Jason, Run. The Bourne films have taken chases beyond a storytelling technique and made them into the story. Jason Bourne’s search for the secret of his identity doesn’t involve me in pulsating empathy for his dilemma, but as a MacGuffin, it’s a doozy. Some guy finds himself with a
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[POP ROCK] + THURS, JUNE 13 It seems like all the best bands know just how to mix the tried and true methods of the icons of their genre with their own brand of freshness and intrigue. A Leaf is one of those bands. Hailing from Tacoma, A Leaf is Chris
Music
Hey, are you in an unsigned band, looking for an awesome way to promote your music by designing your own energy drink can and plastering your band's name on the label? Or maybe you own a pub, bar, club, café or convenience store and want to support local business and music
Music
Over the four years that I've written about music as a sort-of professional, something that's dawned on me and that I've had to come to terms with is that I have a real sweet spot for music that sounds a certain way. This isn't the most desirable attribute, I'd imagine,
Music
In the year 2018, Cyndi Lauper astonished the world by staging a coup and becoming Earth's first Overlord. It started nonchalantly enough, with clandestine visits to Camp David and crossing the International Date Line multiple times in an evening. Nothing a globetrotting rock star wouldn't do, right? But Lauper had
Concert Alert
We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring acts performing in the Puget Sound this week and down the road. SECRET TICKET CODE TM = Ticketmaster, 253.627.TIXS, www.ticketmaster.com TW = TicketsWest, 800.325.SEAT, www.ticketswest.com TWEB = Ticketweb,
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It seems like all the best bands know just how to mix the tried and true methods of the icons of their genre with their own brand of freshness and intrigue. A Leaf is one of those bands. Hailing from Tacoma, A Leaf is Chris Bridges (guitar,) Nate Daley (vocals/guitar,)
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Hot air rises. Therefore, if global warming is simply hot air it should rise ... to the top ... of ... public discussion. Which is good. Except the words "hot air" connote something untrue, which means we shouldn't have to discuss it at all. Especially publicly. Except that I'm trying
Food Matters
KISS AT DOMINO'S With all of the eateries really stepping it up with divine ambiance and stellar food, it would seem as though pizza chain giant Domino's is looking to bump it up a notch too. New locations boast hardwood floors and comfy seating areas for those not just looking for
