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Excitement builds as the shuttle bus pulls up to the Boeing Factory, which houses the Everett Production line. The factory is truly massive and is listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest building in the world by volume. It sits on 98.3 acres. So how big
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A photograph of a soldier's father, an Army artist, and a soldier-journalist who wrote an article for The Ranger newspaper, created a paragraph of serendipity in the history of Fort Lewis. The photograph was of Thommas Pileggi, and it was a prized possession of Cpl. Ralph Pillage; the post artist was
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Founded in 1950, the Association of United States Army (AUSA) is a nonprofit advocacy group for the men and women who want to "be all that they can be." With 119 chapters all over the world, AUSA bridges the gap between soldiers and civilians - membership is open to anyone
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This March, the Schultz Family Foundation gave a boost to statewide efforts to support veterans with the launch of WAServes. Launched in partnership with the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University, it's part of the growing AmericaServes network. The idea for the network itself is pretty straightforward.
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Wilse Webb, a prominent sleep researcher, once said that sleep is a gentle tyrant - it can be delayed, but it cannot be defeated. Sleep on that for a while. "Sleep is biologically driven," stated Lt. Col. (Dr.) Herbert Kwon, chief of the Madigan Army Medical Center's Pulmonary Critical Care Sleep Service
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The seconds passed silently as Spc. Dominick Midell worked to complete his evaluation of a simulated wounded soldier. "I'm going to start my rapid trauma assessment," he said half to himself and half to his evaluator, SSgt. David Nagle. "I've stopped the bleeding; checked pulses and I've done a head-to-toe assessment," continued
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Tahoma National Cemetery is hosting a Vietnam War 50th Anniversary commemoration ceremony to thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam War. The event is April 1 at 11 a.m., where all attending Vietnam veterans will receive a special lapel pin to reflect on the nation's thanks for their service and
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In 1916, the National Defense Act gave birth to the Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. The Vitalization Act of 1964 further opened up the JROTC program to all branches of the military. Since then, the JROTC has been instilling in high school students around the country "the values of
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Maj. Gen. (P) Gary Volesky, a native of Washington and a graduate of Eastern Washington University, will assume command of I Corps at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Monday, April 3. Before the change of command ceremony, he will be promoted to lieutenant general. Volesky's most recent command was the 101st Airborne Division. His
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Wild and crazy play “Picasso at the Lapin Agile," a comedy by Steve Martin about a fictional meeting of Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso, plays at the Midnight Sun. [Midnight Sun, through Feb. 24, 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, $7-$15, 113 N. Columbia St., Olympia, 360.754.7114, www.buyolympia.com/events] Diary dialogue A play to watch and discuss opens
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Urban. Cultural. Scenic. Big-city options with a small-town feel. Tacoma has emerged in recent years revitalized, re-energized and reinvented. With its thriving downtown business hub ripe with historic architecture, celebrated museums, a major university and a slew of brewery and restaurant options, the city has become a destination for folks
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Grape juice's older, more mature cousin, wine has established itself as more than a delicious beverage; it has become a culture. And it is the near-cinematic way in which it's often enjoyed. No doubt the world of wine can be a little intimidating - why are there so many different
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It's time to get out of your dining rut and discover new South Sound restaurants. And to help you, we have a few suggestions, at places you should definitely try. Hometown DogsNot satisfied with the sub-par Chicago dog offerings in the Puget Sound, Debby Graham decided that with her close proximity
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The Olympia Food Co-op's focus on local, organic and bulk foods sets it apart from many grocery stores. But underneath what's on the shelves and in the freezers, there's another difference: The co-op is a community - a community of workers who make decisions collaboratively and a community of shoppers, most
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Far too often I find myself not wanting to go out and not wanting to cook, which usually lands me in my car and in a drive-thru. Drive-thrus have a reputation for poor-quality food, but that's not always the case. I've driven around and "thru" enough South Sound towns to
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Does anyone date in the grocery store aisles anymore? Did anyone beyond the trashy TV shows EVER do this? I met my wife in high school, so I admit I haven't tried dating in the frozen food aisle. I am not exactly sure how one would do this with any relative
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When wondering where to go for that mid-day meal, check in with "The Lunch Bunch," one of Lewis Community Spouses' Club's subclubs. This fun group of military spouses meets once a month to enjoy lunch at local area restaurants. "Every month we have a volunteer hostess. She picks the new
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The typical date night usually involves getting dressed up and going to a fancy restaurant or maybe taking in a movie. After time, this can begin to feel a little stale. Here are three ideas to shake things up a bit. Bull's Eye Indoor Range Shooting at a range is an exciting
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For many a Hallow’s Eve, the Proctor businesses have opened their doors to wee ones on Oct. 31, 4-6 p.m., for safe and sane trick-or-treating as parents stroll behind. For those who are childless, still hanging from the night before, or reluctant to join the throngs of would-be Paris Hiltons,
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Here's a question. What would you say if you were told there is a place nearby that has a campground with a beach to relax on, a great coffee stand with good food, and a museum to walk through history over the course of an afternoon? The correct answer would be "Camp
