Stage
Maybe I shouldn't review this latest show at B2 Fine Art because I am in the show, but not reviewing it would not be fair to the gallery or the other participating artists. So I won't mention my own work other than to say it is an honor to be
Veterans
Throughout his 23 enlisted years in the Air Force, no matter what base he was stationed at it seemed someone in the wing leadership office - or even the wing commander himself - was always looking for Cy Reck. Good art can have that effect on people. As a favor to a
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A two-time breast cancer survivor, McChord Field spouse Kimberlee Richardson wasn't about to let a small roadblock stop her from accomplishing her goal of getting her education. But with one child already in college and another less than two years away from enrollment, the family was closely watching every education dime
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It seemed only natural that the Stack family joined the Civil Air Patrol's South Sound Composite Squadron together. Husband Rich, a former helicopter pilot in the Marines who later became a commercial pilot, and wife Sue, a one-time flight attendant who earned her pilot's license, had been involved in aviation their
Operation Family Support
The bell at Tides Tavern in Gig Harbor has been ringing a lot more often lately. Since early October, each toll of the bell has signified a donation toward the tavern's "Buy a Soldier Lunch" event, which was held on Friday for about 100 soldiers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The goal was
Veterans
Over the summer, Graham-Kapowsin High School's Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps staff held meetings and worked vigorously to prepare for the 2010-2011 school year. From planning different upcoming events to settling into their new positions, cadets have had a very busy schedule. In addition to selling coupon books individually, cadets also
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Every soldier was excited to come home this past summer, but for one young officer, redeployment meant actually getting a home - even if it was one he'd never seen in person before. Prior to his deployment in May with the 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Lt. Steven Whitham served
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On Oct. 13, the 62nd Medical Brigade on Joint Base Lewis-McChord hosted an induction ceremony for 31 new non-commissioned officers. The ceremony, which has been a cornerstone of the Army's enlisted for years, was part of the brigade's ‘Day of the NCO', which also included professional development sessions and a dinner
Health
In an effort to enhance its customers' overall experience at the hospital, Madigan Army Medical Center is embarking on a review process that will help determine what areas it can improve in to better fulfill its mission. For the last few months, Madigan officials have been starting the process of applying
News Articles
With the 56th Army Band providing the soundtrack, about 5,000 Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldiers and airmen marched by their newly appointed boss on Oct. 15 during a change of command ceremony at Watkins Field. It was a moving sight for Lt. Gen. Curtis "Mike" Scaparrotti, who took over command of I
News Articles
WASHINGTON (Army News Service) - The Army expects to field the new sniper rifle, the XM2010, by January. And conversion kits for the M4 rifle will come next year. A panel of program managers from Program Executive Office Soldier met Oct. 14 at the Pentagon to discuss the status of several
Resources
Oso grinned as she gnawed on a chew toy. A little over a year ago, several soldiers assigned to 5th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, serving in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, found the pup digging for food in a garbage pit. "One of my buddies brought her back," related Sgt. Phil Bourrillion. The undernourished pup
Military Resources
Chronic pain is a brutal experience. How it is addressed is complex and challenging. Researchers at the Madigan Army Medical Center will soon initiate a study to evaluate new ways of addressing chronic pain courtesy of a $1 million, three-year research grant from the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command. "The
Food Matters
Watching what we eat can require skill and a scientific dictionary - translating wording on labels, calculating fat grams, deciphering calories versus protein and carbs, weighing out healthy portions. Ugh. I imagine it's even harder when you have kids. For kids' Halloween parties, apple bobbing is fun but makes a mess
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In a year that marks their 20th, Harlequin Productions will throw a "Haunted Halloween Wild West Cabaret Auction" Sunday, and, yes, the price of admission includes an open bar. What's a Haunted Halloween Wild West Cabaret and Auction, you ask? Well, it's billed as a "fun-raiser," and in addition to
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Wednesday, for the 13th year in a row, the Harmon Brewery and Eatery will host its annual "Pray for Snow" party. The festivities kick off at 5 p.m. and promise to feature a toboggan full of live music, tons of ski- and snowboard-related prizes and giveaways, plenty of drinking and
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With all of us Generation X and Yers who used to listen to Offspring now having offspring, it's important that we have an alternative to the usual Barney or Bob the Builder ditties. Good thing there's Caspar Babypants. Caspar Babypants is fun. Caspar Babypants rocks. And Caspar Babypants is Chris
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London, England 1888: We all know Bram Stoker's classic Dracula by beating heart, but that's just the launch pad for Don Nigro's sexy adaptation. In The Transylvanian Clockworks, produced by the Outfit Theatre Project in conjunction with TLT, a certain medically-trained gentleman of homicidal intent enters the picture. Corsets will
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Personally, our all-time favorite PBS TV show has to be Antiques Roadshow. There's just something about watching those old folks get excited or crushed by the appraisals that's way more entertaining than it should be. Saturday, the Museum of Glass hosts Tacoma Community House's 4th Annual Antique Quest and Wine
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Jason Rim's Gruv Lounge and Nightclub officially opens this Friday. Los Angeles DJ Uberzone will join local DJs dAb, Jason Diamond and Mr. Clean for the club's big launch. Next Saturday, look for a major Ocean Grooves reunion when Donald Glaude, Omar and dAb spin in the same spot they
