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As the Wing's newest member of the Wellness Team, can you discuss some goals you would like to accomplish this year? The first goal is to know the chapel team, especially Sergeant Allen Jackson, my Religious Support Team member. The second is to know, listen to and serve the squadrons in
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The Air Force budget request of $156.3 billion for fiscal year 2019 builds on the progress made in 2018 to restore the readiness of the force, increase lethality, and cost-effectively modernize. Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Heather Wilson said the budget request is aligned with the National Defense Strategy, prioritizing
People Rule
It’s been more than a decade since Air Force Staff Sgt. Bertrand Foley, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, acted in shows or directed his high school production of “Little Shop of Horrors.” He recalls his days as a thespian at Pleasant Valley High School in Brodheadsville, Pa.,
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The Volcano's "Weekend Hustle" is synonymous with fun, so there's no way we would ever let Olympia's Harbor Days festival pass without trumpeting it. Why? Because we love the hell out of some tugboats. And if there's one thing Oly Harbor Days is synonymous with, it's tugboats. And history. And
People Rule
There are still a few months before the annual Memorial Day weekend wear blue: run to remember program, but now is the time for service members to step up and help local kids through a two-month (or longer) mentorship program and run training, the Gold Star Youth
Military Life
Despite being stationed at McChord Field for less than a year at the time, Katie Minter wanted her husband, a maintainer in the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, to purchase a pair of tickets to attend the base's Air Force Ball. Adam, an airman first class at the time, forgot. But a timely
Tacoma Week In Review
No teachers' strike - and no contract agreement On Wednesday night members of the Tacoma Education Association (TEA) voted not to go on strike, instead opting to return to work with no formal contract. The union needed 80-percent of its membership to vote in favor of a strike for one
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Working as a gate guard at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, there were days when Chris Davis would stare at the combatives training building and think about the possibility of him one day joining the team. As technical sergeant in the Washington Air National Guard's 215th Engineering Installation Squadron, Davis was eligible to
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Ahhh yeah! It's that time of year! Time for getting it on! That's why Northwest Trek invites you to its "Get Out of the Rut Weekend," your chance to play peeping Tom on the breeding habits of moose, elk, deer and even sheep. You see, the "rut," refers to the
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(446th AW PA) - The 446th Airlift Wing is the 2011 Lieutenant General James E. Sherrard III (AFRC) award winner. Each year the Airlift/Tanker Association recognizes those who have demonstrated superior leadership, made outstanding contributions to the airlift/tanker mission, and provided invaluable service to their civilian communities. The Sherrard award specifically
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Discovery of a programming error in the Air Mobility Rodeo scoring system has the 62nd Airlift Wing/627th Air Base Group Rodeo combo team winning Best C-17 Wing. "This is great news!" said Col. R. Wyn Elder, 62nd Airlift Wing commander. "Our Airmen work hard every day to provide the best combat
People Rule
Staff Sergeant Tyrone Henderson, of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 593rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command, believes 2018 will be his year in the world of mixed marital arts. 2017 ended well for Henderson with two first-round wins; Henderson (5-3-1) is scheduled to fight Tyler McKinney (2-0) in a featherweight
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Imagine this. You're in rush hour traffic, inching towards home when you realize it. It's the big day, Valentine's Day. You rush to your nearest grocery store and grab that bright red, cellophane wrapped, heart-shaped box of sweets and a bouquet of blossoms, whisk them home and stride through the
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When Doug Levien played against Manny Ramirez in high school baseball, he knew Ramirez would be something great. He was right. Ramirez went on to be a two-time World Series champion during his 18-year Major League Baseball career. Levien took a much different route, but he has had
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As the program note in Tacoma Musical Playhouse's production of My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra warns you, do not come to this show seeing someone depict Sinatra's life. Unlike Buddy -- The Buddy Holly Story, which was previously put up at TMP, My Way is not a biography; instead of seeing big
Military Life
As a mother, Army spouse and former family readiness group leader, Ivey Powell was no stranger to advocating for the welfare of others. But she never suspected that she would need every bit of the energy she had poured out on behalf of her husband, children and
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The mission of the Washington Youth Academy (WYA) is to provide a highly disciplined, safe and professional learning environment that empowers at-risk youth to improve their educational levels and employment potential and become responsible and productive citizens of the state of Washington. The academy, a division of the National Guard
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Earlier this year, former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld released a memoir, Known and Unknown, to varying acclaim and criticism. Throughout his lengthy career, which includes serving three years in the Navy, four terms in Congress, and serving as both Chief of Staff and Secretary of Defense for President Gerald Ford,
