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It seems more like a graceful dance than a form of martial art. Tai Chi - a centuries-old Chinese form of self defense - is an endeavor that helps hone balance, improve focus and increase strength. It can also help alleviate symptoms of post traumatic stress, anxiety and depression. "It helps to
Focus
When retired King County Detective Sgt. Keith May won a quilt at a raffle in his hometown of Spiro, Okla., he knew it was special - special because he had never won anything in his 67 years of life, but special, too, because of who made it and why. Crafted
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Karen Robbins and Dale Baskin are finally getting the word out. About 25,000 words out, actually. Robbins and Baskin are behind "Flags Across America", a photography exhibit taking place at the Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. The exhibit, available for viewing in Harborview's cafeteria throughout the month of October, features 25 photographs
News Front
The 446th Airlift Wing's 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron was announced last week as the Air Force Reserve Command's Squadron of the Year, Outstanding AFRC Aeromedical Aircrew Officer of the Year and Outstanding AFRC Aeromedical Aircrew Senior NCO of the Year. Commanded by Col. Cheryl Knight, the squadron exceeded aeromedical evacuation aircrew
Travel
Wenatchee, the apple capital of the world, is situated on the banks of the Columbia River and makes a great family getaway which can include the family dog. Plan to stay at the Holiday Inn Express Wenatchee, which is the most pet-friendly hotel we have ever visited. All rooms are
Military Life
The most beautiful season of the year in the Pacific Northwest is here. It is time to pack a picnic, a bottle of local wine, a lawn chair and a good book for the glistening shores of the Puget Sound. Today, I am sharing 10 "Must Reads" for a perfect
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The Defense Department's Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program is launching a new partnership with LinkedIn -- the virtual professional networking platform. Military spouses will soon have access to a free LinkedIn Premium membership, valid for one year, every time they have a permanent-change-of-station move, including access to more than 12,000
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, 866.468.7623, www.ticketweb.com >>> ON SALE FRIDAY, OCT. 21 10 AM Holiday
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Every summer, the roar and rumble of motorcycles can be heard on roadways across the Puget Sound as motorcycle riders cruise in the wind. While some motorcycle riders belong to clubs made up of people with only a mutual love for the wind whipping through their beards, others belong to
Education
If the opportunity to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point came knocking at your door, would you answer? The Army is looking for Soldiers who embody the values of "Duty, Honor and Country" to be cadets at the oldest military leader development institution in
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In solidarity with the ongoing Occupy Wall Street movement and protests, and Occupy movements all across the country, T-town is getting in on the action and letting its voice be heard. Occupy Tacoma has been growing stronger by the day, and last weekend's march was just the start. This Friday,
South Sound Cinema
The premise-establishing scene in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom plays like a Saturday Night Live skit with Jeff Goldblum as the host that particular week. Goldblum's Dr. Ian Malcolm is testifying at a Senate hearing about the fate of the genetically engineered dinosaurs on Isla Nublar, site of a couple of minor (cough-cough)
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According to a study conducted by the RAND Corporation in 2014, 20 percent of U.S. veterans who served in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars suffer from PTSD and/or depression. That's 520,000 people -- neighbors, friends, family members, coworkers and spouses -- grappling with mental health conditions. Half of those individuals
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Soldiers will no longer have to wait one year after completing their Advanced Individual Training to receive tuition assistance. Soon, tuition assistance will be available immediately for soldiers of all components after AIT. This assumes they meet existing eligibility requirements and have no flags like disciplinary problems or failure of the
Arts
I hardly know where to start. There is so much art crammed into this little space -- basically three shows in one -- that I need at least a thousand words to simply describe it, much less evaluate it. I shall do my best to consolidate it. "The West" is a
News Front
The 16th Combat Aviation Brigade's "Raptor's Nest" Dining Facility is this year's Department of the Army Philip A. Connelly Best Garrison Food Operation award winner. The brigade is led by Col. Matthew Braman and CSM Mark Brock. In the early 20th century, Connelly became a leader in Food Service Management. Throughout his
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The Army's ongoing pilot to develop multi-domain capabilities that could one day be replicated across the service is slated to undergo further testing overseas for the first time next year. The Multi-Domain Task Force, which leaders envision to be a battalion-plus unit that maximizes air, sea, land, cyber and space assets
Archives
With its sordid and storied history, a town like Tacoma better have some good ghosts. And it does. Though most of Tacoma's hauntings happen in residences, which typically don't offer tours, there are a number of old buildings throughout the city reputed to be occupied by one or more wayward
