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We're all reading W. P. Kinsella's classic baseball novel, Shoeless Joe, not because Mayor Marilyn Strickland demands it as part of the community reading initiative Tacoma Reads Together, but because it's about dreams and hope and trust and the fulfillment of long-buried desires. But, the book is also about this country's
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Dude, pain is just weakness leaving the body. It's no reason to not do anything. Shoo, weakness, shoo. Go away. It's time to skip that early morning nap and start creating some pain for yourself. That's right - five kilometers of pain. It's the Ruston Way 5K. It's said to
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We were introduced to rock climbing in the mid-'80s. David Lee Roth was singing and swinging from a rock during one of his lame MTV videos. We had the hair; all we needed were the skills. However, TV sports shows - which we viewed from the comfort of our trashed
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Once again, the Weekly Volcano is unleashing The Sexy Issue, giving one and all the chance to gaze at the sexiest people in the South Sound - as voted on by all of you, our dear readers. The great thing about the Volcano's annual Sexy Issue, if we
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Who said travel restriction had to prevent you from island hopping this summer?! Washington is chalked full of various different islands. And plenty of the islands are accessible via ferry, which is half the fun of the journey. Remaining in your car is highly encouraged during your travel on ferries,
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. - While in Afghanistan in 2010, a roadside bomb attack took away both of Erin Schaefer's legs. But now, just two years later, a bicycle is making him feel whole again. "It's a freedom adventure," said the Everett, Wash., native, loading his three-wheeled, hand-pedaled bike into his truck,
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"Today is about awareness," said David Coker, president of the Fisher House Foundation, Inc. "The start of the Fisher House was when Zach Fisher became aware of this need for military and their families." Coker addressed a crowd during the announcement this week that Joint Base Lewis-McChord and the surrounding community
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Away from the hustle and bustle of her daily life in Washington, Army National Guard Soldier Denise Denniston had a lot of time to think during her one-year deployment Iraq in 2008. Denniston, at the time an enlisted combat medic attached to an Army field artillery unit, enjoyed her duty treating
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It was almost as if a higher power from above intervened to help get the process started. A couple weeks ago before going to bed, Joshua Renschler reached over to his nightstand to set his electronic tablet's alarm clock function. He accidentally touched the email icon on the pad, opening up
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By Ken Swarner & the Defense Department AD: Depression is treatable without drugs, and it is covered by Tricare with no referals needed for family members/retirees. Lakewood and Lacey TMS services are HERE In Olympia, go HERE for TMS Beginning in October, some families using child care on
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Those reeling from their COVID-19 lockdown this spring will find heading off to a favorite golf course sweeter than ever before, especially when supporting local troops. That will be the driving motivation for this year’s 28th annual AUSA Golf Tournament. The fairway and greens event will be held at JBLM’s
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To receive an email announcing the latest Spouse magazine, click here. To read the June 2020 Spouse Magazine, click HERE. In this month's issue: <<< Top laundry tips <<< Keeping math skills up-to-date while school is closed <<< How math can become your child's favorite subject <<< Expert pay negotiation tips for women <<< Go out
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JBLM will relax a few more Covid mitigation measures starting next week, however despite information released Monday from the DoD greenlighting Washington State for travel, there is no final confirmation that PCS season will start here July 1, said Lt. Gen. Randy George, commander of I Corps and Joint Base
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Services and programs across Joint Base Lewis-McChord updated the greater military community Wednesday in the age of COVID-19 and how that affects activities on base this summer. Col. Skye Duncan, garrison commander hosted the event. Here are the updates of greatest interest. AD: Depression treatments using MRI-like technology not drugs AND covered
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Under a thatched-roof outside Kandahar, an American military leader sits down with a civil leader to discuss local security issues. Thousands of miles away in a city filled with skyscrapers a police officer sits down with community leaders to discuss local concerns. While the location may
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There were more questions than answers to the big concerns military personnel and their families put forth during a Facebook Live event with Captain John DePree, commanding officer at Naval Base Coronado. DePree said he is waiting like everyone else to find out when gyms would open, troops can PCS,
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Service members and Defense Department civilian employees who are eligible for the Thrift Savings Plan will soon have a new Roth option for retirement savings under the program, defense finance officials announced today. The change will allow participants to contribute after-tax dollars to the federal government-sponsored retirement
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Most military members serve in one branch and spend their entire careers in either the enlisted or officer ranks. The same can't be said for Col. (Dr.) Robert "Bones" McCoy, 62nd Medical Squadron commander. McCoy has experienced it all -- four military branches, enlisted and officer tiers, active-duty, Reserve and
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Watching a good independent film at a festival is a bit like meeting The One, then losing his/her number - you may never run into each other again. But The Grand Cinema, our local cinematic Cupid, believes in second chances, and second screenings. So in case you missed Losing Control
