Focus
Bre'Anna Ellis has nothing to say to those who tell her she can't do something. The teenager shows them she can. "I push myself until I know I can do it to prove to them I can do it," Ellis said. Looking at the 5-foot-1, 15-year-old Joint Base Lewis-McChord track
Focus
For more than a decade Chris Burkhart has been a familiar face at Whispering Firs Golf Course at McChord Field on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The Master Life LPGA professional offers private golf lessons and every summer, conducts weeklong camps for children and adults. But golf is just
News Articles
In preparation for a future deployment to Afghanistan, B Co., 1st Battalion, 214th General Aviation Service Battalion from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, recently conducted river assault training in Fort Chaffee, Ark., helping to build an assault bridge on the Arkansas River using CH-47 Chinook helicopters to carry
Explore
Looking for an enjoyable way this month to experience a day out of the office or a weekend getaway? Then look no further than Olympia. The capital of Washington, Olympia is home to a number of historic buildings, like the 1909 Governor's Mansion and the Legislative Building built in 1928. Of
Housing
Meriwether Landing set a precedent on Joint Base Lewis-McChord as the first on-base neighborhood to be shared by officers and enlisted service members. Installation officials and a few of its first residents cut a ceremonial ribbon Aug. 6 at the grand opening of JBLM's newest housing area.
Military Policy
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - The Air Force recently published a memorandum outlining updates to the Department of the Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of United States Air Force and United States Space Force Personnel, which include mustache, sister service and joint unit patch wear guidance. The updates
Entertainment
"You seem kind of old and beat up." - One character's assessment of Obi-Wan Kenobi when they first meet. In advance of the new six-part series Obi-Wan Kenobi, the fine folks at Disney+ recommended we watch or re-watch the following Star Wars titles: The Phantom Menace Attack of the Clones The Clone Wars Movie The
Music
The Deltan Club in Tacoma will rock this Saturday, as a trio of bands and a DJ will add flavor to the stage, each sound different from the next. "We wanted a unique show, we wanted a smorgasbord," says Ray Hayden, promoter and musician. The show will start at 7 p.m. with
News Front
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - Pvt. Richard Marston stands in the barren desert landscape of the Selah Drop Zone near Yakima, Wash., his eyes fixed on the horizon, watching as the silhouette of a C-17 Globemaster slowly emerges from the distance. He fires up his Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck or
News Front
TACOMA - Sailors from Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound (NAVSUP FLCPS) completed an Air Transportation Specialist training course with the U.S. Air Force at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). The sailors, who graduated April 22, are the first active duty sailors to complete the course, and the
Focus
(446th AW PA) - The Reserve aircrews in the 446th Airlift Wing won't be using their fingertips to flip through thick technical orders to increase their knowledge anymore. Instead, they will be drawing them across touch screens on light and handy electronic tablets. Air Mobility Command purchased about 300 Apple iPad
Focus
(SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill.) - Lt. Gen. Darren W. McDew formally assumed command of the 18th Air Force from Lt. Gen. Mark F. Ramsay in a change of command ceremony Aug. 6 at the Scott Club. The 18th Air Force is Air Mobility Command's sole warfighting numbered air force, and is responsible
Archives
O ut in the Park is going to be a real drag this year. In fact, there is going to be more drag than ever. Saturday’s event marks the 10th anniversary for Out in the Park, Tacoma’s annual Gay Pride festival produced by the Out in Tacoma organization. The event
Benefits
Many active duty service members (ADSMs) may eventually retire from their branch of the uniformed services. If you're an ADSM, are you prepared to make the transition to civilian life? If you retire, you and your family will still qualify for TRICARE. But, it's important to note you must actively
Health
A new study finds that the national economic burden of PTSD goes beyond direct health care expenses and exceeds the costs of other common mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression. The researchers estimated the cost of PTSD at $232.2 billion for 2018, the latest year for which data were
Listings
ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTICThe Red Room. Tacoma - Downtown. Acoustic Show, featuring Joe Red, Sammy Haze, Without A Sound. All Ages. 7 pm.BLUESCharlie's Sports Bar and Grill. Olympia - Downtown. Blues Jam with Blues Attitude. 9 pm. NC.Dawson's Bar and Grill. Tacoma - South. Crazy Texas Gypsies Open Jam. 8 pm.Midtown Grill. Bonney
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC O'Blarney's Irish Pub. Olympia - Eastside. Irish Sessions. Live traditional Irish music. 7:30 pm. NC. Tugboat Annies. Olympia - Westside. Open Mic Night. 9 pm. NC. BLUES Stonegate Pizza. Tacoma - South. Rafael Tranquilino Band rockin' blues. 8:30 pm. NC. Summit Pub. Puyallup. Tim Hall & The Band Real Times. 7:30 pm. COMEDY/GAMES Westgate Bar and
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Stonegate Pizza. Tacoma - South. Acoustic Couch Jam. 8:30 pm. NC. Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art. Olympia - Downtown. Uke & Singalong, hosted by Steve Einhorn, Kate Power. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. BLUES Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill. Spanaway. Blues Monday. 7 pm. NC. The Swiss. Tacoma - Downtown. Crazy Texas
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Stonegate Pizza. Tacoma - South. Jose Villahermosa. 5 pm. The Swiss. Tacoma - Downtown. Puget Sound Music For Youth Performances & Jam Session. All Ages. 2 pm. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill. Tacoma - South. Blues Jam, hosted by Tim Hall. 8 pm. Stonegate Pizza. Tacoma - South. Chicago Blues Jam. 8:30 pm. NC. City
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Stonegate Pizza. Tacoma - South. Jose Villahermosa. All Ages. 4 pm. Harbor Greens/Forza Wine Bar. Gig Harbor. Luke & Lucy. 7 pm. BLUES Buffino's Golden West Restaurant and Lounge. Tacoma - South. Back Porch Band. 8 pm. COMEDY/GAMES Tacoma Comedy Club. Tacoma - Downtown. Comedians Toby Muresianu & Dave Williamson. 8 & 10:30 pm. $15. Mud
