Military Resources
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - Most Servicemembers and their families never want to think about what happens in the event their Soldier, Marine, Airman or Sailor is ever injured in combat. So when it does happen, life can become very hectic and chaotic. Fortunately, there is a place where family members
Health
Staff Sgt. Robert Burkhammer saw the Afghan rebel throw the grenade at him, as if in slow motion. That's when his life changed for good. Burkhammer earned a Purple Heart that day but lost his memory, and the simple things he took for granted became invaluable. For Burkhammer, that meant he
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Master Sgt. Michael Hunter is a quiet professional. In a valor awards ceremony Wednesday morning in front of the 1st Special Force Group (Airborne) Memorial Wall, Hunter, a 17-year veteran and Green Beret, received a Silver Star and Bronze Star with "V" device. The awards are in recognition for his actions during
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Tacoma Farmers. Market - Broadway Tacoma - Downtown. Gary Reid. All Ages. 11 am. NC. Spar Cafe. Olympia. James Coates. 8 pm. NC. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill. Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8 pm. NC. The Junction Sports Bar and Grill. Lewis County. Blues Jam. Hosted by Blues Attitude.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Jazzbones. Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Jean Lizabeth, Scott & Dani Band. All Ages. 8 pm. NC. BLUES Charlie'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 Lake. Wednesday Night Blues
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Stonegate Pizza. Tacoma - South. Acoustic Open Mic, hosted by Leanne Trevalyan. 8 pm. NC. 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.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Stonegate Pizza. Tacoma - South. Acoustic Couch Jam. 8:30 pm. NC. BLUES Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill. Spanaway. Blues Monday. 7 pm. NC. The Swiss. Tacoma - Downtown. Jr. Hill Band. 8 pm. COMEDY/GAMES Willoughby's Restaurant and Lounge. Yelm. Bar Bingo. 7 pm. NC. Harmon Tap Room. Tacoma - Stadium District. Tap Room Trivia. $50
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Highline Performing Arts Center. The Music Of Peter, Paul and Mary featuring The Vintage Singers. Experience again the 1960s hits by Peter, Paul and Mary. The amazing harmonies and musical talent of The Vintage Singers will transport the audience back to the time of the Folk Music Resurgence when Blowin'
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Nirvana. Vashon Island. Cami Lundeen. All Ages. 7 pm. Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art. Olympia - Downtown. Kim Angelis. All Ages. 8 pm. $8-$12. Harbor Greens/Forza Wine Bar. Gig Harbor. Rick Gonzalez. 7 pm. Auburn Performing Arts Center. Auburn. The Music Of Peter, Paul and Mary featuring The Vintage Singers. Experience again
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art. Olympia - Downtown. Erika Luckett, Lisa Ferraro. All Ages. 8 pm. $10-$15. Olympia Farmers Market. Olympia - Downtown. Scuff & Al. All Ages. 11 am. NC. BLUES Buffino's Golden West Restaurant and Lounge. Tacoma - South. Back Porch Band. 8 pm. Stonegate Pizza. Tacoma - South. Jerry Miller
Benefits
For the first time in 78 years, G.I. Bill® applicants can receive an immediate, real-time education benefits decision, thanks to the simplified Post-9/11 G.I. Bill application experience. Since 1944, over 25 million beneficiaries have taken advantage of G.I. Bill benefits. Many of these individuals waited up to a month to receive
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Shopping for that new refrigerator, washer or dryer may come with a few more options, to include improved delivery and installation services, through a new partnership between Home Depot and military exchange officials according to a story by Military Times. According to Karen Cardin, chief merchandising officer for the Army &
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In hosting a Vietnam War era Veterans Pinning Ceremony Oct. 20 at Lakewood City Hall, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland's (WA-10) sincerity toward the veterans and their family members was palpable. "My father, William Strickland, is a veteran who served in World War II and Korea," she began. "I know that military families
Music
A few months back when I had a squaresville job at a bookstore, I ran into none other than mixmaster Lok Skywalker, the triple OG from the Eastside. He's an MC, producer, audio engineer, graphic designer, family man and a straight-up "G." Lok was just wearing a regular fit. He
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If you've ever donated blood before, you know that one unit of blood can potentially save three lives because red blood cells, platelets and plasma can be separated and used for different purposes. For these reasons, donations cannot be stored indefinitely, and since there is no substitution for human blood,
Kids
When it comes to getting something they want, the Henkes children know that it will take more than just asking their parents. From early ages, Chelsea, 18, Bethany, 16, Miriam, 10, and Abigail, 5, have earned an allowance for helping their parents, Capt. Herman Henkes of the 47th Combat Support
Benefits
You proudly served your country, but what's next? Now it's time to put the GI Bill to use and get the education you've earned. The Department of Veterans Affairs has several programs that can cover the cost of education and training for both active military and veterans, take care of housing fees
Features
If there's a perfect time to ingest pizza studded with grubs and slugs, I can tell you it's not 8 a.m. on Labor Day morning. Brian D'millo and Briana McGee, owner/operators of Ah Badabing Pizzeria in Lakewood, have opened their doors early to introduce me to their most intimidating toppings.
Entertainment
We're only about 20 minutes into the half-baked, ultra-lightweight, almost instantly forgettable rom-com Ticket to Paradise when our hearts start to sink, as we realize this big-screen reteaming of Julia Roberts and George Clooney is quite likely going to be sideswiped and eventually sunk by a leaden screenplay that doesn't
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Moving is complex, especially when it involves a Stryker Brigade. In September, the Army announced that Joint Base Lewis-McChord's 2-2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division, will deploy to Korea as part of a regular nine-month, unaccompanied rotation of forces in support of the U.S. commitment to the Republic of
