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The Army's recruitment goal of 485,000 soldiers is almost 20,000 short for fiscal year 2022 according to a memo written in July by Gen. James McConville, Army Chief of Staff. In it he said that a general lack of interest and a sense of distrust in the Army contributed to the
Business News
Harley-Davidsons sound great. I didn't even have to use the word "motorcycle" to end that last sentence. You know what I mean. "Harley-Davidson is an American legend," Julio Valdenegro, the general manager of Northwest Harley-Davidson in Lacey, told me last Saturday afternoon. "And the sound is distinctively American." Named after and founded by
Kids
Where's the best place for National Guard youth to have fun in the sun with creamed corn, oatmeal, mud, a slip-and-slide, hula-hoop-holding Air Guardsmen and a maze all in the same activity? WANGY Warrior Dash at WANGY West Summer Camp, of course. The Washington Air and Army National Guard Youth (WANGY) program
Focus
The Army and National Football League are both working to improve awareness of traumatic brain injury and further research into its causes, prevention and treatment. The top leaders of both organizations - Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell - met at the U.S. Military Academy
Music
There's been a lot of buzz about the closing of longtime Tacoma rock club Hell's Kitchen. Now, the buzz is about Lonnie Reed and his partner, Meranda Fritz, re-opening the venue as The Loch's. Reed is the former booking agent for Hell's Kitchen, and has had his hand in the Tacoma music
Stage
There are two theater superstitions even non-actors know. First, "good luck" is replaced with "break a leg." We theater folk have no idea why we avoid the phrase - John Wilkes Booth is sometimes credited - but the taboo spans the globe. In Australia, the alternate blessing is "Chookas!" In
Military Policy
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga - In line with Lt. Gen. John Healy's strategic priorities of "Ready Now!" and "Transforming for the Future," Air Force Reserve Command is instituting changes to the Active Guard and Reserve program effective Oct. 1. On that day, roughly 6,000 AGR positions will complete the transition
News Front
The new DVHA1 Stryker is an example of the Army's commitment to force modernization. By maintaining its superiority over any adversary by providing force with the speed, range and cutting-edge technologies, the DVHA1 is vital to the success of any near future fight while preparing for the demands of a distant
News Front
An estimated 1.76 million young people in this country have a parent in the military. It is also well known that these youth face a battery of stressors due to their parents' military service to include frequent moves, separations during deployments or training, and fear of harm to their family
Focus
While exiting a luxurious limousine in her walker, LTC Nichols was met with a surprise color guard salute, dozens of flags flying, fife and drums playing, large signs, balloons floating in the air, and a large crowd all awaiting her. In a soft voice she asked, "Is this all for me?"
Entertainment
The residents of Current Earth known as Entertainment Journalists tell us the Prime Video fantasy adventure saga The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is the most expensive television series of all time, with Amazon spending some $250 million just to acquire the rights from the estate of
News Front
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - The Program Executive Office for Ground Combat Systems hosted a two-day demonstration event at JBLM Aug. 24 and 25, highlighting state-of-the-art communications and visual augmentation technology integrated into U.S. Army Stryker armored vehicles as well as soldiers' individual combat gear. The event was part of the ongoing
Military Life
Juggling military service with family life can certainly be difficult - but not impossible. Such is one of the main themes of Military Fly Moms - Sharing Memories, Building Legacies, Inspiring Hope. The new book, written by former U.S. Navy pilot Linda Maloney, features interviews with 70 women who all shared the
Focus
If you had told new recruit Dan Yeomans - a computer maintenance technician - that in 40 years he would rise through the ranks of the Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) and become its 23rd international president, he would have dismissed you as crazy. But that's exactly what he did. He contributes
Focus
(446th AW PA) - The Air Force constantly develops resources and programs to aid Airmen, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually. However, a lot of Airmen don't get as much exposure to these resources when they might need them most. Fortunately, Airmen assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord who've been wounded during deployments
News Articles
Unlike many Northwest natives, Tech Sgt. Roeland Wielinga has never been to the Puyallup Fair. And when he arrives, it won't be just for the tasty fried foods or thrill rides. Wielinga, along with a small host of other civic duty officers, will be presented the Outstanding Service Award on Sept.
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The Moss Brothers believe strongly that family comes before anything else. Luckily, the two founders of this Americana/roots band are siblings so the music sits comfortably in shotgun position rather than relegated to the backseat. The band is Troy Moss on lead and backing vocals, electric guitar and mandolin; Jeff
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Those of you under the impression that all blues singers are hoary old goats or, even worse, resemble John Popper, will be pleasantly surprised to meet Alex Weed. This weedy lad first started singing the schoolboy blues before he was old enough to procure a driver’s licence, and now at
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I’ve heard the rumblings. I know the word on the street. “Driscoll’s lost his touch.” “He became a dad, and Rock Rhetoric became a drag.” I have ears, Tacoma. I smell what’s cooking (besides the meth). To all the naysayers, I offer a big F. U. While you may have a point —
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Friday, July 13 R&B ebborah jordon Long before she released her radio friendly album, Private Dancer in 1984, Tina Turner was a hard rockin’ balls-to-the-wall front woman for the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. With a mix of gospel, soul, blues and rock, the husband-and-wife pair re-defined a woman’s role in rock
