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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - Squadrons from across Team McChord will participate in Operation KENNEY'S RETURN Aug. 19-29, in Australia. The operation is named after Air Force General George C. Kenney who directed the successful air war in the Southwest Pacific during the long haul from Australia to the Philippines over a
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FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Va. - As the summer season winds down, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) provides savings, convenience and resources to help families balance their back-to-school meal routines. "Commissary stores deliver incredible value by selling high-quality products at the lowest possible prices," said Navy Command Master Chief Mario Rivers, senior enlisted
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Hoping that the wet Washington weather would cooperate with their training, Soldiers of Charlie Company, 3rd Squadron, 38th Cavalry Regiment prepared to conduct the unit's first night-time airborne operation in more than a year Dec. 5 on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The unit planned to jump from a
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A college education is essential in today's job market. Service members have many resources available to help them earn a degree while serving. Education advisers showed service members a faster way to earn college credit during a College Level Examination Program fair at the McChord Library Dec.
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When I was 8, I received the best Christmas present of my life. My brother was going through puberty complete with standard zits and angst. Of course, I thought he hated me with the spit wads and angry outbursts he hurled at me. But gazing at the
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The Defense Department has released the results of its first Exceptional Family Member Program survey as part of ongoing efforts to ensure the program provides comprehensive support to military families with special medical or educational needs. The survey, conducted by the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military
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MCCHORD FIELD - He may be a recruiter, but this Airman's goal is not necessarily to enlist every person he comes in contact with. For the past couple of years of working in Washington, Master Sgt. Charles Loftland has recruited about 40 percent of his quota of new enlistees from local
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The sight of a huge, grey "bird" slowly maneuvering an invisible curve against the skyline is familiar if you live near Joint Base Lewis-McChord. You've probably been up close with one during a McChord Field Air Expo, too. It seems simple, but there's so much that goes into getting a
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - Team McChord Airmen, civilians and retirees gathered Nov. 30 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 13 Airmen who were killed when two C-141 Starlifter aircraft collided over north-central Montana. The ceremony took place at the C-141 memorial site in between the 4th and 8th Airlift Squadron
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Col. Wyn Elder said everyone has a role to play and that every role matters. I told him he had articulated classic Stoic philosophy. Elder's actions last Monday proved me right. Located at McChord Field, the 62nd Airlift Wing is part of Air Mobility Command and provides the Department of Defense with
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - Joint Base Lewis-McChord will host Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band in concert at Memorial Stadium Aug. 3 with gates opening at 5 p.m. This will be Sinise and the band's second appearance at JBLM since 2017. Get ready for an unforgettable night of classic rock
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Every year, the grounds of Puyallup, Washington come alive with a vibrant spectacle that draws in visitors from all corners of the state and beyond. The Washington State Fair stands as a testament to the power of community, culture and tradition. Spanning over a century of history, this annual event
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - The U.S. Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon Battery, part of the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force, made history by participating in Exercise Resolute Hunter 24-2, a joint, combined exercise on the base from June 25-27, 2024. This exercise marked a significant milestone, as it was the first time
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced plans to start transitioning veterans, over the next year, to a more modern, streamlined online login process to access benefit and health care services. This is a step in VA and the Biden-Harris Administration's comprehensive efforts to safeguard and protect
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Moments after a gray van crashed through Gate 6 at McChord Field, the Emergency Operations Center, or EOC, on Joint Base Lewis-McChord Main sprang into action. "There's a level of synergy in here," Ed Wood, Joint Base Emergency Manager, said as he stood at the back of the EOC. "None of
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When it comes to happy hour, we consider ourselves true connoisseurs of it. We're not fans of late night, so anytime you can get a killer deal on food and drinks and be in bed by 8 p.m, count us in! And when the votes started pouring in for "Best
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Can you believe I’ve been doing this for over three years now? Behold my picks for the best in Olympia theater this calendar year, culled from more than 30 reviews. Once again, performers are listed in alphabetical order, with winning choices printed in bold. This was another banner year for
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I had high expectations when previewing the Foundation of Art exhibition at B2 Fine Art, and I was not disappointed. The show featuring works from 40 artists who have been nominated for this prestigious award over the past five years is a good deal edgier than B2's
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I had high expectations when previewing the Foundation of Art exhibition at B2 Fine Art, and I was not disappointed. The show featuring works from 40 artists who have been nominated for this prestigious award over the past five years is a good deal edgier than B2's usual offerings, with
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>>> Thursday, Dec. 13 XPERIENCE Ladies and gents, tonight at The Royal Lounge, before your very eyes, is a lineup of epic proportions. Free Whiskey, Smoke, Subversive Minds, Kyle Miller, Puget and "maybe" a guest performance by "somebody else" will hit the stage at 9 p.m. That "somebody else" may or may
