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With summer right around the corner, it's hard not to have an urge to pile the family in the car and head to the beach. But, what about your beloved Fido that also longs to play frisbee on the beach or splash in the waves? Lucky for Buddy there are
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ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - The U.S. Air Force released the Fiscal Year 2024 Selective Retention Bonus list, effective Oct. 1. The FY24 SRB program consists of 73 Air Force Specialty Codes, and none were removed from last year's program. If an airman's AFSC is included in the FY24 list,
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An Airman assigned to the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, currently deployed to Christchurch, New Zealand with the 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, took her oath of enlistment while standing on the frozen sea ice at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, Nov. 19. With an American flag and a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft as the
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As the aroma of roasted turkey, fresh cooked carrots and garlic potatoes filled the air, approximately 200 members of the Washington Wing Civil Air Patrol, filled the seats of the seasonally decorated ballroom at the McChord Field Collocated club here, Nov. 10, in celebration of their 71st Fall Anniversary Banquet. It
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NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Candice D. Creecy took command of 6th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, May 4, 2024. Creecy, a native of Colorado, is the first ANGLICO female commanding officer in Marine Corps history. ANGLICO is a specialized unit
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Tacoma is filled with local shops, galleries and antique stores where you can take your holiday shopping local - but the Hilltop Artists Holiday Glass Sale is at a whole ‘nother level. Not only can you shop locally, but you can support an important youth program, a program that produces
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Home is one of the most personal places people know. It's a mindset that provides for and shapes the thoughts of security, identity and comfort. And for those individuals thinking about taking the important step of purchasing their first home, America's Credit Union stands ready to help. "It is an excellent
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It is a typical Wednesday morning at Team McChord stand-up meeting. The room is filled with commanders, chief master sergeants, civilian leaders, first sergeants, field grade and company grade officers, senior noncommissioned officers, NCOs and Airmen. One by one the wing commander or his
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ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - Beginning May 7, airmen and guardians with dependents executing a permanent change of station to a professional military education or training location are now authorized to collect per diem in the amount of the basic allowance for housing without-dependent rate. Airmen and guardians may collect this
Military Life
The Department of Defense has prioritized the well-being of its service members and their families by implementing significant improvements to the permanent change of station process. Recognizing the stress, challenges, and disruptions associated with frequent moves, the Army is committed to ensuring a smoother transition for its soldiers, thus enabling
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord definitely has a warm and welcoming Holiday hostess in Patti Brown. In keeping with the holiday season, she and the Lewis Community Spouses' Club (LCSC) will host the Joint Base Lewis-McChord's (JBLM) Holiday Tour of Homes. "We are forging a strong bond in both the JBLM and surrounding communities,"
Veterans
When President Warren G. Harding signed the Second Langley Bill in May, 1922, he appropriated $17 million for the construction of neuropsychiatric and tuberculosis hospitals. That piece of legislation led to the funding for the construction of the American Lake Veterans Hospital. Work on the American Lake facility - built to care
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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 JBLM. 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 $200 million
Schools
Ever since she can remember Namitha Schafer always knew what she wanted to be when she grew up. "I wanted to be a doctor," she said. But while her career path eventually led her to the position of program associate of the homework lab at Joint Base Lewis-McChord's North Fort
Operation Family Support
The USO Military Minute is a new weekly video series from USO Northwest. Each week Host and USO Volunteer Alice Caravias will share the latest news and events from USO.
Operation Family Support
The USO Military Minute is a new weekly video series from USO Northwest. Each week Host and USO Volunteer Alice Caravias will share the latest news and events from USO.
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - An air battle manager from the Western Air Defense Sector graduated from the U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN), held at the Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center (NAWDC) on Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, April 19, 2024. 1st Lt. Micah Slifer, 225th Air Defense Squadron air battle manager,
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The front lawn of Clover Park High School (CPHS) marks Memorial Day each year with an unforgettable sea of remembrance that illustrates the sacrifice the men and women of our armed forces make to keep our country safe. Clover Park High School's Arlington Project will be constructed on the school's front
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A pivotal House panel has given its seal of approval to a proposed 4.5% universal pay raise for service members, alongside a significant 15% increase specifically aimed at junior enlisted personnel. This proposal, outlined in the draft version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) released on Monday, could potentially
Health
Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is introducing an online service for ordering contact lenses, giving veterans and their VA caregivers a quick and convenient way to get prescription contacts. The new VCS PatriotVision website allows veterans, their families, their caregivers and VA employees the opportunity to order prescription contacts with free standard
