Health
Veterans and service members experience PTSD at higher rates than the general population. But many veterans are unaware of the resources available to them. Or they're hesitant to seek treatment. VA provides mental health services for PTSD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and more. VA's TeleMental Health program remotely connects veterans with
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - Have you ever wondered about those massive mounds writhing with ants scattered across the grounds of Joint Base Lewis-McChord? Surprisingly, those mounds of ants provide a valuable service to the areas they occupy. Thatching Ants build their impressive mounds out of decaying materials on the forest floor,
Military Life
Since 1941 the United Service Organizations (USO) Northwest has supported the area's service members and their families while adapting to meet their needs. "Today's USO continuously adapts to the needs of our men and women in uniform and their families," said Don Leingang, Executive Director of USO Northwest in a recent
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ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - The Department of the Air Force selected JetZero for the next phase of a blended wing body prototype aircraft project Aug. 16. The effort aims to mature BWB technology and demonstrate its capabilities, giving the department and commercial industry more options for future air platforms. With
Health
FALLS CHURCH, Va. - Do you need help managing your prescriptions? Express Scripts, the TRICARE pharmacy contractor, has a free, easy-to-use app that can help. The Express Scripts Pharmacy mobile app is a secure way to stay on top of taking your medication. "The mobile app is a great tool for learning about
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ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. - This Permanent Change of Station season is shaping up to be a pivotal moment in the realm of relocations. Additionally, other changes are underway to enhance future moves and the overall experience for military personnel and their families. One is a revision that gives more money
Family
Clover Park School District has received approval to provide free meals to all students for the 2023-24 school year - this includes breakfast and lunch. Families do not need to complete a Free/Reduced School Meal Application this school year for eligibility. "We are pleased to receive approval for all of our CPSD schools to participate
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WASHINGTON - The Army took its next step in bolstering its top modernization priority with a successful launch of the Tomahawk missile from its mid-range capability prototype system on June 27, showcasing the potential of its newest, ground-based missile launcher. Soldiers from the 1st Domain Task Force at Joint Base Lewis-McChord,
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A Marine Corps veteran got an infusion of hope this week when he became the second patient in Texas - and the first veteran in the country - to receive a groundbreaking drug aimed at slowing the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The new ALS medication, Qalsody, was approved by
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U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Delon Trolii, the incoming Command Sergeant Major of I Corps' Headquarters Battalion, salutes his soldiers for the first time during an Assumption of Responsibility Ceremony at Carey Theater, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Aug. 10, 2023. I Corps is responsible for the management of daily activities for
Health
In line with VA's strategic goal of effective communication with customers and partners, VA has partnered with Mediflix, which hosts a vast selection of educational content and technology to improve health care for veterans. Through this partnership, all veterans will gain access to Mediflix's digital platform and video channels which provide
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In a groundbreaking investigation that promises to reshape our understanding of testicular cancer, a pioneering study has uncovered a deeply concerning link between military personnel and exposure to persistent environmental contaminants, commonly referred to as "forever chemicals," according to a story from KFF Health News. Led by a multidisciplinary team of
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - "I had picked up my mic to say we're going to have to get out of here, and the ship exploded. I don't know, to this day, if that bomb exploded, flak hit us or what ... the next thing I knew I was floating around
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U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, left, 62d Airlift Wing commander, and Col. David Morales, 62d AW deputy commander, run during the Dash for Danielle Memorial Run-A-Thon at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Aug. 11, 2023. Proceeds from the Dash for Danielle Memorial Run-A-Thon will go to supporting military and community functions
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The Army announced last week that Major General Michelle A. Schmidt will take the helm of the 7th Infantry Division headquartered at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, she will become the nation's first woman to lead an Army active-duty maneuver division. Maj. Gen. Laura Yeager became the first
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - The Western Air Defense Sector's 225th Air Defense Squadron successfully launched a new Battle Management Team construct here July 24-28, 2023, as part of Exercise RAZOR TALON 23-1. WADS showcased the agile combat employment (ACE) drill which incorporated a focus on executing operations involving local airports coordinating
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - In 1983, the year of Super Mario Bros. debut and the release of Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi, and the first American woman making history by traveling to space; in Spencer, Iowa, Pamela Best, made the honorable decision to join the United States Air
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MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Joint Base Lewis-McChord — The march of time in a hospital can blend the days together, a rush of tasks and activities repeated and intertwined. But the Army is expert at marking the years with ceremony. Madigan Army Medical Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., bid
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As summer draws to a close and the back-to-school season approaches, The Ranger and Northwest Airlifter newspapers are partnering with Capital Mall in Olympia to throw a big Salute to Military, Back to School Bash! Happening this Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., the day will be all about honoring
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In coordination with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, the U.S. Department of Defense has expanded eligibility for a benefit that will provide military families with another financial option for reducing the burden of the cost of dependent care, ultimately bolstering military readiness. The Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, or
