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(Photo: Washington National Guard’s 10th Civil Support Team’s Communications truck parked near the State Capitol in Olympia as part of a display with AT&T FirstNet Jan. 22. The display showcased network and communications equipment that would be utilized during and following a disaster.) Following a disaster, the ability to communicate is
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Whether you're looking to assist your organization by working in human resources or you'd like to try your hand at another management position, you want to move your career forward. But maybe you've stretched your current abilities and skills as far as they can go and
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You have your sights set on climbing the ladder to play a more integral role in your company. But how do you proceed? It's possible that an organizational leadership degree could be exactly what you need to hone your leadership skills, helping you learn how to be
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After serving your country in a way many will never come close to experiencing, it can be difficult to transition to civilian life and still feel you're fulfilling a true purpose. Many military veterans experience a continued longing to protect and serve. This is why veterans
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After serving our country, many military service members find themselves in need of assistance. They may need help managing the transition back to civilian life, maintaining housing, navigating family issues or accessing necessary health care service. In fact, U.S. service members and veterans face an increased risk of
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After spending time immersed in the military world-chock full of unique experiences, specialized jargon and a chain of command that's foreign to most traditional civilian careers-it can be difficult to know how to position your years of experience in a way that will appeal to private-sector
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Since its inception in 1944, the GI Bill has helped multiple generations of veterans transition from military service to the civilian workforce by offering educational benefits. The Post-9/11 GI Bill has only expanded these opportunities, helping to increase the rate of veterans going to college after their military service. But
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According to recent data, there are more than 18 million veterans in the United States. Many of them are working professionals. And while unemployment has previously been an issue among the veteran population, it has actually been declining in recent years. This is partially because of the
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THE RV Bigger is better There’s nothing more American than a recreational vehicle. Here’s a car that’s literally as big as a house, equipped to the nines with every sort of modern amenity you can think of, a brazen gas-guzzler ready to tear giant swaths of land apart, highway by scenic highway.
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Was 2007 a good year for readers? It seems so, according to local bookseller sweet pea Flaherty. Flaherty (whose first name, sweet pea, is written in lower case letters) has been selling books at King’s Books, 218 St. Helens Avenue, for about 4 years and previously worked for one of
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The verdict has long been in: Noises Off is funny. New York Post critic Clive Barnes called it "the funniest farce ever written," and Frank Rich in The New York Times said it "is, was, and probably always will be the funniest play written in my lifetime." For directors and actors,
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ANNOUNCER: Where area diners have traditionally avoided strip mall eateries, Los Tapatios is doing its part to change that perception. Creative Mexican dishes are served up seven days a week in a tiny strip mall on the edge of Fircrest, and the locals are pouring in. This week, Jackie and
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Whiskey and Chocolate. Need I say more? If you know me, you know you can count me in. Doyle's Public House is hosting a Whiskey and Chocolate Pairing Saturday, Jan. 25, 5:45 and 8 p.m. Tease Chocolates and whiskey expert Neil Strachan will guide guests through five single malts from
Arts
Iconic African-American men are saluted in this traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian. "We are honored and thrilled to feature Men of Change: Power, Triumph, Truth. As of now, we're one of only two museums on the West Coast that will host this phenomenal exhibition (from the Smithsonian). We encourage everyone to
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(Photo: Second Lt. Saleha Jabeen, chaplain candidate, speaks about her journey and what it means to her to be the first female Muslim candidate, Dec. 18, 2019, at the Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, Illinois. Jabeen began her journey in India and transitioned from a student of the corporate world to
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The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center announced finalists for the 2020 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo Jan. 9. Eight finalists were selected out of 143 submissions and nearly 2,000 online votes to compete for a share of $1 million in funding and resources to implement their ideas. The finalist teams will spend
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The 62nd Airlift Wing's newest commander, Col. Erin Staine-Pyne, held her first all call for the airmen of the 62nd AW at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Jan. 16. Staine-Pyne highlighted past accomplishments while also reintroducing herself and outlining her focus for the future. Staine-Pyne said, "2019 was an incredible year for this wing.
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The Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium's new, state-of-the-art Ocean Explorer Virtual Reality experience is now open. Located within the zoo's Pacific Seas Aquarium, near the exit from the Baja Bay habitat, this hi-tech adventure provides an exhilarating experience with which to enhance learning about the ocean. The journey begins by sitting down
Health
Holiday festivities are among some of the best for dietary indulgences. A shining beacon beams with desserts aplenty -- frosted, sugared, and sprinkled delights that have become synonymous with the season. Yet, another indulgence lurks behind the layered cakes and latticed pies -- colorful, inebriating concoctions almost as tantalizing as
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(Photo: Pfc. Derek T. Hall, a TOW gunner assigned to Combined Anti-Armor Team 1, Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, fires a TOW missile during Integrated Training Exercise 2-17 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.) Working with the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army engineers at Picatinny
