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The next transition before the final uniform change from the Airman Battle Uniform to the newly regulated Operation Camouflage Pattern combat uniform will be effective June 1 for all airmen. "We are coming up on a big milestone requirement this year, as far as OCP wear," said Tech. Sgt. Tyler A.
Military Life
(Photo: Airman 1st Class Kam Watt, 4th Airlft Squadron loadmaster, marshalls a K-loader up to the back of a C-17 Globemaster III to offload cargo in Iraq, Dec. 20, 2019. A C-17 loadmaster is responsible for the on-load and off-load of cargo from the aircraft, and for securing it while
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(Photo: Staff Sgt. Mark Soltero, 627th Security Forces Squadron base defense operations center (BDOC) controller, responds to a transmission pertaining to flight line security at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Dec. 4, 2019. Soltero and other BDOC airmen monitor communications and video surveillance to make sure the flight line on McChord Field
Travel
Kirkland is the perfect destination for a one-night mini-vacation away from Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), and a well-planned Saturday night stay maximizes your time and minimizes traffic. The cute, downtown area of Kirkland is just east of Seattle and is located on the shores of Lake Washington, about an hour drive
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The Department of the Army announced today the implementation of the new Aviation Incentive Pay (AvIP) rates to stay competitive with the civilian aviation industry. Aviation incentives are special pays above base pay to ensure aviators are ready and available for flight duty, regardless of unit of assignment. These rates became
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(Photo: U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Chris Lawson, 20th Medical Support Squadron lab technician, places a drop of blood on a slide in the medical clinic at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 9, 2019. Lawson allowed the slide to dry before staining with different colors to make components
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(Photo: Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jonathon Boone, ADA Proponent warrant officer, said the the ADA warrant officer branch is wide open because of the expanding missions of the branch. The 14 series Military Occupational Specialties are the feeder for the warrant specialties, but the branch will accept candidates from other
Military Life
For the past decade, the USO Northwest has hosted its Seattle Golf Tournament which highlighted competition between Army, Marine, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard and National Guard members. "Due to (the golf tournament's) success," began Donald Leingang, executive director, USO Northwest, "we were thinking about other competitions that the military would
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Soldiers from each of the United States Army's three components partnered together to conduct a training exercise focused on paralegal and lawyer skills this week at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The event was part of a Total Force Readiness Exercise, which has several scheduled training cycles around the country throughout the year.
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(Photo: Lt. Gen. Gary Volesky, left, outgoing commander of America’s First Corps; Gen. Paul LaCamera, center; and Lt. Gen. Randy George, incoming commander, inspect the troops during the change of command ceremony Tuesday at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.) To say Tuesday was a busy day for Randy A. George might be an
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“Jersey Boys” This Broadway hit is on tour through the nation and portrays the story of early days of Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the story of how a group of blue collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the
Stage
It's a rare treat to be able to see a world premiere play in our neck of the woods, which lends an air of special buzz around the staging of Shattering at Tacoma Little Theatre. After winning the AACT NewPlayFest, Shattering became one of six scripts chosen to be staged
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ANNOUNCER: The Tacoma Baking Company opened several weeks ago and the lines are still out the door. Five Tacoma families with varying talents banded together to offer creative, locally sourced, and nutritious products to their Hilltop neighborhood. Dutch and Jackie appease their sweet tooth this week. JACKIE: Come prepared. There will
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Voting season is fast approaching, and the Federal Voting Assistance Program is ready to help service members and families exercise the right to vote. "The Federal Voting Assistance Program works to ensure service members, their eligible family members and overseas citizens are aware of their right to vote, and have the
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While cyber-attacks are always happening and tensions are on the rise, everyone needs to keep in mind the best practices to counteract these types of measures in their daily duties. Individuals frequently tell themselves, "it can't happen to me." However, statistically, this is not the case. Below are a few
Military Life
(Photo: Tech. Sgt. Russell Dela Montanye of the 446th Logistics Readiness Flight, hugs his daughter, Celine, during a surprise homecoming on the finish line of a 5K race hosted by I Corps and the 62nd Airlift Wing Jan. 24 to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King
Health
You may have seen the commercials for Orangetheory or started hearing friends talk about the Orange Zone and Splat points. So just what is Orangetheory? It is a 60-minute, high-intensity class which uses technology to monitor your performance using a heart rate monitor. The goal is to get your heart rate
Health
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) is making it easier for service members and their families to take a holistic approach to their health by bringing wellness services to military installations. Through the Exchange's BE FIT program, you will begin to see expanded services such as durable medical
Health
It's not uncommon for military installations to include fitness centers. After all, strength and cardio conditioning are extremely important aspects of military training. Here at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), service members and their families (ages 13 and older) have access to resources including everything from top-of-the-line fitness centers with rows of
Military Life
As a military spouse, I thoroughly enjoy learning about the history and traditions of the U.S. Army. It may seem extraneous to some that we constantly play our nation's anthem before a movie or event, pull over on the side of the road on base at 0630 and 1700 for
