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Connor Lewis has two boys under eight years of age, but he's already teaching them about money, credit, and more. That may come easily to the Vice President of Talent Management and Development at Harborstone Credit Union, however, Lewis believes it is never too early to start instilling good financial
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Soldiers of the future may be eating bacon and egg breakfasts via tiny food bars, due to a new process that shrinks meals to a fraction of their normal size. Think sous vide, but for tactical quiches that may end up in your next Meal, Ready to Eat. One dish begins with
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His shirt spotted with blood from a cut on his opponent's face, an exhausted Cameron Martinez sat in a chair in a busy training room inside Soldiers Field House on Joint Base Lewis-McChord with a big smile on his face. With the large championship belt was around his waist, Martinez held
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It's almost time for shorts and sandals again. Nature is shrugging off its slumber and flourishing with colors and fragrances, blooming flowers and leafy, green trees. The vibrancy and renewal of spring is here. It has arrived at Lakewold Gardens as well. Located on Gravelly Lake Drive in Lakewood and just minutes
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JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, Wash. -- During intense testing an evaluator yells, "If it ain't raining we ain't training," as soldiers of the 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, threw simulated grenades, cleared weapons malfunctions, assaulted positions and treated simulated casualties. In
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So you walk through the grocery store, and you look at the big, shiny red apples, and you feel hungry. Then you notice just how big and red and shiny they all are. You get all suspicious and start remembering things about pesticides and growing seasons, and all of a
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Michelle Shocked was a nomadic activist of Mormon/atheist parentage who fell into music along the way. And it's her travels that color her folk-rock with dimension and wisdom. Initially discovered in 1986 while singing by a campfire in Kerrville, Texas, by a Johnny-on-the-spot record producer with a Walkman, Shocked became
Military Life
There are many costs that come from combat injuries, but as more time goes by, it has become abundantly clear that the mental wounds are as impactful as the physical ones. And, certainly, dealing with those is paramount to long-term health. Getting into the woods and onto streams and lakes is
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It often goes unspoken for years, but child sexual abuse is unfortunately something too many people have experienced. According to RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization, every 73 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted, and every nine minutes, that victim is a child, yet
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Photo courtesy JBLM MWR JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - Runners, on your mark, get set, go! The Joint Base Lewis-McChord Morale, Welfare and Recreation office is hosting a virtual run series October to December to promote physical fitness and friendly competition through the holiday season. The series for service members, families and community
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Operation Homefront and the Women's Self Worth Foundation will offer the Saban Military Wife Educational Scholarship to wives of uniformed service members who attend certain vocational training programs in the medical field and meet eligibility requirements. Two $30,000 scholarships will be awarded for tuition for vocational
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One thing was abundantly clear during Tuesday’s regular Facebook Live townhall at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, COVID-19 still dictates base life, however, finding a sense of normal keeps officials motivated to adapt. AD: Virtual Halloween Costume Contest for JBLM - fun, free, win prizes - HERE Lt. Gen. Randy George, I Corps and
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While fall brings an onslaught of everything pumpkin, apple and maple, for us it also brings on the desire to consume all the baked goods. And yes, we will consume baked goods in the flavors of pumpkin, apple and maple - we're certainly not picky. So if you too are
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Ready for a spooktacular Halloween? JBLM will host trick or treating with COVID-19 precautions Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Please stay safe and abide by the following guidelines: Depression treatments without meds in Lakewood and Lacey ... Tricare covered!!! Start HERE - Parents, please accompany young children and use caution
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Seattle Union Gospel Mission has been serving those in need for 88 years with their services dating back to the Great Depression. From a kettle borrowed from a local candy store, they opened their doors and began serving soup to those in need. Today they continue to serve the members of
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St. Vincent De Paul of Tacoma-Pierce County is a non-profit, Catholic lay, serving the community since 1926. While they're an organization rooted in Catholicism, they welcome everyone regardless of race, religion or orientation. Many people know them for their thrift stores, and while those stores are an important element in
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"Credit scores are important," said Denise Jones, Money Management Coach at Harborstone Credit Union. For military and DoD civilian personnel, that is especially true because security clearances often determine jobs, and bad credit can impact that employment. These have been challenging times in many ways for individuals and families. Many are facing
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As our country continues battling the COVID-19 pandemic, we are reminded that our transitioning service members are being hit from all sides. Fortunately, the Association of the US Army (AUSA) and America's Credit Union (ACU) have stepped up once again to offer help. In August, the Suits for Service Members program
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Just as lightning seldom strikes the same place twice, there are other things equally as rare to witness. For one battalion in the 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, such an event has occurred. Two former first captains of the U.S. Military Academy's Corps of Cadets have been
