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House Armed Services Committee member and U.S. Congressman Adam Smith (WA-9) recently introduced a bill designed to ensure equality of benefits and treatment for all military and veteran spouses - regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identification. The Military Spouse Equal Treatment Act of 2012 was introduced by Smith to
Spouses
Amber Strickland-Mearns' legs burned more than ever. The steep climb and sharp switchbacks weren't exactly what she had imagined when she mapped out a nearly four-mile hike near Mount Rainier National Park's Narada Falls recently. Hiking for Strickland-Mearns, 27, has become a newfound hobby since her husband, Staff Sgt. Thomas Mearns,
Business News
Are you a big Major League Soccer fan, particularly when it comes to the Seattle Sounders FC? Do you want a limited edition piece of memorabilia for your collection plus a chance to get some free gas? Then get ready to make a donation for a good cause on Saturday,
Health
Shedding those extra pounds can be beyond stressful, and often, asking for help can only add to that stress. "I want to be clear, I don't judge," said 1st Lt. Paula Beer, Outpatient Nutrition Clinic chief at Madigan Healthcare System. "I eat cake, too. I like to talk about why they
Focus
Dirty and tired, 15 Drug Enforcement Agency agents walked into a makeshift chow hall at the Yakima Training Center on a late July evening for a quick meal of spaghetti and meatballs before planning the next day's mission. "They're in the middle of their three-day practical exercise," Master Sgt. Doug Karnitz,
Deals
Reiki (pronounced ray-key) - a Japanese technique known for stress reduction, relaxation and healing, and great treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder - is now free on Fridays for military personnel at Puyallup Valley Reiki on 5th Street in Puyallup. "It's a simple, safe and natural method of healing," said owner Sara-Michelle
Military Life
Army spouse Geana Henkes and her husband, Capt. Herman Henkes of the 47th Combat Support Hospital, settled in the Yelm area just over a year and half ago. They have since invested a considerable amount of time working on their farm, Rainbow Farm. Their love for growing organic food sparked
News Articles
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - The sun's rays beat down on the Soldiers of 2nd Brigade Support Battalion, Mustangs, as they stand at attention ready to welcome their new commander. Lt. Col. Gary Grubb assumed command of the 2nd BSB, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division during an assumption of command
News Front
The American Lake Veterans Golf Course is the nation's only course designed specifically for the rehabilitation of wounded and disabled veterans. On June 6, the course improved on its mission when it reopened its newly redesigned front nine holes. The volunteers who helped to make this happen had the privilege of
Entertainment
Certain scenes in Jurassic World: Dominion are reminiscent of 1980s romantic adventure films such as Romancing the Stone, in which circumstances place two people in a precarious situation as love begins to bubble up between them. At other times, it feels like a Godzilla movie, as giant, roaring, teeth-baring CGI apex
Military Life
America's Credit Union has been selected by The Penny Hoarder as one of the nation's top six credit unions for military members of 2022. With two-thirds of its military members living off-base, ACU offers them the best of both worlds; they can bank off base at ten local locations or on
News Front
For many military families, food insecurity is a daily issue. In a recently released report by the Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN), researchers found that one in five military families were experiencing food insecurity, a rise from one in eight just two years ago. "The Causal Factors of Military and Veteran
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DUPONT - A new Buffalo Soldier exhibit commemorating the 1904 Ninth Cavalry encampment was formally dedicated at the DuPont Historical Museum located near Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by service members, veterans and community residents. The DuPont Historical Society and Friends of DuPont Buffalo Soldier History
Entertainment
We often see profile pieces in which someone of a certain age is asked what they would say to their younger self - what type of wisdom they'd impart, the advice they'd give, that sort of thing. I never have to worry about that, because Doc Brown gave me a
News Front
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - Puget Sound Energy was on grounds May 25 to present Joint Base Lewis-McChord with an energy savings check in the amount of $1,595,415. This money will go back into future energy savings projects to provide more savings and more rebates. "Essentially, this is the rebate for the
Health
In the South Puget Sound region, Pristine Mental Health is a leader in providing mental health services to individuals facing the challenges of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. One of the individuals who stands ready and able to help those confronting PTSD is Tom Yarber, a triple board-certified Psychiatric and Mental
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - Several 62nd Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III's roar to life as loadmasters, maintainers and pilots alike prepare for the flight ahead. The loadmasters don their gloves and headsets as the pilots and maintainers begin their pre-flight checks before takeoff. A headset crackle and the boisterous humming
Benefits & Deals
In January 2023, VA will launch a new life insurance program called Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife), which provides guaranteed acceptance whole life insurance coverage to veterans age 80 and under, with any level of service-connected disability. Some veterans age 81 and older may also be eligible. WHAT IS GUARANTEED ACCEPTANCE
Focus
Corporal Arezu Taghvaei faces the challenges of life with perseverance. "There were no shortcuts or workarounds, and the only way forward was navigating through them," began the Joint Base Lewis-McChord based soldier assigned to the 2nd Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, as a highly-trained information
Focus
It's 5 p.m. on a Friday night. Four U.S. Army cadets carrying assault rifles and machine guns trudge over ground the humidity has turned to ankle-deep mud. Their boots, pasted with mud, fall heavier with each step. Their tattered and worn-out uniforms match their beleaguered expressions. Their
