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After watching three professional plays at Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, my wife and I traveled six hours to catch the opening night of Night Must Fall at Olympia Little Theatre. As she drove, we dialed our expectations down. Community theater, including OLT, can and should be inconsistent
Kids
The tenets of taekwondo are pretty similar to the Air Force's core values: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self control and indomitable spirit. One McChord Reservist's daughter followed all of those tenets to become the world's youngest taekwondo black belt, and it all started because of a deployment. According to Department of Defense demographics,
Military Life
Former Soldier Nikki Stinnette has always relied on music to get her through tough times. When her baby died from heart complications, she listened to music; when her husband, Staff Sgt. William Stinnette of the 62nd Airlift Wing deployed and she was lonely, she listened to music; when she faced
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SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. - Air Mobility Command enlisted men and women will present Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., AMC commander, the prestigious Order of the Sword in a formal ceremony here, Nov. 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the Scott Club. More than 300 Airmen from across the command
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It was a scramble. And not the golf kind, although it did result in a McChord Reservist tying for second place in the Conseil International du Sport Militaire World Military Golf Championship, Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 13-19. Tech. Sgt. Stephen Rude, 446th Maintenance Squadron, made a last minute decision
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Standing in a hanger at NAS Whidbey gazing up at a massive EA-6B Prowler - the base's new flagship aircraft - a Washington High School JROTC student described it as looking "very expensive." Such was the awe and amazement of thirty-some Jr. Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from the high school
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When military members join forces with the American Lung Association, good things will happen. This past weekend, the ALA hosted its second annual "Fight for Air Climb" at the Two Union Square Tower in downtown Seattle. In the middle of the 51-story climb were five airmen from the 5th Air Support Operations
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SEATTLE - Blue Star Families launched its newest Chapter in the Puget Sound region of Washington last week. This Chapter joins 12 others to serve the more than 1.5 million military-connected individuals across the United States. Sonia Garza will lead the Blue Star Families Puget Sound Chapter as Executive Director.
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Every year, the fairgrounds of Puyallup, Washington come alive with a vibrant spectacle that draws in visitors from all corners of the state and beyond. The Washington State Fair stands as a testament to the power of community, culture, and tradition. Spanning over a century of history, this annual event
Health
VA and The Rockefeller Foundation are working together to expand Food is Medicine initiatives within VA health care facilities nationwide. Facilitated by the National Center for Healthcare Advancement and Partnerships (HAP), this joint endeavor aims to promote healthy eating habits and improve health outcomes for veterans. The collaboration will expand
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - The Space Available Travel program has grown in popularity over the years as an affordable way for active duty and retired service members and their families to travel abroad, or across the United States at nearly no cost. However, the process is unfamiliar compared to standard travel
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Last month the department launched a website on the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office to provide the public with information concerning AARO and its efforts to understand and resolve unidentified anomalous phenomena. This website will provide information, including photos and videos, on resolved UAP cases as they are declassified and approved for
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Service members stationed overseas always appreciate a little treat from home. Thanks to a local business, troops are being treated to a taste from Washington: salmon. This is not just some salmon. In fact, it is lots of salmon. Made in Washington Stores specialize in all things Washington State. Gourmet foods, wines,
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - Are you prepared for a major weather event or natural disaster? Do you have a plan in place for your family members if disaster should strike while you're not at home? The Directorate of Emergency Services at Joint Base Lewis-McChord wants to help residents prepare for
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LAKEWOOD - Between barbed wire fences and access gates, it's easy to feel secluded on military installations. Getting out and taking part in local activities helps Soldiers become members of their community. Soldiers from 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, displayed two military vehicles at
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Led by their commander, Col. Ronald Krogh, the 47th Combat Support Hospital set up an 84-bed hospital in just 72 hours during a field training exercise at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Oct. 15 to 19. The big deal? The combat hospital was made up of enough interconnected tents
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Private First Class Jesus Hafen was fumbling a little with the magazine, until he figured out he was trying to put it into the weapon backwards. It was a weapon that would take some getting used to, but that was exactly the point of the day's training
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Olympia Film Society keeps the drive alive into this year's incredible lineup of screenings, events, guests and kick-ass galas that is the 29th annual Olympia Film Festival. The event runs Nov. 9-18, and while there are many worthy screenings and highlights of this year's festival, I'm getting straight to
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Olympia Film Society presents incredible lineup of screenings, events, guests and a kick-ass gala that is the 29th annual Olympia Film Festival. The Opening Night Gala will match previous year's spectacles. The "Glam Gala" gets fabulous at 6 p.m. with glamorous costumes galore. The gala includes a screening of
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Saturday and Sunday, Patrons of South Sound Cultural Arts (POSSCA), together with Friends of the Olympia Library are once again hosting their juried arts show and sale. Come meet local artists and see works in jewelry, photography, painting, glass, pottery and more - just in time
