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The Adjutant General's Corps (AGC) is the branch of the Army that shapes and makes the service what it is. "Our first charge by the Department of Defense is in its enduring mission ‘to provide combat-credible military forces needed to deter war and protect the security of our nation," explained Virgil
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord - In a unified show of support for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM), I Corps and various units within Joint Base Lewis-McChord participated in Denim Day, an annual event aimed at combating sexual violence through public awareness. At the heart of the observance, soldiers from
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The Department of Defense, in partnership with other federal agencies, has options available to help budding entrepreneurs within the military community start and maintain their businesses. Most families in the U.S. - military families included - want two breadwinners in the family to make ends meet. But given the unpredictable nature
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Located about an hour and 15 minutes from Joint Base Lewis-McChord is the quaint little town of Edmonds, WA. Here visitors can explore local art galleries and boutiques, dine in local restaurants and sit on the rocky shores watching ferries cross from the Edmonds landing to Kingston. Edmonds has a strong
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On a night in May, 1997, Jeff Buckley went nightswimming in the Wolf River; his body was found a week later. Three years prior to his untimely death, Buckley released Grace, a towering monument to a truly eccentric talent who had the potential to find legendary status divorced of the
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Kyle Thomas, AKA King Tuff, had about as much credibility as possible going into the recording of his solo debut, Was Dead, having worked with the likes of Hunx (of "his Punx" notoriety) and rock god J Mascis. His debut was an exuberant burst of tongue-in-cheek garage rock, and his
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I'm an actor and director myself, so my job spawns its share of awkward moments. Over the last three years, I've reviewed the work of friends, respected colleagues, and folks who've been unkind to me. I've done my best to turn an equal critical eye on everyone. I believe in
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What do you want from a Christmas play? If you're like most people, you want sparkly lights, a jolly Saint Nick with a real beard, tiny tots with their eyes all aglow, and a reminder of the true, commercial-free meaning of Christmas (brought to you by Coca-Cola). If the lobby
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After several months of silence Broken Water has emerged. This serves as a relief to those concerned about the state of the band following the groups critically acclaimed LP, Tempest. After a period of canceling a number of shows in July, including its own record release party, the band emerged
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Little Creek Casino Shelton. Randy Linder. 8 pm. NC. BLUES Charlie's Sports Bar and Grill Olympia - Downtown. Blues Jam with Blues Attitude. 9 pm. NC. Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Crazy Texas Gypsies Open Jam. 8 pm. Midtown Grill Bonney Lake. Wednesday Night Blues
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Experience the Magic of the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire this summer as they invite you to step into a world of magic and adventure. This summer, the faire returns with five enchanting weekends, each brimming with the marvels of the Renaissance era. This beloved annual celebration of Renaissance culture takes place
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SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. - Air Mobility Command demoed the Aircraft Battle Damage Repair (ABDR) Mobile Work Centers program, also known as "War Wagons," here April 11, 2024. The program is launching this month with the first three trailers being employed in daily missions at Dover AFB, Joint Base Lewis-McChord,
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Acoustic open mic hosted by Leanne Trevalyan. 8 pm. NC. Tugboat Annies Olympia - Westside. Open Mic Night. 9 pm. NC. BLUES Summit Pub Puyallup. Tim Hall & The Band Real Times. 7:30 pm. COMEDY/GAMES Westgate Bar and Grill Tacoma - Northend. Barstool
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A new memorandum of agreement signed April 17 by Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks and Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma will streamline the approval process for military spouses seeking overseas teleworking arrangements while federally employed. Hicks said removing barriers for military spouses to remain in
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - Garrison leaders at Joint Base Lewis-McChord joined Liberty Housing officials April 19 to celebrate the opening of a first-of-its-kind playground here that offers families a more challenging way to play. Dubbed a challenge course playground, the play area in the Evergreen housing community on Lewis Main merges
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The American Red Cross Northwest Region is seeking dedicated young individuals who are eager to make a difference to participate in its Summer Youth Program on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. This is a unique program that allows teens exposure to the workplace, experience in a medical setting, and the opportunity to give
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The demands of military service can take a toll on the mental health of service members and their families. Mental health disorders comprise a large percentage of the hospitalizations of military members, and prevention and early intervention strategies are critical for successfully supporting members and families through mental health challenges. To
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - U.S. Army Reserve soldiers and U.S. Air Force Reserve airmen teamed up to conduct an air deployment readiness exercise April 4, 2024. The training event began when soldiers assigned to the 373rd Military Intelligence Battalion, 259th Expeditionary Military Intelligence Brigade, drove tactical vehicles onto
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BLUES The Swiss Tacoma - Downtown. Blenis Ely. 9 pm. Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Blues Monday. 7 pm. NC. Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Rafael Tranquilino rockin' blues jam. 8 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Willoughby's Restaurant and Lounge Yelm. Bar Bingo. 7 pm. NC. Grit City Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedy Open Mic.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Charlie's Restaurant Puyallup. Acoustic Jam Night. Open mic format with Pam Carter from Classic Case as the host. 6-9 pm. NC. Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia - Downtown. Open Shape Note Singing. All Ages. 5 pm. NC. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Blues Jam, hosted by Tim Hall.