Military Life
J.M. Simpson on October 4th, 2024
The Joint Base Lewis-McChord Camp Lewis Center's USO Coffee Connections' is a connection point for active duty military spouses. "Whether that be through conversation, crafts or community outings, the goal is for spouses to create new friends while they explore the community," began David Dutcher, the center's manager. "The main purpose of
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J.M. Simpson on October 4th, 2024
I've observed over the years that a white tablecloth in a restaurant doesn't mean that the food will be good. In fact, I've found that sometimes the best food is found in the most unique places. So, when I heard about the family- and dog-friendly, Lacey-based Pints Dog House, I knew
Health
J.M. Simpson on September 27th, 2024
More than 85 percent of Veteran Health Administration (VHA) enrollees are not eligible for dental care coverage. As such, 7.6 million veterans who are eligible for other primary care through the VHA are not receiving dental care. Since 2008, Dr. Theresa Cheng, DDS, of Issaquah, Washington, has worked to change this. Her
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J.M. Simpson on September 27th, 2024
Among the many unique and interesting venues to visit, Tacoma's Museum of Glass is a contemporary art museum dedicated to glass and glassmaking in the West Coast's largest and most active museum glass studio. "The museum has established a reputation for hosting impactful and engaging artist residencies, organizing and exhibiting unique
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J.M. Simpson on September 16th, 2024
There is no stopping Maj. Zori Drew. A growing presence in the field of technical science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), she recently received the Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association's (AFCEA) Under 40 Award and the Women in Engineering: Rising Star Award. "I get after anything that's in my path," began
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J.M. Simpson on September 16th, 2024
There's an annual love affair with autumn characterized by the nip of a crisp evening, the smell of warm apple cider and the orange, red and yellow turning of the leaves and fields of pumpkins. This is the stuff of a wonderful dream. For the 32nd year in a row, Spooner
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J.M. Simpson on September 13th, 2024
The arrival of fall means a new season for events in the South Sound. Moving on from the water-related themes of summer, autumn brings with it cooler weather and beautiful colors. Fall also means Oktoberfest and family events. We preview two of these we think you will enjoy. The Tacoma Oktoberfest
Family
J.M. Simpson on September 1st, 2024
Americas Credit Union has been recognized as Washington's Best-In-State Credit Union of 2024 by Forbes. Forbes, in collaboration with market research firm Statista, conducted an extensive survey involving approximately 26,000 U.S. residents to identify the top credit unions in each state. Participants evaluated their financial institutions based on several key criteria,
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J.M. Simpson on August 15th, 2024
Frank Diaz wanted some barbeque. In 2007, the disabled Army veteran found himself at then Fort Lewis working for the Department of Defense. One morning he went to work craving barbecue. "I go onto base and there is no barbeque there; there is no barbeque nearby; and that's when my planning
Family
J.M. Simpson on August 5th, 2024
Credit cards are a convenient way to make purchases. If not used carefully, however, they can also lead to a high interest debt which can become challenging to keep track of what is owed to whom and when payments are due. This is where America's Credit Union can provide debt
McChord Flightline Chatter
J.M. Simpson on May 21st, 2015
The hope that the city of Lakewood and Joint Base Lewis-McChord could affect a land swap has fallen through. An effort to relocate businesses in McChord Field's "impact area," the land most adjacent to the runway, to different property that the Joint Base would offer up, won't move forward as hoped. Development
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J.M. Simpson on March 16th, 2015
Five-year-old Isabelle Poole sat quietly as a barber trimmed her hair. "We're fixing her hair," her mother, Karen Poole, said. "This past Thursday she tried cutting her own hair, so today's event came at a good time for us to stop by," she added with a thin smile. I began to get the
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J.M. Simpson on March 16th, 2015
Cody McCartney stood ramrod straight at attention. In front of him stood a Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadet from the University of Washington. The inspector looked and sounded serious. Very serious. One of 21 Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from South Kitsap High School Wolf Battalion, McCartney, a senior, faced a
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J.M. Simpson on March 9th, 2015
The Aficionado Cigar Lounge serves as a refuge for those seeking a spot to smoke a fine cigar. "This is a great place to come and enjoy one," commented Brian Larson as he relaxed next to Mr. Punch, the wooden statue just inside the front door that greets customers. Mr. Punch, an
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J.M. Simpson on March 9th, 2015
There are 175,000 reasons to shave your head. That number represents the children who are annually diagnosed with cancer. Their fight against this deadly disease is an uphill brawl; more children in this country die of cancer than any other disease. Saturday afternoon in the Joint Base Lewis-McChord MWR Special Events Tent,
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J.M. Simpson on January 19th, 2015
In the orchestra of craft beers, the Odd Otter Brewing Company sits first chair. And those chairs happen to sit in an historic building in downtown Tacoma. Wedged in at 716 Pacific Ave., the building's history and the beers served therein create a sense of connectivity to the community. "Tacoma is
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J.M. Simpson on January 2nd, 2015
It looks like Joint Base Lewis-McChord's commander, Col. Chuck Hodges, will be making good on his bet with Lakewood's mayor, Don Anderson. The city and JBLM enjoy a very good relationship that both Anderson and Hodges prize. But that didn't stop them from making a friendly wager on the outcome of
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J.M. Simpson on December 17th, 2014
Technical Sgt. Joe Greene happily returned home to Montana late Tuesday afternoon. "I was ready to get back to my family for Christmas," he said during a telephone interview from his home in Montana. "I missed Thanksgiving with them." One of 15 individuals monitored for Ebola symptoms, Greene spent 21 days in
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J.M. Simpson on November 11th, 2014
Remembrance is a simple experience. At exactly 11 a.m. at the War Memorial Park in Tacoma, several hundred veterans, family members, friends and a handful of elected officials met on a cold and windy morning overlooking the Narrows Bridges to remember all veterans. "We are here to pay honor to those who
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J.M. Simpson on November 10th, 2014
Veterans Day can be described simply as the day set aside to honor our country's veterans. "This is about service, about the sacrifices that give us our rights, liberty and environment," explained Lt. Gen. Stephen Lanza this afternoon to the student body of St. Francis Cabrini School. Invited by the school to
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