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"As I type this, Civil Air Patrol members have mobilized to provide assistance with relief efforts for Hurricane Harvey," wrote Maj. Michael Moore, the Washington Wing Director of Recruiting and Retention. "The CAP's emergency service programs provide opportunities for members to serve their communities during local emergencies." A perennial all-volunteer U.S. Air
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For almost a quarter of a century, the Madigan Foundation has steadfastly worked to make the lives of servicemembers, their families, retirees and the Madigan Army Medical Center's staff better. Created in 1995, the nonprofit 501 (c)(3) foundation is unique in military medicine. "The foundation is a team of caring community members
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Straddling the line between Grady and McClain Counties in the middle of Oklahoma is the town of Blanchard. It is from such a small place that an American hero emerged. Tony Burris was born at the end of May 1929. A member of the Choctaw Tribe, he loved to read and hunt.
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In the next 72 minutes, a veteran will take his or her own life. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs' most recent study (va.gov), conducted in 2014, approximately 20 veterans commit suicide per day. The study was a comprehensive analysis of veteran suicide rates in the country, and it examined more
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One building named in honor of a recipient of the Medal of Honor houses a facility named in honor of another recipient of the nation's highest military honor. On Joint Base Lewis-McChord and within the McVeigh Sports and Fitness Center -- named in honor of Sgt. John McVeigh -- is Kimbro
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A ribbon-cutting to announce the naming of a new building in the Madigan Army Medical Center is in the offing. The Preventive Medicine Building (Bldg. 9025), located just north of the center on 5th Street across from the just opened Evergreen Elementary School, will be named in honor of Brig. Gen.
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Maj. Gen. David Stone would have understood. "Fundamental to all that we do in life, the search for knowledge must not end with a high school diploma," said former Sergeant Major of the Army Glen Morrell. "High-performance soldiers feel the need and motivation for self-growth." The architect of Camp Lewis in 1917,
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The Washington Army National Guard's 81st Brigade Combat Team will celebrate its 100th year of service to the state and nation Sept. 19. "We celebrate the outstanding service of the 81st Brigade Combat Team, and the brave men and women that have served in the brigade, battalions, and companies throughout the
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With nearly 8,000 lakes in the state, Washington offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the water. For those of you new to the area, what follows is a very partial listing of some of the lakes nearby that offer opportunities for swimming, fishing and camping. THURSTON COUNTY Black Lake: Open year-round, this
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Independence Hall -- the place where the Founding Fathers labored to create the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution -- was the right place for the posthumous awarding of the Congressional Medal of Honor to Sgt. John McVeigh. A native of Philadelphia, the first capital of what would become the United
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The Washington National Guard continues to move forward in Asia. Last week in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, leaders of the Guard and the Malaysian Armed Forces signed an agreement to build and further sustained cooperation in areas of mutual interest. Maj. Gen. Bret Daugherty, commander, Washington National Guard, and Gen. Tan Sri Raja
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Military veterans now have unlimited access to college assistance under legislation President Donald Trump signed Aug. 16. The Forever GI Act lifted the 15-year limit on using the benefits, effective immediately. The legislation increases financial assistance for National Guard and Reserve members, building on a 2008 law that guarantees veterans a
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Alvin Carey's life story would make for a wonderful movie. Born in Lycippus, Pennsylvania, a year before the construction of Camp Lewis in 1917, he grew up in nearby Laughlintown. The writers of the script of his life would point out that Carey was reserved, fond of reading and enjoyed an activity
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Note to reader: The term "Yakama" is used in the Native American context; the term "Yakima" is used in the English context. Separated by the Cascade Mountains and 165 miles, the Yakima Training Center is connected to Joint Base Lewis-McChord's century of history. The connection begins in October 1805 when Cpt. Meriwether
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"Let's go." With those words, Lt. Gen. Gary Volesky, commanding general, I Corps at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, began the 7th Infantry Division's change of command ceremony last Friday morning on Watkins Field. Maj. Gen. Thomas James relinquished command of the division to Maj. Gen. Willard Burleson. Attending the transfer of command were numerous
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In the parking lot outside of Frisko Freeze on a recent early Saturday afternoon, assistant manager Chris Matuska held in his right hand the very definition of delicious. A double cheeseburger. It oozed melting cheddar cheese, condiments and, oh yes, a secret sauce with pickles that screamed to be consumed. For like the
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Three streets on Joint Base Lewis-McChord are named after four Medal of Honor recipients. Pendleton Avenue honors Staff Sgt. Jack Pendleton; Mann Avenue honors Pfc. Joe Mann; and Stryker Avenue honors Pfc. Stuart Stryker and Spc. Robert Stryker. Pendleton, Mann and Stuart Stryker served in World War II, and Robert Stryker served
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Sitting in the left back seat of a bus near a KC-10 Extender aircraft parked at Fairchild Air Force Base, Air Commodore Dominic Stamp turned to his left and said, "Very good show, this exercise." He explained that his role in the Royal Air Force is the equivalent of Gen. Carlton
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The Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) may give way to the Combat Readiness Test (CRT). "The key difference is between ‘readiness' and ‘fitness,'" Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, deputy-commanding general for initial training, wrote in a press release. The APFT focuses on a soldier's ability to do push-ups, sit-ups and a two-mile timed
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Lexus of Tacoma at Fife provides customers with an "amazing experience." "We treat all of our customers like they are family, like relatives," commented general manager Frank Lee. "It is all about communication, the communication of committed service and respect to customers." Located in Fife since 1997, the dealership prides itself in providing