Military Life
Kids both big and little love their woobies. Soft, silky and versatile, a woobie is another name for a poncho liner, an item quite familiar to those in the Army. Cool in the summer, warm in the winter, poncho liners are perfect for Soldiers - but also perfect for babies. Army wife
Health
We don't like to talk about it. In a military community, we don't even like to think about it. But we, perhaps more than most, know that death is all too real. It comes to the young and the old, the healthy and the infirm, the rich and the
Health
Though most of us (hopefully) try to eat healthy, we probably don't think about how the digestion of our food affects our bodies. Those who have been diagnosed as gluten intolerant, however, are forced to consider every ingredient at every meal. A cousin of the more severe celiac disease, gluten intolerance
Military Resources
The Olympia home of Bill and Domenica Campbell is truly a labor of love. The couple's 14-acre farm, tucked deep into lush Capitol Forest off State Road 8 about 30 miles south of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, is more than just a place for them to call home - it's also an
Spouses
Getting a divorce is never easy. For those in the military, the logistics of breaking up, along with separation from friends and family, can make the process even more difficult. When one of the parties initiates a divorce while the other is serving downrange or stationed overseas, the process can
Spouses
We all look for ways to connect to our spouses while they are deployed. The latest technology advances make it easier than ever - we can see his or her face via Skype or Face Time, chat instantly on Facebook, swap e-mails daily and talk on the phone. But one Scottish
Business News
Lots of local businesses support the military by offering discounts and incentives. But Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse Chief Executive Officer Dave Radcliffe went a step further recently with his support of Operation Turkey Drop. During a Puyallup Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee meeting held at the store in Sumner last
Military Life
While pregnant, most expectant mothers envision what their child will be like. They dream of a healthy baby with ten fingers and ten toes, who perhaps has their blue eyes or their husband's perfect nose. But when that doesn't happen and the baby born is less than "perfect," it can
Veterans
Members of the South Vietnamese military community were joined by U.S. veterans and supporters during a celebration of Tet (Lunar New Year) on Jan. 14 at Jumbo restaurant in Seattle. Cohosted by the Republic of Vietnam Special Forces Association of Washington and Vietnam Airborne Association, the event featured traditional Vietnamese performances
Military Life
Though she began taking courses just last year, Leah Miller's journey toward nursing school began more than five years ago when 2-week-old daughter Riley was diagnosed with a tumor in her airway. Though benign, the tumor "caused many complications and near devastating results," Miller wrote in a speech delivered Nov. 8
Focus
He doesn't even like to drive over bridges, but local lacrosse coach Lawrence Mackey flew halfway around the world recently to help develop the sport he credits with saving his life. Though it may be hundreds of years old and well known in North America, lacrosse is still a new entity
Military Life
The world of the military spouse has long been decidedly female. Though about half of the women serving in the Army are married, a predominantly male force means more than 93 percent of military spouses are still women. So it makes sense that military spouse paraphernalia would be pink, and
Military Resources
Most of us in the military have heard about Space Available (Space A) travel. We've heard success stories of families who've hopped to Hawaii on the first try and horror stories of those who had to spend thousands of dollars to get home from some faraway land. My recent experience fell
Neighborhoods
Military families in the Joint Base Lewis-McChord area who elect to fill their prescriptions off post have a new option when it comes to choosing a pharmacy. And with Walgreens possibly no longer accepting TRICARE beginning Jan. 1, those families need to find a place quickly. They needn't look far. DuPont HealthMart
Focus
With Santa hats secured and Christmas lights strapped around ruck sacks stuffed with toys, it was clear that morning PT on Dec. 2 for the 555th Engineer Brigade was going to be no ordinary road march. Shortly after assembling in formation on Able Field behind its headquarters on Joint Base Lewis-McChord
Focus
Most Servicemembers are transient, but that doesn't mean they can't be active, productive members of their communities. For the city of Puyallup, the relationship with Soldiers goes two ways. The connection stems from JBLM's community connector program, which allows cities to "adopt" units from the base. Since about 2007, Puyallup has been
Veterans
It's safe to say that if not for the influence of Lawrence Mackey, lacrosse in the local area would not be nearly as popular as it is. Not only did he found the Tacoma Men's Lacrosse (Huron) team in 1991, but also brought the sport to local underprivileged youth with his
Focus
A group of local retired Rangers is leading the way in an effort to build a new memorial for 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment (2/75) Soldiers. The Pointe du Hoc Foundation (PDHF), named after the pivotal D-Day Ranger mission in Normandy in 1944, began work just five months ago. Though its
Operation Family Support
It seems more like a graceful dance than a form of martial art. Tai Chi - a centuries-old Chinese form of self defense - is an endeavor that helps hone balance, improve focus and increase strength. It can also help alleviate symptoms of post traumatic stress, anxiety and depression. "It helps to
Focus
The U.S. Cavalry has come a long way from the days of mounted scouting and security. Though the Stetson and spurs - and essentially the mission - remain, today's Cavalry Soldiers sit atop Strykers and in helicopters instead of on horseback. Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd