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Cult food followings are no stranger to the Seattle/Tacoma areas. In fact, most regions have some sort of fan base circulating around a local cuisine or restaurant. Ask any local what you absolutely have to try and you may hear anything from the Seattle Dog (a hot dog served with
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Like most families, there comes a time in a military family's life when they decide to adopt a new pet. For the most part, planning for a new pet is the same for everyone. Considering what type of pet is best for their family dynamic, how to care for the
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Being affiliated with the military comes with many advantages, including an abundance of opportunity to travel. Whether you are traveling for a Permanent Change of Station (PCS), or traveling abroad, chances are you have flown in one of the many airplane models that Boeing, the world's largest aerospace company, has
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Every small town needs a local hangout, where friends come to gather, eat, shop, and catch up. Somewhere to go where you know the owners and employees, and can always count on delicious homemade goodies. Enter Mince Mercantile, the newly opened cafe/market/gift shop/bakery in downtown DuPont, or more aptly named,
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As spring time creeps slowly upon us, it's the time of year we all crave to be outside breathing the fresh air, feeling the warm sunshine upon our faces, and eating local fresh produce straight from the farms. Options are abundant for farmers markets within the Puget Sound Area, but
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Anyone who has ever lived in a coastal city or town knows the biggest benefit to such a location is the abundance of local, fresh seafood. While Joint Base Lewis-McChord may not be "coastal," we are certainly close enough, and this duty station comes with a plethora of hyper-fresh fish
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You may have heard of Ocean Shores, the quaint summer beach town that sits on the top of Grays Harbor in Grays County, Washington, a great getaway for families looking to beach comb. If you were to look on a map, you would see another small coastal town that sits
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It's not uncommon for military installations to include fitness centers. After all, strength and cardio conditioning are extremely important aspects of military training. Here at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), service members and their families (ages 13 and older) have access to resources including everything from top-of-the-line fitness centers with rows of
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As a military spouse, I thoroughly enjoy learning about the history and traditions of the U.S. Army. It may seem extraneous to some that we constantly play our nation's anthem before a movie or event, pull over on the side of the road on base at 0630 and 1700 for
Outdoors
Here in Washington state we're able to enjoy all the seasons throughout the year, so it's no wonder Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) is one of the most requested duty stations in the U.S. Maybe you're coming from a warmer climate, like Hawaii or Arizona, or maybe you've dug yourself out