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Many people are familiar with Eagles Pride Golf Course outside Joint Base Lewis-McChord. But the 27-hole course makes up just a part of the 431-acre property. The course is also surrounded by 227 acres of native woodland forest just waiting to be explored. David Wienecke, golf course
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Will Silva knows how to play golf, but it was only until recently the JBLM fire prevention officer learned what he was doing wrong with his game.The Department of Veterans Affairs' Office of National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events teamed up with the Professional Golfers' Association Monday for the
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A high percentage of the 201st Battlefield Surveillance Brigade is female Soldiers. Brigade Commander Col. Daniel Soller sees firsthand how valuable women are to the mission. "They bring a whole different perspective," he said. To recognize and celebrate women in service the 201st BfSB partnered with I
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Silvia Washington is the proud owner of four, going on five dogs. The Spanaway resident recently rescued a yellow lab and is integrating the pup into the pack. Washington, a former Army spouse as well as the mother of a JBLM McChord Field Airman, understands deployments. She has
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When the Casanova Family moved to Joint Base Lewis-McChord last May, the Georgia natives wanted to get familiar with their new outdoor surroundings. During the past nine months the Army Family has attended five guided trips with the Northwest Adventure Center, exploring snowy terrain on snowshoes
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During his 30-year Army career, I Corps Command Sgt. Maj. John Troxell has promoted fitness for Soldiers. "Too many times in Iraq or Afghanistan I would see Soldiers breaking down because they weren't training right and they weren't fueling themselves right," he said. "If we're truly tactical athletes
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As a resident in training at Madigan Army Medical Center, Ashley Urick works 60 to 80 hours a week. Despite her ambitious schedule, the JBLM Army captain makes time to run. While it's a challenge to train with a demanding work schedule, her dedication to her sport continues
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Even when physically apart, art has the ability to bring people together. While 296th Brigade Support Battalion Soldiers were deployed to Afghanistan the past year, art classes helped them stay connected with their Families. With their Soldiers recently returned, Family members' artwork was displayed in an exhibition
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When the JBLM 2013 race season kicks off next month, runners will notice it's not the same as years past. The year opens with the well-known St. Patty's Day 10K/5K run March 16 but following the race are new additions. Gone is the Triple Threat Triathlon. In its place is
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Johnathan Hobbs understands time is valuable. The JBLM Soldier with the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade was grateful Super Bowl champion Otis Sistrunk took the time to not only meet service members, but also watch the National Football League's Pro Bowl with them Sunday at the JBLM Warrior