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Foofaraw returns

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Foofaraw returns

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - Service members from across the Pacific Northwest participated in a military appreciation day celebration hosted by the Olympia Yacht Club and Thurston County Chamber of Commerce, Sept. 9. The event called "Foofaraw" is held yearly on the first Friday after Labor Day. This year marks the 60th

JBLM program helps service members dress to impress

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JBLM program helps service members dress to impress

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - It may not take much thought for service members to get dressed for work in the morning. They routinely place their uniform, belt, boots and cover on, then report for duty. After leaving the military many seek work but finding affordable attire for job interviews can

Children immerse themselves in 'God’s Wonder' at VBS

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Children immerse themselves in 'God’s Wonder' at VBS

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - Vacation Bible School kicked off at Joint Base Lewis-McChord July 18. Children flocked to the chapels to attend the weeklong summer program, which taught them about God through exciting songs, games, skits, videos and activities. Over 190 children, ages four years old through the fifth grade, registered

New child care program aims to help JBLM families

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New child care program aims to help JBLM families

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - A new child care partnership between Joint Base Lewis-McChord and the nonprofit Child Care Aware of America should help provide additional options for off-base child care facilities for service members and help the 800 children on the wait list for on-base care. "The reality of the situation

Hundreds enjoy JBLM’s Retiree Appreciation Day

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Hundreds enjoy JBLM’s Retiree Appreciation Day

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - Hundreds of armed forces retirees participated in Joint Base Lewis-McChord's Retiree Appreciation Day at Waller Hall May 27. "We have over 100,000 retirees in the area," said Janet Lucasriley, chief of retirement services of JBLM's Directorate of Personnel and Family Readiness. "My main priority is to keep

JBLM graduates over 100 students

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JBLM graduates over 100 students

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - Over 100 service members, veterans and spouses received college degrees or certificates at Joint Base Lewis-McChord's 34th Annual College Graduation Ceremony June 3 at Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood. "Our armed forces are the greatest in the world, because we have people who are dedicated to

JBLM presented with $1.6 million energy saving rebate check

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JBLM presented with $1.6 million energy saving rebate check

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - Puget Sound Energy was on grounds May 25 to present Joint Base Lewis-McChord with an energy savings check in the amount of $1,595,415. This money will go back into future energy savings projects to provide more savings and more rebates. "Essentially, this is the rebate for the

JBLM honors volunteers in appreciation ceremony

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JBLM honors volunteers in appreciation ceremony

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - Joint Base Lewis-McChord's 36th Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony brought out some old and new faces. Volunteers with over 20 years of service to those with under one year of service, came together to celebrate with each other. "Volunteers help to build a healthy community through their service,"

Airman brings community idea to McChord Field for Earth Day

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Airman brings community idea to McChord Field for Earth Day

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - Litter is a big problem with a simple solution - everyone on Joint Base Lewis-McChord doing their part. At least that's what Staff Sgt. Ciara Love, precision measurement equipment laboratory technician with 62nd Maintenance Squadron, at JBLM proposed for April 22, which was Earth Day. Love is

Eight thrift shop volunteers combine for over 170 years of giving

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Eight thrift shop volunteers combine for over 170 years of giving

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - There's something to say about those who dedicate their lives giving back to others, especially when done out of the kindness of their heart. That's just what the eight, long-term volunteers assigned to the Fort Lewis Thrift Shop have done. With a combined contribution of over 170

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