Submitted by LeMay – America’s Car Museum. This holiday season, LeMay – America’s Car Museum is partnering with fellow non-profit, Santa’s Castle, for their annual holiday toy drive to help bring new toys to military families at Joint Base Lewis-McCord who are experiencing financial hardships. Every year, hundreds of military families in our local community throughout the […]
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Classic commercial reshot with local talent
Joint Base Lewis-McChord social media post. A modern twist on a classic commercial! Shot exclusively featuring the pilots of the Raptor Brigade. As an Army Aviator, you’ll learn to fly some of the most exciting, technologically advanced helicopters in the world. Find out more at @GoArmy.
Expanded eligibility for healthcare for Veterans exposed to toxic burn pit
Pierce County social media post. Veterans exposed to toxic burn pits now have expanded eligibility for VA healthcare through the recently signed PACT Act. If you’re a Veteran or survivor, you can file claims now to apply for PACT Act-related benefits online.
JBLM will conduct mortar training Nov. 15-16
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime mortar training from Nov. 15 at 6 a.m. to Nov. 16 at 11:59 p.m. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
Final phase of road repairs on JBLM
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. The final phase of the Barnes and Lincoln boulevards repairs is underway now through Nov. 17. The McChord Commercial Gate is open to all vehicles. McChord traffic, that normally uses Barnes Gate, should use the commercial gate. Lewis Main traffic should still use the Barnes Gate.
Vet Clinic, Nov ’22
Submitted by Chas. Ames. Chas. is a certified Veterans Service Officer. Link to all Vet Clinic columns.
Rainier Wing welcomes new wing commander
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – The 446th Airlift Wing welcomes new wing commander Col. Scott Meyer in an assumption of command ceremony, on McChord Field, on Nov. 5, 2022. Meyer prioritizes a ready force and optimizing all resources, ensuring Airmen are supported and taken care of when it counts. “We need to […]
JBLM will conduct demolitions training Nov. 8-10
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime demolitions training from Nov. 8 at 12 a.m. to Nov. 10 at 11:59 p.m. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
MFAN Feeds Hundreds of South Sound Military Families
Submitted by Derek Doyle, Military Family Advisory Network. TACOMA – The Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) continued its commitment to military and veteran families facing food insecurity by hosting a food distribution near Joint Base Lewis-McChord today. The drive-thru event held at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma, Washington welcomed over 600 active duty, National Guard, Reserve, […]