At 12:30 p.m. on June 10, 2013, three commanders from Joint Base Lewis McChord read statements in a press conference on the impacts of sequestration and the upcoming furloughs of 16,000 civilian and contract personnel to members of the media. The Pierce Prairie Post was present for the event. The commanders were Colonel Jeff Philippart,…
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Congressman Heck Praises Selection of JBLM as Winner of REPI Challenge
Washington D.C. – Joint Base Lewis-McChord was awarded $3.5 million Friday by the Department of Defense’s Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program. The funds will go towards efforts to preserve, restore, and manage critical prairie habitat in the South Puget Sound region, which will help preserve the environment while reducing on-base training restrictions. The award is…
Senior leaders discuss financial impacts of sequestration, civilian employee furloughs at JBLM Monday
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Several senior leaders from Joint Base Lewis-McChord will discuss financial impacts caused by sequestration and the furlough of government civilian employees at JBLM during a press conference Monday, June 10, 12:30 p.m., at the Joint Base Headquarters. Furlough notices were given to Department of Defense civilian employees at JBLM beginning May…
2013 Special Olympics Washington Summer Games
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. – The 2013 Special Olympics Washington Summer Games will be held at Joint Base Lewis-McChord May 31 -June 2. The Special Olympics “Flame of Hope” is scheduled to arrive at JBLM McChord Field Friday, May 31, in time for the opening ceremony, which is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m (immediately…
Joint Base Lewis-McChord honors fallen Servicemen in Memorial Day Ceremony
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – Joint Base Lewis-McChord will honor the memory of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of the United States with a Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 27, at 11:30 a.m. at the base cemetery. Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Lanza, commanding general, 7th Infantry Division will be the…
JBLM Army Continuing Education System to Celebrate First Veterans In Piping Welding Graduation
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – JBLM will celebrate the graduation of its first Soldiers from the Veterans In Piping (VIP) Welding program during a ceremony May 23 at 2 p.m., at the Southwest Washington Pipe Trades, Local 26, 8501 Zenith Court NE, Lacey, Wash. The ceremony will recognize 14 active duty Soldiers from JBLM and four…
1st SFG (A) To Conduct a Wreath-Laying Ceremony Thursday in Recognition of Memorial Day
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) and First in Asia Association (FIAA) will conduct a Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony Thursday, May 23, at 11 a.m. at the unit headquarters. The ceremony will include a moment of silence for all fallen comrades whose names are engraved on the Memorial Wall followed by bell…
Military Retiree Appreciation Day at JBLM May 17
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash — Joint Base Lewis-McChord will host its annual Military Retiree Appreciation Day event Friday, May 17, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hangar 9, building #1166, on JBLM McChord Field. Event officials are expecting approximately 2,000 military beneficiaries to attend. Military Retiree Appreciation Day events include: Madigan Healthcare System Health Fair –…
Joint Base Lewis-McCord to host Armed Forces Day community celebration Saturday, May 18
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA – Joint Base Lewis-McChord will open its gates to the public for the base’s annual Armed Forces Day celebration Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The celebration offers members of the community an opportunity to join JBLM Service members in celebrating America’s history, our military heritage, and our continued…
Memorial Ceremony Wednesday for 4th Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) Soldier
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Family, friends, Service members and the Joint Base community will remember a 4th Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) Soldier who died while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in a ceremony to be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the JBLM Lewis North Chapel. Sgt. 1st Class James F….
JBLM Road Construction Project Completed; Perimeter Road to reopen May 15
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – A major road construction project on Perimeter Road, the road which bisects JBLM Lewis-Main and McChord Field, has been completed ahead of schedule and will reopen to commuter and commercial vehicle traffic Wednesday, May 15. The Rainier Gate on JBLM Lewis Main will return to normal hours for inbound/outbound traffic. The Barnes…
Joint Base Lewis-McChord early-morning firing announcement, May 2
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct early-morning firing on the following date(s): DATE May 2, 2013 TIME 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. FIRING OF Demolitions and C-4 This firing is for the Soldiers to maintain their proficiency with this type of munitions. Increased levels of activity will be noticed during…
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