JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Joint Base Lewis-McChord will host four MV-22B (Osprey) tiltrotor aircraft from the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Calif., will operate within the JBLM training areas. The purpose of the training is for the Osprey pilots to practice and maintain proficiency in confined area landings. DATE August 19 –…
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Youth Shoot event on JBLM Aug. 10
On August 10, the local chapter of Pheasant’s Forever, JBLM and JR’s WHistle Stop are sponsoring the 5th Annual Youth Shotgun Safety and Fun Shoot. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the MWR Shotgun Shooting Complex at JBLM, Building 3969. THe event is free but required prior registration. All equipment is provided. Pheasants…
Senator Murray visits JBLM Wednesday for update on local implementation of Veterans Jobs Law
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – U.S. Senator Patty Murray, a senior member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, will visit JBLM tomorrow to discuss her VOW to Hire Heroes Act, a landmark veterans’ employment law, to see how it is making an impact in Tacoma. The Senator will receive briefings from Army and Air Force…
JBLM late night firing July 23-26
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct late-night firing on the following date(s): DATE 23-26 July 2013 TIME Day & Night FIRING OF Demolitions and C4 The purpose of the late-night training is to maintain unit proficiency on demolitions and C4. Increased levels of activity will be noticed during the…
‘Guns-A-Go-Go Reunion’ unites past and present members
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – 4th Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) will conduct a “Guns-A-Go-Go Reunion” event Friday, July 19, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the unit headquarters. The event unites current Soldiers from Company A, 4th Bn., 160th SOAR with original veterans of the Guns-A-Go-Go Detachment that was active in…
JBLM late-night firing July 16-20
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct late-night firing on the following date(s): DATE 16-20 July 2013 TIME Day & Night FIRING OF Demolitions and C4 The purpose of the late-night training is to maintain unit proficiency on demolitions and C4. Increased levels of activity will be noticed during the…
Joint Base Lewis-McChord late-night firing announcement
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct late-night firing on the following date(s): DATE 10-14 July 2013 TIME Day & Night FIRING OF Demolitions and C4 The purpose of the late-night training is to maintain unit proficiency on demolitions and C4. Increased levels of activity will be noticed during the…
Roy Independence Day Parade
The City of Roy hosts a small Fourth of July parade followed by a city picnic in the park. It is a wonderfully laid back affair, with no preliminary sign ups, no fees, no hidden costs or agendas. If you want to be in the parade, you show up before noon, preferably 30 minutes. You…
Public invited to attend “Freedom Fest” at Joint Base Lewis-McChord July 4
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Members of the general public are invited to attend the 2013 “Freedom Fest” at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Thursday, July 4, from noon- 10:30 p.m. at Cowan and Memorial Stadiums on JBLM Lewis-Main. Admission to this annual event is free and open to members of the public. Gates open at noon to Freedom…
First weekend of Summer events abound
If you haven’t headed down to the Maryhill replica of Stonehenge for a solstice celebration and watching of the Knights Templar perform their annual ceremony, then here is a list of other events you can do closer to home. Relay for Life – Central Pierce starts at 6 p.m. Friday, June 21 at Franklin Pierce High School…
JBLM Outdoor Expo June 22
Dozens of Hunting, Fishing Guides and Vendors to Host Outdoor Expo for Service Members at JBLM Lewis-Main Exchange JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – The Army and Air Force Exchange Service management at the JBLM Lewis-Main Exchange, along with more than 50 hunting and fishing guides, vendors and outdoor experts, will host an outdoor expo for…
Joint Base Lewis-McChord late-night firing announcement
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct late-night firing on the following date(s): DATE 17-21 June 2013 TIME Day & Night – Most of the firing will take place from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.; however, firing may go later into the night in order to meet training requirements. FIRING…
JBLM furloughs tough on personal budgets and morale
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,…
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 –…