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Ingrid Barrentine

A joint color guard prepares for the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Initial Operational Capability ceremony in front of the JBLM headquarters building Monday.

With the final tug of a canvas case, the unfurling and raising of its new flag, Joint Base Lewis-McChord began its history at 10 a.m. Monday during a ceremony in front of its new headquarters at Building 1010 on what is now called “JBLM Lewis Main.”

Published: 11:15AM February 4th, 2010

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Ingrid Barrentine

Published: 12:07PM February 4th, 2010

The intent of joint basing under the Base Realignment and Closure process was to create efficiencies and broaden the support base for Soldiers, Airmen, family members and civil servants. But how those broad goals are put into practice can be unclear as changes begin to occur.

Published: 12:03PM February 4th, 2010

The Air Mobility Command commander visited McChord Field last week, his first official visit as the new AMC commander.

Published: 11:56AM February 4th, 2010

DIYALA, Iraq — Innovative technology has inspired people around the world to change their lifestyles. Modes of transportation and the transfer of information, have evolved over the past 10 years.

Published: 11:50AM February 4th, 2010

Army and Air Foirce Exchange Service has joined the Joint Base Lewis-McChord community in getting ready for thousands of troops returning from deployment over the next few months.

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Ingrid Barrentine

2010 Fort Lewis Swimming Championships

Published: 12:50PM February 4th, 2010

Considering he had swamped a poolful of competitors, many of whom were less than half his age, Ted Hammond came across more like someone who had done a light workout.

Published: 12:43PM February 4th, 2010

Think “Amazing Race.”

Published: 12:41PM February 4th, 2010

Ski weekend

Published: 12:38PM February 4th, 2010

DIYALA, Iraq — Every forward operating base has firing ranges of some sort, but the one at FOB Warhorse is unique — an archery range.

Published: 01:06PM February 4th, 2010

It is a lot easier to define leadership than it is to put your finger on the attributes of a good leader. There are as many ways to look at the question as there are ways to lead effectively.

Published: 01:04PM February 4th, 2010

Being associated with the Army doesn’t make you a victim. Whenever we get into a “glass half empty” sort of mood, we should remember that.

Published: 01:40PM January 28th, 2010

We are a society that reveres rebellious, dissenting spirits. The media mirrors our admiration for mavericks — especially maverick Soldiers.

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Pvt. Zach Zu

Published: 11:56AM February 4th, 2010

DIYALA, Iraq — Innovative technology has inspired people around the world to change their lifestyles. Modes of transportation and the transfer of information, have evolved over the past 10 years.

Published: 11:32AM February 4th, 2010

DIYALA, Iraq – An examination board composed of senior noncommissioned officers reviewed six NCOs from 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, who were nominated to become members of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club. The club honors the achievements of the most decorated Soldier who served in World War II.

Published: 11:31AM February 4th, 2010

Ready. Set. Cook.