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Lewis Army Museum

The Trench and Camp served as the Camp Lewis newspaper from Oct. 7, 1917 to June 7, 1918. It was published by the Tacoma Tribune.

Northwest Guardian Final Edition

End of an Era
BY BUD MCKAY Northwest Guardian

After more than a century of base newspapers, the last issue of the Northwest Guardian was published June 15 on JBLM.

Sports
On The Schedule
Published: 03:56PM June 14th, 2018

Races: Friday is the last day to RSVP for the first 4K Stroller Derby at McChord Field’s Parade Field June 29 at 3 p.m. Open to all valid military ID cardholders. Family and friends are welcome. For more information, call 253-982-6707.

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2018 Warrior Games

WTB athlete finds new passion on the court
Published: 02:27PM June 14th, 2018

Sgt. Steven Wurth found a passion in wheelchair basketball, which has grown more after being part of the gold-medal Army wheelchair basketball team at the 2018 Warrior Games June 1-9 at the Air Force Academy, Colo.

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Northwest Guardian

JBLM Commander’s Cup Basketball

308th BSB wins basketball championship
Published: 02:25PM June 14th, 2018

The top-seeded 308th Brigade Support Battalion was able to start and finish strong in a 62-46 win over the 502nd Military Intelligence Battalion in the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Commander’s Cup Basketball Championship June 7 at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center on Lewis North.

Viewpoint
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Base newspaper served readers well for 28 years
Published: 02:11PM June 14th, 2018

On behalf of all the civilian and military journalists who have contributed to the quality and success of our base newspaper, I can only say to our readers, Thank you. It’s been an honor producing the Northwest Guardian for you.

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593rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command

593rd ESC always ready to deploy when needed
Published: 02:59PM June 7th, 2018

The command focuses on the ability to deploy, fight, sustain and win at a moment’s notice every day.

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Madigan Army Medical Center

Training future doctors to bring Soldiers home
Published: 02:14PM May 31st, 2018

We take our mission of training, not just doctors but Army doctors, to heart at Madigan, knowing that when our doctors are deployed, they need to provide excellent care without the benefit of a full-sized military treatment facility behind them.

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62nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Exercise Rainier War

62nd AW Airmen prepare for the future
Published: 04:09PM June 14th, 2018

The exercise ultimately included 18 C-17 Globemaster IIIs — 10 from McChord Field, seven from other bases throughout Air Mobility Command and one from Australia.

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593rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command

EFMB Competition

17 earn coveted medical badges
Published: 04:08PM June 14th, 2018

The Expert Field Medical Badge competition began June 7 with 282 candidates from Army and one Navy lieutenant. Soldiers, ranging from the ranks of private to lieutenant colonel from units across JBLM, attended this year’s competition.

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446th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Air Force Reserve Command Squadron of the Year

446th AES recognized for its aeromedical work
Published: 04:05PM June 14th, 2018

The Air Force Reserve Command and the Air National Guard support the bulk of aeromedical evacuation operations. The Reserve has 18 aeromedical evacuation squadrons, the Guard has 10 and there are four squadrons.

Weekend
Save money without missing the fun
Published: 11:26AM January 7th, 2016

After the holidays, there are plenty of wallet-friendly activities to do in or around Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

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Scott Hansen/ Northwest Guardian

Stay out of the winter weather on JBLM
Published: 09:44AM December 17th, 2015

Wondering what to do while the weather outside is frightful?

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Northwest Adventure Center

Don’t let the cold weather keep you inside
Published: 01:27PM December 10th, 2015

Various winter-themed activities are ongoing in December and January through Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s Northwest Adventure Center: snowshoeing, skiing, snow tubing and more.

Transitions
Transitions: June 15, 2018
Published: 01:57PM June 14th, 2018

The following is a snapshot look into some upcoming employment fairs and networking opportunities:

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Hiring Our Heroes

Ballpark attracts JBLM job seekers
Published: 02:57PM June 7th, 2018

Military job seekers, including transitioning service members and family members from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, attended the Hiring Our Heroes job fair June 1 at Safeco Field in Seattle. Recruiters from more than 100 companies touted local and national job opportunities.

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Northwest Guardian / 2017

JBLM Education Fairs

Education fairs offer ways to get a start
Published: 10:45AM June 11th, 2018

The upcoming education fairs on JBLM are aimed at helping service members transition and family members get started in the field of education.

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Madigan Public Affairs

Madigan Army Medical Center

Program earns high accreditation
Published: 01:19PM May 24th, 2018

The accreditation looked at not just the bariatric surgery program itself, but also at supporting subspecialties such as emergency medicine and interventional radiology.

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U.S. Air Force Academy

10th Medical Group

New surgical technique saves eyesight
Published: 01:18PM May 24th, 2018

Air Force Maj. (Dr.) Marc Neuffer, chief of cornea and refractive surgery at the 10th Medical Group, corrected Air Force satellite engineer Capt. Brent Danner’s degenerative eye condition with an innovative laser surgery, called collagen crosslinking.

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633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Performance Triad Guide

Fueling for performance with protein is necessary
Published: 01:17PM May 24th, 2018

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nonactive adults need about 0.4 grams of protein per pound of body weight daily. According to the Performance Triad Guide, service members conducting three to five physical readiness training sessions per week, plus strength training or endurance training, need 0.7 to 0.8 grams of protein per pound of body weight.

Multimedia
USO Sesame Street Experience for Military Families
Published: 08:52AM July 28th, 2014

Photo Gallery

Down & Dirty 5K Mud Run
Published: 02:47PM July 24th, 2014

Photo Gallery