Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s Eagles Pride Golf Course has delighted military and civilian golfers for decades. And for good reason.

Jen Davis watched from the stands as her husband, Air Force Staff Sgt. Chris Davis, entered the cage. The crowd whistled and cheered as the fighters eyed each other and the tension built as they waited for the words.

Special Forces Soldiers are used to grueling physical training. Being ready to deploy in support of special operations worldwide means staying fit.

The Westport “Dock of the Bay” Blues Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday on the grounds of the Westport Inn in the town of Westport on the Washington Coast.

Bowling league sign-up party

In a dusty ring at the Fort Lewis Riding Club, Debbi Fisher patiently worked with “Vision,” a 7-year-old American Paint horse chosen for his gentle nature.

Members of the 42nd Military Police Brigade Mountaineering Team displayed unit pride after successfully summiting Mount Adams.

Dog owners looking for a fun new way to socialize with their pets can treat their furry friends to a dip in Stewart Heights Pool from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, September 11.

ARLINGTON, Va. – Army Ten-Miler officials have announced that the world’s fastest land animal, the cheetah, will serve as the mascot for the 26th annual race which starts and ends at the Pentagon on Oct. 24.

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It sounds ironic, but the winner of this year’s Military Long Drive competition on Joint Base Lewis-McChord was happier about his consistency than his distance.

One hadn’t completely recovered from a taxing effort during the previous weekend. The other took a wrong turn that cost valuable time.

JOINT BASE FORT MYER-HENDERSON HALL, Va. — April Cromartie-Golden had 17 points and eight rebounds to lead Army to a 56-53 victory over Navy in the women’s finale of the 2010 Armed Forces Basketball Championships on Aug. 22 at the Fort Myer Fitness Center.

A two-day CrossFit Level 1 certification course was offered Aug. 18 and 19 to Soldiers of the 191st Infantry Brigade on Joint Base Lewis-McChord at the McVeigh Sports and Fitness Center.

Indoor rock climbing

A salute to disabled veterans last week doubled as a thank you to all military who have served overseas.

YAKIMA — Steve Martinez’s world never seems to stop — much less slow down, and when you ask him, he says he wouldn’t want it any other way.

After the Washington drizzle subsides and the sun finally begins to shine, many Joint Base Lewis-McChord service members and their families plan for summer vacations that include water sports and boating. JBLM is making sure that water safety is a priority for Soldiers, Airmen and their families.

There are a lot of reasons to head out for a hike in the Cascades: spectacular scenery, clean air, beautiful wildflowers, wildlife, solitude. The trek to Spray Park provides four out of five — and that is plenty good enough.

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At 37, Bill King is not the youngest first lieutenant in the Army, but probably the only one under contract with a Major League Baseball franchise.

SEATTLE – Thousands gathered at Genesee Park and Lake Washington with blankets, binoculars and cameras last weekend to check out the Boeing Air Show and Albert Lee Cup as part of Seafair, “Seattle’s Summer Celebration”.

SEATTLE – Three lucky locals were given opportunities to ride along in the Blue Angels’ No. 7 F/A-18 Hornet fighter as part of a community outreach program designed to reach key influencers in the community Aug. 4.

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Ryan Newman’s NASCAR U.S. Army car will have several passengers at the Kobalt Tools 500 Sprint Cup race at Phoenix International Raceway on Nov. 14. One of them could be you.

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As her high school softball team’s three-time defensive player of the year, Stephanie Hoard no doubt robbed plenty of hits from opposing batters. One would expect no less from someone who hails from a place called Thief River Falls, Minn.

During the 31st annual U.S. Senior Open July 26 to Aug. 1, professional golfers and host Sahalee Country Club in Sammamish honored service members and their families and held a special clinic for wounded warriors.

Saved by a deployment.

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