Before the Oakland Raiders took to the field at the Rose Bowl Jan. 9, 1977, head coach John Madden shared some words.
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For 13 1/2 years, Sgt. 1st Class Darrell Rowe has served in the Army. And during that time he has never seen anything like Joint Base Lewis-McChords newest addition: the Warrior Zone.
No big screen in the barracks? No problem. The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation is ready for Super Bowl celebrations Sunday all across Joint Base Lewis-McChord. No matter if youre rooting for the New York Giants or New England Patriots, or just want to watch the final National Football League game of the season, televisions across the installation will be showing the big game and serving up free food.
WASHINGTON When the same teams met in the National Football Leagues championship game four years ago, wounded warriors helped New York to victory.
Indoor skydiving Feb. 4. $80. Soar inside a vertical wind tunnel. Whether youre a beginner, intermediate or advanced flyer, youll always be able to improve your skills and abilities while learning from professional instructors. Enjoy two weightless minutes of flight time with instructor. Call for weight restrictions and exclusions. Minimum age: 3. Family-friendly trip.
Warrior ZonePublished: 03:35PM January 26th, 2012
** The ceremony time was changed from 2 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27. The gaming tournament and food sampling will now be at 2 p.m. **
SAVANNAH, Ga. Needless drowning deaths of hunters who fall into lakes and streams can be prevented with a little preparation and fast thinking, according to officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District.
WEST POINT, N.Y. Jason Fabian scored two goals and Air Force never trailed in a 4-2 win over Army in an Atlantic Hockey Association game Saturday, Jan. 21, at a sold out Tate Rink in West Point, N.Y.
Ski n board Summit Jan. 28. $40. Spend a fun day on the slopes at the Summit at Snoqualmie Saturday, Jan. 28. (Transportation only: $20).
Natalie Hopkins has yet to meet some of her closest friends.
The Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family and Morale, Welfare & Recreation 2012 race calendar kicks off in less than two months. And it will have a different look than previous years.
For many Soldiers and families in the Joint Base Lewis-McChord community, the opportunity to get out and enjoy nature is a great privilege. From hiking, biking, swimming to kayaking, families have the chance to see Washington State from every outdoor perspective.
The Lakewood Panthers of the Womens Blue Chip Basketball League are reorganizing and preparing for their second season.
Bald Eagle Float
Health & FitnessPublished: 01:22PM January 12th, 2012
More than 250 people got out of bed early Saturday for extreme exercise.
SAN ANTONIO Quarterback Cyler Miles and wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham connected for the longest touchdown in U.S. Army All-American Bowl history and were named co-Most Valuable Players after helping the West to a 24-12 victory over the East on Jan. 7 at the Alamodome.
WASHINGTON A failed two-point conversion gave the Toledo Rockets a 42-41 win over Air Force in the 2011 Military Bowl at the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Dec. 28.
It is an accepted fact that exercise is essential for a healthy body and mind. However, is it possible to get too much exercise?
Ski weekend at Bachelor
PORTLAND, Ore. Captain Marshall Davis recalls life during his recent deployment to Iraq with one word: Indescribable at least to anyone who wasnt physically there.
Since 1982 the Air Force has taken Larry Kirk all over the country.
The ball is tossed into the air and for a moment, everyone holds their breath. Eyes follow the ball as an Airmans hand reaches up to take possession, and the first game of the four-day intramural basketball tournament officially began. A lthough the 627th Security Forces Squadron maintained possession of the ball at the start, when the 373rd Training Squadron Det. 12 finally got the ball, they showed their true dominance winning the game 58-35.
At 8:15 a.m. Erin McCormack lined up at the start line of the Seattle Marathon Nov. 27.
Fantasy lights tour
Santa's Reindeer DashPublished: 10:43AM December 16th, 2011
Sabine Pullins can often be spotted running on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The Army spouse is more than likely training for an ultra marathon, a marathon, a half marathon, or any other type of distance race.
McChord Fields Western Air Defense Sector flag football team just wanted to earn some respect from its Joint Base Lewis-McChord -based Army rival.
Santa's Reindeer DashPublished: 10:31AM December 16th, 2011
I hate to run.
American professional wrestler Madison Rayne has toured several U.S. military installations to meet and greet servicemembers and sign autographs.
Fantasy lights tour
Sports gurus say offense wins games, but defense wins championships. The 2011 Puget Sound Classic, an annual flag-football showdown between Soldiers and Sailors in the region, was somewhere between a game and a championship. This was the year Navy learned that defense wins these games too.
