Joint Base Lewis-McChord News

Events and things to do include attending Friday Night at the Marina at Boston Harbor, checking out Lakefair's 50+ in the Park, and checking out the deals at ...

Car Crash Causes Power Outage In Lakewood, JBLM - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - Tacoma Public Utilities announced the power outage just after 10:30 a.m. ...

JULY 18, 2019 - The Department of Veterans Affairs partnered with the Department of Defense to implement the first Women's Health Transition Training. The.

Farmers, organizers share picturesque scenes of lavender.

Mortar/Demo Training At JBLM Set To Begin July 8 - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - The training exercises will cause increased noise from the area between July 8 and ...

Looking for a way to celebrate Fourth of July festivities? Here are a few fireworks shows and parades to check out in Pierce County. Make sure you check which ...

Events and things to do include attending the first concert of this season's Music in the Park, taking in a Fourth of July fireworks show, or finding a good deal on ...

It's that time a year again where we remind Fourth of July revelers the rules around fireworks in Lakewood. Fireworks are permitted between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. ...

Body Of Missing JBLM Soldier Recovered From River - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - The Mason County Sheriff's Office on June 27 said it successfully recovered the ...

Artillery Training At JBLM Ends Friday Night - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - The one-unit mortar training event began late Monday and will continue through the end of ...

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County-wide 911 System Update Coming To Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor, WA - The massive Next Generation 911 upgrade will require all addresses within the city ...

Frye, Billy Joe, 87, Olympia, died Monday, June 17, 2019, at The Sequoia Assisted Living Community, Olympia. Woodlawn Funeral Home, Lacey, ...

Lakewood 4th Of July Fireworks: 2019 Guide - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other ...

Demolitions Training At JBLM Begins Tuesday - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - Day and night demolitions training will be conducted by one unit at JBLM between 6 ...

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- Thousands of U.S. Army Soldiers with America's I Corps participated in a celebratory run marking the Army's 244th ...

SPANAWAY, WA — Police in Pierce County are hunting for a man who robbed a bank in Spanaway on Wednesday afternoon with a hand-written note.

RUSTON, Wash. — Farrelli's Pizza is a classic spot for Italian food- including wood-fire pizzas- in the South Sound. But there's a lot of history behind this local ...

The Seahawks are heading to Eastern Washington June 7-9 for the annual 12 Tour, Presented by Safeway. Join Seahawks players, Blitz, Blue Thunder, ...

Celebrating 10 years of partnership with the U.S. Army and the Privatization of Army Lodging (PAL) program this year, Lendlease is proud and honored to be a ...

For the first time in its 27 year history, the recipient of the Lee Ann Miller Award group award is a military unit. The Special Victims Prosecution (SVP) Team of the ...

For 18 years Joint Base Lewis-McChord has played an essential role in a war that has been forgotten by many Americans. by. Kevin Knodell. / May 27, 2019.

Hundreds gathered at the cemetery of Joint Base Lewis-McChord to focus on the real meaning behind Memorial Day.

The state is reportedly the first in the nation to provide a long-term care benefit, which will help pay for nursing care for the old and infirm. by. Melissa Santos.

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 ...

New apartment development in Lakewood marks grand opening. A total of 412 new units are in the city's permitting phase; newest development to open brings ...

The Pacific Northwest offers a mixed bag when it comes to friendliness to retired military. Idaho is one of the best states for veterans, Oregon is one of the worst, ...

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – Fifteen Soldiers arrived in Washington on a rare sunny afternoon, prepared to compete for the title of 'Best' as the ...

TACOMA, WA – Pierce County's WorkSource sites won three significant awards at the Washington state chapter of the International Association of Workforce ...

The National Guard says its 25-acre site north of downtown Seattle no longer serves its mission. A Chinese investor wants to buy it, but local officials have an ...

For the first time, 446th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen landed at the newly restored Selah airstrip at the Yakima Training Center and accomplished ...

For some time, Washington state has held a dubious distinction that defies its reputation as a progressive policy haven. According to federal statistics, ...

Local fire departments and the Red Cross can help low-income families install smoke detectors in their homes.

Celebrate Armed Forces Day At JBLM - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - Music, magic and military displays will be just a few of the options for entertainment at Armed ...

Joint Base Lewis-McChord will open its gates to the public for the base's annual Armed Forces Day celebration May 18 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. This year's annual ...

Pierce County recycling program will no longer accept shredded paper, milk and juice cartons and plastic plant pots. Those items are known to contaminate the ...

Anti-Semitic incidents in Washington state have increased by 60 percent over last year, according to a report released Tuesday by the Anti-Defamation League ...

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – The U.S. Army Joint Modernization Command is sponsoring Joint Warfighting Assessment 19, a joint multinational ...

A new-two year budget is finally coming together at Washington's Legislature. But, in keeping with the Capitol's long-criticized culture of rushed votes and ...

Mexican Military Confronts JBLM Soldiers At Border - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - Two U.S. Army soldiers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord were stopped by Mexican ...

As many Military Intelligence professionals will tell you, learning a new language isn't easy. Even more difficult is staying proficient to maintain your military ...

As many Military Intelligence professionals will tell you, learning a new language isn't easy. Even more difficult is staying proficient to maintain your military ...

A Payne County family is left with few options but to grieve after learning their son, Alex Stewart, 21, of Stillwater, was the soldier who went missing in ...

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Washington – On April 11 the 593rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command activated the 564th Quartermaster Company.

A soldier disappeared while on a hike: A soldier from Joint Base Lewis-McChord disappeared while on a hike. The man was hiking with a friend but the two ...

SHELTON, Wash. (AP) — Deputies with Mason County Sheriff's Office's search and rescue unit and others are searching for a missing soldier from Joint Base ...

Search For JBLM Soldier Suspended: Sheriff - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - An unidentified soldier based at JBLM went missing Sunday while hiking with a friend in ...

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A doctor who worked at a Tacoma women's health clinic has had his medical license suspended after being found guilty of having sex ...

JBLM Units To Train With Artillery For 2 Weeks - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - Residents around Joint Base Lewis-McChord are advised of increased noise and ...

Two commanders of squadrons at Air Force bases in Alaska and Washington state have been relieved of their duties after hazing investigations of their units.

JBLM Officer Relieved Of Command: USAF - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - U.S. Air Force officials have relieved Lt. Col. Joshua Cates of his command over the 5th Air ...

Artillery Training At JBLM This Week - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - An artillery unit will train during both day and night hours from Monday through Friday this week.

A squadron commander at Joint Base Lewis-McChord was relieved of duty after an investigation found airman were commonly bound with duct tape as part of ...

Gynecologist's License Suspended For Sex Crimes - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - Robert Holland was court-martialed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in April 2018 ...

The City of Dupont is partnering with Washington state and federal agencies after major incidents have wrecked havoc on I-5 traffic recently.

SPANAWAY, Wash. (AP) — Police say a 52-year-old man was shot and killed by his brother while the men worked at a construction site south of Tacoma in ...

It is known as “Yakistan” among soldiers who train there. A vast tract of land the Army first began using in the 1940s for live-fire training and artillery practice, the ...

SPANAWAY, Wash. -- Authorities say a 50-year-old man is in custody after shooting and killing his brother during an argument Tuesday. It happened at a ...

Budget writers at the state Capitol caught a bit of luck last week: They learned they would have about $860 million in extra revenue to work with as they craft the ...

CAPTURE UPDATE April 4, 2019 -- Crime Stoppers and Kitsap County Sheriff's detectives say Georgia Mejia was arrested by Federal Way Police thanks to a ...

JBLM Would Lose In Trump's Border Wall Plan - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - Meanwhile, Gov. Inslee and Attorney General Ferguson say they are ready to sue if ...

'Vital' military projects in Washington state could be cut in order to help fund the U.S.-Mexico border wall.

4 Major Weather Records Broken In Puget Sound - Seattle, WA - Temperatures soared as high as 75 degrees in some parts of Puget Sound on Monday.

JBLM Sergeant Arrested For Child Sex Crimes - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - U.S. Army SSG. Moeun Yoeun was arrested Wednesday for allegedly enticing minors to ...

Team McChord announced the 2018 annual award winners during the Team McChord Annual Awards Banquet Feb. 22 at the McChord Club on Joint Base ...

I-5 Ramp Closures Near JBLM This Week - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - Drivers should expect overnight ramp closures between DuPont and JBLM both Tuesday and ...

Law enforcement officials are seeking information related to sexual predators targeting children. The request for assistance follows themselves an “Operation ...

22 Child Sex Predators Nabbed In WSP Sting - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - Among those arrested were several Pierce County residents, including three *service* ...

JBLM Airmen March 830 Miles To Honor Fallen - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - Twenty Special Tactics Airmen are marching across five states to honor 20 other airmen ...

Ferguson Might Sue Over Border Emergency - Seattle, WA - Attorney General Bob Ferguson said he would take "steps to block this unlawful action" if Trump ...

Overpass Project Will Close I-5 Ramps Overnight - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - The overnight closure of I-5 ramps and the gate to Madigan Army Medical Center at ...

Wounded JBLM-Based Army Ranger Dies In Germany - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - Sgt. Cameron Meddock died Thursday in Germany from wounds he sustained ...

Demolitions Training At JBLM This Week - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - Residents around Joint Base Lewis-McChord can expect increased activity on-base between ...

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - The Army's space, cyber and electronic warfare capabilities came together for the first time in a single unit during a ...

Hundreds of thousands of people are without power on Sunday in Washington state after an intensifying storm system brought ferocious winds to the region.

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Washington – To honor the 74th anniversary of the First Special *Service* Force's disbandment and to enhance unit cohesion, ...

If a natural disaster hits, the Washington National Guard aviators will have to work with multiple agencies at a moment's notice. “I really think it's a matter of when, ...

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Washington – The 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) Soldiers, distinguished visitors and Gold Star Families gathered for the ...

Artillery Training Scheduled This Week At JBLM - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - Neighbors in the area are advised to expect noise from artillery and demolitions ...

JBLM Gets Huge Thanksgiving Meal From I Corps - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - More than 500 soldiers, family members and civilian workers were fed a tremendous ...

Soldiers Hurt When Truck Crashes Into Formation - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - Six soldiers at JBLM were injured Friday morning when a truck accidentally crashed ...

The Associated Press. OLYMPIA — A soldier from Washington state who was killed in Afghanistan over the weekend gave his life in *service* of the United States, ...

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Freedom's Sentinel. Sgt. Leandro A.S. Jasso, 25, from ...

Washington Soldier Killed In Afghanistan: DOD - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - The soldier from Leavenworth, Washington was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger ...

Annual Tree-Lighting Ceremony Set For Dec. 1 - Gig Harbor, WA - Chosen from the grounds at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the city's tree will be at Skansie Park ...

Army records show that the behavior that got a Shelton soldier in trouble was directly related to illnesses brought on by his military *service*.

There's plenty of things to do in Washington state without breaking the bank. Check out our list of cheap and free things to do around the Seattle-Tacoma region.

Artillery Training Scheduled This Week At JBLM - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - The training will involve 155mm Howitzers firing day, evening, and night time hours for ...

A soldier was killed Sunday in a local training incident, Joint Base Lewis-McChord's 7th Infantry Division confirmed Monday.

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash.—An elite cyberspace operations unit within the Washington Air National Guard is working in support of the state's Office ...

JBLM Soldiers Heading To Mexico Border - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - Soldiers are being sent to the U.S.-Mexico border to help border patrol agents, according to ...

TACOMA, WA (KPTV) - Two men are facing murder charges for the death of a woman whose body was found at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

About 250 leaders, *service* members and family members along with a formation of unit guidons and America's I Corps Band gathered in front of the I Corps ...

WSDOT is adding lanes to Interstate 5 near Joint Base Lewis-McChord. When does the construction project start, and when will it be complete?

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD -- The FBI is investigating after a woman was found shot and killed on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Jessica Shaunti Jackson, 34, ...

TACOMA, Wash. -- The FBI is trying to find whoever killed a Tacoma single mother and left her body on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The remains of Jessica ...

Soldiers love competition: the struggle against the obstacles, competing against each other to see the best of the best. That's when you see them push to the end ...

SEATTLE – Officials at a Washington Army base say authorities are investigating the deaths of two soldiers found dead in separate incidents. KOMO-TV reports ...

CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – Nearly 150 Washington National Guardsmen have been activated to support wildland firefighting efforts in Eastern Washington.

CWU University Centers are co-located on community college campuses around the state to provide greater access to higher education. CWU knows that ...