Joint Base Lewis-McChord News

Contractor crews widening Interstate 5 near Joint Base Lewis-McChord will close ramps and up to two lanes on both directions of I-5 from 41st Division Drive to ...

Michael Keohi resigned as the DuPont Fire Department's chief to protest city officials insisting on holding a fundraising auction in the station's apparatus bay.

The 66th Washington State legislative session came to a close, yielding some big economic development wins for Tacoma-Pierce County. From a bill that will ...

Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and night training with artillery, mortars and demolitions from 6 a.m. Sept. 7 to 11:59 p.m. Sept. 22.

The United States Army is in the beginning stages of developing a plan to remove a weir located on the grounds of Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

WATCH :JBLM Deployment Ceremony - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - The 201st Expeditionary Military Intelligence Brigade is headed to Afghanistan in September to ...

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., – 'Thunderbolt' Brigade leaders of America's I Corps hosted a Women's Equality Day Celebration at the Carey Theater Aug.

A semi truck rolled over on the state Route 512 ramp to southbound Interstate 5 on Monday, blocking several lanes and causing major traffic delays.

Soldiers from 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, load Strykers and equipment for rail movement, Aug. 5-16, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord ...

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Amelia Bethke, 30, was identified Monday as the Bellingham woman who died Thursday after becoming unresponsive while ...

A 21-year-old Montana motorist who was airlifted to Seattle Tuesday evening after a crash near Tenino was pronounced dead at the hospital.. The man tried to ...

SEATTLE -- More military families are saying they've had to move out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord after reports came out that mold was making homes ...

At least 46 military families at Joint Base Lewis-McChord have moved out of their homes on base after finding mold where they live.

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Washington – Soldiers, families, and community members gathered to bid farewell to Willard M. Burleson III, outgoing ...

Police in Lakewood are investigating the reported abduction of a young boy.

The 1st Air Support Operations Group kicked off the 2019 Lightning Challenge at Joint Base Lewis-McChord July 29.

A soldier and two Pittsburg County men were arrested in connection with a homicide investigation involving the July discovery of a burned and beaten body in ...

Traditionally, military intelligence professionals work alone or in small teams and rarely know what is happening in other units. This is no longer the case for the ...

The DNR says it is continuing to monitor an extinguished wildfire that burned an acre Thursday just south of Bellingham near Clark's Point. Residents in ...

Franklin County firefighters contained the Sulphur Fire and are putting out hot spots. The fire burned along Highway 260 between Connell and Kahlotus. The fire ...

JBLM Living History Exhibit - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - Hear from historians and see Vietnam-era equipment on display at JBLM's museum this weekend.

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- As the sun began to dip behind the Seattle skyline, over 80 U.S. Army Soldiers from across Joint Base ...

An Army soldier's wife says she was betrayed and ostracized after turning to the only rabbi on base for help when a Tacoma rabbi sent her explicit messages.

*Service* members, community leaders, family and friends gathered at Watkins Field on Joint Base Lewis-McChord to welcome Col. Skye Duncan, incoming ...

Hundreds of *service* members, civilians and community members packed Hangar 9 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord to honor Col. William “Percy” Percival, the ...

JBLM Issues Warning For Contacting Wildlife - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - Joint Base Lewis-McChord is not just home to soldiers and their families; a variety of ...

Stryker Brigade's Live-Fire Training Ends Sunday - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - More than 10 companies have been training at JBLM with rifles, machines gun, and ...

People need to ask themselves — is one to two seconds worth their safety? Beginning Aug. 1, drivers entering Joint Base Lewis-McChord may notice longer ...

TACOMA, Wash. – The daughter of a Buffalo Soldier and former American prisoner of war is fighting to protect a military site utilized by one of the Army's historic ...

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 ...

This year's Joint Base Lewis-McChord "Freedom Fest" celebration is 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. July 4 at Cowan and Memorial stadiums on Joint Base ...

For eight years, Panther Strike has set the standard for military intelligence training for the U.S. Army. The multi-national, multi-echelon military intelligence ...

It's no surprise that a military base has one of the most patriotic July 4th celebrations around. From amazing fireworks to family fun, from carnival rides to live ...

The Joint Base Lewis-McChord Main Exchange expansion and renovation project that will bring a new food court, pharmacy and modern retail shopping ...

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 ...

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- With five kids, a part-time job, a full load of college classes and the title of military spouse, Cheryl Del Rosario is no ...

Hundreds of firefighters are training in the South Sound to prepare for a wildfire season that's already breaking records.

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.

Washington State Department of Transportation officials say they anticipate more overnight lane and ramp closures on Interstate 5 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord ...

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.

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 ...

Military landlords often report high tenant satisfaction scores in annual surveys. A granular survey of families by a nonprofit shows the opposite.

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 ...

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD — As Joint Base Lewis-McChord has continued to grow and change around them, 193 buildings on JBLM North have remained ...

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 ...

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Joint Multinational partners at Yakima Training Center and here, participated in the U.S. Army's Joint Warfighting ...

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 ...

Bandmasters from 51 different Army Guard bands throughout the United States converged onto Joint Base Lewis-McChord to share training concepts and the ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Soldiers work tirelessly in their tactical operations center – giving the needed oversight to their subordinate units.

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.

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

Spanaway Homicide Victim, Suspect Are Brothers - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - A homicide suspect reportedly surrendered to military police before he was arrested ...

Artillery, Mortar Training At JBLM This Week - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - Nearby residents should expect increased noise and activity around JBLM during artillery ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Washington State Patrol arrested 22 accused "dangerous sexual predators" in a recent Thurston County sting operation, three of whom are active military ...

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

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 ...

After completing four challenges – an essay, exam, Army Physical Fitness Test, and a military knowledge board - I Corps' Sgt. 1st Class Christopher L. Dehn, ...

Story by Pvt. Laurie Ellen Schubert 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment In a scene of deja vu, Command Sgt. Maj. Walter A. Tagalicud passed the America's ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Army Infantryman Killed During Training Exercise - Lakewood-JBLM, WA - Spc. Drew Watters​, 23, of Evansville, Indiana, was killed during a training exercise ...

In the aftermath of a train derailment, a Soldier from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., climbed the back of a tractor trailer and leaped into a railcar dangling ...

2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division's Battalion Situational Training Exercise at Joint Base Lewis-McChord from Oct. 22- Nov. 5, improved ...

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 ...

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 ...

Command Sergeant Major Timothy P. Marble was born in Gainesville, Georgia, and graduated from Mount Blue High School in Farmington, Maine. Command ...

Col. Skye Duncan. Colonel Skye Duncan is the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Garrison commander. As JBLM Garrison commander, Colonel Duncan ensures ...

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 ...

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

Joint Base Lewis-McChord is home to I Corps, the globally responsive and regionally aligned joint task force capable headquarters that focuses on the Pacific ...

A tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country. KING 5's Tom Tedford shares from Washington's Joint Base Lewis McChord:

An airman stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington killed his wife and two children before committing suicide, the Pierce County Sheriff's ...

Joint Base Lewis-McChord has stopped drawing drinking water for base use from three wells that contain higher-than-acceptable levels of chemicals once used ...

In 1917, voters agreed to a $2 million bond to build a military base to add an economic base to the region. Joint Base Lewis-McChord opened 100 years ago.