Stories for Joint Base Lewis-McChord
The Armed Services Blood Bank Center-Pacific Northwest (ASBBC-PNW) will host its annual Donor Appreciation event at JBLM this Friday, Feb. 10, at 11 a.m. in the JBLM McChord Field Co-Located Club.
ASBBC-PNW will recognize individuals and military organizations for their contributions to the blood bank during 2011. About 35 organizations and military units throughout the Pacific Northwest, including JBLM, arranged blood drives in 2011 to support ASBBC-PNW. Overall, the ASBBC-PNW collected 8,288 units.
Soldiers and Airmen practice rapid deployment capabilities
Posted by | Comments62nd Medical Brigade Soldiers and 62nd Airlift Wing Airmen will train side-by-side Thursday, Feb. 9, from 3-5 p.m., as part of a rapid deployment exercise, loading and unloading medical vehicles and equipment aboard C-17 aircraft at JBLM’s McChord Field.
Traffic up at The Suburban Times website
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2nd Stryker Brigade troops host G.I. Jane Day Friday
Posted by | CommentsThe Soldiers of Company B, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team will host a G.I. Jane Day, Friday, Feb. 3 to give Soldiers’ spouses, as well as other family members, a fun, yet challenging look into some of the ways their Soldiers train. Leaders from Company B, 1-17 Infantry, hope the G.I. Jane day will strengthen the bond between Soldiers and their families while helping them better understand what it means to be a Soldier.
Schedule of Events:
- 11 a.m. “Battle-Rattle” Dash
- 12 noon M4 carbine rifle and the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon firing
- 1:30 p.m. Stryker rides and static display
Joint Base Lewis-McChord late night firing announcement
Posted by | CommentsJoint Base Lewis-McChord will be conducting late night firing on the following dates:
| DATE | TIME | FIRING OF |
| 1-3 February 2012 | Day & Night | Demolitions, C4 and 120mm, 60mm Mortars |
| 7-10 February 2012 | Day & Night | 120mm, 81mm and 60mm Mortars |
Increased levels of activity will be noticed during the evening hours, and firing will be conducted from numerous firing points on base.
January 31 Flag Lowering to honor fallen Marine
Posted by | CommentsGovernor Chris Gregoire has directed flags at all Washington State agency facilities be lowered to half-staff Tuesday, January 31, 2012, in memory of U. S. Marine Corp. Capt. Daniel B. Bartle, 27, of Ferndale, who died of injuries suffered in a helicopter crash January 19 in Afghanistan.
Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business Tuesday, or first thing Wednesday morning, February 1.
Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.
JBLM schedules Warrior Zone grand opening for Friday
Posted by | CommentsThe JBLM Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation agency will host a grand opening this Friday at 2 p.m. for the new multi-million dollar Warrior Zone on JLBM Lewis North, adjacent to the Wilson Sports and Fitness Center. The ceremony will include a ribbon cutting, followed by a gaming tournament, food sampling and barbecue.
JBLM releases additional information about 3-2 Stryker Brigade Soldier
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According to the Dept. of Defense, 1st Lt. David A. Johnson, 24, of Horicon, Wis., died Jan. 25, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered after encountering an improvised explosive device (IED) while conducting a dismounted patrol. 1st Lt. Johnson was a platoon leader assigned to 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.
According to unit records, Johnson was commissioned in 2010 through the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), and he is a graduate of Evangel University, Springfield, Mo. In 2011 he attended the Infantry Basic Officer Leadership Course at Fort Benning, Ga. He arrived at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in August 2011, and was assigned to 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team. The unit deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in December. This was 1st Lt. Johnson’s first deployment.
Chili feed will raise money to honor returning single soldiers from war
Posted by | CommentsDoing something about the high number of suicides among young soldiers and airmen, the local chapter of the Association of the United States Army is spreading the love the moment single service members return home to base. AUSA provides welcome home baskets in the rooms of each returning single soldier and airman to Joint Base Lewis McChord. Prior to this program, it was common for returning warriors to spend their first night back from war in an empty barracks room without their possessions (because they travel in a different shipment), devoid of even sheets and a shower curtain. Typically, only those married soldiers and airmen with families living here are greeted by loved ones after stepping off the airplanes back in the South Sound. Our single troops' families usually don't travel for this homecoming because arrival dates are too last minute to coordinate flights. It is also too expensive for some families to travel here. Finally, these troops often arrive after duty hours, so food services are closed down on the base.
Tuesday early release, Wednesday late arrival authorized for JBLM personnel
Posted by | CommentsDue to projected poor weather and road conditions, JBLM service members and civilian employees who are not designated as mission essential (Air Force level Bravo) or critical (Air Force level Alpha) are authorized an early release today, Jan. 17, beginning at 3 p.m..
In addition, due to projected poor driving conditions on Wednesday morning, JBLM military and civilian personnel who are not designated as mission essential (Level Bravo for Air Force personnel) or critical (Level Alpha for Air Force personnel) are authorized to report for work up to 2 hours later than usual, but no later than 10 a.m., on Wednesday, Jan. 18.
Carrell child-abuse reporting bill takes first step toward becoming law
Posted by | CommentsThe Senate Human Services and Corrections Committee heard public testimony today on a bill which would require people in supervisory positions who receive reports of child abuse or neglect to forward them to law enforcement within 48 hours.
Senate Bill 5971, sponsored by 28th District state Sen. Mike Carrell, came about after Carrell learned of alleged sexual abuse of children by a former Penn State University coach.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord late night firing announcement
Posted by | CommentsJoint Base Lewis-McChord will be conducting late night firing on the following dates:
| DATE | TIME | FIRING OF |
| 17-28 January 2012 | Day & Night | 155mm Howitzer |
| 17-20 January 2012 | Day & Night | Demolitions and C4 |
| 18-19 January 2012 | Day & Night | 60mm, 120mm Mortars |
Increased levels of activity will be noticed during the evening hours, and firing will be conducted from numerous firing points on base.
Highway signs up, lights next
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At this intersection of the Steilacoom-DuPont Highway and East Drive, light poles are up with large street signs. Lights to come.
Lakewood Chamber Military Affairs meeting
Posted by | CommentsThe Lakewood Chamber Military Affairs Meeting will be held Tuesday, January 17 at 8 am at Burs Restaurant (6151 Steilacoom Blvd SW). The agenda includes: Military Partners Updates; Sponsorship Fair; and Lakewood Salutes.
SFAC/WTB Headquarters’ construction “topping out”
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord and the Warrior Transition Battalion will conduct a “Topping Out”** ceremony Tuesday, January 17, at 10 a.m. to mark the placement of the final structural steel beam in the new Soldier and Family Assistance Center/Warrior Transition Battalion (SFAC/WTB) administration building.
The new SFAC/WTB administration building is being constructed adjacent to the 408-Soldier WTB barracks facility that was opened in August 2011.
During the “Topping Out” ceremony, leaders and Soldiers from the SFAC & WTB and the Joint Base Garrison, and leaders from the Seattle District Corps of Engineers will sign the steel beam before it is hoisted and set into place (weather permitting).
New Warrior Transition Battalion newsletter is out
Posted by | CommentsHappy New year 2012, here is a link to the newsletter for the WTB. This is a great way to let you all know what is going on at the WTB, thank you for all your assistance and support that you gave to the WTB, look forward to a great year 2012.
Four NCOs inducted into JBLM Sergeant Audie Murphy Club
Posted by | CommentsFour Non-Commissioned Officers were inducted this afternoon into the Joint Base Lewis-McChord chapter of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club.
The new inductees are:
- Staff Sgt. Masasinge (mah-sah-sing-ah) Hadley, Northwest Joint Regional Correctional Facility
- Staff Sgt. Allister Hawkins, 42nd Military Police Brigade
- Staff Sgt. Melissa Snow, Henry H. Lind NCO Academy
- Staff Sgt. Hector Valadez, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team
