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Authorized newspaper of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington • January 8, 2016

REGIONAL HEALTH COMMAND-PACIFIC Medical commands join forces

BY SHARON D. AYALA command will be led by the rate dental and public health ...... level of superior support to Ma- Western Regional Medical two-star commanding general of capabilities. The AMEDD reor- If you go digan Army Medical Center at Command Regional Health Command- ganization is designed to posture JBLM, Bassett Army Community After more than a year of Pacific (Hawaii), with a deputy Army Medicine to best support What: WRMC Casing of the Hospital in Alaska, and Cali- planning and coordinating, the commanding general overseeing the Army’s current and future Colors/Welcome Ceremony for fornia Medical Detachment in Western Regional Medical Com- the JBLM staff. operations. new deputy commander California,” he said. “Following mand is scheduled to finalize its This merger is part of the U.S. Colonel Christopher Gruber, the merger, our orientation for merger with the Regional Health Army Medical Department’s WRMC’s acting commander, When: Jan. 29 at 10 a.m. the staff here at JBLM will ex- Command-Pacific Friday. reorganization that began last said the entire WRMC and Where: French Theater on Lewis pand to provide support to the Under the realignment, the year. The plan included trans- RHC-Pacific teams are extreme- Main medical facilities in Korea, Japan WRMC Headquarters will be forming the AMEDD’s five re- ly excited regarding the synergy and Hawaii, as well as, enhance renamed Regional Health Com- gional medical commands to that the combined staffs in Ha- ...... readiness for our war fighting mand-Pacific and will remain at four multidisciplinary regional waii and Joint Base Lewis- “The RHC-Pacific team will Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The health commands that incorpo- McChord bring to the table. continue to provide the same SEE WRMC, 8A

MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT BASH PROGRAM A NIGHT WITH THE STARS Projects ensure aircraft security

BY MASTER SGT. TODD WIVELL 62nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs According to the Federal Avia- tion Administration report on wildlife strikes on civilian air- craft in the United States, more than 258 people have died and more than 245 aircraft have been destroyed since 1988. Jan. 15 will mark the seventh anni- versary of the emergency land- ing of U.S. Air- ways flight 1549 in the Hudson River after Cana- da geese were ingested in both engines of the Airbus 320 air- craft. Lang With this in- cident, media attention and public knowledge of wildlife strikes over the last seven years has increased and demonstrated that these strikes are a serious SCOTT HANSEN Northwest Guardian but manageable aviation safety Tacoma Stars photographer Wilson Tsoi, right, shoots Army players after their match with Navy Jan. 2 at the ShoWare Center in Kent, Wash. issue. To ensure this is properly BY DEAN SIEMON tion Night Sunday at ShoWare managed with the 48 C-17 Northwest Guardian Center in Kent, Wash. Familiar Globemaster III aircraft as- hile there is a jerseys with orange and white signed to the 62nd Airlift Wing, history of soccer stars were replaced with blue Christopher Lang, McChord W in the city of Ta- jerseys with red and white Field Wildlife Biologist with the coma that dates diamonds in the Pacific Divi- U.S. Department of Agriculture back to 1983 and the Major sion match with the San Diego Wildlife Services, manages the Indoor Soccer League, the Sockers. Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard — current adaptation of the Taco- “We all have the utmost BASH — and Wildlife Hazard ma Stars is only in its first year respect for what (the military Working Groups. in the Major Arena Soccer does) for us to be able to play “Wildlife hazards present a League. indoor soccer,” said Darren serious threat to the safety of The Stars wasted no time Sawatzky, head coach and the aircraft and crew,” Lang connecting with local military general manager for the Taco- said. “Bird strikes with aircraft are a concern for their ability to by inviting several service ma Stars. “With JBLM so close members from Joint Base Le- to us, it’s natural for us to have SCOTT HANSEN Northwest Guardian SEE BASH, 8A wis-McChord and other in- a connection. Hopefully (Mil- The 46th Aviation Support Battalion Color Guard present the colors stallations to Military Apprecia- SEE STARS, 8A Saturday for the Tacoma Stars Military Appreciation Night game.

IN THE NEWS PET BRIGADE, SOCIAL MEDIA RESPOND Dogs learn lesson: porcupines always win

BY CHRISTINA CREA boards, went into their neigh- pine quills, Emily said. “Within Northwest Guardian bors backyard, who also had a an hour of the man finding and It was Dec. 1 when Emily Silva board missing, and escaped. posting that picture, we were was checking her Facebook page “I think they saw that as their contacted and went out to meet and saw updates about people opening, and they go out and do him and get our dogs.” reportedly seeing Siberian husky what huskies do,” Matt said. Two of the dogs were reco- dogs running around the Yelm From that point on, the couple vered, but their male husky, area. Worried that it could be drove around, searching for Niko, was still missing. U.S. Army Photo one of her three huskies, she their dogs. “People kept following the Madigan’s Lt. Col. (Dr.) Cristin went home to check. The next day, someone posted story and sharing it on various Mount, right, earns award. Sure enough, they were gone. on Facebook that two huskies SCOTT HANSEN Northwest Guardian Yelm and JBLM Facebook group Emily’s husband Matt, who is were found sitting at the end of Niko, a 1-year-old siberian husky, pages because they knew we TOP PHYSICIAN in the Army Reserve at Joint a railroad bridge in Yelm with after encountering a porcupine. were still missing one husky,” A Madigan doctor earned the Base Lewis-McChord, said it porcupine quills in their faces. Emily said. Military Health System Junior looked like they knocked over “There were over 800 shares huskies (Kita, 5 years old, and Army Female Physician Lead- one of their outdoor fence of the picture of my two female Onya, 1 year old) with the porcu- SEE DOGS, 8A ership Award.. See story, A6 2A ...... NORTHWEST GUARDIAN FRIDAY JANUARY 8 2016

HIGHER EDUCATION NEWS IN BRIEF Thrift shop donation aids Services plan to integrate JBLM scholarship program women into all military jobs The Defense Department has received plans from each of the services for implementing plans to integrate women into BY ALEXANDRA KOCIK all positions in the military, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Northwest Guardian Cook said Tuesday. Hours before the Fort Lewis Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced in December his Thrift Shop opens its doors, decision to open all positions in the military to women, with employees are busy working. no exceptions. Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel, the commander of The constant flow of donations U.S. Special Operations Command, requested and was granted must be sorted by what can be a short extension in providing his plan, Cook said. resold or tossed. Only items in That extension was to give the command time to collaborate near perfect condition are dis- thoroughly with the services, because many of the actions played in the two buildings. One critical to successfully integrating women into special oper- contains clothing accessories ations specialties and units fall under service authority, Cook and household goods while the said. other contains clothing and Cook noted that Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work and furniture. the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. All gently used items donated Paul J. Selva, are chairing a group on implementing the deci- to the Thrift Store do more than sion. keep the doors open. By Decem- “The services and Special Operations Command will begin ber, the store raised nearly to execute the implementation of their approved plans as soon $100,000 for Joint Base Lewis- ALEXANDRA KOCIK Northwest Guardian as practicable, but no later than April 1,” Cook said. McChord schools, organizations Tammy Austin, left, asks Michelle Odom, far right, about a baby item — DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NEWS SERVICE and events. For the past 10 while organizing donations at the Fort Lewis Thrift Shop. years, the Thrift Shop has also been a contributor to the Fort be paid directly to the school for Air Force officials announce Lewis Family Member Scholar- use by the student. ship Fund. This year, they are The store is always looking for civilian reduction in force donating around $20,000 to the donations, but it has strict re- Fund and also creating a new strictions on what actually ends WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a continuing effort to meet De- scholarship for spouses. up on the shelves. fense Department funding targets and rebalance the civilian Linda Walker, thrift shop “The best way people can help workforce, some Air Force installations will implement civilian manager, said the shop is always us to continue donating to the reduction in force authorities effective through April 4. looking for ways to give back to JBLM schools and organizations Following a major command needs assessment in early the community. The thrift shop is to only give us sellable items,” August, more than 1,000 civilian overages were identified is now partnering with the Fort Walker said. “The longer we across 48 Air Force installations going into fiscal 2016. Having Lewis Family Member Scholar- spend throwing away broken or the RIF authorities will assist in the placement of employees ship Fund to help eligible spous- dirty items, the less time we not assigned against funded positions and allow greater flex- es return to school. have to stock the store with ibilities for employees to be placed at their installations while “We had an employee earn a desired items.” retaining their grade or pay. scholarship through the Fort Walker said they are also Overage positions have been reduced through pre-RIF Lewis Family Member Scholar- accepting applications. It’s hard placements, hiring controls and several rounds of Voluntary ship Fund to go back to school. work, but it does a lot of good Early Retirement Authority and Voluntary Separation Incen- It is an amazing opportunity for for this community, she added. tive Pay in fiscal 2014 and 2015. The Air Force no longer has those looking to fund their edu- For more information on the the ability to carry overages when the position is not funded cation,” Walker said. “We want- thrift shop, donation times, and will use RIF authorities to help place most of the remain- ed to help (people) like her to ALEXANDRA KOCIK Northwest Guardian hours and upcoming sales, visit ing civilians on funded positions. better themselves through edu- Fort Lewis Thrift Shop employee facebook.com/FortLewisThrift The RIF authority allows each location to use additional cation.” Alexandra Townsend prepares to Store. The thrift shop is located placement options such as: change to lower grade, retain pay/ Those interested in the schol- open the store Tuesday. The at 2071 Pendleton Ave., Building retain grade protections, and waiver of qualifications to place arship must apply through the store raised nearly $100,000 in 2070 and 2071, right next to additional affected employees. The remaining employees will Fort Lewis Family Member 2015 for JBLM schools, eachother, on Lewis Main. Nor- be offered registration in the DOD Priority Placement Pro- Scholarship Fund. organizations and events . mal hours Tuesdays through gram and receive consideration for future vacancies according Julie Maddry, Fort Lewis Fam- Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2:30 to their registration. ily Member Scholarship Fund p.m. and the first Saturday of The processes available use RIF procedures to determine chair, said the process of apply- Applications are graded using the month from 10 a.m. to 2 employee placement rights into vacancies as well as provide ing helps those who may not a rubric with any identifying p.m. Donations are always wel- the flexibility to waive qualifications to create more placement receive this particular scholar- information marked out. This come in the designated area at options. The fiscal 2016 civilian RIF implementation is sep- ship. way, the funds are awarded to posted times or in the big, red arate from sequestration actions. “From the spouses category, eligible graduating high school shed out front. For information about civilian employment, RIF and other we will join efforts to grant the seniors, continuing education Scholarship applications are personnel issues, visit the Air Force Personnel Center website top scholarship to a spouse students and spouses of active available now at fortlewis- — mypers.af.mil. (which will be from the thrift and retired Army Soldiers based scholarship.com and are due by — AIR FORCE NEWS SERVICE shop) and the remaining will still on the essay provided alone. The March 25. Winners will be in- be eligible for our scholarship money earned can go to tuition, vited to attend a celebratory process,” she said. books and housing, but it must ceremony in May. Seahawks, DuPont hold ‘Blue Friday’ party Friday EMPLOYER SUPPORT OF THE GUARD AND RESERVE The Seattle Seahawks organization has chosen DuPont to kick off the Blue Friday Playoff Rallies Friday at 9 a.m. Come meet members of the Sea Gals, Seahawks alumni, Blitz, and have Blue Thunder rattle your bones for the most exciting 12th ESRG works for service members Flag ceremony DuPont has seen. Bring your family, friends, neighbors. BY VERONICA The fun starts at the Home Course, 2300 Golf House Rd, in SANDATE CRAKER DuPont. Festivities will start at 9 a.m. with the rally to follow Northwest Guardian at 10. Overflow parking and a shuttle will be available at City On a cold Sunday afternoon in Hall, 1700 Civic Dr. DuPont. December, Ohad Lowy led a Other rallies will be held Friday at: presentation for the 385th A A 750-square-foot Seahawks “12” flag will fly along I-405, Transportation Battalion at the between Bellevue and SeaTac, and I-5 around downtown Seat- Army Reserve Center in Taco- tle, weather permitting, at 10 a.m. A Join Renton Mayor Denis Law for a Seahawks Blue Friday ma. Rally with Seahawks legends, Sea Gals, Blue Thunder and By day Lowy is an attorney, Blitz for a traditional “pep” rally and ceremonial flag raising at but during his free time he vol- Renton City Hall, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, Wash., at unteers for the Employer Sup- noon. port of the Guard and Reserve. A Seahawks Blue Friday Rally at Kent Town Square Plaza, After his short presentation on 2nd Ave S and W Smith Street, in Kent, at 2 p.m. the ESGR and how it benefits — CITY OF DUPONT service members, Lowy was quickly peppered with questions VERONICA SANDATE CRAKER Northwest Guardian and stories from service mem- Ohad Lowy, a volunteer with the Employer Support of the Guard and Exchange shoppers can win bers about their own experi- Reserve, speaks to service members about their USERRA rights. ences keeping a civilian job $50 Exchange gift card while serving their country. Commonwealth of the Northern employers.” “There are a lot of people who Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico The ESGR does a great deal of DALLAS — The Army and Air Force Exchange Service and have questions, including the and the Virgin Islands. employer outreach in order to Mars/Wrigley are making game day extra sweet for military service members,” said Marie Moynahan wasn’t a total nov- reach companies. Events are shoppers this year by giving them the chance to win one of 20 Moynahan, ESGR program sup- ice when she took the job seven hosted each year, both locally Exchange gift cards valued at $50 each. port specialist. years ago, as she had already and nationally, to link the em- Through Jan. 25, shoppers can enter the MARS/Wrigley Moynahan works out of the spent more than 20 years serv- ployer and the service member. Super Bowl Sweepstakes at shopmyexchange.com/sweep- stakes. Camp Murray office. She has ing in the Washington Army According to the ESGR website, The MARS/Wrigley Super Bowl Sweepstakes is open to been with the organization since National Guard. events include: educational authorized shoppers 18 and older. No purchase is necessary. “When I first started, I didn’t events, Bosslifts, statement of 2009. Winners will be notified after a drawing on or about Jan. 31. The organization partners know that I had rights,” she support signings, trade shows, — ARMY AND AIR FORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE with employers who have hired said. “We have these resources job fairs and award presenta- or plan to hire guardsmen and and we need to let everyone tions. reservists as well as provide know what they’re about and “Everybody likes a pat on the Families invited to learn assistance for service members. how we can help.” back from time to time,” Moh- The guardsmen and reservists The ESGR was designed to nahan said. “Our volunteers about CPSD’s high schools often balance their time be- promote cooperation and under- coordinate these presentations. tween serving and working civil- standing between reserve com- They make a big deal out of it Clover Park School District’s three high schools will host ian jobs. The ESGR ensures ponent service members and because we really want to em- free, information meetings for families of eighth graders to these men and women can con- their civilian employers. It has power the employers to continue learn more about high school programs within the district. centrate on their service and not been operating for more than 40 to support the guard and reserve The meetings will be held at: worry about losing their civilian years. The organization works to service members.” A Harrison Preparatory School, 9103 Lakewood Drive SW, jobs. enforce the Uniformed Services To help educate service mem- Lakewood, Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. “We have employees call us Employment and Reemploy- bers and employers, the ESGR A Clover Park High School, 11023 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, all the time and ask ‘Can they ment Rights Act. This is the law relies heavily on its volunteer Lakewood, Jan. 20 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. A do this? Can they do that?’” that establishes rights and re- base. The groups volunteers vary Lakes High School, 10320 Farwest Drive SW, Lakewood, Feb. 9 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Moynahan said. “Because of the sponsibilities for uniformed from veterans, military retirees, “It is important families and students know they have high service members and their civil- business owners and the general op-tempo and all the require- school program options within the school district,” said Mou- ments now on guard and re- ian employers. public. reen David, assistant superintendent for secondary schools. serves, (service members) are Moynahan said often times “Some are people who have “Each school has strong academic programs and extracurric- gone a lot more than usual.” service members aren’t fully never served, but would like to ular options. We want to inform families of their options so The ESGR is a Department of aware of what the law entails. be a part of the military and help they can choose the best fit for their student and family.” Defense office with networks in “Typically, they don’t know serve in their own way,” Moyna- Families may attend all three information meetings as their every state. It is supported by what their rights are — especial- han said. schedules allow. For more information, please call the dis- more than 4,600 volunteers ly the younger and junior enlist- For more information, call the trict’s secondary schools office at 253-583-5165. across the country — including ed,” she said. “So we help to Camp Murray ESGR office at — CLOVER PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT the District of Columbia, Guam- educate them as well as the 253-512-8253 or visit esgr.mil. FRIDAY JANUARY 8 2016 NORTHWEST GUARDIAN...... 3A Page Three

QUOTE OF THE WEEK ALSO INSIDE NWGUARDIAN.COM

“The expulsion of ISIL by Iraqi A West Point leader: For the security forces, supported by our first time in its history, the Army international coalition, is a has installed a female officer as significant step forward in the the commandant of cadets at the campaign to defeat this barbaric U.S. Military Academy, or USMA, group and restore Iraq's territorial at West Point, N.Y. Brigadier Gen- sovereignty.” eral Diana M. Holland, herself a 1990 graduate of the school, Ash Carter assumed the role of commandant Secretary of Defense of cadets during a ceremony there Tuesday. She is the 76th officer to hold the position. and the loadmasters who work A C-130 ‘Weasels’: A weasel is there are key to the mission’s “can characterized by its tenacity, do” and “ready to go” attitude. persistence and keen senses. It is “We’re the lifeline connecting all an animal also known for its abil- the different bases and forward ity to react quickly in any given operating bases together,” said Lt. situation. An airlift squadron at Col. Daryl Smith, the 774th EAS SCOTT HANSEN Northwest Guardian Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, commander. “Our loadmasters are ARMY-NAVY HOCKEY: Army’s Dan Perdue, middle, centers the shares these characteristics. Air- really the business end of the puck after circling behind the Navy net Dec. 12 during an Army- men of the 774th Expeditionary C-130 (Hercules). We never stop Navy hockey exhibition at the ShoWare Center in Kent, Wash. Army Airlift Squadron encompass the and we always have airplanes defeated Navy 5-4. See story, B1 characteristics of their mascot, moving around.” Soldier receives AF medal BY ALEXANDRA KOCIK above and beyond, which is new country and serve in a help- Northwest Guardian always what we strive for. Ser- ful way,” he said. “Once the When Colombia President geant Nanclares had a part in police didn’t work out, I looked Juan Manuel Santos stopped at that by coming in on his own at other options and saw the Joint Base Lewis-McChord last time to help.” Army would help me with my month, translators were needed. A certificate came with the language.” Although the distinguished vis- coin, highlighting his outstand- Nanclares said he never itor and his wife, María Clem- ing achievement from Nov. 9 to thought that his first language encia Rodríguez Múnera, came 19. would come in handy during his on a weekend, protocol and “(Nanclares) sacrificed count- service. Especially to help trans- security arrived nearly a week less hours of off-duty time utiliz- late for the president of Col- prior. ing his translation skills into ombia. Someone needed to show perfection that were flawlessly He became a private after them the area and help them get used by numerous Colombian passing a language test with five around. distinguished visitors and base months at the Defense Lan- Sergeant Sergio A. Nanclares, leadership over this 11-day per- guage Institute at Joint Base San Alpha Company, 46th Aviation iod, bridging all gaps in lan- Antonio-Lackland, Texas, under Support Battalion, 16th Combat guage barriers,” the certificate his belt. Aviation Brigade, petroleum read. After basic and advanced supply specialist took the job. At After initially showing a part training, Nanclares received his a ceremony Dec. 30, Col. Leo- of the group around, Nanclares first installation assignment at nard Kosinski, 62nd Airlift Wing was assigned to help two-star Joint Base Lewis-McChord. He commander, thanked Nanclares and three-star generals from and his wife and daughter have for his help with an Air Force Colombia. MASTER SGT. TODD WIVELL 62nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs been living here for the past five Achievement medal and coin. Once they learned Nanclares Chief Master Sergeant Zaki J. Mazid, left, congratulates Sgt. Sergio A. years. “The success of this visit was originally from Colombia, Nanclares for earning the Air Force Achievement Medal. “There have been so many showed the importance of our Santos took some time to speak great opportunities here, and I joint installation with Army and with him. The president asked dent,” he said. “I am of course Nanclares came to the United feel so lucky to get to serve my Air Force working together,” Nanclares about how long he neutral on South American poli- States 21 years ago. country,” Nanclares said. “The Kosinski said. “This was the first has been in America, his family tics since becoming a U.S. citi- After being turned away to fact that I received the time I visit from a president in 10 and career. zen, and (had) the opportunity serve on the Florida police force, needed for this special assign- years. We received feedback “It was a cool experience to to do what my command asked Nanclares signed up for the ment shows how amazing my about how impressed our vis- get to help out the leaders here me by acting as a translator.” Army. leadership and those I worked itors were and how we went and also get to meet the presi- Born in Medellin, Colombia, “I wanted to give back to my with are.” 7th ID career counselor honored

BY STAFF SGT. honoring today did an excep- MARK MIRANDA tional job meeting retention 7th Infantry Division goals, both active and reserve Career counselors from component,” said Sgt. Maj. across the 7th Infantry Division Hayward Smith, 7th Inf. Div. came together to be recognized command career counselor. for their achievements during The 17th Field Artillery Bri- an awards ceremony at the gade, 2nd Infantry Division Courage Inn Dining Facility Artillery, 201st Expeditionary Dec. 17. Military Intelligence Brigade, Staff Sgt. James Small, a ca- 555th Engineer Brigade and reer counselor with 555th Engi- Headquarters Support Company neer Brigade, 7th Inf. Div., was 7th Infantry Division all re- selected as the division’s career ceived “mission accomplished” counselor of the year. awards. With the selection, Small Top brigade awards went to went on to represent the 7th Inf. the 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Div. during the I Corps Career Division and the 16th Combat Counselor of the Year competi- Aviation Brigade. tion last month. Two battalions were recog- “I am pretty happy with the nized with awards for their results because it was very success: 1st Battalion, 94th tough competition,” Small said. Field Artillery and 2nd Brigade “I am honored to have had the Support Battalion. opportunity, and I will continue Major General Thomas to study and streamline my James, 7th Inf. Div. comman- board skills. The challenging STAFF SGT. MARK MIRANDA 7th Infantry Division der, and Command Sgt. Maj. part for me was the studying. I Staff Sgt. James Small, center, 864th Engineer Battalion, was honored as 7th Inf. Div. Career Counselor of Jack Love presented each of the didn’t know what to expect the Year, his award was presented by Maj. Gen. Thomas James, right, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jack Love. awards. because this is the first time “We’ve got the best army in that I have ever been to the ledge of retention policies, op- The job of an Army career ment. the world because of your ef- career counselor of the year tions and incentives and eligi- counselor is to help Soldiers “This has been a tremendous forts to re-enlist quality Sol- board.” bility for transition to Reserve who want to stay in the military year for 7th Infantry Division, diers, keeping our most talented Other areas included know- component. longer than their first enlist- and the career counselors we’re people.” James said. New Department of Army photo studio hours

BY SENIOR AIRMAN Sgt. 1st Class on the horizon, it’s more impor- fortable for their photo.” JACOB JIMENEZ Travis Bauer tant for Soldiers to make an The multimedia center’s Northwest Guardian right, reviews appointment now and not wait photo studio is a state-of-the-art On Monday, the Joint Base his Army photo till the last minute,” Delgado studio manned by a staff of expe- Lewis-McChord Enterprise Mul- with Sidney Lee said. “The main reason for the rienced photographers. The timedia Center’s photo studio Tuesday at the appointment system is to provide studio is responsible for assisting started to assist service members Enterprise better customer service while service members throughout the on an appointment only basis. Multimedia meeting the mission require- Pacific Northwest covering 17 The studio no longer provides Center photo ments with reduced manpower.” states. walk-in service. studio. Service members with appoint- The studio assists more than The studio is required by Army ments will have more one-on- 3,500 service members annually regulations to work by an ap- one time to spend with photog- to meeting a wide range of offi- pointment system. Because of SENIOR AIRMAN JACOB JIMENEZ Northwest Guardian raphers ensuring their uniform is cial photo requirements. JBLM’s large base populace and correct and they’re satisfied with “The new appointment system limited manning, the multimedia ulation and control the flow of Service members looking to their photo, Delgado said. will improve work flow and allow center wasn’t unable to establish photo request,” said Robert Del- have a photo taken can schedule “Some people are apprehen- staff to support more outside an effective appointment system gado, multimedia center visual appointments in advance for a sive and on edge to have their photo jobs,” Delgado said. “It until now. information manager. “This will time that is convenient using the photo taken when coming here,” will allow us to better support “The main reason we are give us more time to spend with multimedia center’s scheduling Delgado said. “This will allow other outside agencies like Na- changing to an appointment customers and will greatly re- site: vios.army.mil. them more time with photog- tional Guard and Reserve units system is to support the reg- duce processing errors.” “With Army promotion boards raphers to help make them com- outside the local area.” 4A ...... NORTHWEST GUARDIAN FRIDAY JANUARY 8 2016 Viewpoint

VIEW FROM THE TOP Wellness Center invested in healthier you for 2016

BY COL. MICHAEL PLACE or injuries, and to educate and ter’s primary services, which in- Madigan Army Medical Center Com- encourage you to be healthy during clude extensive baseline health mander all of the time you spend outside of assessment reviews, customized As we start a new year, many of their offices. exercise programs, health nutrition us resolve to make positive changes During your time not getting (including metabolic testing), stress to our health. Our resolutions gen- medical care, in that life space, we management (including education erally don’t include more trips to still want to be able to help you to and biofeedback), helpful tips on the doctor — nor reach your health goals. The good good sleep habits, chronic disease should they. Instead, news is that our staff at the JBLM prevention and ways to increase we talk about eating Armed Forces Wellness Center at resiliency. better, working out the Jensen Family Health and Fit- While the center only provides more, and all around ness Center is here to do just that. tobacco awareness and cessation being healthier in the As Madigan patients, you can get education, they can coordinate with new year. free wellness services that use one- your primary care managers if you We intuitively on-one education, health coaching would like pharmacotherapy to help Place know that better and technology to focus on physical quit using tobacco. health comes from our health-relat- fitness, nutrition, stress manage- To learn more about what we ed decisions day in and day out, ment and tobacco use. These repre- offer at the wellness center, please whether to reach for the apple or sent some of the biggest health call 253-966-3757. the pastry, or whether to work out challenges we all face. Why not have 2016 be the year or stay on the sofa. Service members might be partic- that you focus on being healthier This time spent outside of your ularly interested in the Armed during your life space by using the medical appointments — which Forces Wellness Center because it Armed Forces Wellness Center? averages around 120 minutes a year can help target your physical fitness You’ll get free, customized, and for most people — is what we call and performance, helping you avoid professional health services from your “life space.” overtraining and related injuries by Madigan staff to help you become The truth is that as much as our learning to use the right techniques the healthiest you possible. providers are invested in your and time exercising to yield optimal We’ll be there for the doctor’s health, they only have a few min- results. appointments, and we also want to utes a year to perform wellness Everyone who uses the program, help you own your life space all checks, address any minor illnesses though, can benefit from the cen- year long.

COMMENTARY Some tips for successful resolutions

BY AIRMAN 1ST CLASS friends who will support you, maybe tradict with your resolution. For DENISE NEVINS even find a friend with the same example, if your goal is to eat 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs goal and motivate each other. healthier, reward your success with Have you ever gone into the new A Plan ahead: Don’t wait until the new clothes or a trip to the movies year certain this will be the year you last minute to make your resolu- with a friend. change your life for the better, but tions; otherwise, it will be based on A Don’t beat yourself up: Do the after just a few weeks, you fall right the mindset of the particular day. It best you can each and every day, back into the same habits? Well, you is best to have your resolutions taking it one day at a time. If you are not alone. planned well before the start of the slip up, obsessing over it won’t get Statistics show about 75 percent of new year. It is also wise to detail you anywhere. Some resolutions can people stay on track for the first how you will avoid the temptation to be tough to accomplish, but the week, yet less than 46 percent are break your resolution, such as talk- rewarding feeling you get when you still on track after six months. To ing to a friend or remembering how succeed at meeting your goal is well help prevent falling off track with poorly it would affect your goal. worth it. your resolutions, here are some tips A Keep a journal: Start a journal to A Keep trying: If you run out of to start off your resolutions strong. track your progress. You can write a motivation after a while, don’t give A Be realistic: The quickest and “pros” and “cons” list and track up. Experts say it takes 21 days for a surest way to fall short of your goals each small success. Short-term goals new activity to become a habit, and is to make them unattainable. For are easier to keep, and each small six months for it to become a part of example, resolving you will never accomplishment will help keep you your personality. Recommit yourself eat fast food again is setting yourself motivated toward achieving your for 24 hours, and soon the 24-hour up to fail. Instead, strive to be real- long-term goal. increments will build up, ultimately istic, such as avoiding it more than A Reward yourself: Celebrate your putting you back on track. Success you do now. Also, don’t keep your success by treating yourself to some- doesn’t happen overnight, so stay resolution a secret. Tell family and thing you enjoy that doesn’t con- motivated and patient.

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Next) SENIOR AIRMAN NICK KOTLOWSKI U.S. Air Force Photo 10:30 a.m. — Collective — Main Post Deicing fluid is sprayed onto a McChord Field C-17 Globemaster III on McChord Chapel Field , Dec. 30. With 48 C-17s assigned to the 62nd Airlift Wing, the Airmen of 10:30 a.m. — Collective — Madigan the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron work around the clock to ensure Chapel aircraft are deiced, when weather dictates, prior to launch. 10:30 a.m. — Contemporary — Ever- green Chapel 11 a.m. — Contemporary — McChord Chapel Support Center 11 a.m. —Gospel — Lewis North Chapel THIS WEEK IN HISTORY Jan. 8, 1940: Britain initiates rationing of bacon, butter, and sugar. DIVERSE WORSHIP ...... Jewish Jan. 9, 1317: Philip V, the tall, crowned king of France. 1st, 3rd & 5th Fridays at 6 p.m. — ...... BLDG T-2002, 968-2310 Jan. 10, 49 B.C.: “Alea iacta est!” — Caesar crosses the Rubicon. Islamic ...... Fridays, 12:30 p.m. — Four Chaplains Jan. 11, 1989: 140 nations agree to ban chemical weapons. Memorial Chapel, 968-1125 ...... Buddhist Thursday, 6 p.m. — Lewis Jan. 12, 1559: Elizabeth I “Gloriana” crowned Queen of England. North Chapel, 966-5959 ...... Pagan/Wiccan Jan. 13, 1968: Beginning of Tet Offensive in Vietnam. Wednesday, 7 p.m. — Building 6230, ...... Lewis Main, 907-952-4156 Jan. 14, 1784: Revolutionary War ends; Congress ratifies the Treaty of Paris. FRIDAY JANUARY 8 2016 NORTHWEST GUARDIAN...... 5A Soldiers test robotic skills on ‘battlefield’

BY STAFF SGT. Joseph Alexander, Tank a robot with the ability to TRAMEL S. GARRETT Automotive Research, move through a jungle 25th Infantry Division Development and Engi- environment. SCHOFIELD BAR- neer Center, or TARDEC, “We have to give Soldier RACKS, Hawaii — Picture representative. and Army leadership a a hot summer day in Af- Working with the Tropic level of comfort when ghanistan, and a company Lightning Soldiers first using autonomous tech- of 25th Infantry Division hand is how Army re- nology,” said Drew Down- Soldiers preparing to move search labs could extend ing, RDECOM science to a new area of operation. the reach and capability of adviser to U.S. Army Pacif- Instead of using their legs a platoon or company. ic. This is the simple form and backs, these Soldiers “Robotics have a very of this technology. We are are fortunate enough to important place in the hoping to gradually in- have a small robot to help future of modern warfare. crease that capability, as them on the battlefield. We want to keep the Sol- Soldiers become more It could provide intelli- diers out of harm’s way, comfortable when using gence, surveillance and especially when it comes STAFF SGT. TRAMEL S GARRETT 25th Infantry Division robots.” reconnaissance without to mundane activities, and 25th Infantry Division Soldiers and U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Working hand-in-hand putting Soldiers in harm’s a machine with intelli- Command representatives test the capabilities of a robot at a training facility in Hawaii. with Soldiers and using way. Technology like this gence or operated with a tactics, techniques and can be the future of the man in the loop may keep capable of assessing chem- during a simulation. ful on the battlefield. The procedures is the formula battlefield and 25th In- them safe,” Alexander ical, biological, radiologi- “When you’re carrying a number one thing would used to understand how fantry Division Soldiers said. cal, nuclear, explosives, or casualty (on a stretcher), be fire superiority and not Soldiers will use the tech- are testing this theory. According to a U.S. Ar- CBRNE, threats from a two guys are out of the sustaining any additional nology in the future. “This training event has my Research, Develop- safe distance. fight,” said Sgt. Michael casualties.” “Soldiers are very cre- been an exercise to ad- ment and Engineering Additionally, the robots Murphy, 27th Infantry Freedom of maneuver is ative or innovative, and dress the basis of issue for Command article, U.S. caught the eye of a group Regiment. “Having a robot also a goal of this tech- they will find ways to use Soldier multiuse equip- Army science and tech- of combat medics with we will have an effective nology. This idea involves it,” Downing said.” But we ment transport robots in nology advisers initiated their ability to evacuate a fire team in the fight. This equipment taken out of a help them find that out in the Pacific region,” said this project to field robots casualty out of harm’s way would be extremely help- rucksack and mounted on a controlled environment.” 6A ...... NORTHWEST GUARDIAN FRIDAY JANUARY 8 2016 Health Beat

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BY SUZANNE OVEL gan’s critical care mission and Both Short and Mount talked Madigan Public Affairs pulmonary service, where she about how the award recognizes For the second year running, led the service to save the special need for more fe- a Madigan Army Medical Cen- $750,000 in network care costs, male mentors in their career ter doctor earned the honor of which made the service one of fields. being named the Military the highest performing services Mount explained that while Health System Junior Army in its field in the Department of more women graduate from Female Physician Leadership Defense. medical school right now than Award. According to Erickson, Mount men, “Once you enter the work- Lt. Col. (Dr.) Cristin Mount, is also well known for her med- force, what you find is a paucity the chief of Madigan’s Depart- ical research advances. Her of female mentorship all the ment of Medicine, received the research has been published in way through the chains of com- Department of Defense award more than a dozen publications mand.” Dec. 3 in San Antonio. and highlighted in the same With the Army traditionally “To be selected, that was amount of national presenta- comprised of more male than really exciting and humbling at tions in the past five years, mak- female Soldiers, she feels it is the same time,” Mount said, ing Mount “One of the most even more important for women who is the first female chief of respected educators and men- to be able to identify mentors. her department. “If you get an U.S. Army photo tors of resident physicians at “I’ve had fantastic mentors, award like that, you don’t get to Lt. Col. (Dr.) Cristin Mount, right, is presented the Military Health Madigan,” Erickson said. both women and men, but there pat yourself on the back and go System Junior Army Female Physician Leadership Award to Dec. 3. She is also known for her is something to be said when off into the sunset.” mentorship of residents, accord- you’re a resident or junior staff She said the expectation is her contribution to military has consistently demonstrated ing to Lt. Col. Patricia Short, to have somebody in leadership that the awardee comes back to medicine and her work as a excellence as a leader across Madigan’s Internal Medicine that you can more closely iden- her hospital and continues to mentor. As the chief of Madi- multiple domains throughout Service residency program di- tify with,” Mount said. deliver great leadership. gan’s Department of Medicine, her career to include clinical rector and last year’s recipient That mentorship, she said, “You look for ways that you Mount does both — leading 320 leadership, administrative lead- of the Junior Army Female Phy- starts with women in leadership can continue to positively influ- civilian and military staff (in- ership, education, and re- sician Leadership Award. recognizing themselves as men- ence the work environment cluding residents) who conduct search,” said Col. Jay Erickson, “She has actually mentored tors even if they are not formal- even more than you did before,” 180,000 outpatient visits and the deputy commander for med- more residency research pro- ly put into that role, so they can Mount said. see 3,800 inpatients annually. ical services. jects than any other faculty in help guide the female leaders The award recognized both “Lieutenant Colonel Mount Mount formerly led Madi- the department,” Short said. behind them. Family makes working at Madigan a tradition

BY SUZANNE OVEL rics and gynecology health bene- The Shelton German, Italian and Korean Madigan Public Affairs fits adviser. He helps about family (from dishes. At work, Glenn looks out When the Shelton family 1,000 pregnant patients under- left) — Brian, for opportunities for the kids — leaves each day for work, there’s stand their TRICARE benefits Glenn, Jacinta he’s the one who let them know a good chance they’ll see each and work through issues such as and Crystal — about the housekeeping and other before their days are extensions of their care and all work at barista job openings at Madigan. through. specialty referrals. Madigan Army “Gotta help your kids out and That’s because all four mem- Before Glenn started at Madi- Medical keep an eye out for them,” bers of the family — Glenn gan, Jacinta was holding down Center. Glenn said. (Dad), Jacinta (Mom), Brian and two jobs at a child development Both Crystal and Brian are Crystal — work at Madigan Ar- center and an off-base hotel. working to help with school my Medical Center. The family With her background as a cook, costs, as they both plan to go SUZANNE OVEL tradition got started when Glenn she soon started looking for a Madigan Public Affairs into medical fields — Crystal as a joined the Madigan team in full-time job in Madigan’s dining medical administration assistant 2010. facility in 2012. and Brian as a masseuse. In fact, “I came here under vocational “She got in the door as a Red Medical Mall’s coffee shop. tween Jacinta’s schedule and Glenn is back in school himself, rehabilitation with the (Veterans Cross volunteer first to show “It’s nice; we see each other shyness, it took six months for getting a bachelor’s degree in Affairs), so that’s how I got my them what she could do, and all of the time,” Jacinta said of them to go on a first date. health care administration. foot in the door,” Glenn said, a they liked her,” Glenn said. the family working together. “When you’ve found Mrs. With the whole family working retired Airman who needed to Now the dining facility is the Meeting over meals became a Right, it’s worth the time it takes at Madigan, Brian said that it’s retrain out of the emergency family’s primary meeting place family tradition long before the to win her over,” Glenn said, time to get their family pets (a management field due to an at work, as Glenn goes to grab Sheltons started working at Ma- who just celebrated 25 years of Pomeranian and a Maltese) into injury. breakfast and lunch, Brian visits digan — Jacinta and Glenn ac- marriage to Jacinta. “It paid off the mix. Although he started at Madi- after his graveyard housekeeping tually first met at her family’s to be persistent.” “I think eventually we’re going gan as a medical support assist- shifts, and Crystal sometimes restaurant in Germany. She was Two kids later (Brian is now 25 to have our dogs work here, too, ant, Glenn has since worked his comes to say hello when she’s a waitress; he was an Airman at and Crystal is 20), Jacinta is still as therapy dogs,” he said with a way up to serving as an obstet- not working as a barista in the the nearby Hahn Air Base. Be- cooking for the family, trying out smile. FRIDAY JANUARY 8 2016 NORTHWEST GUARDIAN...... 7A Community Ledger

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Sounders Lanes is are required to take a take place on the first and Field Library’s Novel Nav- ART, WINE EVENT Feb. 15 — President’s located at McChord Field Family Housing Fire Safe- third Wednesday of the igators. This adult dis- You don’t need to be an Day at 737 Jackson Blvd. For ty class within 30 days of month at 9 a.m. Bldg. cussion group meets the artist to light up your cre- March 25 — Good Fri- more information, call moving in. Service mem- 2014, Fire Station 7, 107 second Wednesday of ativity — join in the fun at day 253-982-5954. ber must attend; spouse is Pendleton, on Lewis Main. each month at the the Wine and Canvas May 27 — Army DONSA welcome and encouraged. The next class is Jan. 20. McChord Library at 4:30 Night Jan. 15 from 6 to and Air Force Family Day MONTHLY MOVIE FOR Classes take place Tues- p.m. The next meeting is 8:30 p.m. at the Club at May 30 — Memorial EFMP MEMBERS days and Thursdays at 1 FIRE EXTINGUISHER Wednesday. Register in McChord Field. Art suppli- Day Don’t miss the free, p.m. at Bldg. 2014, Fire CLASS, SERVICING person for the group. Co- es, light appetizers and June 10 — Army DON- monthly family-friendly Station 7, 107 Pendleton All facility fire extin- pies of the book will be your first glass of wine are SA and Air Force Family movie every third Sat- on Lewis Main. guishers on base must be available at the circulation included in the cost. Wine Day urday from noon to 2 p.m. recertified and retagged desk. The library is located choices are white zinfan- July 1 — Army DONSA at the McChord Theater. ASVAB AND COLLEGE annually. Accomplish this at 851 Lincoln Blvd., del, chardonnay or ca- and Air Force Family Day Next movie is “Hotel TUTORING TALKS one of two ways; either by ground floor, on McChord bernet. Seating is limited, July 4 — Independence Transylvania 2” on Jan. 16. Interested in tutoring or contractor via GPC card or Field. For more informa- prepayment is required Day The sound is lower and seeking tutoring in college hand-carry facility ex- tion, call 253-982-3454. and you must be age 21 or lights are dimmed — per- coursework or ASVAB tinguishers to the fire older to attend. The cost is TEEN BABYSITTING fect for people with special preparation? The Joint extinguisher shop located CAREGIVERS $30 per person; club mem- COURSE AVAILABLE needs and younger view- Base Lewis-McChord at the rear of Bldg. 2014 WORKSHOP AT RP/6 bers receive a $3 discount Registration is now open ers. For more information, Tutoring Collaboration on Lewis Main. The maxi- Blue Star Families will for each admission. For for Joint Base Lewis- call 253-982-2695. meets Wednesdays from 3 mum number of extin- host a free workshop for more information or reser- McChord Child, Youth to 5 p.m. at the McChord guishers one facility man- caregivers at Rally Point 6 vations and payment, call and School Services’ free, ARMY, AIR FORCE PCS Field Education and ager may rotate a day is in Lakewood Thursday 253-982-5581. 14-hour certified babysit- MOVE WORKSHOPS Training Center, Room 10. For more information, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The ting course for teens Jan. Joint Base Lewis- 306. This program is spon- call the fire extinguisher workshop will provide YOUTH SWIM LESSONS 21-23 at Hillside Teen McChord’s Armed Forces sored by the Education shop at 253-966- 2600. insightful information and AVAILABLE Zone, 6397 Garcia Blvd. at Community Service hosts Center and Company Classes are conducted on resources on the varying Does your child know Lewis Main. 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Learn how to each phase of caregiving get to the McChord Field for youth ages 3 to 15. The scheckappointments.com. Joint Base Lewis- become a better father and the leadership and Youth Center. The parents’ meeting is Feb. 6. McChord’s Fisher House, and have a place to do awareness of caregivers. McChord Field Middle Recreational in nature, TUESDAY POOL 9999 Wilson Ave., on activities with your chil- RP/6 is located at 9811 School/Teen Program is youth sports are open to TOURNEYS AT WZ Lewis Main. Next meeting dren. Receive support Bridgeport Way SW, Lake- starting a housing shuttle all abilities. A sports phys- Rack ‘em up and call will be Feb. 3. JBLM’s from other dads who un- wood. Registration is re- to and from the youth ical and CYSS registration your shot at the free, military family life coun- derstand the day-today quired. For more informa- center. Stops follow Clover are required. 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forces arrayed throughout the Pacific Command’s area of responsibility.” Over the past few years, RHC-Pacific has become the most critical theater enabling command in the Asia-Pacific region. Cur- rently, the command over- sees more than a dozen medical facilities and provides world-class care to more than 600,000 beneficiaries in Hawaii, Korea and Japan.

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Finally, on Dec. 3, Matt and Emily received a call from JBLM’s Pet Brigade — the only dog and cat boarding facility on JBLM. “They called and asked ‘Are you missing a husky?’” Emily said. “The (employees) asked ques- tions to make sure we were the owners. (When) they asked does he have one blue and one brown eye, I knew it was Niko.” Emily said she thought it was amazing that the Pet Brigade contacted SCOTT HANSEN Northwest Guardian then after seeing Facebook Army’s Shonie Fuqua, left, and Navy’s Yaovi Ameto battle for a ball Saturday during a Tacoma Stars Military Appreciation Night match in Kent, Wash. updates on their dogs. “They were nothing but FROM PAGE 1A the local Washington state friendly, and I’m so glad chapter president. “They they called us first before need to know that they calling the pound,” Emily STARS have someone watching said. “They made an effort their backs, even when and look on social media they are down range.” for missing dogs. They itary Appreciation Night) In addition to the Broth- were lovely people and spawns a greater relation- ers in Arms and the soccer took really good care of ship.” teams from the Army- him before we picked him Before the game against up.” Navy game, other groups Porcupine wounds the Sockers and all of the honored during halftime Emily and Matt’s veter- ceremonies attached to it, included JBLM’s 62nd service members from inarian said all three of Airlift Wing, 62nd Aircraft their dogs must have come JBLM and Naval Base Maintenance Squadron Kitsap played in the Taco- into contact with a porcu- and the 627th Logistics pine somewhere in the ma Stars’ inaugural Army Readiness Squadron. Uni- woods. vs. Navy Indoor Soccer forms worn by the Stars Porcupines live in many Showdown inside the against San Diego were parts of North America, ShoWare Center. And it sold in a silent auction Africa and South America wasn’t pretty as the Navy during the game with — and in Washington cruised to a 19-1 blasting proceeds going to the state. Primary habitats are of the Army. Outreach and Resource in forests and brushy wet- The game started off SCOTT HANSEN Northwest Guardian Services for Women’s lands, according to the with Navy scoring less Members of the 46th Aviation Support Battalion Color Guard participate in a ceremony Veterans. Pacific Northwest Nation- than a minute in on a Saturday before the Tacoma Stars Military Appreciation Night at the ShoWare Center. The Stars were not able al Laboratory. breakaway goal by Hum- to recover from a slow One porcupine can have berto Mendez. Navy’s had just one shot attempt often,” Ware said after the supports charities for ser- start offensively. San Die- 30,000 quills; each quill is Joseph Arthur scored two on goal, and Navy scored game. vice members, veterans go scored goals on six of tipped with microscopic goals in each of the first an additional 11 goals in Both teams hope to and civilians. 10 shots on goal in the barbs or hooks that drive them deeper into the flesh. half’s second and third the second 15-minute half. continue building on what The group, composed of first half as the Sockers All three huskies had minutes, followed by Men- With little time to pre- could be an annual in- various JBLM veterans, won the MASL Pacific porcupine wounds. dez getting a goal in the pare for the game, player traservice rivalry match. gave the USO Northwest Division match by a score fifth minute to give an and coach Spencer Ware II In the moments before 400 Stars game tickets to “Onya had the worst out of 8-1 in front of 2,214 of all three of them and early 4-0 lead. admitted that the team the game, members of the disperse through the local soccer fans. Each of the Juan San Juan scored the learned how different the 46th Aviation Support military, while also pur- had to be put completely first half goals were scored under to remove the Army’s lone goal in the game is played indoors on Battalion, 16th Combat chasing another 100 tick- by separate players while quills,” Emily said. “Many first half from about 20 a turf carpet instead of Aviation Brigade, color ets for more members of an own goal into Tacoma’s (quills) had broken off in yards out and just above natural grass or grass turf guard presented the U.S. the military. net gave it a 7-1 lead, some areas and were com- the Navy goalkeeper’s commonly seen on JBLM colors as Julia Johnson ,of “What we do is give capped off by a free kick pletely embedded under hands. — and the ball can be Spokane, sang the national back to people who are goal by Chiky Luna. the skin. She also devel- But Navy continued its played off of the wall anthem. Players came out still serving and have oped a cyst.” dominance in the game to around the field. with members of the local served,” said Chris Sar- Dean Siemon: Emily said unless some- jump ahead to an 8-1 lead “It’s a lot faster than chapters of Brothers in gent, a retired sergeant [email protected] one is well-versed in re- after the 15-minute period. (playing) outdoors and you Arms — a nonprofit na- first class from Camp @deansiemon moving porcupine quills, It was all Navy as Army have to communicate tional organization that Murray who now acts as it’s best to take the animal to a veterinarian immedi- ately. “Regardless if you can take them out, the animal FROM PAGE 1A these hazardous birds. will still need antibiotics,” “More important to the she said. BASH program is what From this experience, BASH species were struck and both Matt and Emily said any damaging strikes that they learned a lot about have occurred than the the community they live negatively impact the total number of strikes. in. McChord missions by The way we track what “I’m so grateful (for) delaying flights, aborting species and areas to man- how the community came missions and even the age comes, in part, from together,” Emily said. potential for loss of life in strike reports and the “And my advice to those catastrophic strike in- quality of data provided by who are missing a pet or cidents. BASH focuses on Airmen and maintainers. anyone who finds an ani- the prevention of these Those reports determine mal (is) to post on every wildlife conflicts with the level of certainty we local Facebook group they aircraft operations.” have in BASH manage- can and ask people to Lang explained his pri- ment decisions.” spread the word.” mary area of responsibility How’s it been working Matt agreed and said it is McChord Field and with at McChord Field? was “pretty insane to see the 62nd Airlift Wing and “We have better data (in how many times our post went on to explain that he 2015), with a 20 percent got shared.” does do some work at improvement from the “It was really cool to see Moses Lake, Wash., due to previous three years, communities come togeth- the dependence of the thanks to the support of er on a social-media lev- 62nd AW and the 446th TECH. SGT. TIM CHACON 62nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs Airmen and maintainers.” el,” Matt said. “That’s the Airlift Wing at Moses Lake A small flock of birds can be seen flying around right outside the McChord Field Lang suggested it is only way we found our two Airfield for training pur- flightline recently. support like continuing to female huskies, and the poses. report bird strikes and any Pet Brigade knew about “McChord’s BASH pro- wildlife, and attractive needs to be controlled to “The tree removal pro- hazardous wildlife activity Niko.” gram strives for a proac- ponds management) are in reduce the likelihood of ject was focused on deter- witnessed on the airfield Emily said she and Matt tive approach to bird strike the works to ensure the strikes,” Lang said. “At ring some of the largest, to the appropriate agen- plan to reinforce the back- prevention,” Lang said. “A safety of aircraft and times, this can include most damaging wildlife, cies like Airfield Manage- yard. They are in the pro- recently successful exam- crew.” areas as far away as five Canada geese, from ment and Operations or cess of putting up cattle ple would be adding to the The priority of the miles from the JBLM McChord Field,” Lang the 62nd Airlift Wing wire fencing in case the wildlife fence to deter deer BASH program is to mini- boundaries.” said. “Bird strikes with Safety office. boards come out again. from crossing the runway mize hazardous wildlife Recently an initiative Canada geese have result- Another suggestion “I don’t think they will and being struck by air- presence in the flight cor- was completed on ed in the losses of multiple Lang had was to encour- escape anytime soon,” she craft. ridors of McChord’s air- McChord Field to cut back lives and aircraft through- age Airmen to not feed said. “I’ve never had such “Projects dealing with craft. numerous fruit trees that out aviation history. By hazardous wildlife, like an easy transition with habitat management (e.g. “Because wildlife are were attracting birds that removing the primary crows, gulls, ducks and making dogs indoor dogs, grass height management, not stationary, their move- could have caused harm to attractant, fruit trees, we geese around McChord they seem perfectly fine removing trees attracting ment around the base the aircraft and aircrew. can reduce the presence of Field. with it right now.” FRIDAY JANUARY 8 2016 NORTHWEST GUARDIAN...... 1B Sports

HEALTH & FITNESS JBLM intramural sports, race calendars overhauled for 2016

BY DEAN SIEMON provide more opportunities for scheduled for Feb. 6, a paintball Northwest Guardian service members, families and tournament scheduled for Aug. The main objective for any civilian contractors. 13 and the possibility of a com- intramural sports program on a “We’re here to engage the batives tournament. military installation is to help service members and give them Some sports will see addition- improve the morale for service more opportunities to recreate al tournaments and related members while also promoting by giving them more opportuni- events. One tournament expect- teamwork, fitness, leadership, ties to be involved in unit activ- ed to evolve is the intramural sportsmanship and other charac- ities,” said Aaron Jones, director basketball league, which begins teristics under the esprit de of JBLM’s Sports, Fitness and this month and runs tentatively corps. Aquatics. through mid-March. On Joint Base Lewis- Among the new leagues and A special tournament will SCOTT HANSEN Northwest Guardian McChord, the program will see tournaments coming this year First up on the Joint Base Lewis-McChord 2016 intramural sports major changes in 2016 that will will be a dodgeball tournament SEE SPORTS, 2B calendar is a dodgeball tournament Feb. 6.

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INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON JBLM FITNESS CLASSES Fitness: The Joint Base Lewis- McChord Fitness Resolution 2016 will provide a chance to learn about the different fitness classes at various JBLM centers to help with New Year’s resolu- tions Saturday at 9 a.m. at Sol- diers Field House on Lewis Main. The event is free. Many of JBLM’s certified trainers will attend. Call 253-967-4771.

REGISTER FOR OPEN, WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Sports: Joint Base Lewis- McChord’s Intramural Sports office will offer women’s and open basketball leagues. In- terested parties should attend an informational meeting Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Warrior Zone’s VIP room. The league will run from Jan. 23 to Feb. 28. Call 253-967- 4768 or visit jblmmwr.com/intramural.

REGISTRATION BEGINS FOR JBLM YOUTH SOCCER Youth: Youth soccer programs are available through Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s Child, Youth and School Services, with regis- tration open until Jan. 22. First practice starts Feb. 16. The SCOTT HANSEN Northwest Guardian camp for ages 5 to 15 is $55 per Army’s Dan Perdue (4) circles behind the Navy net Dec. 12 during an Army-Navy hockey match at the ShoWare Center in Kent, Wash. child, while the Bumblebee soccer camp for ages 3 and 4 is $20 per child. Mandatory parent meetings take place Feb. 6 at the CYSS Parent Central Servic- ARMY-NAVY ON ICE es Office. Visit jblmmwr.com/cys.

TIME TO SIGN UP FOR BY DEAN SIEMON ...... INTRAMURAL BOWLING Northwest Guardian GAME SUMMARY Sports: Units interested the ockey can be quite upcoming Joint Base Lewis- physical when play- Navy 1 0 3 – 4 McChord Intramural Bowling H ers on opposing Army 1 2 2 – 5 season should attend a meeting teams slap or punch First period Jan. 27 at Bowl Arena Lanes on each other during the game Lewis Main. The league is and then carry that energy off N – Andrew Claveau scheduled to run from Feb. 8 to (unassisted), 16:40 the ice. May 13.Visit jblmmwr.com/ A – Miles Sylvester (unassisted), That’s exactly what played intramural or call 253-967-4768. 3:07 out on the ice at the ShoWare Center in Kent, Wash., home Second period YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP of the Western Hockey A – Sylvester (Joe Pettit assist), SCHEDULED FOR JAN. 30 League’s Seattle Thunder- 14:07 Youth: A special youth basket- birds, with an Army-Navy A – Eric Syktich (Chris Gokee ball camp with the Peninsula exhibition hockey game Dec. assist), 13:42 High School boys basketball 12. The Army won 5-4. As the team takes place Jan. 30 from 10 clock expired, a fight broke Third period a.m. to noon at Joint Base Lewis- that cleared the benches. N – Colby Milliken (Andy McChord’s Child, Youth and When the last buzzer sound- Fitzpatrick assist), 18:25 School Services Sports Complex ed, fans cheered for what A – Marcel Alvarez (unassisted), on Lewis Main. Camp is open to turned out to be a pretty excit- 16:31 a maximum of 100 boys and ing game. The final buzzer A – Jake Riihimaa (Gokee, girls, kindergarten through ended the game and the con- Sylvester assist), 14:22 eighth grade. Call 253-966-2977 frontation. After the game, N – Ryan Azar (Brandon Link or visit jblmmwr.com/cys. both sides shook hands — assist), 8:14 some hugged — and gathered N – Fitzpatrick (unassisted), 7:28 TEST YOUR METTLE AT for a special celebration with Shots on goal SPORTING CLAYS EVENT – Navy, 11-0-5-16; Outdoor: an impromptu re-enlistment Army, 9-17-14-40. Goalies – Navy, Test your skill and for the Army’s Patrick Hol- Aiden Nelson (40 shots, 35 saves); accuracy at the Joint Base Lewis- land, administered by team- Army, Kyle Houtz (11, 10) and Josh McChord Skeet Range’s Sport- mate and Marcel Alvarez, a Hart (5, 2). ing Clays Feb. 6, featuring 10 captain...... stations and 100 total targets “I’ve never been able to where marksmen can attempt play in a professional place The experience presented a the highest score of the day. before, and it was unbeliev- unique opportunity for service Sign up for $35 per person. Reg- able that we got the opportu- members from both teams to istration begins at 9 a.m. and nity to do it.,” Holland said. “I SCOTT HANSEN Northwest Guardian shooting at 10:30 a.m. Call 253- had to take advantage.” SEE HOCKEY, 2B Army and Navy players face off at the ShoWare Center. 967-7056.

HEALTH & FITNESS Free fitness assessments available

BY DEAN SIEMON gym without a real plan of how stress and various health factors. Northwest Guardian the workout is going to go. “We’re looking to have a com- The beginning of the year is That’s why it’s important to prehensive program that focuses often when people think about speak with professionals who on measuring your life; it’s very their fitness; because what do can help you design a workout individualized and very targeted people frequently declare for plan for your needs and goals. towards their goals,” said Dr. their New Year’s Resolution? The Army Wellness Center at Teresa Bruder, director of the Losing a few extra pounds. Jensen Family Health and Fit- Joint Base Lewis-McChord Army Whether you want to lose five, ness Center on Joint Base Lewis- Wellness Center. 10 or more pounds for the sum- McChord can provide that with The first step to developing mer, it’s best to go into the health assessment testing. one’s health plan is for the staff world of fitness armed with They do that with biometric to administer a free fitness as- DEAN SIEMON Northwest Guardian knowledge. Some of us have screening and other tools to Screenings are available at Jensen Family Health and Fitness Center. been guilty of walking into a educate and manage nutrition, SEE FITNESS, 2B 2B ...... NORTHWEST GUARDIAN FRIDAY JANUARY 8 2016

FROM PAGE 1B indoor soccer league on JBLM will fall under an so anyone 18 and older, dar. While there will be had 25 people sign up for scheduled to run from late independent Silver Star who works or lives on the holiday-themed runs each,” Jones said. “In an August to October. Division. JBLM, can play flag foot- like the Shamrock ’n Run effort to gain some noto- SPORTS Installation champion- “Our goal is to engage ball, softball, basketball 5K on March 11, Turkey riety for the team, we’re ships for multiple race the senior leaders of those and volleyball at different Trot on Nov. 19 and Jingle going to make it another lengths will take place; battalions and brigades,” points in the year. Jones Bell Jog on Dec. 10, a time trial and give those occur with the JBLM Holi- July 8 for the 10K, Oct. 21 Jones said. “We want to said he is excited for the special Freedom Run people another chance to day Basketball Classic, for the 5K and Nov. 4 the get a senior leader buy-in women’s intramural event is planned for July qualify for the team, while tentatively scheduled for two-miler run. Additional- to hopefully push the par- leagues to form teams as 23 to include JBLM’s own giving others a different Dec. 2 to 4. ly, there will be an official ticipation in our program.” well — including basket- Ten-Miler race, along with distance.” The annual Joint Base JBLM track meet from Company teams will ball beginning Jan. 23, a 5K fun run. For more information Lewis-McChord Body- May 31 to June 2. earn points for their re- volleyball March 12 and The JBLM Freedom Run about upcoming intram- building Championships is Another major change spective brigades and softball June 10. will provide a fourth time ural sporting events and scheduled for Oct. 15, and in the world of intramurals battalions in an effort to “I’m a firm believer that trial in addition to the meetings, a memorandum powerlifters can look for- is there will be two main maximize participation. a mark of a good intram- three that will take place of information is available ward to bench press com- leagues for units to com- But these leagues and ural program is a strong in the late spring and sum- on jblmmwr.com/ petitions scheduled for pete within. divisions are designed for women’s program,” Jones mer, all to help build intramural or call 253-967- Feb. 20 and Sept. 10. The major command current service members; said. JBLM Ten-Miler teams for 4768. In addition to some of units on Joint Base Lewis- what about spouses, The changes don’t stop the national event in Octo- the regular intramural McChord will fall under dependents and on the intramural calendar ber in Washington, D.C. Dean Siemon: leagues like outdoor soc- the Purple Heart Division, civilians? as there are also a few “Last year, we had three [email protected] cer, there will also be an and battalion-level units Open leagues will form updates to the race calen- time trials and we only @deansiemon

SCOTT HANSEN Northwest Guardian Army's Miles Sylvester, left, celebrates after a first-period goal Dec. 12 during an Army-Navy hockey exhibition at the ShoWare Center in Kent, Wash. Army defeated Navy 5-4.

FROM PAGE 1B Army-Navy college foot- to 5-2 aftergoals by Alva- AT LEFT: Army’s Mike ball game. rez and Jake Riihimaa Santee, left, battles Navy’s “People think that within three minutes of Andrew Claveau for a loose HOCKEY there’s not much hockey each other. Navy made it a puck Dec. 12 during an up here, but there are a lot close game with goals by Army-Navy hockey of people who play; there’s Ryan Azar and Andy Fitz- exhibition at the ShoWare do something they just not enough ice surfac- patrick within one minute Center in Kent, Wash. dreamed of while growing es,” Alvarez said. “(Navy) in the middle of the per- up in their respective com- guys have ice in Bremer- iod. BELOW: Army goalie Josh munities — playing on a ton, and we technically While the scuffle took Hart, left, covers up a professional hockey arena. have Sprinker (Recreation place in the final 30 sec- rebound in front of Navy’s Players came from various Center) in Tacoma. But onds, Navy goalkeeper Garrett Strachan Dec. 12 parts of the country where getting ice in (youth, Aiden Nelson did clear the during Army’s 5-4 there were indoor and adult) season is tough.” puck from his end of the exhibition win. outdoor hockey rinks. After calling one of his ice and it was coming right Holland played in Albany, contacts with the Thun- toward the Army goal. N.Y., and Navy’s captain, derbirds, Alvarez and the Hart, who was watching Andrew Claveau, grew up athletes were able to play the fight from the Army across the street from an the game hours before the net, noticed the puck and ice rink in Duluth, Minn. Thunderbirds would host easily deflected it. During the past few the Everett Silvertips in a “I thought near the end months, this collection of WHL rivalry game. The that puck was going to service members, veterans military game, which fea- coast into the net and tie it and some family members tured a running clock for 5-5,” Claveau said. have come together for all three 19-minute peri- The game was close, monthly ice time at the ods, started with plenty of and everyone left happy, Puget Sound Hockey Cen- back and forth action in considering that no one ter in Tacoma, coordinat- the first period. was blown out in an even- ed with a local Washing- Claveau scored the first ly matched hockey exhibi- ton chapter of Hockey goal for Navy, and Army’s tion. Alvarez said the hope Saves, a nonprofit organi- Miles Sylvester scored is that this will not be the zation that provides hock- with minutes left in the only Army-Navy hockey ey opportunities to the period to tie the game up. game, as there are hopes military. The second period was to have additional games While the Army-Navy all Army, as they scored at ice centers in Bremer- game in December was two goals in the second ton, Tacoma, Renton and not sanctioned by the period to jump ahead 3-1; Everett. organization, it was how Navy did not have a single “It could be a running members of Joint Base shot on goal in the period. series, and we could have Lewis-McChord and Naval Navy’s first shot on goal fun with it,” Alvarez said. Base Kitsap met. since the first period “I think there’s going to be Discussions began in didn’t come until one more mutual (events) in recent months about play- minute into the third with the future; this won’t be ing an intraservice game a goal from Colby Milliken the only game.” in Bremerton, and it was against Army’s goalkeeper Alvarez who wanted to Kyle Houtz, who took over Dean Siemon: find ice available on the for Josh Hart. [email protected], same day as the annual Army extended its lead @deansiemon

FROM PAGE 1B loaded into a program assessments for the AWC. oxygen use and resting receive a workout plan, a learn about Family and where those numbers, “(The assessment is) really heart rate are determined. diet guide and access to MWR programs, too.” along with other mea- meant to determine the After that, nurse educa- other resources such as Assessments and classes FITNESS surements, are factored best ways to develop a tors like Lynn Bock enter fitness and wellness class- are free to all Department into an exercise plan specific plan — we like to information based on es offered at Joint Base of Defense ID cardholders based on the individual’s focus on training smarter, lifestyle, weight loss and Lewis-McChord. in the Joint Base Lewis- sessment inside the Hu- health and physical abil- not just harder.” muscle gain goals. “We’re able to do a McChord community. For man Performance Lab. ities. The next step is mea- Completion of these warm handoff to (the more information, visit The subject runs or walks “For most people, we suring one’s resting me- tests will ultimately help Family and Morale, Wel- awc.army.mil or call 253- on a treadmill while wear- see when people take tabolic and biometrics in decipher how many calo- fare and Recreation), and 966-3757. ing a mask that helps track (exercise resolutions) to the Army Wellness Cen- ries one should consume they can do the classes cardiovascular health and the extreme, it doesn’t ter’s Metabolic Lab. The on a daily basis to achieve here,” Bruder said. “(Cli- Dean Siemon: dsiemon heart rate. work,” said Katie Willet, exam requires lying down goals. ents) not only learn about @nwguardian.com, The results are down- who administers fitness for about 15 minutes while From there, individuals AWC services; they can @deansiemon FRIDAY JANUARY 8 2016 NORTHWEST GUARDIAN...... 3B 4B ...... NORTHWEST GUARDIAN FRIDAY JANUARY 8 2016 FRIDAY JANUARY 8 2016 NORTHWEST GUARDIAN...... 5B 6B ...... NORTHWEST GUARDIAN FRIDAY JANUARY 8 2016

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AT THE MOVIES Sisters (R) 10:45, 1:20, 4, 7:20, 10:10 10:15 The Good Dinosaur (PG) 12:15, Hateful Eight (R) 12:30, 4, 7:30 The Studio Appreciation Advance Star Wars: The Force Awakens 3-D 2:55 The Himalayas (Not Rated) 1:20, Revenant (R) noon, 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7, 9, Carey Theater Screening – 13 Hours PG-13 (PG-13) 9:15, 9:45, 12:25, 3:30, 6:30, 8:15, 4:30, 7:40, 10:40 10:30 Star Wars: The Force Awakens Saturday at 7 p.m. 9:40, 11:20 Star Wars: The Force Awak- CENTURY POINT RUSTON AND XD: 3-D (PG-13) 12:30, 1:30, 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, ens 800-246-6215 #3238 Star Wars: The Force Spectre (PG-13) The Good Dinosaur (PG) (PG-13) 9, 10, 1:10, 4:20, 7:30, 10:35 7, 9:30, 10:30 The Big Short The The Big Short Awakens Friday at 7 p.m. Sunday at 1 p.m. (R) 10:35, 4:10, 10:45 (R) 10, 1, 4:20, 7:20, (PG-13) 1, 2, 4, 5, 7:30, 8, 10 Good Dinosaur Daddy’s Home The Big Short Star Wars The Force Awakens (PG-13) Star Wars The Force Awakens (PG-13) (PG) 12:40, 3:05 10:30 (PG-13) 9:20, (R) 1:10, 4:20, 7:20, 9:15 REGAL LAKEWOOD STADIUM 15: The Forest The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part Saturday at 1 p.m. Sunday at 7 p.m. 11:30, 5:30, 8:10, 10:45 844-462-7342 (PG-13) 10:30, 1:10, 4:50, 7:30, 10:40 The 2 (PG-13) 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:45 The Forest (PG-13) 12:10, 2:40, 5, 7:50, Hateful Eight (R) 9:30, noon, 4, 6:40, SOUTH HILL MALL SIX: 253-445-8801 10:30 Concussion (PG-13) 12:40, 3:40, 10:20 Joy (PG-13) 9:50, 12:50, 3:50, 6:50, The Masked Saint (PG-13) 1, 4, 6:30, 9 6:45, 10:10 Daddy’s Home (PG-13) 9:40 The Revenant (R) 9:40, 1:30, 3:30, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Chip 12:50, 4:40, 7:10, 11 Point Break 3-D 7:10, 9:50 Sisters (R) 9:40, 1:20, 3:40, (PG) 1:15, 3:45, 6:20, 9:25 Sisters (R) MOVIE TIMES MAS: 888-262-4386 (PG-13) 4:50, 11 Point Break (PG-13) 7:40, 10:10 Star Wars: The Force Awak- 12:45, 3:30, 6:15, 9:10 In the Heart of The Forest (PG-13) 10:10, 1, 3:20, 5:40, 12:45, 8 The Hateful Eight (R) 12:20, ens (PG-13) 11, 2, 5, 8, 11 Star Wars: The the Sea (PG-13) 12:30, 3:15 Creed TACOMA AREA 8:25, 10:45 Concussion (PG-13) 10:20, 2:50, 6:40, 9:30 The Revenant (R) 1:10, Force Awakens 3-D XD (PG-13) 9, 12:10, (PG-13) 1:25, 4:50, 8:30 The Good BLUE MOUSE THEATRE: 253-752-9500 1:40, 4:30, 7:40, 10:30 Daddy’s Home 3:30, 7:20, 10 Alvin and the Chip- 3:30, 7, 10:15 Dinosaur (PG) 1:35, 4:10, 6:45, 9:15 The Martian (PG-13) 7 Rocky Horror (PG-13) 10:30,12:50, 3:15, 5:50, 8, 10:20 munks: Road Chip (PG) 12:25, 4:05, PUYALLUP Spectre (PG-13) 6, 8:40 Picture Show 11:30 p.m. Saturday Joy (PG-13) 9:45, 1:50, 4:50, 8, 10:50 6:35, 10:45 Sisters (R) 12:05, 3:05, 6, LONGSTON PLACE: 253-770-9901 BONNEY LAKE GRAND CINEMA: 253-593-4474 Point Break 3-D (PG-13) 1:30, 9:30 9:10 Star Wars: The Force Awakens The Forest (PG-13) 1:50, 4:50,7:50, 10:10 REGAL TALL FIRS 10: 253-891-5445 Carol (R) 12:15, 2:55, 5:35, 8:15 Youth (R) Point Break (PG-13) 7:50 The Hateful 3-D (PG-13) noon, 3:45, 4:15, 5:50, 6:30, Concussion (PG-13) 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 10 The Forest (PG-13) 1:10, 4:30, 7:40, 5:20 The Danish Girl (R) noon, 2:40, 8 Eight (R) 12:35, 4:30, 6:40, 10:30 The 9:50, 10:50 Star Wars: The Force Daddy’s Home (PG-13) 1:20, 4:40, 7:10, 10:05 Daddy’s Home (PG-13) 1, 4:20, Brooklyn (PG-13) 1:35, 4:05, 6:35, 9:05 Revenant (R) 10:20, 12:10, 3:35, 4:40, 7, Awakens (PG-13) 12:30, 1, 3:15, 7, 7:30, 9:50 Joy (PG-13) 12:50, 3:50, 6:50, 9:40 7:30, 10:20 Point Break (PG-13) 7:20, Spotlight (R) 12:30, 3:20, 6:10, 8:55 10:25 Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road 9:20, 10:20 The Big Short (R) noon, 3, Point Break 3-D (PG-13) 12:30, 10:10 LAKEWOOD TOWNE CENTER CINE- Chip (PG) 9:50, 12:05, 2:20, 5:30, 7:10 6:10, 9:40 Creed (PG-13) 1:30, 3:35, 6:50, Point Break (PG-13) 3:15, 6:15 The SEE MOVIES, 4C FRIDAY JANUARY 8 2016 WEEKEND 3C NWGUARDIAN.COM Weekend Cover Story Save money without missing the fun

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FROM PAGE 2C 360-871-2294 253-946-0942 7:10 Spectre (PG-13) 12:30, 4, 7, 10 The Forest (PG-13) 11:10, 1:55, 6:30, 8:40, 10:50 The Big Short The Forest (PG-13) 1:30, 4:30, The Forest (PG-13) noon, 2:45, 10 4:55, 7:40, 10:05 The Good (R) 11:30, 2:15, 5, 8, 10:35 Daddy’s 7:35, 10:40 Daddy’s Home 5:15, 7:45, 10:50 Concussion OLYMPIA/LACEY Dinosaur (PG) 11:05, 2, 5 The Home (PG-13) 11:30, 1:50, 4:10, MOVIES (PG-13) 12:50, 4:40, 7:30, 10:40 (PG-13) 10:20, 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, MARTIN VILLAGE STADIUM 16: Hateful Eight (R) 11:30, 3:20, 7, 6:30, 8:50, 1:10 Star Wars: The Point Break (PG-13) 7:25, 10:15 10:20 Daddy’s Home (PG-13) 360-455-5003 10:15 The Hunger Games: Force Awakens (PG-13) 1:30, The Hateful Eight (R) 12:10, 3:10, 11:55, 2:35, 5:10, 7:40, 10:10 Joy The Forest (PG-13) 11:45, 2:10, Mockingjay Part 2 (PG-13) 1:55, 12:30, 2:30, 4:20, 5:30, 7:30, 8:30, 6:50, 9:50 The Revenant (R) 1, (PG_13) 10:55, 1:55, 4:55, 7:55, 4:50, 7:20, 10 Concussion 3:40, 7:20, 10:30 Joy (PG-13) 9:30, 10:40 Sisters (R) 2, 7 Alvin 10:15 The Hateful Eight (R) 3:40, 7:20, 10 Sisters (R) 12:15, 4, 10:55 Point Break (PG-13) 10:35, (PG-13) 12:50, 4, 7:15, 10:10 10:45, 1:40, 4:40, 7:45, 10:40 and the Chipmunks: Road Chip 11:30, 3, 6:45, 10:25 The Reve- 7, 10:35 Star Wars: The Force 1:35, 4:35, 7:35 The Hateful Eight Daddy’s Home (PG-13) 11:50, Point Break (PG-13) 7:35, 10:25 (PG) 1:50, 4:40 nant (R) 11:35, 3:10, 6:50, 10:40 Awakens 3-D (PG-13) noon, 3:20, (PG-13) 10:35, 1:35, 4:35, 7:35 The 2:20, 5, 7:30, 10:05 Joy (PG-13) The Revenant (R) 11:50, 3:30, RATINGS GUIDE Sisters (R) 12:40, 3:40, 6:35, 9:30 6:40, 10 Star Wars: The Force Revenant (R) 10:30, 1:45, 2:10, 12:10, 3:20, 6:50, 10:30 Point 7:10, 10:35 Sisters (R) 10:35, 1:20, G: General audience. All ages. Star Wars: The Force Awakens Awakens (PG-13) 12:30, 3:50, 3:20, 5:45, 6:55, 9:20, 10:30 Alvin Break (PG-13) 4:10, 10:40 The 4:15, 8, 10:45 Star Wars: The PG: Parental guidance suggested. 3-D (PG-13) noon, 12:30, 6:40, 7:10, 10:30 The Big Short (R) and the Chipmunks: Road Chip Hateful Eight (R) 11:30, 3:10, Force Awakens 3-D (PG-13) PG-13: Parents are strongly 10:30 Star Wars: The Force 1:15, 4:20, 7:40, 9:55 The Good (PG) 11:50, 2:15, 4:45 Sisters (R) 6:40, 9:55 The Revenant (R) 11:20, 1:50, 3:55, 5:15, 7:30, 8:35, cautioned to give guidance for Awakens (PG-13) 3:20, 3:50, 7:10, Dinosaur (PG) 12:40, 4:10 The 10:30, 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 Star 11:20, 12:30, 2:30, 4:40, 6:10, 7:10, 10:45 Star Wars: The Force children younger than 13. 10 The Big Short (R) 12:10, 4, 7, Hunger Games: Mockingjay Wars: The Force Awakens 3-D 9:50 Alvin and the Chipmunks: Awakens (PG-13) 10:30, 12:10, 1, R: Restricted. Those younger 10:10 The Good Dinosaur (PG) Part 2 (PG-13) 12:20, 3:30, 6:30, (PG-13) 12:20, 1, 3:35, 4:15, 6:50, Road Chip (PG) 11:55, 2:50, 5:15, 3, 4:30, 7:05, 7:55, 10:20 than 17 require accompanying 12:50, 4:10 The Hunger Games: 9:40 7:30, 10:05, 10:45 Star Wars: The 7:40 Sisters (R) 12:40, 3:30, 6:30, YELM parent or adult guardian. Mockingjay Part 2 (PG-13) 11:50, SOUTH KING COUNTY Force Awakens (PG-13) 10:35, 9:30 Star Wars: The Force YELM CINEMAS: 360-400-3456 NC-17: No one 17 and under 3:30, 6:30, 9:40 AUBURN STADIUM 17: 253-735- 11:25, 1:50, 2:40, 5:05, 5:55, 8:20, Awakens 3-D IMAX (PG-13) The Revenant (R) 11:40, 3:15, admitted. Content appropriate GIG HARBOR 6721 9:10, 11:35 The Big Short (R) 12:20, 3:40, 7, 10:20 Star Wars: 6:30, 9:50 The Hateful Eight (R) for an adult audience only. GALAXY UPTOWN THEATRE: The Forest (PG-13) 12:20, 2:50, 7:30, 10:40 Creed (PG-13) 10:35 The Force Awakens 3-D (PG-13) noon, 3:25, 6:50, 10:15 The 253-857-7469 5:20, 7:50, 10:40 Daddy’s Home p.m. The Himalayas (Not Rated) 2, 5:20, 8:40 Star Wars: The Forest (PG-13) noon, 2:10, 4:20, The Revenant (R) 10:30, 11, 2, (PG-13) noon, 2:25, 4:50, 7:20, 10 10:25, 1:25, 4:25, 7:25, 10:25 Force Awakens (PG-13) 1:40, 2:30, 5:40, 6, 9:30, 9:40 Joy Joy (PG-13) 12:30, 3:30, 6:40, FEDERAL WAY GATEWAY 8: 1:10, 3, 4:30, 6:20, 7:50, 9:40 The (PG-13) 10, 1, 3:50, 6:45, 9:40 9:45 Point Break 3-D (PG-13) 253-946-5289 Big Short (R) 11:35, 2:40, 6, 9:10 Concussion (PG-13) 10:20, 1:30, 11:55, 6:50 Point Break (PG-13) The Martian (PG-13) 12:40, 6:45 Creed (PG-13) 10:15 p.m. The 4:20, 7:40, 11 The Big Short (R) 3:50, 10:10 The Hateful Eight The Martian 3-D (PG_13) 3:45, Good Dinosaur (PG) 11:25, 2 The 11:45, 3:15, 6:10, 9:20 Star Wars: (R) 11:50, 2:40, 6:45, 9:50 The 9:40 Sicario (R) 11:25, 2:10, 4:45, Hunger Games: Mockingjay The Force Awakens 3-D (PG-13) Revenant (R) 12:10, 3:20, 6:30, 7:30, 10:05 Goosebumps (PG) Part 2 (PG-13) noon, 3:15, 6:25, 12:30, 4, 7:20, 10:45 Star Wars: 9:40 Alvin and the Chipmunks: 12:15, 5, 9:55 Goosebumps 3-D 9:45 Spectre (PG-13) 8:20 p.m. The Force Awakens (PG-13) Road Chip (PG) 1, 4, 7 Sisters (PG) 2:35, 7:20 Pan (PG) 11:30 CENTURY OLYMPIA: 360-943- 10:40, 11:30, noon, 3, 3:30, 6:30, (R) 1:20, 4:20, 7:10, 10:05 Star Secret in Their Eyes (PG-13) 0769 7, 10, 10:20 Sisters (R) 1:45, 5, 8, Wars: The Force Awakens 3-D 1:55, 4:20, 7:05, 9:30 Love the Alvin and the Chipmunks: 10:50 Star Wars: The Force (PG-13) 11:45, 4:10, 6:10, 9:20 Coopers (PG-13) 12:10, 2:30, Road Chip (PG) 11:35, 2:10, 4:45, Awakens (PG-13, 21+ only) 11:30, Star Wars: The Force Awakens 4:50, 7:25, 9:50 The Night 7:50 The Big Short (R) 11:40, 3, 6:30, 10 (PG-13) 12:50, 3, 7:30, 10:20 The Before (R) 11:45, 2, 4:15, 6:50, 4:05, 7:15, 10:35 Concussion PORT ORCHARD Big Short (R) 10:30 p.m. 9:20 Everest (PG-13) 11:15, 4:25, (PG-13) 10:10 p.m. Daddy’s REGAL SOUTH SOUND 10: CENTURY FEDERAL WAY 16: 9:45 Everest 3-D (PG-13) 1:50, Home (PG-13) 11, 1:30, 4:50, 7:25, FRIDAY JANUARY 8 2016 WEEKEND 5C NWGUARDIAN.COM Guardian Weekend

park for dogs. The park is locat- young children and their adult ed at 8714 87th Ave. SW in caregivers in self-directed play Lakewood. through innovative design that celebrates imagination and MILITARY APPRECIATION encourages creativity,” she said. JBLM’s Northwest Adventure The Children’s Museum of Center always has wallet-friendly Tacoma address is 1501 Pacific outdoor activities to do such as Ave., in Tacoma. For more in- the Military Appreciation Day at formation, visit playtacoma.org. Crystal Mountain Wednesday The Hand’s On Children’s and the Bavarian Ice Fest in Museum in Olympia is another Leavenworth or snow tubing option. The large building on Jan. 17. the waterfront is separated into The Bavarian Ice Fest costs eight galleries and one art $55 for ages 11 and up, $25 ages studio. 6 to 11 and $5 ages 5 and young- There are also preschool, er. kindergarten, summer and JBLM’s NAC will take visitors parent programs including to a traditional Bavarian village Parents Night Out and parenting for sight-seeing, sledding, workshops. bratwurst and shopping. Admission is free for mem- At the end of the day, every- bers, $10.95 for ages one and one can watch as the town is older, $8.95 for seniors and transformed into a beautiful those with military ID, and display of lights on every store babies are free, but still require a and block. ticket. The first Friday of every For those looking for some- month is also a free admission thing a little more thrilling, day from 5 to 9 p.m. JBLM’s NAC offers snow tubing Hands on Children’s Museum at one of Washington’s best is located at 414 Jefferson St. tubing hills for $35 ages 12 and NE, in Olympia. For more in- up, $25 ages 6 to 12 and $5 ages formation, visit hocm.org. 5 and younger. Military Appreciation Day at ARMY, AIR FORCE MUSEUMS Crystal Mountain offers a chance For adults looking to learn, to ski or ride for half the price JBLM’s Lewis Army Museum on INGRID BARRENTINE Northwest Guardian with JBLM’s NAC. It costs $45 for Lewis Main and the McChord Air transportation and gear or just A Soldier examines a Douglas TC-47D Skytrain while visiting Heritage Hill on McChord Field. Museum on McChord Field both $25 for transportation. offer free admission. While lift tickets are not Get up close to aircraft, tanks FROM PAGE 3C included, they can be purchased and other military vehicles used at the mountain. Military dis- throughout history. counts are now available at the Driving around throughout BUDGET resort. JBLM leads to many different For more information on displays hidden throughout the JBLM’s NAC events, visit installation. jblmmwr.com/nw_adv_ctr.html. Various displays and artifacts Admire the work of local tell the history of JBLM and artists provided by Spaceworks CHILDREN’S MUSEUMS events from the past. Tacoma at temporary exhibi- For an indoor adventure for tions, or throughout downtown families with children, the Chil- Tacoma and Puyallup. MUSEUM OF GLASS dren’s Museum of Tacoma offers For families, adults and cou- pay-as-you-will donation admis- ples alike, visiting Tacoma’s GO FOR A WALK sion. Visiting Tumwater Falls Park is Museum of Glass provides an Its newly designed museum opportunity to see eccentric free and close to JBLM. You can aims to engage young children walk the half-mile around the works of glass art, collections in self-directed play through and exhibitions. falls to see bridges, trees, flow- innovative design, encouraging ers, shrubs, reflective pools and There’s even an opportunity imagination and creativity. to visit the Hot Shop, where massive rocks. There are also The core early-childhood picnic facilities and play areas visitors can witness artists cre- experiences form the platform ating art from molten glass. for children and ample parking for play in the Museum’s five is available. Sometimes guests offer input main exhibition areas, which and help design the piece. The park is open daily from 8 include Woods, Water, Voyager, a.m. to approximately 30 min- Pricing for military at the Invention and Becka’s Studio. glass museum is discounted at utes before sunset. The address Brenda Morrison, communi- is 110 Deschutes Way SW in $12 for adults and $5 for chil- cations and operations director, dren. Tumwater. said the museum is focused on SCOTT HANSEN Northwest Guardian For more information on Fort Steilacoom Park is 340 using play to teach children JBLM service members and their families will receive discounts at the Museum of Glass acres of trails that can be ex- Tacoma’s Museum of Glass, visit using all five senses. museumofglass.org. in Tacoma. plored by foot or bike. The park “Our specially designed also includes a 22-acre off-leash museum experience engages 6C WEEKEND FRIDAY JANUARY 8 2016 Out & About NWGUARDIAN.COM

Jan. 9 and Feb. 7 something for every wo- Jan. 13 and Feb. 4 man. Our ladies-only MOUNTAIN DAY group will travel along MILITARY APPRECIATION AT MISSION RIDGE Mount Rainier’s Glacier AT CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN Tired of the rain? Then Vista Trail while exploring You don’t want to miss travel across the moun- the best route up to Pano- the chance to ski or ride tains to central Washing- rama Point. Difficulty: Crystal Mountain for half- ton for a day of skiing at Moderate to difficult; price. The trip fee includes the beautiful Mission time: three hours; dis- transportation and gear. Ridge Ski Resort. The tance: three miles. Mini- While lift tickets are not ski/snowboard package mum age: 12. The trip fee included, they can be includes transportation, includes guide, gear, in- purchased at the moun- gear, two-hour lesson and struction and transporta- tain; military discounts are full mountain lift ticket. tion. Departure time and now available at the resort Prefer to snowshoe? Gear location: Northwest Ad- — no need to purchase and transportation are venture Center at Lewis online in advance. Go to provided. Departure time North at 8 a.m. or the Northwest Adventure and location: Northwest McChord Field’s Adven- Adventure Center at Lewis tures Unlimited at 8:15 North at 5 a.m. or Courtesy photo a.m. $45. SEE OUT, 7C McChord Field’s Adven- Join the JBLM Northwest Adventure Center Wednesday and Feb. 4 to ski and tures Unlimited at 5:15 snowboard on Crystal Mountain. a.m. Ski/snowboard: $125; snowshoe: $55; have your most fun-filled winter Depart from the North- commodations can be own gear/transportation experience, check out this west Adventure Center at made for persons with only: $50. Reasonable snowmobiling trip through Lewis North at 8 a.m. or special needs; popular accommodations can be the Cascade Mountains. McChord Field’s Adven- family trip. made for persons with Fun, action, beauty and tures Unlimited at 8:15 special needs; popular excitement await you. a.m. Preregistration re- SNOWSHOE OR family trip. Transportation, snow- quired. $170; adult pas- HIKE PARADISE mobile, helmet, boots, sengers: $125; passengers Discover the beauty of Jan. 9 and 16 gloves and snowsuit are 15 and younger: $75. Add Mount Rainier on snow- provided. Dress in layers. $20 for lunch and souve- shoeing trails that offer BALD EAGLE Minimum age to drive: 16. nir cup. Reasonable ac- FLOAT TRIP Many people will never get to see the majestic bald eagle in its natural habitat, but on this trip we could view up to 200. We’ll float down the docile Skagit River in a large, stable raft among one of the largest concentrations of bald eagles in the Lower 48. Depart from the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 7 a.m. $55; add $25 for a souvenir cup and lunch. Reasonable accommoda- tions can be made for persons with special needs. This is a popular family trip with NAC guides. Jan. 10 and 31 SNOWMOBILE THE CASCADES If you’re seeking the FRIDAY JANUARY 8 2016 WEEKEND 7C NWGUARDIAN.COM Out & About

FROM PAGE 6C transportation are in- lights. This trip is sure to Jan. 17 and 31 Adventures Unlimited at ages 5 and younger: $5. cluded in the trip fee. be fun for the entire fam- 9:15 a.m. Difficulty: beginner; dis- ily. Departure time and SNOW TUBING $35; ages 6 to 12: $25; SEE OUT, 10C OUT tance: one and a half location: Northwest Ad- DOWN HILL miles; elevation gain: 50 venture Center at Lewis Enjoy one of the best feet; time: two hours. North at 8 a.m. or tubing hills with the Out- Center prior to the trip to Minimum age: 12. Depar- McChord Field’s Adven- door Recreation program. be fitted for your gear. ture time and location: tures Unlimited at 8:15 Dress warmly for a wild Departure time and loca- Northwest Adventure a.m. $55; ages 6 to 11: ride. Tubing is a blast for tion: Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at $25; ages 5 and younger: all ages and experience Center at Lewis North at 5:30 p.m. or McChord $5. Reasonable accommo- levels. Snow tubes and 6:45 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlim- dations can be made for transportation provided Field’s Adventures Unlim- ited at 5:45 p.m. $40. persons with special with tickets. Depart from ited at 7 a.m. $45 for gear Popular family trip with needs; popular family trip Northwest Adventure rental and transportation NAC expert guides. with NAC expert guides. Center at Lewis North at 9 or $25 for transportation a.m. or McChord Field’s only. Reasonable accom- Jan. 17 modations can be made for persons with special JOIN IN THE needs; popular family trip. ICE FEST Spend a day in a tradi- Jan. 15 tional Bavarian village sledding, eating bratwurst MOONLIGHT SNOWSHOE and shopping at the Ice GOLD CREEK Fest with the Outdoor Snowshoe on the Sno- Recreation program. At qualmie Pass trails by the the end of the day, you light of the moon — a can watch as the town is unique experience. Gear, transformed into a beauti- guide, instruction and ful display of twinkling 8C WEEKEND FRIDAY JANUARY 8 2016 Tickets NWGUARDIAN.COM

Tacoma. $40-$110. p.m., Emerald Queen WORLD TOUR April 11, 7 SAVING ABEL Jan. 17, 8 Casino, Tacoma. $30-$70. p.m., Tacoma Dome. p.m., Jazzbones Nightclub HARLEM GLOBETROT- SELENA GOMEZ May 13, And Restaurant, Tacoma. TERS Feb. 13, 3 p.m., 7:30 p.m., KeyArena, Seat- $40-$110. KeyArena, Seattle. $60- tle. $80-$120. OH WONDER Jan. 18, $180. ANDREA BOCELLI June 1, 8:30 p.m., The Neptune HARLEM GLOBETROT- 7:30 p.m., KeyArena, Seat- Theatre, Seattle. $60- TERS Feb. 21, 3 p.m., tle. $75-$365. $150. Toyota Center Kennewick. ADELE July 25 - 26, 7:30 BRIAN MCKNIGHT Jan. $50-$103. p.m., KeyArena, Seattle. 22, 8:30 p.m., Emerald BLUE OYSTER CULT Feb. $35-$145.50. Queen Casino. $40-$95. 27, 8 p.m., Emerald Queen DEMI LOVATO AND SIR MIX-A-LOT Jan. 28, Casino, Tacoma. $25-$55. NICK JONAS Aug. 21, 8 Necter Lounge, Seattle. JUSTIN BIEBER March 9, p.m., KeyArena, Seattle. $50-$80. 7:30 p.m., KeyArena, Seat- $26-$76. AC/DC Feb. 2, 8 p.m., tle. $46-$122. JOSH GROBAN Aug. 23, 6 Tacoma Dome. $75-$140. JOHNNY RIVERS March p.m., Chateau Ste Michelle BLACK SABBATH:THE 26, 8 p.m., Skagit Valley Winery, Woodinville. $80. END Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m., Casino. $55-$60. Tacoma Dome. $50-$150. SHEN YUN April 8 to 10, 2 LUNAR NEW YEAR CON- and 7:30 p.m. McCaw CERT Feb. 8, 8 p.m., Tula- Hall, Seattle. $60-$180. lip Resort Casino. $25. JEFF DUNHAM April 10, 3 BRAD PAISLEY Feb. 13, p.m., Tacoma Dome. $47. MATT ROURKE The Associated Press 7:30 p.m., Tacoma Dome. IRON MAIDEN: THE In this file photo, Jennifer Nettles performs during a 2015 Independence Day $29.75-$55. BOOK OF SOULS celebration. She will be coming to the Emerald Queen Casino March 3. AIR SUPPLY Feb. 13, 8

MON Saturday, 7 p.m., BREAKABLE WORLD TICKETS Paramount Theatre, Seat- TOUR Wednesday, 8 p.m., tle. $40-$150. KeyArena, Seattle. $45- THIS WEEK FOREVERLAND Saturday, $131. See American country 9 p.m., The Showbox, PINK MARTINI Jan. 15, 8 superstar JENNIFER NET- Seattle. $50. p.m., Pantages Theatre, TLES March 3, 8 p.m., JD MCPHERSON Tues- Tacoma. $100. Emerald Queen Casino. day, 9 p.m., The Showbox, SONNY LANDRETH Jan. $40-$110. Tickets go on Seattle. $40-$60. 15, 8 p.m., Jazzbones sale today at 10 a.m. JANET JACKSON: UN- Nightclub And Restaurant,

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LOCAL Tacoma. $10-$20. new- of the previous recipients techtacoma.com. of the awards ceremony CHARITY ANNUAL MODEL RAIL- for the Civil Rights Honor SPAGHETTI DINNER To ROAD SHOW 10 a.m. to 6 Roll. 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 17. benefit Bruce Miller fight p.m. Jan. 16 to 18. Pacific Urban Grace Church, 902 off brain tumor, 5:30 to 8 Science Center, 200 Sec- Market St., Tacoma. Free. p.m. Jan. 22. Rainier View ond Ave. N., Seattle. 253-573-1504, conversa- Christian Church, 12305 $11.75-$19.75, pacificsci- tiontacoma.blogspot.com. Spanaway Loop Road S., encecenter.org. MULTICARE DO SOME- Tacoma. Visit rainiervie- MARTIN LUTHER KING, THING HEALTHY EVENT w.org for information on JR. INTERFAITH SER- With local Olympic gold- dinner. Fundraiser ongo- VICE Will feature a key- ing at giveforward.com. note speaker and honor all SEE EVENTS, 11C COMMUNITY MEEKER MANSION PSY- CHIC FAIR Discover your future or uncover your past at the Meeker Man- sion Psychic Fair in Puyal- lup. 10 a.m. Saturday. Meeker Mansion, 312 COURTESY PHOTO Spring St., Puyallup. $5. The Puyallup Home Fair starts today at the Washington State Fair and Events Center. 253-848-1770. GET HELP WITH Included in admission. NEW TECH TACOMA Join Tacoma-area tech commu- HEALTH INSURANCE 206-543-7907, burkemu- the smart, fun, creative nity. 5 p.m. Thursday. Post Talk to experts from Sea seum.org. people who comprise the Hall, 1102 A St. #450, Mar Community Health Centers to find out if you’re eligible for health insurance coverage. 6 to 8 p.m. Now to Jan. 15. Park- land/Spanaway Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S., Ta- coma. Free. 253-548-3304, piercecountylibrary.org. PUYALLUP HOME SHOW Meet and talk with local contractors. Plan remodels and additions to your home. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Washington State Fair and Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup. $8. 253-874-8711. ARTIFACT ID DAY Learn more about the objects that matter to you with Burke collections staff, who will be on hand to identify Native American, Asia and Pacific Islands cultural objects and arti- facts, as well as rocks, feathers, shells and fossils. 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. University of Washington — Burke Museum of Nat- ural History and Culture, 17th Ave. Northeast and Northeast 45th St., Seattle. 10C WEEKEND FRIDAY JANUARY 8 2016 Out & About NWGUARDIAN.COM

Jan. 19 kayak trip prep and t- you want to ski, snow- to incremental or low- ed. Call or come into ask shoeing trails. Travel rescue. board or snowshoe, you’re snow conditions. Reason- about cross-country skiing. along Mount Rainier’s LADIES KAYAK • Level five: the roll. in luck. The trip fee in- able accommodations can Depart from McChord Glacier Vista Trail while SKILLS CLASS This month, we’re of- cludes ski/board, boots, be made for persons with Field’s Adventures Unlim- exploring the best route up The Outdoor Recreation fering a ladies-only skills bindings and transporta- special needs; popular ited at 5:45 a.m. or North- to Panorama Point. program offers five levels class. Meet at Kimbro Pool tion. If you prefer to snow- family trip. west Adventure Center at Difficulty: moderate to of our two-hour kayak inside McVeigh Sports and shoe, the fee includes Lewis North at 6 a.m. difficult; distance: three skills class. Fitness Center at 7:30 p.m. snowshoe, trekking pole Jan. 23 and Feb. 6 Ski/snowboard lessons miles; time: three hours. • Level one: proper pad- Minimum age: 12. $25. and guide. Depart from package: $115; snowshoe: Minimum age: 12. Guide, dling techniques and how Northwest Adventure MOUNTAIN DAY $45; have your own gear/ gear, instruction and to buddy-rescue. Jan. 22 Center at Lewis North at 6 AT WHITE PASS transportation only: $35. transportation provided. • Level two: edging ma- a.m. or McChord Field’s Head off the beaten Depart from NAC at Lewis neuvers and self-rescue. MILITARY DAY Adventures Unlimited at path to White Pass. Ski or Jan. 24 North at 8 a.m. or • Level three: recovery AT STEVENS PASS 6:15 a.m. $60 for ski/ snowboard and get trans- McChord Field’s Adven- techniques and muscle Head north for the fan- board; $50 for snowshoe; portation, gear, two-hour SNOWSHOE AROUND tures Unlimited at 8:15 memory exercises for the tastic snow at Stevens Pass $40 transportation only. lesson and full mountain IN PARADISE a.m. $45. Popular family roll. for great deals at the mil- This trip is weather de- lift ticket. Snowshoeing Discover the beauty of trip with NAC expert • Level four: multiday itary appreciation day. If pendent and may be re- and gear and guide provid- Mount Rainier on snow- guides. scheduled or canceled due FRIDAY JANUARY 8 2016 WEEKEND 11C NWGUARDIAN.COM Calendar

Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 512 Washington St. SE, Olym- pia. $27. washingtoncente- r.org. RAP/HIP-HOP LUPE FIASCO 8 p.m. Wednesday. Neptune Theatre, 1303 NE 45th St., Seattle. $43.50. ROCK ILLUSION OF ELVIS WITH DANNY VERNON 7 p.m. Friday, Emerald Queen Casino, 2024 E. 29th St., Tacoma. emer- aldqueencasino.com. PINK MARTINI 8 p.m. Jan. 15. Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway, Tacoma. $34- $110. 253-591-5894, broadwaycenter.org. BIG HEAD TODD & THE MONSTERS 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Showbox at the Market, 1426 First Ave., Seattle. $35. stgpresent- s.org. WORLD CELTIC NIGHTS: SPIRIT OF FREEDOM 5 p.m. PAUL A. HEBERT The Associated Press Sunday. Washington Cen- Lupe Fiasco performs on stage at the House of Blues. He is performing Wednesday at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle. ter for the Performing Arts, 512 Washington St. FROM PAGE 9C TALKS S., Tacoma. $15, walk-ins University Place; 12:10 MARIKO CHIBA Third SE, Olympia. $32-$54. CECILIA BLOMBERG, welcomed. 253-241-4166, p.m. Wednesday. City Fridays at noon, recital on 360-753-8585, washing- GIG HARBOR TAPESTRY plu.edu. County Building, 7th Floor the renowned John Brom- toncenter.org. EVENTS WEAVER/ARTIST Rainier Conference Room, baugh pipe organ. Jan. 15. The WORKSHOPS founding member of Tap- 930 Tacoma Ave., S., Christ Episcopal Church, NIGHTLIFE ESTATE AND LIFE PLAN- estry Artists of Puget Tacoma; 6:30 p.m. 310 N. K St., Tacoma. NING FRIDAY medalist, model, wife and Sound, Blomberg will Learn how to plan Wednesday. Graham Li- Free. B SHARP COFFEE mother Amanda Beard. 6 present slides and draw- for the estate and care brary, 9202 224th St. E., JAZZ HOUSE p.m. Jan. 21. Hotel Murano ings showing her process issues everyone faces. 2 Graham; 1:30 p.m. 706 Opera Alley, BLACK BOX JAZZ: JOHN — Bicentennial Pavilion, and progress on portraits p.m. Saturday. South Hill Wednesday. Tacoma Pub- STOWELL 1320 Broadway, Tacoma. of eight saints commis- Library, 15420 Meridian lic Library, 1102 Tacoma 8 p.m. Jan. 15. SEE EVENTS, 12C $10. sioned by Air Force Acad- E., Puyallup. Free. 253- Ave. S., Tacoma; 12:10 INSIDE RADIOLAB WITH emy Catholic Chapel. 9:30 548-3303, piercecounty- p.m. Jan. 15. Pierce County ROBERT KRULWICH This a.m. Friday. St. Andrew’s library.org. Annex, 2401 S. 35th St., HOARDING: THE HID- special event will discuss Episcopal Church, 7410 S. Tacoma. Free. 253-798- DEN PROBLEM EX- the inner workings of the 12th St., Tacoma. Free. 4600, PierceADRC.org. POSED Downloading E-Reader smash hit radio program, 253-759-5637, tacomawea- Free workshop Clinic shedding light on what versguild.org. will help identify hoarding 1:30 p.m. Jan. 15. makes the process of ex- THE STORIES TACOMA behaviors, provide an Tacoma Public Library, amining big questions in TELLS Michael Sullivan understanding of the dis- 1102 Tacoma Ave. S., science, philosophy and will explore Tacoma’s order and a look at the Tacoma. Free. 253-292- the human experience so history and architectural solutions and resources 2001, tacomalibrary.org. compelling. 7:30 p.m. Jan. design. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 available in Pierce County. 22. Pantages Theater, 901 p.m. Jan. 21. Garfield Book 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Uni- MUSIC Broadway, Tacoma. $19- Company, 208 Garfield St. versity Place Library, $49. 253-591-5894. 3609 Market Place W., CLASSICAL 12C WEEKEND FRIDAY JANUARY 8 2016 Calendar NWGUARDIAN.COM

FROM PAGE 11C Wilde, The Cottonwood with Squirrel Butter with ma, Fauna Shade, Brook- South Tacoma Way, Taco- Kyle Chambers, Dian Cutups, 8 p.m., $5-$8. W. Bruce Reid and Mark lyn Pool, Wow, Laura, 7 ma, Malice, Earth Down, Norman, 7 p.m. $5-$8. 253-396-9169. Graham, 8 p.m., $5. 253- p.m. $8. Cold Truth, Wake of Hu- EVENTS REAL ART TACOMA 5412 292-9969. STOCKTON’S BAR & manity, 3 p.m. $5-$8. rea- TUESDAY South Tacoma Way, Taco- EMERALD QUEEN I-5 GRILL 23220 Maple Val- larttacoma.com. B SHARP COFFEE ma, Jake McNeillie & Co., NIGHTCLUB 2024 E. 29th ley/Black Diamond Road THE SPAR 2121 N. 30th HOUSE 706 Opera Alley, Tacoma, Human Spirit The Rusty Clevers, Devil- St., Tacoma, 4 More, 9 SE, Maple Valley, Mo- St., Tacoma, Anthony Tacoma, Peeled Bananas with Thomas Marriot and wood, The Busy Wild, 7 p.m. 253-594-7777. ments Notice (classic Estrada and the Cold 102s, comedy open mic, 7:30 Mark Taylor (jazz), 8 p.m., p.m. $8, realarttacoma- GREAT AMERICAN CASI- rock). 425-432-6880. (blues), 7 p.m. 253-627- p.m. Free. 253-292-9969. $10. 253-292-9969. .com. NO 10117 South Tacoma THE SWISS 1904 S. Jef- 8215. REAL ART TACOMA 5412 EMERALD QUEEN I-5 THE SWISS 1904 S. Jef- Way, Lakewood, Sanction ferson, Tacoma, Industry THE SWISS 1904 S. Jef- South Tacoma Way, Taco- NIGHTCLUB 2024 E. 29th ferson, Tacoma, Kryboys. Band. 253-396-0500. Night (Sin). 253-572-2821. ferson, Tacoma, open mic ma, Turnup Season, 6 p.m. St., Tacoma, 4 More, 9 253-572-2821. JAZZBONES 2803 Sixth with Chuck Gay. 253-572- $4-$6. realarttacoma.com. p.m. 253-594-7777. Ave., Tacoma, Ayron SUNDAY 2821. GREAT AMERICAN CASI- SATURDAY Jones and The Way, The DAWSON’S BAR AND WEDNESDAY NO 10117 South Tacoma B SHARP COFFEE Staxx Brothers and The GRILL 5443 South Taco- MONDAY B SHARP COFFEE Way, Lakewood, Sanction HOUSE 706 Opera Alley, Cody Rentas Band, 8 p.m. ma Way, Tacoma, Tim REAL ART TACOMA 5412 HOUSE 706 Opera Alley, Band. 253-396-0500. Tacoma, Pancakes with $8-$13. 253-396-9169. Hall Band (open jam ses- South Tacoma Way, Taco- Tacoma, book launch with JAZZBONES 2803 Sixth The Beatles (rock) 9 a.m. REAL ART TACOMA 5412 sion), 8 p.m. 253-476-1421. ma, Brenna Sahajian, On a Leah Mueller, 7 p.m. Free. Ave., Tacoma, Rabbit to noon, free; Folk Night South Tacoma Way, Taco- REAL ART TACOMA 5412 Clear Day, Fang Chia, 253-292-9969.