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Authorized newspaper of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington • January 29, 2016

418TH FLIGHT TEST SQUADRON Airmen complete refueling demo

BY REBECCA AMBER The Pegasus passed 1,600 boom will use an A-10 Thunder- The KC-46A 412th Test Wing Public Affairs pounds of fuel to an F-16 piloted bolt II as the light-slow receiver Pegasus Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. by Lt. Col. Daniel Alix, out of and a C-17 Globemaster III as performs its The KC-46 Tanker Program the 416st Flight Test Squadron, the heavy receiver. first aerial reached a major milestone Sun- Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Flight tests employing the refueling day when it successfully demon- who characterized the mission centerline drogue system and Sunday, strated its first aerial refueling as a complete success. wing aerial refueling pods will passing 1,600 contact and fuel transfer with an The tanker has a robust in- use an F-18 Hornet as the light- pounds of F-16C Fighting Falcon. flight refueling demonstration fast receiver and an AV-8B Har- fuel to an The KC-46A is launching schedule over the coming rier as a light-slow receiver. The F-16 Fighting from Boeing Field in Seattle, weeks. The test with the F-16C KC-46A will also have to dem- Falcon. and a variety of user and chase fulfilled the requirement to onstrate its receiver capability aircraft are staging out of Joint connect to a light-fast receiver. SEE DEMO, 10A Base Lewis-McChord. The remaining tests with the STAFF SGT. BRANDI HANSEN 412th Test Wing Public Affairs

42ND MILITARY POLICE BRIGADE SUBSTANCE ABUSE SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST Madigan treatment facility to offer help

BY SUZANNE OVEL Madigan Public Affairs Madigan Army Medical Cen- ter opened a new substance abuse residential treatment facility on Joint Base Lewis- McChord Jan. 21. The 28-day voluntary program provides inpatient drug and alcohol substance abuse treat- ment to active-duty service members from the west coast of the United States as well as Hawaii, Korea and Japan. “This facility, hopefully, is going to change lives,” said Col. Michael Place, the Madigan commander. “It’s going to give people an opportunity to make themselves all over again.” A recent Army-wide Health of the Force survey revealed two percent of active-duty Soldiers are diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder. Another “healthy percentage” of Sol- diers, who aren’t diagnosed, also struggle with addiction, said Maj. Gen. William Fuller, I Corps deputy commanding general. 42nd Military Police Brigade “If you don’t treat this, it can Two service members with the 42nd Military Police Brigade compete during a recent combatives battle at the JBLM “Fight House.” ruin people’s lives, wreck their careers, and it’s also a real risk for the health and safety of our BY SGT. JASMINE HIGGINS whole force,” Fuller said, noting 28th Public Affairs Detachment that the residential treatment Soldiers throughout the 42nd Military facility will increase Soldiers’ Police Brigade competed against one an- readiness. other for the chance to be named the “The Prior to the opening of the Protectors” Soldier, Non- Madigan residential treatment commissioned Officer or facility, service members who Officer of the Quarter on needed residential substance Joint Base Lewis-McChord abuse treatment were referred Jan. 19-22. to civilian facilities. While the Over the four days, the centers provided quality care, Soldiers faced various chal- the separation from families and lenges ranging from a writ- SEE MADIGAN, 10A Sheasgreen ten essay to a 12-mile ruck march in an attempt to test their dexterity, strengths and knowledge of Army specific events and topics. SGT. JASMINE HIGGINS 28th Public Affairs Detachment Sgt. Oscar Gomez-Lopez, middle, completes the enlisted Soldier competition board during IN THE NEWS SEE SURVIVAL, 10A 42nd MP Bde.’s Noncommissioned Officer, Soldier and Officer of the Quarter competition.

MISSION TRAINING COMPLEX JBLM prepares for upcoming cyber readiness inspection

Dave BY SENIOR AIRMAN what to expect during the CCRI Goudreau, JACOB JIMENEZ and how to prepare their units right, outlines Northwest Guardian and work centers for the in- security More than 80 civilians and spection. Red Badge Project measures service members took time away “I think one of the things Tom Skerritt talks with veterans during a from daily operations to prepare today showed people was that in a “In Your Voice” class. Command for this year’s upcoming Com- the CCRI is not just an informa- Cyber mand Cyber Readiness Inspec- tion technology thing, but it’s a Readiness tion. Personnel participated in total team responsibility down to RED BADGE PROJECT Inspection the Network Enterprises Cen- individual users,” said Amy Writing about a childhood pet, workshop at ters’ CCRI workshop Jan. 21 at Ridgeway, NEC director. “It the first time they met the love of the Mission Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s could be as simple as remember- their life or what it felt like to be Training Mission Training Complex. ing proper operational security, truly scared can be part of the Complex. healing process for those who The hands-on workshop in- SEE CYBER, 10A SENIOR AIRMAN JACOB JIMENEZ Northwest Guardian structed security managers on have served. See story, A7 2A ...... NORTHWEST GUARDIAN FRIDAY JANUARY 29 2016

ADJUTANT GENERAL BRANCH NEWS IN BRIEF

AG makes time for troops ‘Deep Steel’ unit cases it colors in a deployment ceremony Tuesday during his first JBLM visit Approximately 150 Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Field Artillery Brigade, 7th Infantry Division, cased the unit colors Tuesday at Joint Base Lewis BY SGT. DEJA BORDEN McChord in preparation for their deployment to the Middle 20th Public Affairs Detachment East. The Adjutant General branch The casing ceremony, held at the Wilson Fitness Center on has existed in the Army for more Lewis Main, is a military tradition officially marking a unit than two centuries and, in that deployment or relocation. time, has seen 60 different gen- Once Alpha Battery arrives at its deployed destination, the erals lead the AG corps and colors will be uncased, marking the completion of the unit tremendously expand its role in relocation. the Army. — 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BRIGADE PUBLIC AFFAIRS Brigadier General James T. Iacocca, the 60th Adjutant Gen- eral of the Army and executive Western Regional Medical director of the military postal service agency, made his first Command set to be realigned trip to Joint Base Lewis- McChord to speak with fellow Regional Health Command-Pacific (Provisional) will host a Soldiers of the AG branch Jan. Casing of the Western Regional Medical Command Colors 20. Soldiers, ranking from se- Ceremony Friday at 9 a.m. at French Theater. nior noncommissioned officers On Jan. 8, as part of the Army Medical Department’s largest to senior officers, had the oppor- transformation since its activation more than 20 years ago, the tunity to discuss thoughts and WRMC was realigned under Regional Health Command- concerns they had about Pacific (Provisional). The casing ceremony represents the changes in the AG corps. completion of that merger. Iacocca spoke about issues During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. Patrick D. Sargent, Region- directly concerning the AG al Health Command-Pacific (Provisional) commanding gener- branch, the role AG plays in the al, will welcome Col. Ronald T. Stephens as the RHC-P (Provi- military and upcoming changes sional) deputy commanding officer. The public is welcome to that impact the Army’s future. attend. The general also spoke about — WESTERN REGIONAL MEDICAL COMMAND key qualities of leadership and why he believes the changes to the Noncommissioned Officer Sign up for Operation: GoodJobs Evaluation Report are so vital to an ever progressing Army. networking event on Lewis North “The NCOER had to change,” he said. “I’ve only known one Operation: GoodJobs, Goodwill’s program aimed to help NCOER since I came to the transitioning service members, is hosting a networking event Army in 1988. So we had this SGT. DEJA BORDEN 20th Public Affairs Detachment Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Lake Con- form — this old Cold War form. Brig. Gen. James T. Iacocca, Adjutant General of the Army, talks with ference Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. We’ve changed our doctrine so Soldiers of the AG branch on Joint Base Lewis-McChord Jan. 20. Spaces are still available for former or active-duty service much, and the NCOER wasn’t members and their spouses looking for their next career path. really aligned with our lead- Participants will be able to check out employers from all over ership doctrine, our compe- knowledge of their role in the Headquarters and Service Com- the country in both the government and private sectors. tencies and our actions. We Army and what changes will pany, 7th Infantry Division. During the event, Goodwill Veteran Services will host a had to get after an NCOER affect their careers. “Having experience in the AG resume building workshop. that would measure that lead- “I’ve seen a lot of areas that field and being a first sergeant Sign up to get a free review of a current resume at times ership.” can help the chain of commands at the same time helps me with throughout the event. After an hour-long brief and around the installation on spe- both the command side and the The reviews are one-on-one and provide an opportunity to discussion, Soldiers of the AG cific areas,” said 1st Sgt. James AG side in being able to take those looking to tailor their resumes for certain sectors or branch walked away with more A. Walters, first sergeant of care of Soldiers.” positions. Other veterans support organizations will be avail- able to answer questions and provide information. There will also be numerous adult education resources from online and local colleges and universities. Registered attend- JBLM ALERTS ees will have access to the free buffet provided by Operation: GoodJobs. Register to join at eventbrite.com and search for “JBLM When the weather outside is frightful veteran networking event.” — ALEXANDRA KOCIK NORTHWEST GUARDIAN BY ALEXANDRA KOCIK Northwest Guardian When the temperatures drop 62nd Airlift Wing honors and and the snow begins to fall, it’s important to know where to get celebrates annual award winners information. Those who live and work on Joint Base Lewis- The following are members from the 62nd Airlift Wing were McChord should know where named winners for their respective categories at the wing’s to get alerts about the day annual awards ceremony Jan. 15. They will go on to compete ahead. for the Team McChord Annual Awards Ceremony March 11. You can start by signing up for Stephanie McNeal, 62nd Operations Group JBLM alerts — lewis-mcchord. Key Spouse army.mil — and clicking on the Andrew Roberts, 4th Airlift Squadron link under “Installation Sup- Civilian Category I port.” Greg Robbins, 62nd Maintenance Squadron Todd Eckstein, installation Civilian Category IIA chief of operations, said the Stephen Mortensen, 62nd Operations Group most important part of inclem- Civilian Category IIB ent weather safety is signing up Senior Airman Brooke Breeden, 4th Airlift Squadron for alerts and knowing where to SCOTT HANSEN Northwest Guardian / 2012 Airman find pertinent JBLM informa- Soldiers clean up debris left behind after a 2012 winter storm. Service Tech. Sgt. Justin Gebhardt, 62nd Maintenance Squad- tion. members and civilian employees can keep updated with JBLM alerts. ron “We have received several Noncommissioned Officer questions from people asking nonessential members, curtail those conditions themselves will Master Sgt. Wesley Green, 62nd Operations Support how they find out about base operations or close the installa- not necessarily dictate late arriv- Squadron closures or delayed reporting,” tion. The operations center will als, early departures or closures. Senior Noncommissioned Officer he said. “Those who sign up for then disseminate that message Military police will also post MSgt Matthew Shaver, 4th Airlift Squadron the alert system on the JBLM via the alert system as well as signs at every gate showing the First Sergeant main (website) will get that posting it on the website and current road conditions. 1st Lt Matthew Hensley, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance information pushed to them updating the Operational Hot- There are snow removal plans Squadron through email, text message or line. The operations center will for Lewis Main, McChord Field, Junior Company Grade Officer recorded phone call.” also use a green phone which the airfields and the major arte- Capt. Buddy McNeal, 7th Airlift Squadron If you don’t want to receive rings in most brigades and rial roads. The Directorate of Company Grade Officer alerts, you can also check the above headquarters on JBLM to Public Works has a prioritized Maj. Nicholas Parise, 10th Airlift Squadron JBLM website and click on further communicate the weath- listing of which roads to clear Field Grade Officer “Road Conditions” or call the er call. first in the event of a heavy — 62ND AIRLIFT WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS Operational Hotline (253-967- The JBLM public affairs office snowfall. 1733) for a recorded message, he will also notify local news media It also maintains historical said. and post the message on social data on which roads, such as New VA video series released The Installation Joint Base media outlets such as Facebook high hills, bridges or tree lined Operations Center monitors the and Twitter. In most cases, the streets, tend to get icier than concerning TBI and epilepsy weather 24-7 and conducts pre- weather call will be unanimous others and can send people out dictive analysis using the JBLM for all commands or services, to deice or sand those problem The Veterans Affairs Epilepsy Center of Excellence and the Severe Weather Decision Ma- but there may be some excep- areas. DES also does a great job Seattle VA Epilepsy Program have launched a video series trix. Determinations are based tions when missions require coordinating with DPW to pro- addressing the stigma of epilepsy in veterans and to educate on weather forecasts from the certain personnel or services to vide them with up-to-date in- the veterans, their caregivers and the general public about National Oceanic and Atmo- report for duty. formation if certain parts of the living with epilepsy. spheric Administration and Delayed reporting or curtailed base need additional attention, Each video features a veteran sharing personal experiences Road Condition Reports from days are decided by senior com- Eckstein said. and unique challenges balancing the medical, personal and the Directorate of Emergency manders. In the event of a dif- Sidewalks, however, are not social aspects associated with having recurring seizures. The Services. ferent reporting standard, the part of DPW’s coverage. Walk- goal of the video series is to promote public awareness of the This matrix is an algorithm above reporting methods will ways are the responsibility of impact of epilepsy in the lives of veterans and to convey that that takes into consideration clearly state which commands building managers and occu- these patients are able to live full, productive, successful lives. temperature, precipitation, snow or personnel are affected. pants. The first two videos of the series focuses on the diagnosis of accumulation, road conditions, The military police also play “We have had a couple of epilepsy. Subsequent videos will be released over the next year winds, school closures, etc. and an important role in weather people fall, and this year has and include topics such as epilepsy medications; social issues provides the operations center alerts and changing local road been worse than normal for icy faced by individuals living with epilepsy; and seizure first aid. with a point of reference for conditions from green to amber conditions,” Eckstein said. “We The videos are posted on YouTube. The first video is titled: current and expected conditions or even to red or black. Local would hope that building man- “Veterans and Epilepsy: Basic Training: Diagnosis.” The sec- in the next 24 hours. If condi- patrols will make recommenda- agers would do their best to ond is titled: “Veterans and Epilepsy: Basic Training: Epilepsy tions are expected to worsen, a tions through DES to the JBLM make sure their workplace is and TBI.” Severe Weather Threat Board chief of staff or to the JBLM safe, whether it’s mopping up a Traumatic brain injury has been labeled the signature injury will convene via teleconference. commander, who will dictate spill inside or ensuring the side- of the Global War on Terror. In addition to symptoms such as The board consists of the JBLM the road conditions for the en- walks, especially leading into memory problems, depression and post-traumatic stress dis- commander, directors of various tire base. the building, are safe.” order, service members and veterans with TBI are at greater services and representatives Changes to road conditions Pedestrians should be aware risk for seizures and epilepsy. To meet the needs of these Vet- from I Corps, 62nd Airlift Wing will also be disseminated to the of the icy conditions and be sure eran patients, VA created the ECoEs, located at 16 sites across and Madigan Army Medical JBLM population via the official to watch where they are step- the VA health care system and linked to from four regional Center. JBLM website, operational hot- ping. centers. After conferring with the line, green phone and social “It’s just like driving — people For more information, visit the Seattle VA epilepsy website board members, the JBLM com- media. Mass warning alert mes- need to allow themselves that pugetsound.va.gov/services/epilepsy.asp. mander will make a decision on sages will not be sent out for extra time to get where they’re — SEATTLE VETERANS AFFAIRS whether to delay reporting for changes to road conditions since going safely,” Eckstein said. FRIDAY JANUARY 29 2016 NORTHWEST GUARDIAN...... 3A Page Three

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“This campaign is not up to our A Digging out: More than two nations alone, the United 2,200 National Guard members, States and France, to accomplish. from 11 states and the District of The lasting defeat of ISIL must be Columbia, assisted first respon- a global undertaking, because it’s ders and residents beleaguered a a global threat. And any nation, massive storm that hit the mid- any nation, that cares about the Atlantic Jan. 22 through Saturday. safety of its people or the future Governors called out the National of its civilization must know this Guard after declaring states of — the United States and strong emergency in Delaware, Georgia, partners like France will continue Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, to lead the fight, but there can be New York, North Carolina, Penn- engineers and scientists in the no free riders.” sylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and cyber field, including contractors West Virginia. and military personnel. The Uni- Ash Carter A Fundamentals of Cyberse- versity of Delaware at the Uni- Secretary of Defense curity: In a continuing effort to versity Center in Aberdeen, Mary- better train U.S. Army engineers land, will offer the classes. This is in all things cyber, the Army is the third initiative from the U.S. offering a graduate-level certif- Army Communications-Electron- icate in the Fundamentals of ics Research, Development and SCOTT HANSEN Northwest Guardian Cybersecurity starting Feb. 10. Engineering Center, or CERDEC, MILITARY CHILD: Pierce College guard Qua’shaya Hammon (22) is The certificate is open to all Aber- in an effort to define the cyber learning to adapt both on and off the court. SEE STORY, B1 deen Proving Ground, or APG, professional at APG.

62ND OPERATIONS SUPPORT SQUADRON Moses Lake meets the ‘Iron Cross’ BY SENIOR AIRMAN “Bird issues out here are very NAOMI SHIPLEY significant. These crews have a 62nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs resource (in us) that enables Moses Lake is a city of roughly them to keep flying rather than 20,000 people, located 200 stop training because of birds.” miles east of Joint Base Lewis Barnett’s history with the Air McChord. Moses Lake also plays Force and the wing began long an important role in the flying before his job at Moses Lake. mission of the 62nd Airlift and He enlisted in Air Force in 446th Airlift wings for two rea- January 1984 and became a Sur- sons — Grant County Interna- vival Resistance Evasion and tional Airport and “Iron Cross.” Escape instructor. “Iron Cross,” a.k.a. Blaine “I loved the job but I wanted to Barnett, 62nd Operations Support do something more combat ori- Squadron operations support ented, so I cross-trained into specialist, works out of the Grant combat control,” he said. “I did County International Airport, in that for nearly 13 years, and then Moses Lake, and serves as a focal IwentbacktobeingaSERE point for C-17 aircrews and the instructor.” control tower. Barnett, who said he loves to He and his team are out on the SENIOR AIRMAN NAOMI SHIPLEY 62nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs work outdoors, said he feels assault runway at all hours of the Blaine Barnett, 62nd Operations Support Squadron operations support specialist, talks to a 62nd Airlift fortunate to be doing what he’s night and day — rain, snow or Wing C-17 Globemaster III at Grant County International Airport, in Moses Lake, assault runway Jan. 15. doing now. shine, seven days a week — sup- “I love supporting the wing and porting flying operations. ers on the runway show the pilot The Moses Lake team sees and tions for the aircraft to land. supporting the people,” he said “Our four-person team sup- where to land. supports more than 20 aircraft “We are here to ensure the proudly. “I love being able to be a ports all of the assault zone oper- “For the aircraft sitting as high per week. Barnett said they serve operation goes safely,” he said. part of things especially working ations east of the Cascades for as they do and going as fast as more than just the McChord “Conditions on the ground are around the aircraft (and crew). the 62 AW and the 446th AW,” they do, it’s hard to tell specifical- C-17s. While the Navy is a fre- often different than conditions in They’re the ones going into he said. “We survey the assault ly where they touch down,” he quent user of the assault strip, theair.Wintertimeweather harm’s way and transporting zones and go out and mark them said. “So we serve as a visual other Air Force bases with air- conditions change rapidly and we other people into harm’s way as for whatever type of flying oper- reference and provide them sit- crews who use night vision capa- can provide (the aircrew) with well. It’s about serving others, ation they are doing. We score uational awareness. This in turn bilities will also use the assault real-time status of conditions on not yourself.” assault zone landings as well as gives them a good idea of where strip at Moses Lake. the landing zone. This is vital.” Barnett’s selflessness and dedi- talk to the aircraft on the radio to they have to aim.” “We support daytime oper- The team relays bird advisories cation to the job come as no pass (on) current hazards.” The assault runway itself is ations by scoring,” Barnett said. daily, an action which serves to surprise to those who know him, His team consists of Wayne 3,500 feet. long by 90 feet wide. “We support night operations ensure safety for the aircraft. including his superiors. Fuiten, a Vietnam-era Air Force Barnett and his team give each with one person scoring and one “I remember one day on the “His efforts have single-hand- Special Operations weatherman aircraft that lands a score within person acting as the advisory drop zone right at dusk, I edly propped up McChord’s air- and retired combat controller, a 100-foot increment estimate. service when the tower closes at watched thousands of ducks in drop program over the last four Jeff Dicicco, also a retired combat “The feedback has been posi- 10 p.m. and they also control the small groups fly across the drop years,” said Maj. Sean McCon- controller, and Will Chiaffino, a tive,” Barnett said. “All the crews lights for the runway depending zone for 15 minutes,” Barnett ville, 62nd OSS C-17A weapons former Navy air traffic controller. like having someone providing on where they crew is landing.” said. “We had a formation of officer. “In 2015, he ran Rainier The scoring portion of the them a more accurate estimate of The team stays busy serving as aircraft flying to the drop zone. Drop Zone for 779 airdrops and team’s job occurs on a runway their touchdown. It keeps people eyes and ears on the ground. Because I noticed the ducks, I controlled the assault strip at where the aircraft simulates land- a little more accountable and it They are not only evaluating but had the aircraft hold to the south Moses Lake for 1,285 night vision ing in an austere location. Mark- also creates competition.” they are also observing the condi- of the drop zone until it was safe. landings.”

62ND AIRLIFT WING NCO earns crew chief of the year award

BY SENIOR AIRMAN Code, are eligible for this award. Force for 10 years and has or equipment was presented the award by his DIVINE COX According to the criteria, the worked in the maintenance for mainte- officer in charge. 62nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs award is based on an individu- career field his entire enlist- nance. In a “I honestly did not expect to Staff Sergeant Nickolas John- al’s ability to maintain the high- ment. situation such win this award,” Johnson said. son, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance est levels of readiness and effi- “(Johnson) is just a hard as this, the “Everyone who was submitted Squadron C-17 Globemaster ciency to achieve excellence in worker,” said Tech Sgt. Mark crew chief for this award was equally de- flying crew chief, has been all maintenance areas. The Che- Perez, 62nd AMXS aerospace working on the serving. Now I am considered awarded the squadron’s Chief ney, Wash., native said he was propulsion technician and John- Johnson aircraft needs the best of the best and will Master Sergeant of the Air Force honored to receive the award. son’s supervisor. “He is very to be highly continue to strive to be the per- Thomas N. Barnes Crew Chief “I am very honored to have dedicated to the mission and skilled and knowledgeable in the son and Airman I can be.” of the Year Award for 2015. won the Chief Barnes award for sets the bar for all Airmen in our maintenance of the C-17. Johnson will move on to com- The award is given annually to the 62nd Airlift Wing,” Johnson squadron.” “It is my job to keep the air- pete at the MAJCOM level, were Airmen that the Air Force Asso- said. “We have more than 600 Because of Johnson’s hard craft flying,” Johnson said. “If the winner will be notified by ciation recognizes with the most qualified Airmen to be sub- work and dedication, he was aircraft are grounded, then the Air Force Association and pre- significant contribution to the mitted for this award and to win recently promoted to flying crew mission can’t get done.” sented an award at the AFA mission. Base-level military and it proves how dedicated I am at chief. Johnson said he was notified National Convention held in civil service aircraft crew chiefs, doing my job.” Aircraft may land at locations of this accomplishment in his Washington, D.C., in Septem- regardless of Air Force Specialty Johnson has been in the Air that do not have the proper tools morning roll call meeting and ber.

COMMUNITY ACTION AND INFORMATION BOARD McChord CAIB covers brand new Green Dot program

446th Airlift Wing agencies could end up working ance, The Health and Wellness new initiative is in progress. in the possible consolidation of Public Affairs in a stovepipe, unaware of the Center and the Sexual Assault Dr. Andra Tharp, the Air other annual training require- McChord Field leadership availability of other services or Response Coordinator, and other Force’s Highly Qualified Preven- ments. Because Green Dot cov- held a Community Action and options for referrals,” said agencies. All agencies work tion Expert, describes Green Dot ers topics broader than sexual Information Board to learn Jeanne Morrow, 446th Airlift together to collaborate on issues as the Air Force’s first step in assault, the Air Force is explor- about trends and issues affecting Wing Psychological Health di- so they can provide the most arming Airmen for violence ing possibilities to consolidate the joint community at Joint rector and Integrated Delivery appropriate services effectively. prevention using an evidence- other training requirements Base Lewis-McChord Jan. 19. System chairperson. “Leadership In December, the Air Force based public health model. based on interpersonal violence. During the meeting, top issues might be unaware of trends and announced the Green Dot train- “We know Airmen are a vital The majority of Airmen will discussed included suicide pre- risks affecting the mission read- ing program as the first step of a part of the solution,” Tharp said, receive only 50 minutes of vention and the need to decrease iness of their service members, five-year strategy to decrease “and we will use methods like Green Dot training in fiscal domestic-interpersonal violence. and this collaboration between interpersonal violence across the this that have been subjected to 2016, and SAPR training will Members from the JBLM agencies and feedback to the service. The Air Force contract- rigorous scientific testing and instead be met through com- Helping Agencies attended the command structure is the foun- ed the nonprofit Green Dot or- were proven to be effective in mander engagements rather meeting, providing leadership dation for a healthy communi- ganization to provide violence reducing violence.” than formal training sessions. with a wealth of expertise to help ty.” prevention tools and training to In an article announcing the McChord Field Green Dot address issues affecting military The Integrated Delivery Sys- the Air Force over the next three new initiative, Green Dot was implementers will be trained at members and their families. tem team includes Family Ad- years. described as being expected to Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., “Without this practice of hav- vocacy, Armed Forces Commu- Green Dot was discussed at decrease the training burden on and will return to JBLM to train ing a community forum, helping nity Services, Employee Assist- the meeting, and training for the most Airmen and is the first step peer leaders. 4A ...... NORTHWEST GUARDIAN FRIDAY JANUARY 29 2016 Viewpoint

VIEW FROM THE TOP Aeromedical capabilities shaped by Desert Storm ® BY COL. SCOTT L. MCLAUGHLIN ploy and support transporting crit- came, all Air Force Reserve medical 446th Airlift Wing Commander ical care patients throughout the units were called to active duty. JBLM Commander anuary 16 marked the 25th world. The first Reserve asset to reach Col. Daniel S. Morgan anniversary of Desert Storm, The mission of aeromedical evac- the theater of operations was a J the coalition effort to free uation and Critical Care Transport C-141 Starlifter aircrew that landed Public Affairs Officer Kuwait from the grips of an Teams is to work as a seamless in Saudi Arabia Aug. 8, 1990. By the Joseph Piek Iraqi invasion force. team. Critical Care Transport Teams eve of Desert Storm, Air Force Re- Operation Desert Storm was an provide critical care capability to the serve aircraft and crews flew more exceptional example of Total Force aeromedical evacuation system, than 107,000 hours, moved more Command Information Officer integration in support while aeromedical evacuation sup- than 135,000 passengers, 235,000 Kelsy Hustead of combat operations port the needs of Critical Care tons of cargo and delivered five with an all-volunteer Transport Teams and cares for pa- million pounds of fuel. The Total Editor Journalists force, and one of the tients that are more stable than Force flew more than 69,000 sor- Bud McKay Dean Siemon outcomes of the Gulf critical care patients. ties in support of Desert Storm. Alexandra Kocik War impacts Team While each global engagement While the U.S. military has been Assistant Editor Senior Airman McChord today. results in unique lessons learned engaged in continuous wartime Pamela Kulokas Jacob Jimenez As a result of Des- and modernization of abilities, re- operations since Sept. 11, 2001, it’s McLaughlin ert Storm, the aero- flecting back to the Gulf War high- important to take a step back and Photojournalist, medical evacuation of lights the importance of the Total examine how previous operations Page Designer critically wounded service men and Force concept in addition to the have shaped the military. Scott Hansen women was modernized. There are modernization of aeromedical evac- Desert Storm marked the first around 30 aeromedical evacuation uation capabilities. conflict in history to make compre- To contact the Northwest Guardian, call 253-477-0182. units in the Air Force, most of which In the buildup to Desert Storm, hensive use of stealth and space The newspaper office is in Building 1010, Joint Base Lewis- are managed by the Air Force Re- Reserve Citizen Airmen provided 50 systems support capabilities McChord, WA 98433-9500; email NWGEditor@nwguar- serve and Air National Guard. percent of the Air Force’s strategic against a modern, integrated air dian.com. Provide feedback online at https://ice.disa.mil. 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The civilian printer is re- BY CAROLYN HERRICK into bed are spent going through What they do off-duty, they know, sponsible for all commercial advertising. 943rd Rescue Group Public Affairs mail, cleaning the house and doing can affect their entire military ca- The appearance of advertising in this publication, in- Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. laundry. reer. Prior to the repeal of “Don’t cluding inserts and supplements, does not constitute en- When I was the spouse of a Re- For those who are geographically Ask, Don’t Tell,” those who were in dorsement by the Department of Defense or The News servist (which was the better part of separated from their military unit, it partnerships with members of the Tribune, of the firm, products or services advertised. Call the advertising staff at 253-428-8000 for classified or my five years of marriage), I didn’t also means two travel days, or work- same sex had to stay “in the closet” 253-597-8749 for display ads. get it. My husband would work his ing a full day Friday and then driv- 28 days a month for the sake of the For mail subscriptions call 253-597-8711. Base informa- normal work week, then square ing several hours to get to the unit’s two days they served. tion can also be found on the Joint Base Lewis-McChord away his uniform on Friday night for lodging facility in time to shower This is the sacrifice we all signed home page at www.lewis-mcchord.army.mil, or the online drill on Saturday and Sunday. and crash for a few hours. up for when we raised our right edition of the paper at nwguardian.com. Come Monday morning, he was Employers who honor their Re- hand and took the oath. back at work, and I had no concept servists’ duties are extra special. When someone thanks me for my of the toll it took — until I became a Although it’s a federal require- service, I say — genuinely — “It’s my Reservist with a full-time job, too. ment to allow Reservists to leave pleasure.” STRAIGHT TALK They call it the “Dirty Dozen” when they are on orders and hold And it is. here: 12 days in a row where you set their job for them, some employers But I didn’t get it until I experi- To join the “Straight Talk” conversation, visit your alarm for 5 a.m. to be at work may find ways to make it as difficult enced it. I took for granted what facebook.com/JBLewisMcChord by 6:30 or 7 a.m. as possible. part-time military service members Twelve days in a row where your Other employers accommodate do day in and day out and especially spouse has to pack the kids up for Reservists with alternative work during the “Dirty Dozen.” church alone on a Sunday, or — if locations, work-from-home options, Don’t take for granted what your you’re both Reservists — you have to or even “stay available by phone” or Guard and Reserve friends and find a babysitter Saturday and Sun- “check email” and they’re good to family do when they serve. day. Twelve days in a row that your go. They’re not “weekend warriors” kids are in day care or with a sitter. During the rest of the month, — they’re part of a force that’s ready Twelve days in a row where date part-time military service means to activate any time active duty What is your favorite thing about nights don’t exist because those Reservists have to stay physically fit. needs a hand. They’re some of the precious hours from 6 p.m. when They abstain from activities some finest people and finest Americans I life in the Pacific Northwest? you get home till the time you roll civilians enjoy. know. “We’ve got the best of Mother Nature right here in our backyard. The Pacific Ocean, the Cas- CHAPEL SERVICES JBLM SNAPSHOT cades, the Puget Sound, Canada, the Olympics CATHOLIC MASSES and much more. It doesn’t get better than that.” Saturday, 4:30 p.m. — Madigan — CATHY POTTER Chapel Saturday, 5 p.m. — McChord Chapel “My favorite things are Mount Rainier and the No. 2; (reconciliation at 4 p.m.) Sunday, 9 a.m. — Main Post Chapel Puget Sound.” Sunday, 9 a.m. — Madigan Chapel Sunday, 10 a.m. — McChord Chapel — CHERIE TOUCHETTE No. 2 Sunday, noon — Evergreen Chapel “I love watching the military planes fly over my Sunday, 5 p.m. — Main Post Chapel Daily (Mon-Fri), noon — Lewis North house off of Portland Avenue. My road is where Chapel they turn to fly back to base, and I love seeing Daily (Mon-Fri), 11:45 a.m. — Madi- gan Chapel; call 253-968-1125 everything on the plane.” Ist Fridays, noon — McChord Chapel No. 2 — JOELLE ASHLEY PATSEY PROTESTANT SUNDAY 9 a.m. — Liturgical — Soliders Chap- “Go Hawks!” el 8:30 a.m. — Traditional — McChord — ARMANDO MEJIA Chapel No. 1 10 a.m. — Contemporary — Four “Best backpacking anywhere.” Chaplains Memorial Chapel (chapel Next) SGT. SINTHIA ROSARIO 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment — SHAUN THOMAS 10:30 a.m. — Collective — Main Post Col. Will H. Phillips, right, Joint Base Lewis-McChord deputy commander, and Chapel Capt. Stephanie De Jesus, JBLM Tax Center officer in charge, cut a ribbon “So many things to do, good coffee always with- 10:30 a.m. — Collective — Madigan during a ceremony to officially open the new tax center In Bldg. 2090 Jan. 21. Chapel in a few minutes drive or walk, pedestrian 10:30 a.m. — Contemporary — Ever- friendly streets, the ocean and tide pools.” green Chapel 11 a.m. — Contemporary — THIS WEEK IN HISTORY — STEPHANI BROWN McChord Chapel Support Center 11 a.m. —Gospel — Lewis North Jan. 29, 1944: U.S. Navy air raids on Japanese bases in Marshal Islands begin...... “Pike Place Market.” Chapel DIVERSE WORSHIP Jan. 30, 1835: Richard Lawrence attempts to assassinate President Jackson. — CHARLETTE DUNCAN Jewish ...... 1st, 3rd & 5th Fridays at 6 p.m. — Jan. 31, 1929: Erich Remarque’s “All Quiet on the Western Front” is published. BLDG T-2002, 968-2310 ...... Islamic Feb. 1, 1958: Army rocket launches Explorer I, first U.S. satellite...... Fridays, 12:30 p.m. — Four Chaplains ...... Next week’s question Memorial Chapel, 968-1125 Feb. 2, 1942: U.S. ceases production of private cars, convert to war production. Buddhist Thursday, 6 p.m. — Lewis ...... Where are you planning to go for vacation this year? North Chapel, 966-5959 Feb. 3, 1861: Confederate States of America formed in Montgomery, Ala...... Pagan/Wiccan Wednesday, 7 p.m. — Building 6230, Feb. 4, 1941: United Service Organizations founded. Lewis Main, 907-952-4156 FRIDAY JANUARY 29 2016 NORTHWEST GUARDIAN...... 5A ABSENTEE BALLOTS Service members should register, request absentee ballots for ’16 elections

Department of Defense quest their ballots now, accord- ance officer or nearest U.S. Em- Assistance Program’s website, Federal Voting Assistance Pro- News Service ing to a Federal Voting Assist- bassy or consular office. with registration information in a gram contact page. Defense Department service ance Program release Monday. FVAP officials suggest com- drop-down menu at the top left For more information on the members and their families who To register and request ballots, pleting a new application annual- side of the home page. Federal Voting Assistance Pro- plan to vote by absentee ballot in complete the Federal Post Card ly and with every move, or at To find your state's election gram or help with the absentee the upcoming presidential pri- Application using the FPCA least 90 days prior to the elec- website for specific information voting process, visit the pro- maries and the general election online assistant to fill out the tion. on candidates, elections, contact gram’s website or call 703-588- in November should complete a form or pick up a hard-copy State primary election dates information and links to your 1584, toll free at 800-438-VOTE registration application and re- version from your voting assist- are listed on the Federal Voting local election office, visit the or via DSN at 425-1584. 6A ...... NORTHWEST GUARDIAN FRIDAY JANUARY 29 2016

I CORPS FAMILY READINESS GROUP Symposium focuses on leadership

BY SGT. QUANESHA DELOACH 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment The I Corps Family Readiness Group leaders and volunteers held a 2016 symposium and lunch event at American Lake Conference Center on Lewis North Tuesday. The symposium focused on the roles and respon- sibilities as leaders. The event was an opportunity to network, gain insight and develop camaraderie. Lieutenant General Stephen R. Lanza, I Corps commanding general, welcomed all volunteers who took on roles in the Family Readiness Group and as Family Readiness Liaison leaders and explained how important they are the to Army. “Readiness is one of the Army priorities,” Lanza said. “It isn’t about the ability to fight and to deploy and win. It is about the readiness of the family to support and sustain the abilities for what the nation asks us to do.” The program has changed over SGT. QUANESHA DELOACH 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment the years, and Family Readiness Lt. Gen. Stephen R. Lanza, I Corps commanding general, welcomed all volunteers at the I Corps 2016 Family Readiness Group and Family Group leaders are now network- Readiness Liaisons Symposium at American Lake Conference Center Tuesday. ing to inform units and families ...... about how important the read- Connie have technology, so as leaders, iness is whether units are de- Abrams, left, “Readiness is one of the we called and went to see each ployed or not. and Chelle Army priorities. It isn’t other,” James said. “We build “Years ago, the Army Commu- James shared our relationship face to face. As nity Service stepped down, but their challenges about the ability to fight leaders, we figure out what we they have to step back up to as leaders at and to deploy and win. It can do better by talking to each make sure the families and the I Corps is about the readiness of other and reaching out.” Soldiers get the right informa- 2016 Family the family to support and However, they wanted to focus tion,” said Alecia Grady, chief of Readiness on how they can help the Family the JBLM’s Armed Forces Com- Group and sustain the abilities for Readiness Group and Family munity Service. “I have assigned Family what the nation asks us Readiness Liaison as leaders and 11 staff (members) to visit the Readiness to do.” explain the challenges leaders units once a month to make sure Liaisons can face as FRG beginners. they are getting the right in- Symposium Lt. Gen. Stephen R. Lanza “Always reach out to the com- formation, the required training, Tuesday. I Corps commanding general manders because they hold the networking and getting to know ...... formation, and (AFCS) will have each other.” the answer as you need,” James Grady introduced the guest Abrams and James explained said. speaker, Connie Abrams, wife of the difference between how The group participated in dis- Gen. Robert B. Abrams, U. S. Family Readiness Group used to cussion and shared what they Army Forces Command com- work and how it does today. have learned as leaders. manding general, and Chelle They shared how technology, “Thanks to all the advisers and James, wife of Maj. Gen. Thomas e-mails and text messages have volunteers for keeping this pro- S. James, 7th Infantry Division made a difference today, but as gram strong because we know it commanding general, as they “Our goals are to present and help them use their personal technology solved one problem, can be challenging and everyone talked about the roles and re- give information, ideas and tools experiences as a liaison leader or it created another. is doing an outstanding job,” sponsibilities of leaders. to strengthen the FRG and to adviser,” James said. “Many years ago, we did not Abrams said. FRIDAY JANUARY 29 2016 NORTHWEST GUARDIAN...... 7A

WARRIOR TRANSITION BATTALION Red Badge Project helps find new voices

BY ALEXANDRA KOCIK Northwest Guardian Writing about a childhood pet, the first time they met the love of their life or what it felt like to be truly scared can be part of the healing process for those who have served. Veterans and service mem- bers who take Red Badge Pro- ject classes know this. The non- profit hosts a variety of classes for both veterans and currently- serving service members to help them process their life experi- ences through creative means. The program began in the fall of 2012 in partnership with the Warrior Transition Battalion. Actor and Seattle resident Tom Skerritt, is the founder of the project and Evan Bailey is a co-founder. Bailey said the bat- talion has been a wonderful partner ever since. “For the first year and a half, we taught on base to be more convenient to the WTB Sol- diers,” Bailey said. “After work- ing with the Soldiers and WTB staff, we realized that the most dangerous time for our students was the transition back into the community, so we partnered with the University of Washing- ton-Tacoma campus. The goal is to give transitioning Soldiers a taste of success on a college JOHNNY BIVERA Red Badge Project campus and hopefully inspire Red Badge Project instructor Warren Etheredge teaches a “In Your Voice” class. them to pursue higher educa- tion.” learn why writing is an impor- spend so much time learning different races and cultures. at the Seattle VA hospital. tant means of communicating how to seek and address people And that’s a beautiful thing.” There are two courses taught FIRST STEPS complex issues, and then how to and threats in the environment The main course often breaks at the (veteran) centers. “In At first, the program was only write their own stories the way constantly, which really helps the ice with new students by Your Voice” class teaches stu- for currently serving service they want. Finally, students with storytelling and remember- passing around a joke book. dents introductory storytelling members. The WTB provides learn how to share their stories ing those tiny details. If they are This can help loosen people up techniques, such as framing and transportation to the service in meaningful ways. learning anything in the pro- and start them thinking about construction. The class expands members, who wear civilian cess, it’s that their own personal things in a new light. into advanced techniques as clothes instead of their uni- THE CLASSROOM opinion has value and to trust Etheredge said these classes they explore the stories they forms. Warren Etheredge is a faculty those instincts.” are for anyone willing to open want to tell. The “Women’s Eventually, veterans were member of the Red Badge Pro- Etheredge said it is always themselves up to the idea of Voices” classes create a safe included in classes by part- ject. Skerritt invited him to join interesting to see the energy of storytelling. place for women to tell their nering with the Federal Way the Red Badge Project after they these classes change, often in Only those ready to tell their stories through writing exercis- Veterans Center. worked together creating The just two hours. own stories are enrolled, which es. “The idea is to reach veterans Film School, a nonprofit group He used a recent example of a is determined by the WTB or a Both meet weekly over a six- who did not have the benefit of in Seattle. After 25 years of comment from a student in veterans center. week period. Students in these alternative therapy programs teaching various subjects to Federal Way. courses can also attend the when they left service as well as many different types of stu- “When she first arrived, she CONTINUING HELP main course at UW-Tacoma. introduce WTB Soldiers into the dents, Etheredge said he loves thought everyone seemed so Partnering with veteran re- Interested service members or VA system in a nonthreatening working with service members. different from her,” he said. sources has allowed the Red veterans can sign up for classes or clinical environment,” he “One of the things about “Weeks in, she said she sees Badge Project to expand its through the WTB or at one of said. Soldiers is that they are hyper how similar these folks are. reach by working with veterans the veterans centers’ partners. The main course at the UW- vigilant from training and it (From) the person who served in centers in Seattle, Everett and For more information on the Tacoma campus is split into gives them many tools for story- Afghanistan to the Korean War Federal Way. Red Badge Project Red Badge Project, visit thered- three sections. First, students telling,” Etheredge said. “They veteran. All of these people of instructors also began working badgeproject.org. 8A ...... NORTHWEST GUARDIAN FRIDAY JANUARY 29 2016 Transitions

CAMO2COMMERCE Base program awarded $2.5M grant

BY PAMELA KULOKAS Transitioning to teamwork, partner relation- Northwest Guardian service members ships and C2C employees mak- The Camo2Commerce pro- receive ing effort to become more effi- gram has been awarded $2.5 information cient every day. Serving the million in additional increment during the individual being involuntarily funding by the Department of Corporate separated from the military is Labor that will provide reem- Fellowship the priority, Murphy said. ployment services to transition- Program Jan. 19 C2C ultimately aims to pro- ing active-duty service members at the Stone vide training needed for transi- at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Education tioning service members to be and other Washington military Center as part of employable in high-demand installations. the Camo2- fields. The program brings all Approximately 1,350 service Commerce the resources and support avail- members stand to benefit from initiative. able in the public workforce the National Dislocated Worker system onto JBLM, giving partic- Grant supplemental funding ipants a higher level of support awarded to C2C’s lead agency — than the basic job search could the Pacific Mountain Workforce Courtesy Photo offer. Consortium and its partners. Not only will the additional C2C received an initial alloca- funding allow C2C to serve more ...... tion of up to $5,586,385 million ed employment preparation and clients, but it will also continue in 2013 to provide employment “It came down to the fact that our results were placement services for more the nationally-recognized He- support for service members stellar, and the Department of Labor just couldn’t than 890 service members dur- roes Corporate Fellowship Acad- exiting Washington installations. ing the last two years. According emy that has already expanded The initial award amount re- help but fund us while we do this work.” to Murphy, 86 percent of C2C to three others installations since leased was $2,888,266 to serve Sean Murphy graduates have successfully its inception. Murphy said C2C 900 of the more than 4,500 Pacific Mountain Workforce Consortium associate director found jobs in the region — mak- will continue to assist service people separating from service at ing employment the norm for members while placing an em- ...... JBLM. In 2015, DOL awarded exiting program participants. phasis on the sustainability of the remaining balance. The “I am very proud of the results the program model. recent funding will bring the mies, short term and rapid certi- bers with jobs. obtained by the Camo2Com- Before enrolling in the pro- total amount awarded to more fications, math boot camps, “It is not a frequent occur- merce team,” said Cheryl Fam- gram, service members must than $8 million. apprenticeship fairs, business rence when a grant in this pro- bles, CEO of Pacific Mountain engage with the Service Member Designed primarily to serve outreach, entrepreneurship gram gets refunded,” he said. “It Workforce Consortium. “As this for Life-Transition Assistance those from JBLM, the release of training and partner organization came down to the fact that our program continues, we are confi- Program at JBLM and complete the additional $2.5 million will referrals. results were stellar, and the dent the public workforce sys- required courses. C2C offers a allow C2C to continue providing Sean Murphy, Pacific Moun- Department of Labor just tem will prove this dynamic one-hour orientation that gives services through June 2017. tain Workforce Consortium’s couldn’t help but fund us while transitioning workforce, if pre- those interested an overview of C2C offerings include: one-on- associate director, said the fund- we do this work.” pared appropriately, can excel in the program. one career counseling, job place- ing was the result of the program Headquartered at JBLM, this civilian careers.” To learn more, visit ca- ment, support services, on-the- delivering on promises to con- National Emergency Grant- The success of the program mo2commerce.com or call 253- job-training, hiring fairs, acade- nect transitioning service mem- funded pilot program has provid- can be attributed, Murphy said, 967-0319.

ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY SERVICE Hunting the Good Stuff inside the workplace

BY ALEXANDRA KOCIK fore. She said it helps people by Walker then takes them good stuff — positive things about from 9 a.m. to noon hosted at the Northwest Guardian giving them new tools to use. through how to best handle that a workplace to make it a more Family Resource Center, 4274 Learning how to cope with “Basically, participants learn stressor in a professional way. pleasant place. Idaho Ave., on Lewis Main. “My stressful situations is an important some new techniques for dealing “It’s also important to look at By the end of the lessons, stu- Superpowers Need a Boost,” will part of working in a team. To help with stressful events in workplace how (participants) respond,” she dents learn optimism, quick take place April 21 from 9 a.m. to those looking for resources, Joint by focusing on the positive instead said. “If you use words like ‘me,’ thinking skills, connecting with noon in the Lewis Main Chapel, Base Lewis-McChord Armed of negative,” she said. ‘you’ or ‘always’ over and over others, self-awareness and reg- 2001 Liggett Ave. Forces Community Service Resil- There are three sections for the again, it could make it worse. It’s ulation. Child care is available for the iency Academy is there to guide Good Stuff in the Workplace important to think about and There is still time to register for workshops through the JBLM them through the process. class. learn how to make an impact by the Super Spouse Workshops. Child, Youth and School Services. Join in a Good Stuff in the The first is to look out for ice- going through the different ex- These classes help participants Call 253-966-2977 to register in Workplace Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. to bergs — stressful situations that amples.” create positive emotions to coun- advance. noon at the Lewis North Chapel, can sink positive attitudes. Partic- Then, students are taught how ter negative situations by focus- For more information, call 11621 South Drive. ipants are asked to think about to pick themselves up and fix a ing on the good parts. Walker at 253-967-3971 or email Penelope Walker, resiliency and discuss icebergs they have bad situation. Lastly, Walker “How to Manage Your Super- usarmy.jblm.imcom.list.dfmwr- trainer, has taught this class be- faced in their own experiences. teaches them to hunt for the powers,” takes place March 23 [email protected].

HIRING OUR HEROES JBLM event will provide networking opportunities for spouses

BY ALEXANDRA KOCIK Visit HiringOurHeroes.org to hosting the event, but Hiring from hiring professionals. various employers, institutions Northwest Guardian sign up for the military spouse Our Heroes is bringing all of the On Feb. 10, the hiring fair and nonprofit organizations. From Feb. 9 to 10, the Club at event. Veterans and service resources. runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Registration is required and McChord Field will play host to members are also welcome to The two-day event begins Feb. the Club on McChord Field. can be found at the U.S. Cham- the Hiring our Heroes’ Military attend. 9 at 7 p.m. with a networking There will also be a demonstra- ber of Commerce Hiring Our Spouse event. Hiring Our Heroes, a national reception. This gives job seekers tion of Career Spark, an online Heroes website. The Club on This event on Joint Base Le- effort devoted to helping veter- a chance to network with recrui- resource guide to help build McChord Field is located at 700 wis-McChord will bring interest- ans, service members and their ters, employers, other profes- resumes that focuses on promot- Barnes Blvd. ed employers to service mem- families find employment, is run sionals and military spouses. ing the skills of the applicant. For more information on Hir- bers and their families looking through the U.S. Chamber of This will be time for JBLM There will be a multitude of ing Our Heroes, visit uschamber- for a new career path. Commerce Foundation. JBLM is spouses to get resume guidance career resources and tools from foundation.org. FRIDAY JANUARY 29 2016 NORTHWEST GUARDIAN...... 9A Community Ledger

ATTENTION SNAPSHOT LET’S HEAR IT Event announcements must be What do you want to know in received no later than the 2016? The Northwest Guard- Friday before publication. They Helping hands ian, Joint Base Lewis- can be emailed to nwgeditor@ McChord’s command autho- nwguardian.com. Announce- rized source for installation ments can be viewed online at Virginia National Guard Soldiers news and information, wants nwguardian.com. The North- assigned to the Staunton-based to hear from you. west Guardian office is in the Headquarters Company, 116th Go to the JBLM Facebook basement of 1010 Liggett Ave. Infantry Brigade Combat Team page to answer the Straight on Lewis Main. For more in- provide assistance to Virginia Talk question of the week on formation, call 253-477-0182. State Police and firefighters from Page A4, or submit a 1MB Verona, Va., Saturday. Guard JPEG of your favorite photo personnel across the state are of life on JBLM. assisting VSP troopers and local Got a news tip or know a emergency organizations get story you’d like to see in the through heavy snow. Guardian? Coordinate with your unit public affairs sec- 2ND LT. JAY HAAS DoD tion, then call 253-477- 0182.

SCHEDULED FAMILY ASVAB AND COLLEGE one of two ways; either by library is located at 851 BIG GAME PARTY AT BISTRO OFFERS DAYS FOR 2016 TUTORING TALKS contractor via GPC card or Lincoln Blvd., ground floor, THE WARRIOR ZONE VALENTINE RESCUE The following are the Interested in tutoring or hand-carry facility ex- on McChord Field. For Watch the big game on a Want to make a lasting scheduled dates for Army’s seeking tutoring in college tinguishers to the fire ex- more information, call big screen Feb. 7 at the memory with a special Day of No Scheduled Activ- coursework or ASVAB prep- tinguisher shop located at 253-982-3454. Warrior Zone with friends, dining experience for your ity, Air Force’s Family Days aration? The Joint Base the rear of Bldg. 2014 on food, half-time games and loved one on Valentine’s and federal holidays on Lewis-McChord Tutoring Lewis Main. The maximum ‘HOT WORKS’ FIRE 50 giveaways for the 50th Day? The Bistro at Russell Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Collaboration meets number of extinguishers SAFETY CLASS game anniversary (ages 18 Landing can come to your Feb. 12 — Army DONSA Wednesdays from 3 to 5 one facility manager may Hot Works Fire Safety and older only). With 55 big rescue! Make your reserva- and Air Force Family Day p.m. at the McChord Field rotate a day is 10. For more Classes, for base and con- screens and two projector tion for Valentine’s Day Feb. 15 — President’s Day Education and Training information, call the fire tract welders, cutters, braz- screens, you see all the dinner at the Bistro Feb. 12 March 25 — Good Friday Center, Room 306. This extinguisher shop at 253- ers and solders, take place action no matter where you from 4:30 to 9 p.m. With program is sponsored by 966- 2600. Classes are on the first and third sit — even on the heated, chef Randy Mulder at the FREE COSPLAYER the Education Center and conducted on the first and Thursday of the month at 9 covered outdoor patio. Get helm, the evening features WORKSHOP Company Grade Officers’ third Wednesday of each a.m. at Bldg. 2014, Fire in on games, contests, food a three-course gourmet Ever wanted to dress up Council. For more informa- month in Bldg. 2014 on Station 7, 107 Pendleton, on specials and door prizes. dinner including a glass of as your favorite fictional tion, call 253-982-5763 or Lewis Main. Next class is Lewis Main. The next class Doors open at 10 a.m. and champagne and live music. character, but don’t know 253-982-2293. Wednesday. For more in- will take place Thursday. pregame activities start at Begin the evening with an where to start? The formation, call 253-966- 12:30 p.m. with a 3:30 p.m. extraordinary appetizer, McChord Library comes to MILITARY CAREGIVER 7164. CELEBRATE FRIDAYS AT kickoff. You must be pre- savor your main entrée and your rescue Saturday at PEER FORUM SET THE CLUB sent to win prizes. The WZ linger over your decadent 1:30 p.m. with a free cos- The Military Caregiver EXTRAORDINARY DADS Celebrate Fridays with is located at 11592 17th and dessert. The cost is $50 per player workshop. Get ready Personalized Experiences, CLASSES ON JBLM dinner at the Club at D Streets on Lewis North. person. Reservations are for upcoming conventions Engagement and Resources Join a dads support McChord Field. Specialties For more information, call required. To reserve your by learning to build a char- Forum meets the first group “extraordinary dads” include prime rib, steak, 253-477-5756. table, call 253-964-2813. acter concept, assemble Wednesday of the month where fathers support shrimp and salmon, served details and suit up. The from 9 to 11 a.m. at Joint fathers. Learn how to be- from 5 to 8 p.m. You don’t BLACK HISTORY MOM AND ME CANVAS McChord Library is at 851 Base Lewis-McChord’s come a better father and have to be a club member MONTH OBSERVANCE PAINTING EVENT Lincoln Blvd. on the Fisher House, 9999 Wilson have a place to do activities to get in, but club members A Black History Month The Club at McChord ground floor. For more Ave., on Lewis Main. Next with your children. Receive always get a discount. The observance will take place Field is hosting a new event information, call 253-982- meeting will be Wednesday. support from other dads club is located at 700 Feb. 11 at noon at the — Mom and Me Canvas 3454. JBLM’s military family life who understand the day- Barnes Blvd., on McChord McChord Field Theater. painting — Feb. 12 from counselors will listen to to-day struggle of raising Field. For more informa- Jackie Jones-Hook, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The ses- SATURDAY BOWLING what issues impact your children. Classes take place tion, call 253-982-5581. the Buffalo Soldiers Mu- sion includes art supplies, SPECIAL FOR YOUTH day-to-day quality of living, on the second Wednesday seum in Tacoma, will be the punch and dessert. Seating Every Saturday, youth hear your needs and con- of the month from 11:30 SIGN UP FOR JBLM guest speaker. The theme is limited to 10 moms and can bowl at Sounders nect you with other military a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Bldg. ALERT NOTIFICATIONS for this year’s event is “Hal- 10 children; the minimum Lanes Family Fun Center caregivers for practical and 2013 N. 3rd Ave., Lewis Joint Base Lewis- lowed Grounds: Sites of age is 8. It’s a perfect out- for only $5 from 10 a.m. to social support. For more Main. Next class is Feb. 10. McChord Alert Notifica- African-American History.” ing during midwinter noon. For information on information, call 253-329- For more information, call tions is a free service that Event is hosted by the 2nd school break for you and regular weekly specials, 6546. 253-967-5901 or email allows you to sign up and Division Artillery, 7th In- your child, and you don’t visit JBLMmwr.com/bowl- extraordinary- receive emergency noti- fantry Division. For more need to be an artist to ing. Sounders Lanes is BUILDING MANAGERS [email protected]. fications about road clo- information, call 253-477- come. The cost is $43 per located at McChord Field at SAFETY CLASS sures, severe weather, util- 2377. parent-and-child couple. 737 Jackson Blvd. For more All building managers on JOIN MCCHORD FIELD ity service interruptions Club members receive a $3 information, call 253-982- Joint Base Lewis-McChord LIBRARY BOOK CLUB and public safety messages THE LITTLE BLACK discount. Call 253-982-5581 5954. are required to take a Do you like to read from Pierce County and DRESS EVENT for your reservation. The Building Managers Fire books? Talk about what JBLM. Call 253-966-7526 to The Lewis Community Club is located at 700 MONTHLY MOVIE FOR Safety Class. Classes take you’ve learned by joining sign up or for more in- Spouses’ Club will host the Barnes Blvd. EFMP MEMBERS place on the first and third the McChord Field Library’s formation. Little Black Dress event Don’t miss the free, Wednesday of the month at Novel Navigators. This Feb. 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 NATIONAL PRAYER monthly family-friendly 9 a.m. Bldg. 2014, Fire adult discussion group INTRAMURAL p.m. at American Lake BREAKFAST FEB. 16 movie every third Saturday Station 7, 107 Pendleton, on meets the second Wednes- DODGEBALL TOURNEY Conference Center to pay The Joint Base Lewis- from noon to 2 p.m. at the Lewis Main. The next class day of each month at the Active duty service mem- homage to Alice H. Rice McChord National Prayer McChord Theater. Next is Wednesday. McChord Library at 4:30 bers are invited to compete and her 1954 Basic Black Breakfast will take place movie is “Goosebumps” on p.m. The next meeting is in the Commander’s Cup Dress Skit, which highlights Feb. 16 at 7 a.m. at the Feb. 20. The sound is lower FIRE EXTINGUISHER Feb. 10 and we will discuss Intramural Dodgeball Tour- the versatility of military American Lake Conference and lights are dimmed — CLASS, SERVICING “The Snowman” by Jo Nes- nament Feb. 6 at Wilson spouses in meeting the Center. Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) perfect for people with All facility fire extin- bo. Register in person for Sports and Fitness Center demands of military life. Paul K. Hurley, chief of special needs and younger guishers on base must be the group. Copies of the at 9 a.m. Register by Feb. 5. Cost is $17. RSVP online by chaplains, will be the guest viewers. For more informa- recertified and retagged book will be available at Visit jblmmwr.com/intram- Feb. 7 at lewiscommun- speaker. Tickets are avail- tion, call 253-982-2695. annually. Accomplish this the circulation desk. The ural or call 253-967-4768. ityspousesclub.org. able from unit ministry teams. For more informa- ARMY, AIR FORCE PCS tion, call Pat Owings at MOVE WORKSHOPS TRANSITIONS: INFORMATION TO HELP WITH LIFE CHANGES 253-967-3718. Joint Base Lewis- McChord’s Armed Forces WRITER’S WORKSHOP Community Service hosts a Find jobs on the “JBLMUnlimited” website at jblmunlimited.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/jblmunlimited. AT THE LIBRARY First PCS Move workshop A Fiction Writer’s Work- every Monday from 3 to 4 A LIST OF UPCOMING Good Stuff in the Work- INTERNAL AUDITOR IN maintenance of order, on an shop will take place at the p.m. at Waller Hall, 2140 EMPLOYMENT FAIRS place event will take place TUMWATER assigned shift, in a patrol car, McChord Field Library Feb. Liggett Ave., Lewis Main, The following is a snapshot Wednesday and Feb. 11 from 9 Washington State Depart- on a motorcycle or bicycle or 24 at 1 p.m. This two-hour and the second Thursday look into some upcoming a.m. to noon at Lewis North ment of Health — Salary: on foot. Please visit publi- class will be taught by Katie of each month at the Ser- employment fairs and network- Chapel, 11621 S. Drive and 12th $65,088 to $83,316 annually. csafetytesting.com to begin the Kenyhercz, the author of vice Member and Family ing opportunities: Street on Lewis North. Learn The Office of Internal Audit is application process. You may “Full Strength,” “Winning Goodwill Operation Good- the basic and essential skills of searching for an innovative and only apply using the City of Readiness Center, 551 Jobs! Fridays 9 a.m. at Good- building optimism by hunting collaborative internal audit Renton online application for Streak,” and “Fair Trade.” Barnes Blvd., McChord will of the Olympics and Rain- the good stuff in the work professional to fill the position this position after successfully Whether you are just get- Field. For more informa- ier region, 714 S. 27th St., place. Register at jblmafc- of Internal Auditor. Reporting completing the written exam ting started and need help tion, call 253-967-3633 or Tacoma; Fridays 2 p.m. Star- s.checkappointments.com or to the Director of the Office of and physical agility testing developing a plot line, or 253-982-2695. To register, bucks, 10314 S. Tacoma Way, call 253-967-3971. Internal Audit, this position process with Public Safety just need some assistance visit jblmafcscheckappoint- Lakewood. For more informa- FASTPORT Hiring Fair and performs extensive analysis of Testing. As of Jan. 1, there are tweaking your favorite tion, email bulans@good- Veteran Networking Event will complex business processes, six police officer openings. ments.com. willwa.org or call Bulan Scheel take place Wednesday from 11 financial transactions, related character, this is the class at 253-573-6789. a.m. to 3 p.m. at American Lake compliance and policy matters. LEAD CONTACT CENTER for you. For more informa- TUESDAY POOL What’s My Next Move? Conference Center. For more These activities often involve REPRESENTATIVE tion about the workshop, TOURNEYS AT WZ Second Monday of the month information, visit co-dependencies with other WSECU — Salary: $18.47 to call the library at 253-982- Rack ‘em up and call your from 1:45 to 3:15 p.m. at Work jblmunlimited.com. divisions, state or federal $25.33 DOQ. This position 3454. shot at the free, weekly Source Pierce. Next meeting is Camo2Commerce Attention agencies and public health assists the leadership team in Feb. 8. For more information, military leaders in mid-level partner processes. S/he is the the real-time operations of the TASTE THE BEST AT THE eight-ball pool tournament email [email protected] or management roles, ideally staff primary lead on assigned contact center. Proactively JBLM BREWFEST Tuesdays at the Warrior call 253-552-2547. and senior noncommissioned audits and provides assurances responds to events by identify- Zone on Lewis North. Sign WorkSource Veterans officers and junior to mid- on division- and agency-wide ing, communicating, and Do you like microbrews up at 6 p.m.; weekly tour- Service Orientation briefings grade officers in transition. programs and functions. This reporting issues. Supports and homebrews? You can naments start at 6:30 p.m. take place the first and third Camo2Commerce has created position recommends change members over the phone with sample the best at the Players of all levels are Wednesdays of the month from the Heroes Corporate Fellow- needed to ensure and improve: account, online, and trouble- annual Joint Base Lewis- 9 to 11 a.m. at 500 SW 7th St., ship Academy to help you land the integrity of financial in- welcome to compete on shooting needs. Serves as the McChord Brewfest Feb. 26 Renton. Next meeting is a job in a position commensu- formation, compliance with primary point of contact for eight, champion-sized pool Wednesday. For more in- rate with your knowledge, laws, rules, regulations, pol- member escalations and pro- at the Club at McChord tables. Bring your own cue formation, call 206-205-3500. skills, abilities and experience. icies/procedures, and contract vides service recovery as Field. The party starts at or use a house cue. For Spouse Transition Work- This goes above and beyond terms, the safeguarding of needed. Provides technical 4:30 p.m. and ends at 8 more information, call shop will take place Monday the traditional job-seeking public resources and operating support for staff and members p.m. For $15 per guest, 253-477-5756. through Wednesday from 9 efforts and puts you in the effectiveness and efficiency. To through electronic contact you’ll get your own sam- a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Service driver’s seat of a corporate obtain a copy of the position channels. Assists team mem- Member and Family Readiness management level role. For announcement, visit tiny- pling mug, six samples, JBLM HOME FIRE bers in finding information to Center, Bldg. 551, McChord more information, visit: ca- url.com/DOH3066, or contact help members. Provides imme- appetizers, live bluegrass SAFETY CLASS Field. Child care vouchers are mo2commerce.com/heroes/. [email protected], diate coaching and support band and door prizes. Base housing residents available. Attend orientation on Thurs- 360-236-4545. required to meet the needs of Brewfest Homebrew Com- Worksource Pierce Weekly days at 3:30 p.m. at the Stone are required to take a Fam- ENTRY LEVEL POLICE our members. Composes all petition winners will be Meetings Every Thursday from Education Center, on Lewis ily Housing Fire Safety OFFICER IN RENTON written correspondence for the announced during the 1 to 4 p.m., the WorkSource Main. Email [email protected]. department in response to class within 30 days of City of Renton — Salary: event. The Brewfest is Pierce Career Center will host a Spotlight Events and Em- member service inquiries, $4,963 to $6,642 per month. moving in. Service member weekly meeting for job seekers ployer Hiring Check for em- including in-department com- hosted by JBLM and the Under the direction of a Police must attend; spouse is unemployed for 27 weeks or ployer spotlight events on munication, letters, FUZE email Homebrewers of Puget Sergeant, perform general duty welcome and encouraged. longer, seeking assistance to social media at facebook.com/ responses, and social media. Sound and is an AHA/BJCP- police work involving the re-enter the workforce. Loca- jblmunlimited. Sign up at Interested applicants should Classes take place Tues- protection of life and property; sanctioned competition. tion is 1305 Tacoma Ave. South, acap.army.mil or with your SFL apply online at jobs.wsecu.org. days and Thursdays at 1 the enforcement of laws and For more information, call Tacoma. For more information, TAP Center at 253-967-3258/ Call 360-943-7911 for more p.m. at Bldg. 2014, Fire ordinances; prevention and 253-967-5776 or visit call 253-593-7300. 5599. information. Station 7, 107 Pendleton on investigation of crimes and jblmmwr.com/brewfest/. Lewis Main. 10A ...... NORTHWEST GUARDIAN FRIDAY JANUARY 29 2016

FROM PAGE 1A 418th FLTS. An additional Ed- the boom operator executes wards Air Force Base F-16D refueling by viewing the receiver served as a chase plane for safe- aircraft through a large sighting DEMO ty and test support. window in the aft of the aircraft. This testing follows extensive Instead, the KC-46 boom ground testing at Boeing’s pro- operator executes refueling by taking fuel from a KC-10 duction facility in Everett and while stationed just behind the Extender. legacy tanker ground tests at flight deck in front using a re- These refueling demonstra- Edwards in September. Both the mote camera system to view a tions represent the significant KC-135 and KC-10 were used to 3-D image of the boom and remaining test hurdles before baseline the KC-46A aerial re- receiver. The system is also proceeding to a Milestone C low fueling system’s performance equipped with panoramic cam- rate initial production decision. under nominal and worst-case eras offering a 185-degree hori- Program officials anticipate conditions. zontal field of view behind the awarding the first production Boom nozzle fit checks for aircraft, which is especially use- contract shortly thereafter. both the F-16 and C-17 recepta- ful for probe and drogue refuel- “These are exciting times for cles were also conducted prior to ings. the KC-46A program,” said Col. this flight. The KC-46A Pegasus is in- Chris Coombs, the KC-46 sys- “In flight, boom operators tended to replace the Air Force’s tem program manager, Air Force from the 412th TW and Boeing U.S. Air Force Photo aging tanker fleet, which has Life Cycle Management Center. conducted flutter and free-air The KC-46A Pegasus performs its first aerial refueling Sunday, passing been refueling aircraft for more “We have had plans on paper stability testing, as well as hand- 1,600 pounds of fuel to an F-16 Fighting Falcon. The KC-46A launched than 50 years. With more refuel- and data from simulation labs, ling qualities evaluations with- from Boeing Field in Seattle. ing capacity and enhanced capa- but this in-flight demonstration out a receiver present as build- bilities, improved efficiency and shows we are truly making pro- up to first contact,” said KC-46 increased capabilities for cargo gress on bringing this capability test pilot Lt. Col. Daryl Cor- Moon, a 13-year veteran boom Operator Station is night and and aeromedical evacuation, the of the next generation of tankers neille. operator, operated the boom day different from laying on KC-46A will provide aerial re- to the warfighter supporting our On Sunday, similar evalua- controls passing fuel for the your belly in a KC-135. The fueling support to the Air Force, global missions for years to tions and tracking exercises mission. system advances being rolled Navy and Marine Corps, as well come.” were conducted with the F-16C “This mission was a signif- into the KC-46 will give the as allied nation coalition air- Inside the KC-46A, along with behind the KC-46A. Once the icant event toward certifying operator great awareness.” craft. the Boeing Test and Evaluation results of the evaluation were this new tanker,” Moon said, The new KC-46 comes with team, were 418th Flight Test deemed satisfactory to the test who is assigned to the 418th several big improvements. For Editor’s Note: Daryl Mayer, 88th Squadron pilots, boom operators team, the pilot was cleared to FLTS Detachment 1 operating instance, the new tanker uses a Air Base Wing Public Affairs, and flight test engineers, as well make contact in flight. out of Seattle. “Controlling the remote vision system to operate Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, as discipline engineers from the Master Sergeant Lindsay boom from the Air Refueling the boom. In a current tanker, Ohio, contributed to this article.

FROM PAGE 1A ...... “I’ll admit, sometimes, if they are doing better SURVIVAL than me at a physical portion, it sucks. But Of those participating in the then I think that I am competition, one Soldier stood the smallest one here out among the rest — Spc. Erin Sheasgreen, the only female and I can keep up with competitor. the guys. Then I’m like “I think I did a pretty good job ‘Oh yeah!’” at keeping up with the boys,” Sheasgreen, said, a test, mea- Spc. Erin Sheasgreen surement, and diagnostic equip- 42nd Military Police Brigade ment maintenance support spe- ...... cialist assigned to 542nd Support Maintenance Company, 13th Combat Sustainment Support physically larger only provided Battalion, 42nd MP Bde. “Obvi- her with more motivation to ously there are some things that complete every event with confi- they are stronger at, but I still dence. kept up with them. So I wouldn’t “I’ll admit, sometimes, if they say I had a disadvantage.” are doing better than me at a Each day of the competition physical portion, it sucks,” required Soldiers to compete in Sheasgreen said. “But then I multiple events, with the bulk of think that I am the smallest one the physical challenges being here and I can keep up with the done on the second day. guys. Then I’m like ‘Oh yeah!’” “Day two was the hardest, it The winners of the board will was exhausting because you be announced soon, but until need so much endurance and then many are beginning to strength to get through all of the form their own opinions on who walking, and the ruck march is will be walking off a winner. really tough,” Sheasgreen said. “I believe she is going to be “But I just wanted to prove to 42nd Military Police Brigade the winner of this board, for myself that I could get through it Spc. Erin Sheasgreen was the only female Soldier to compete during the 42nd Military Police Brigade sure,” Figueroa said. “I mean, and obviously I wanted to win.” Noncommissioned Officer, Soldier and Officer of the Quarter Competition Jan. 22. think about it; she kept up with The Soldiers did not have to all (of the) males doing a 12-mile face this challenge alone as each ruck march in three hours and had a sponsor who was there for measurement, and diagnostic green,” Figueroa said. “She is Soldier right there.” one minute. That’s is 18th Air- support and to add motivation, equipment sergeant and squad the kind of Soldier I don’t even Sheasgreen went on to com- borne Corps standard right and Sheasgreen was accompa- leader with the 542nd SM Co. have to push; she does it on her plete the competition, and the there. That’s absolutely amaz- nied by Sgt. John Figueroa, test, “I feel great about Sheas- own. That’s a self-sufficient fact that her competitors were ing.”

FROM PAGE 1A 12 patients at a time, and will ties in supporting service mem- increase its capability to 18 pa- bers’ sober lifestyles after treat- tients by 2017. ment. To that end, the resi- MADIGAN The residential treatment dential treatment facility offers facility program focuses on evi- 12-step recovery models and dence-based interventions for conducts rehabilitation meetings chains of command was detri- reducing substance use, using a with command teams. mental to service members, team approach to develop each It also encourages patients Fuller said. patient’s recovery plan. Patients to involve their families in “We’re going to bring all of receive a full spectrum of servic- their recoveries and offers those folks back into the fold, es, to include medication treat- families therapeutic support as and then incorporate as we often ments, motivational enhance- well. do the families of those service ment therapy and relapse pre- Active-duty service members members that are oftentimes the vention services, as well as spiri- who would like to participate in critical linchpin to their suc- tual counseling, and physical, the Madigan residential treat- cess,” Place said. occupational and recreational ment facility program must first Madigan was referring nine therapy. get referred through service- service members a month to While the program offers specific programs for alcohol civilian facilities, according to individual and group therapy, it and drug treatment, such JOHN WAYNE LISTON Madigan Army Medical Center Place. The Madigan residential also recognizes the importance as the Army Substance Abuse Col. Michael Place, commander of Madigan Army Medical Center, treatment facility can now treat of units, families and communi- Program. opens the Madigan residential treatment facility Jan. 21.

FROM PAGE 1A level of practice to ensure cyber to take with them to their units readiness and cyber security,” in addition to contact informa- Ridgeway said. “Today helped tion of the subject matter ex- CYBER units focus on problem areas.” perts. In addition to being briefed on “These are the people you security, attendees were also want to talk to when you have properly marking media or re- welcomed by Col. Daniel Mor- questions — they’re great just to moving your ID card when leav- gan, JBLM commander, who learn the best qualities or prac- ing a workstation.” expressed the importance of tices,” Spuhler said. “A lot of the Workshop participants were being prepared for the CCRI. paperwork they gave us I’ll be briefed on various areas of secu- “This is a very high priority using with my colleagues in the rity during the workshop and for Lieutenant General (Ste- next few weeks.” were instructed on what will be phen) Lanza and myself,” Mor- Due to the high attendance looked at during the inspection. gan said. “If you have security and support of the different “The information on oper- issues and feel you’re not get- commands, Ridgeway said she ational security was very de- ting support, get the help you believes JBLM is on its way to tailed and made me more aware need here. We’ll figure out the becoming inspection ready. of the information I’m sending NORTHWEST GUARDIAN Senior Airman Jacob Jimenez best way to help you as a team.” “The workshop was excellent; out when using social media,” Col. Daniel Morgan, JBLM commander, briefs attendees during the Following security briefings, it was a total team effort with a said Staff Sgt. Charleen Spuhler, Command Cyber Readiness Inspection workshop Jan. 21 at the attendees participated in hands really good cross representation Mission Training Complex in- Mission Training Complex. on exercises to assess possible of attendees,” Ridgeway said. telligence systems noncommis- security risk and correct them. “From the commanding sioned officer in charge. “I high- “I think we had good partici- general down, we have had ly recommend anyone who “The details they offered were contacts,” Ridgeway said. “It pation and people are more really good command support to deals with classified or unclassi- appropriate for a broad audi- helped them observe what right aware of what the CCRI will ensure that JBLM is as cyber fied information to learn what ence, Spuhler said. “It applies to looks like.” entail and knowing what they ready as possible. Because of was presented here.” everybody.” Workshop participants were need to do to prepare,” Ridge- this and the hard work that Information was given by The workshop also focused on also briefed on their responsib- way said. “JBLM still has work JBLM has done and will do, I seven different presenters and the proper methods for storing ilities as security managers and to do in several areas but we are think we are going to do well on covered areas such as protected and disposing of classified and how to implement security mea- on the right path.” the CCRI.” distribution systems, open stor- unclassified information. sures within their work centers. Before leaving the workshop, For more information, call the age, classified operations and “It gave participants really “The CCRI level of readiness attendees were provided with NEC cyber risk management traditional security. good information and points of needs to become the standard tools and informational material branch at 253-477-0024. FRIDAY JANUARY 29 2016 NORTHWEST GUARDIAN...... 1B Sports

JBLM CHILD, YOUTH AND SCHOOL SERVICES Coaches, players both benefit from youth sports experience

BY DEAN SIEMON 2014, he wasted no time in go- Morken said it’s also very Northwest Guardian ing to JBLM CYSS office to get a rewarding to have the opportu- Specialist John Morken, of football coaching position and to nity to help military children Dental Command 3 on Joint find out when registration start- learn the basic fundamentals of Base Lewis-McChord, has three ed for basketball. different sports. passions in life — sports, kids According to Morken, it has CYSS offers a number of activ- and coaching. He discovered the been a perfect tool for a young, ities beyond just football and perfect trifecta when he was part active-duty service member. He basketball — there’s baseball, of Child, Youth and School Ser- hopes more of his peers will soccer, archery and Special vices at his first duty station on coach youth sports on JBLM. Olympics teams. Camp Humphreys, Korea, where “Even if you have no experi- The number of volunteer he focused on coaching youth ence in sports or coaching, it’s coaches in the CYSS sports pro- football and basketball. an awesome leadership tool,” gram falls between 200 and So when Morken was trans- Morken said. “It’s also an awe- 300, about 80 percent of whom DEAN SIEMON Northwest Guardian ferred to Joint Base Lewis- some networking tool, meeting John Morken, right, works with players on a shooting drill during a McChord and arrived in April all of these service members.” SEE COACHES, 2B practice Jan. 19 at Beachwood Elementary School on Lewis North.

MILITARY FAMILY LIFE ON THE SCHEDULE

FAMILY FUN BOWLING AT SOUNDERS LANES Sports: Bring your kids to Sounders Lanes located at Colo- nel Joe Jackson Boulevard on McChord Field for Family Fun Bowling every Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon. Bowling for that time is just $5 per child, which includes the shoe rental. Call 253-982-5954. YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY Youth: A youth basketball camp with the Peninsula High School boys’ basketball team will take place Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Joint Base Lewis- McChord Child, Youth and School Services Sports Complex on Lewis Main. The camp is open to a maximum of 100 children, kindergarten through eighth grade. Call 253-966-2977 or visit jblmmwr.com/cys. INTRAMURAL DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULED Intramurals: Teams composed of service members can register for Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s Intramural Dodgeball Tourna- ment starting Feb. 6 at 9 a.m. at Wilson Sports and Fitness Cen- ter on Lewis North. Registration is due by Feb. 5. Visit jblmmwr. com/intramural or call 253-967- 4768. TEST YOUR METTLE AT SPORTING CLAYS Outdoor: Test your skill and accuracy at the Joint Base Lewis- McChord Skeet Range’s Sport- ing Clays Feb. 6, featuring 10 stations and 100 total targets where marksmen can attempt SCOTT HANSEN Northwest Guardian the highest score of the day. Pierce College point guard Qua’shaya Hammon (22) drives past Sidra Malik during her team’s 78-76 loss to Tacoma Community College. Sign up for $35 per person. Reg- istration begins at 9 a.m. and shooting at 10:30 a.m. Call 253- 967-7056. HOOPS STAR ADJUSTS ENTER THE JBLM BENCH PRESS COMPETITION Intramurals: All military ID cardholders on JBLM who are 18 GAME ON, OFF COURT years and older can sign up for a Bench Press Competition Feb. 20 at McChord Fitness Center on McChord Field. Weigh-ins take place between 9 and 11 BY DEAN SIEMON having to change her style of a.m. and the competition will Northwest Guardian play after her first game with start at 11 a.m. Register online at hen a military Curtis High School in Uni- jblmmwr.com/intramural and or family moves to versity Place. at the sports office at Cowan W another part of “In Oklahoma, they play a Stadium on Lewis Main. Call the country, the lot more aggressively,” Ham- 253-967-4768. children have to make some mon said. “You can be more adjustments. Qua’shaya Ham- hands on and touchy. So when WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL mon joined her family’s move I moved out here, you have to BEGINS PLAY MARCH 12 to Joint Base Lewis-McChord scoot back — I found that out Intramurals: A meeting for the from Okmulgee, Okla., in the in my first game.” JBLM women’s volleyball league middle of her high school ju- Changes were made and she will take place March 3 at 6 p.m. nior season in basketball in late continued to evolve as one of at the Warrior Zone on Lewis 2012. the better defensive players in North. The season begins March While her stepfather, De- the 4A South Puget Sound 12. The league is open to all wayne Reed, was continuing League. Department of Defense ID card- his Army career with the 2nd Hammon still plays aggres- holders on JBLM who are 18 Battalion, 1st Infantry Regi- sively for the Pierce College SCOTT HANSEN Northwest Guardian years and older. Visit jblmmwr. ment, 2nd Brigade, 2nd In- Soanna Reed, left, and Dewayne Reed, middle, a member of the com/intramural or call 253-967- fantry Division, Hammon was SEE HOOPS, 2B 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, watch their daughter play. 4768.

CENTRAL DISTRICT HOOP SHOOT JBLM boy qualifies for state free throw competition

BY DEAN SIEMON people watching him at the Cen- He walked to his seat while spot in the regional competition Northwest Guardian tral District Hoop Shoot Sat- Andrew Mattson, of Issaquah, later on in Vancouver, Wash., TACOMA — On paper, a free urday at Mount Tahoma High went to the line for his turn. and maybe a trip to nationals in throw can sound like the easiest School in Tacoma, there was a After Mattson’s first shot Chicago in April. shot to make on the basketball little more pressure on him. And bounced off the rim, Harris The district event was orga- court, unless your name is Andre that pressure only magnified knew he finally won. nized by Tacoma Elks Lodge 174 Drummond, among the worse when the contest went to a sec- It was an exciting end for the and featured 32 players from NBA free-throw shooters hitting ond tiebreaker set of five shots. JBLM youth who advances to Pierce, King and Thurston coun- less than 35 percent of his shots Harris made the first four with the state competition’s 10-11 ties. Harris earned his spot after from the charity stripe. ease before the fifth shot swirled boys’ division for the Elks Na- winning a local competition But for Tracy Harris Jr., a around the rim before making it tional Hoop Shoot free throw through the Lakewood Elks SCOTT HANSEN Northwest Guardian 10-year-old from Beachwood a perfect five for five. competition Feb. 20 at Saint Lodge Hoop Shoot Contest earli- Tracy Harris Jr., 10, competes at Elementary School on Joint Base “I knew I would win after Martin’s University in Lacey. the Central District Hoop Shoot. Lewis-McChord, with about 100 that,” Harris said. Harris said he hopes to earn a SEE CHAMP, 2B 2B ...... NORTHWEST GUARDIAN FRIDAY JANUARY 29 2016

MEET & GREET Former Seahawks star still draws a crowd

BY DEAN SIEMON after the 1990 season and previ- brought to Warner by Anna Northwest Guardian ously owned a car dealership in Taylor who had them blessed During the 1980s, retired Vancouver, Wash. He still re- before their trip to Seattle Army chief warrant officer Jorge sides there and is now part of Children’s Hospital. The bears Duran would take his children to Montgomery and Graham insur- are for children who are see the Seattle Seahawks play at ance company as an employee dealing with advanced forms of the Kingdome during the days of benefits specialist. cancer. Warner was happy to Jim Zorn, Steve Largent and He said he was excited to sign them for the cause, he Curt Warner. come to JBLM, not just to sign said. On Saturday, he brought his autographs but also to have brief Sharon Kofoed, a fan, said three grandchildren to meet one discussions with service mem- players like Warner were the of those names as Warner bers about where they’ve served ones who introduced the current signed autographs and posed for and their backgrounds. generation to the team that pictures with various gener- “I think the key for us is based played in the Super Bowl the ations of fans at the Lewis Main on what’s happened with re- previous two seasons. Warner Exchange on Joint Base Lewis- gards to things you hear about in said the current team provides McChord. the news and the conflicts you more interest for former players Duran was so excited that see going on in the world,” War- to come to JBLM and other they arrived as soon as the store SCOTT HANSEN Northwest Guardian ner said. “You really learn to signing events. opened — three hours before the Former Seahawks running back Curt Warner, left, signs a football for appreciate the military and what “I think the (public relations) former Seahawks running back Soro Kim, 12, of Federal Way, during a recent meet-and-greet session they do.” machine was good back then, came out. at the Lewis Main Exchange on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Warner signed some of the but it’s not what it is today,” “Just meeting (former Sea- expected items one would see at Warner said. “We get a lot of hawks) is exciting to see who a JBLM meet and greet, includ- opportunities (now) because of they are, how they present and get photographs and an Bowl selections in 1983, 1986 ing footballs, miniature Sea- the NFL and that the Seahawks themselves and their love for the autograph from Warner, who and 1987 and was inducted into hawks helmets and posters pro- have had some success. It per- fans,” Duran said. spent seven seasons in Seattle the Seahawks Ring of Honor in moting the event. He also signed meates and feeds down to the A line of fans went out the and one year with the Los An- 1994. a few cell phone cases, which he rest of us.” door of the exchange. Many geles Rams and finished his Warner has stayed in the Pa- admits is more common than wore their Seahawks blue and career with 6,705 rushing yards cific Northwest since his profes- one would think. Dean Siemon: 253-477-0235, green just for a chance to meet and 56 touchdowns. He had Pro sional football career ended Nine teddy bears were @deansiemon

FROM PAGE 1B After arriving to JBLM from Fort Morken, who grew up in Wis- Carson, Colo., in November, she consin with seven siblings. said she was excited to get in- Sports kept them active in the COACHES volved as a youth coach. very small town of Cashton — This is Certain’s first time the total high school population coaching, but she had a small was a little more than 140 peo- are actively serving on JBLM. taste helping as one of the pa- ple. But there is always a need for rent volunteers for her 11-year- Morken said he has dreams of more. old son Gregory’s basketball making a post-military career in Active-duty service members team at the YMCA near Fort coaching. He is already involved usually change duty stations Carson. with youth football program in every three years. The constant She said the experience Lakewood and would eventually rotation leads to CYSS losing helped her to better communi- like to coach at the high school some of their youth coaches. cate with her own children. level, he said. “A coach from five years ago “I’m learning how to talk to “This is a perfect opportunity isn’t likely coaching here right the kids (in) a different way than for an 18-year-old kid to get now,” said Cynthia Williams- in my Army life,” Certain some coaching experience,” Patnoe, the director of sports said. Morken said. “It worked out and fitness at JBLM CYSS. Some coaches like Morken great (for me) because I wanted One of the newest coaches in and Certain said they enjoy their to get my foot in the door some- the program is Tallia Certain — roles with the kids outside of the where.” a sergeant with the 4th Heavy military because they feel com- DEAN SIEMON Northwest Guardian Attack Reconnaissance Squad- fortable with being around chil- Dean Siemon: 253-477-0235, Tallia Certain, right, works with players during a passing drill Jan. 21 at ron, 6th U.S. Cavalry Regiment. dren. It’s especially true for @deansiemon Carter Lake Elementary School on McChord Field.

FROM PAGE 1B dad in the house,” Reed said. “Joining the military is what started to glue the family togeth- HOOPS er.” Hammon is currently finishing up her sophomore Raiders’ women’s basketball year at Pierce College and will team as seen in the team’s 78-76 likely finish her associate’s de- loss on its Lakewood court to gree in science after the spring Tacoma Community College semester. Where she’ll go next Saturday. is up in the air, but she hopes to Hammon had 12 points and continue her education in nine rebounds while collecting biology and premedical four steals by playing an aggres- studies. sive defense — big defensive Her choices so far include numbers from a 5-foot-5 guard. Louisiana State University of At times, it seemed she was Alexandria, an NAIA school in almost attached to the Tacoma Alexandria, La., the University players. of Central Oklahoma, an NCAA Her former coach at Curtis, Division II school in Edmond, Jackie Thomas, said she has Okla., and other schools in the noticed the changes in Ham- southern region. Hammon has mon’s overall abilities on the plenty of family in those court. areas. “She still works hard, but it’s Reed is preparing for a move her leadership and talking on to an Army base in Italy, and he the floor,” Thomas said. “She’s is expected to be joined by his scoring more than when she was wife and the younger children in with us.” the family. Hammon is going to In the past five years, Ham- stay in the United States to con- mon has had to adapt to a lot of tinue her education, even changes in her life, so making a though she admitted she would few adjustments on a basketball love to join her family in court has been nothing in com- Europe. parison. Regardless of what’s next When she was 10 years old in after graduation from Pierce a small town of 12,000 people College, Hammon said the past in Oklahoma, her mother, Soan- few years in the military com- na, met Reed and started dating. SCOTT HANSEN Northwest Guardian munity have been beneficial for The two got married a few years Pierce College point guard Qua’shaya Hammon, middle, splits a pair of defenders en route to the basket the entire family — especially in later and Hammon went from during her team’s 78-76 loss to Tacoma Community College. Washington state. having two siblings to five. “It’s more mainstream here, Having a larger family, Reed so there are more scholarship joined the Army and was sent to is-McChord. quite the culture change from “It was kind of rough at opportunities,” she said. “I be- Korea for one year before he While the military community Oklahoma, it didn’t negatively first, but after three or four lieve the education is a lot bet- was assigned to Joint Base Lew- in the Pacific Northwest was affect the family, Reed said. years, it was accepted having a ter.”

FROM PAGE 1B hard,” Howard said. him what he wanted to be when Harris lost last year at the he was older, a seven-year-old same competition in the 9-10 Tracy said he wanted to be a CHAMP year old boys’ division by just basketball player. Since then, he one basket. He practices often has been a consistent student of on base at the Child, Youth and the game, watching both NBA er in January. School Services gymnasium and and college basketball games on The competition started with first started playing the sport at the television — focusing mainly Harris, Mattson and three others age 7. on the point guard position he attempting 10 free throws; Har- In addition to passing, drib- plays in his AAU games in La- ris made nine while Mattson bling and other shooting skills, cey. made eight. In the second his father, Tracy Harris Sr., has He said his favorite player is round, Harris struggled as he him work on his free throws Stephen Curry of the Golden missed five out of the 15 at- with a goal of making 100. Of- State Warriors and it’s for more tempts, which allowed Mattson tentimes, Harris will not stop at than just his 30.1 points per to tie it up after making 11 of 15. SCOTT HANSEN Northwest Guardian just 100 and continues to 125 or game and 51 percent shooting After the round was over, it Tracy Harris Jr., 10, middle right, anxiously awaits his turn during the more. from the field. was announced there would be a final round of the Central District Hoop Shoot competition. The most he ever made in a “I like how he dribbles, gets five-shot tiebreaker. Harris went row was 42 when he was in the players open and really helps his first and made the first four third grade. teammates,” Harris said, adding before missing the last. Mattson forgetting the last shot and fo- was nerve-racking for both his “I tell him that the NBA play- that he hopes he can do the missed the first and converted cused on the next. He said he father and Angela Howard, ers want to challenge them- same. the rest to cause another tie- made everything in his mind his gym teacher from Beach- selves to get better and he’s like breaker round of five shots. right before making all five wood. ‘Alright, I’ll challenge myself,’” Dean Siemon: 253-477-0235, A few deep breaths later, attempts. The last one that “I was holding my breath the elder Harris said. @deansiemon Harris took his father’s advice of circled the rim before going in trying not to hit Mr. Harris too When Harris’ father asked FRIDAY JANUARY 29 2016 3B NWGUARDIAN.COM Sports

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Character impacts wins and Forget turning the page, McKay losses at the major-league level. We will have a formal process to develop the character of our players. We believe better people writing a new book for Mariners make better Mariners.” Perhaps, but success in base- ball is predicated on scoring more runs than the opponent. A SEATTLE Halladay’s historic futility found lineup of batters potentially eligi- Andy McKay, the new Mari- him beginning the 2001 season in ble for canonization will lose ners director of player devel- Single-A, where, as McKay put it, every time to a lineup stocked opment, mentioned the name of “he became Roy Halladay,” a with of cannons. only one pitcher Thursday during 203-game winner who won two Toward that end, McKay over- the team’s annual pre-spring Cy Young Awards and was named saw a recent “hitting summit” media lunch: Roy Halladay. an All-Star eight times. that brought 15 minor leaguers to No, the organization does not “When people hit failure too the team’s spring-training head- consider Halladay, 38, to be a often, they think it’s final — the quarters in Arizona, where form- prospect. Plagued by back prob- last chapter in the book,” McKay er Mariners stars Edgar Martinez lems, the right-hander retired in said. “They need to rearrange and Alvin Davis served as in- 2013. their thinking and understand it’s structors. The reference had to do with the very beginning of the book, “There was a lot of chalk talk,” Halladay’s 2000 season, when and we’re not done writing yet.” McKay said, “but we also went he posted a 10.14 earned run This past October, when the out on the field each day, putting average in 19 appearances for the Mariners announced they’d re- into their heads what we’re Blue Jays. It set a record — high- placed Chris Gwynn with McKay about.” est single-season ERA for a pitch- as farm director, the move ap- Said Dipoto: “It’s hard enough er who threw at least 50 innings peared odd. McKay has no play- to hit in the major leagues — it’s — that remains intact. er-development experience at arguably the hardest thing to do the big-league level. His ex- in professional sports. When our COMMENTARY pertise is in mental skills: preach- TED S. WARREN The Associated Press players were getting different BY JOHN MCGRATH ing positive thinking to achieve Andy McKay, Mariners director of player development, says “When messages from different voices peak performance. people hit failure too often, they think it’s final — the last chapter in about what they should and That might sound like psycho- the book. They need to rearrange their thinking.” shouldn’t be doing from a hitting babble to old-schoolers of the standpoint, it really made it diffi- see-ball, hit-ball, just-keep-it- cult on them.” simple persuasion. But general that went 203-105. The manager what he called a “four-pronged” The idea isn’t to turn Mariners manager Jerry Dipoto is on was so admired the team retired philosophy throughout the farm prospects into same-swinging board, as is manager Scott Ser- his jersey — a tribute, he jokes, system, stressing the importance clones but, rather, to share a vais, whose son Tyler played for denied La Crosse-area native of character while honing the confidence derived from accen- McKay’s college summer-league Servais. players’ fundamentals, maximiz- tuating the positive while ac- team in La Crosse, Wisconsin. “He has a mental skills back- ing their appetite for competi- knowledging failure as an inevi- “He told me, ‘Dad, you’ve got ground, which is a great ad- tion, and stressing the notion of table occupational hazard. to meet this guy. He’s got a lot of vantage,” Dipoto said of McKay, “surrendering themselves for the Thanks to the unconventional cool ideas,’ ” Servais recalled. who coached 14 seasons at Sacra- good of the team.” appointment of a mental skills “He doesn’t say things like mento City College. “But it won’t It’s no coincidence the first coach as their farm-system direc- that very often.” define him as our farm director. item on McKay’s developmental tor, it seems the Mariners are on When McKay was at the He’s a good baseball man who’s laundry list is emphasizing the the same page of a book that’s helm of the La Crosse had a long career understanding long-term professional benefits only just begun. Loggers between 2008 and the need — the art — of unlock- of solid citizenship. 2012, they were a North- ing a player’s mind.” “Character is a big part of it,” John McGrath: woods League powerhouse McKay plans to implement he said. “Character does count. [email protected]

MARINERS NOTEBOOK That’s how you score runs. BASEBALL NOTEBOOK So it’s not one standard philosophy that everyone Catcher Sucre faces lengthy adheres to.” Astros add righty Fister CAMP INVITES with one-year contract recovery after surgery on leg The Mariners confirmed 15 nonroster invites to ROCKIES MOVE ...... luncheon at Safeco Field. out now,” Griffin said. “It’s big-league camp, including News services DICKERSON Trainer Rick Griffin is “100 The Mariners re-signed not an issue. Another thing eight players new to the Colorado’s crowded percent” confident in Iwakuma to a one-year about Paxton is he’s lost organization. Doug Fister was im- outfield just wasn’t big Hisashi Iwakuma’s health deal with two vesting op- 20 pounds. He’s more But not first baseman pressed by what he per- enough for Corey Dick- ...... tions after his pending athletic. He’s moving bet- Travis Ishikawa, a former ceived as the Houston erson. GM Jerry Dipoto says three-year deal with the ter. He’s in a really good Federal Way standout. Not Astros’ will to win. The Tampa Bay Rays proper plate approach Los Angeles Dodgers hit a position right now to go to yet. The two sides appear “The choice to come acquired Dickerson from doesn’t necessarily mean snag because of unspec- spring training and com- close to an agreement. here is driven from the top the Rockies for left-hand- aiming for walks ified health concerns. pete.” “All of our negotiations down,” Fister said Thurs- ed reliever Jake McGee in ...... Griffin said he was “100 start with an interaction day after agreeing to a a trade that also sent a Travis Ishikawa not (yet) percent” comfortable with PLATE APPROACH with the player,” said Tom $7 million, one-year con- minor leaguer to each among Mariners’ list of Iwakuma’s health. While general manager Allison, the club’s vice tract. “We’re trying to win team. nonroster camp invites “I don’t have any con- Jerry Dipoto made it a president of player person- a World Series here, and The Rays got third base- ...... cerns,” Griffin said. “Nei- priority this offseason to nel. “To get from that that’s your ultimate goal. man Kevin Padlo and Colorado got right-hander ther does our orthopedist acquire players with pro- initial negotiation to the That’s why you come to the ballpark every day.” German Marquez. or our physician — or we ven on-base skills, he re- finish line, which is a Fister was 5-7 with a Colorado had an abun- BY BOB DUTTON wouldn’t have got him emphasized his desire for signed contract, there are a [email protected] 4.19 ERA in 15 starts and dance of left-handed hit- back. I don’t know what players throughout the lot of steps in-between. 10 relief appearances last ting outfielders with the happened there (with the organization to be aggres- “Right now, we haven’t season for Washington. recent signing of Gerardo SEATTLE Dodgers). I’m not going to sive at the plate. done that with Travis.” He was 16-6 with a 2.41 Parra. In the end, Dick- Veteran catcher Jesus speculate, but I’m glad that “We don’t want passive Dipoto confirmed that ERA for the Nationals in erson — who is not yet Sucre is expected to miss he’s back here.” hitters,” he said. “We’re the Mariners did reach that 2014, when he finished eligible for salary arbitra- at least six months after Other updates: not going to judge what point Thursday with first eighth in NL Cy Young tion — was deemed expen- undergoing surgery this A Second baseman Rob- happens or the way we baseman Gaby Sanchez, an Award voting. dable. week to repair a broken inson Cano is working out assess our success or fail- All-Star in 2011 with the “We feel good about the fibula and a severely in the Dominican Republic ure based on their ability to Marlins who spent last person that we’re getting BREWERS GET LIRIANO sprained ankle in his right and “not having any is- draw a walk. season playing in Japan. as well as the pitcher that Minor league outfielder leg, the Mariners say. sues” after undergoing “That’s an advantage, “We look forward to we’re getting,” Astros Rymer Liriano, a former Sucre, 27, suffered the surgery in October to re- but … I’ll share this: I had a watching (Sanchez) com- general manager Jeff Lun- top prospect in the San injuries on a slide at sec- pair a sports hernia. conversation (recently) pete with Jesus Montero how said. “There were Diego organization, is ond base on Jan. 17 while A Left-handed reliever with D.J. Peterson, our and Stefen Romero and other options out there. headed to the rebuilding playing for Magallanes in Charlie Furbush is recover- former (2013) first-round- perhaps another body or We looked at a lot of Milwaukee Brewers. the Venezuelan Winter ing from what Griffin er. D.J. did not have a great two along the way for that them, but we feel good The Padres acquired League playoffs. termed “tendinitis in his year last year, but he has partner job with Adam about this as the piece that left-handed reliever Tre- Mariners trainer Rick left shoulder.” The ailment great talent. Lind at first base,” Dipoto makes the Astros the vor Seidenberger, a minor Griffin said Sucre is under- forced Furbush to miss the “He’s got upside ability said. strongest for 2016.” leaguer, from Milwaukee going therapy in Seattle. second half of last season. that he has to tap back The confirmed list of The 31-year-old right- in the deal. Sucre, a native Venezue- “He’s on a throwing into. The way he controls nonroster camp invites: hander is 65-63 with a The 24-year-old Liriano lan, batted .157 last season program,” Griffin said. the strike zone may differ Left-handed pitchers (3): 3.42 ERA 167 starts and 13 played 38 games for the for the Mariners in 52 “He’s throwing very well from a guy like (outfielder) Paul Fry, Danny Hultzen relief appearances in se- Padres in 2014, hitting big-league games and has and not having any dis- Boog Powell. D.J., we want and Brad Mills. Right- ven major league seasons .220 with one homer, six that also included time a .178 average over 81 comfort. He’ll go to spring him to get into that 2-0, 2-1 handed pitchers (4): Casey RBIs and four steals. He with Seattle (2009-11) and games in parts of three training, and we’ll go slow- and 3-1 count and then go Coleman, Blake Parker, struck out 39 times in 109 Detroit (2011-13). at-bats. seasons. He is projected as ly with him and monitor do some damage. Donn Roach and Adrian “I know Doug Fister a likely candidate to open his progress. But every- “Boog Powell is getting Sampson. Catchers (1): makes us better,” manager SHORT HOPS this season at Triple-A thing seems to be going into those counts so he can Marcus Littlewood. In- A.J. Hinch said. “I know Pitcher Ivan Nova and Tacoma. very well with him.” find a way on base. If both fielders (4): Benji Gon- he’s going to make big the New York Yankees Griffin had better news A Left-handed pitcher of them are controlling the zalez, Ed Lucas, Gaby starts for us and, ultimate- have agreed to a $4.1 mil- on several other players James Paxton has slimmed zone in that way, we will Sanchez and Tyler Smith. ly, when you wake up in lion, one-year contract and Thursday, including a down and shows no linger- score runs. Outfielders (3): Mike Bax- January and you’re in the avoided salary arbitration. positive report on right- ing problems with the torn “There’s a difference ter, Dan Robertson and manager’s chair and Jeff … Indians outfielder Mi- handed pitcher Hisashi fingernail that derailed his between what Nori Aoki Dario Pizzano. calls and says we’ve got chael Brantley is target- Iwakuma. Griffin spoke at late-season comeback from does and what Nelson Doug Fister signed to a ing opening day to return the Mariners’ annual pre- a strained back muscle. Cruz does. And we want Bob Dutton: contract, I wake up a pret- from offseason shoulder spring training media “It’s completely grown there to be a difference. @TNT_Mariners ty happy man.” surgery.

FROM PAGE 1B Servais echoed Dipoto’s opportunities to score … optimism. the more athletic you are, “I like the versatility,” the better chance you have MARINERS Servais said. “I like the of that happening. That’s athleticism. To win, why I like the club.” you’ve got to pitch. To Is it enough for the Mar- training Feb. 19, when and I believe that we’ve have good pitching, you’ve iners to break a 14-year pitchers and catchers done that. got to defend. We got a lot postseason drought that report for physical exams “We talked about build- better there, especially in ranks as the longest in at the club’s year-round ing depth on a pitching our outfield defense. baseball? complex in Peoria, Arizo- staff, and I feel we have “We are going to play a “I like playing in the na. The first full-squad addressed that need to the high number of one-run postseason,” Dipoto said. workout is Feb. 24. best degree that we could. games. I just believe it. In “I’ve had the opportunity “We talked about being … I think we are suited to this ballpark, it’s hard to to do it a handful of times more athletic in the out- get on base at a higher clip blow people out or get in my life, and it’s a blast.” field,” Dipoto said, “and I than in the past because blown out. You’re going to Mark it down. TED S. WARREN The Associated Press believe we are. We talked that’s what our players’ play tight games. “I feel very confident that our game plan has been about better acclimating a histories tell us.” “So the ability to get on Bob Dutton: executed,” Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto said Thursday. ballclub to Safeco Field, New manager Scott base and create consistent @TNT_Mariners FRIDAY JANUARY 29 2016 NORTHWEST GUARDIAN...... 5B 6B ...... NORTHWEST GUARDIAN FRIDAY JANUARY 29 2016

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COVER STORY IT’S A DATE A weekend full of fun ideas for your valentine, 3C

JANUARY 29, 2016 » WEEKEND NWGUARDIAN.COM 2C WEEKEND FRIDAY JANUARY 29 2016 Leisure Calendar NWGUARDIAN.COM

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STRIKE ZONE SNACK SOUNDERS LANES WARRIOR ZONE STRIKE ZONE SNACK THE BISTRO AT WARRIOR ZONE BATTLE BEAN DRIVE- BAR AT SOUNDER’S FAMILY FUN CENTER 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Free BAR AT SOUNDER’S RUSSELL LANDING Ten-week Texas Hold THRU AND STONE ED LANES Today’s Special: Kids bowl for $5 (shoes Xbox tourneys at 6 LANES Today’s Special: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tues- ‘Em tourney; top win- Thursdays get $1.50 off Shrimp basket combo included) 10 a.m. – p.m. 18 and older only. Soup and sandwich day special: Chicken- ner gets weekly prize; any size caramel mac- for $7.75. noon, every Saturday. SOUNDERS LANES combo for $6.25. bacon ranch sandwich top players advance to chiato. THE BISTRO AT WARRIOR ZONE FAMILY FUN CENTER THE BISTRO AT for $11.95. finals. 6 p.m. sign-up, THE BISTRO AT RUSSELL LANDING 10 a.m. – 1 a.m. Enjoy 1 – 8 p.m. Rent a lane RUSSELL LANDING STRIKE ZONE SNACK $7 cover charge. RUSSELL LANDING 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Friday 5v5 League of Legends for an hour and a half, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday BAR AT SOUNDER’S STRIKE ZONE SNACK 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thurs- special: Gumbo for tourney at 2 p.m., Xbox get four shoe rentals special: Cadillac steak LANES Today’s Special: BAR AT SOUNDER’S day special: Good $11.95. tourneys at 6 p.m. and and a $15 same-day quesadilla for $11.95. Tuna melt combo for LANES Today’s Special: morning burger for BATTLE BEAN DRIVE- anime viewing at 8 food voucher for $43. BATTLE BEAN DRIVE- $7.75. Chef salad and soda $12.95. THRU AND STONE ED p.m. 18 and older only; THRU AND STONE ED WHISPERING FIRS for $7.75. STRIKE ZONE SNACK BATTLE BEAN Fridays no cover charge. BATTLE BEAN GOLF COURSE Daily STRIKE ZONE CAFÉ BAR AT SOUNDER’S get a $1 pastry with Mondays are Mocha special: Green fee, AT BOWL ARENA LANES Today’s Special: purchase of a specialty Madness with $1.50 off shared cart and $7 LANES Pizza and two Reuben combo for coffee drink. JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD MARKETPLACE any size order of dark food voucher combo is hours of bowling for $7.75. DIRECTORY THE CLUB AT chocolate mocha. only $27. $10 (doesn't include WARRIOR ZONE shoe rental) 5 – 8:30 McCHORD FIELD Battle Bean at AFC Arena 253-964-8837 HABAÑERO THE CLUB AT 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Save 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 5 – Bowl Arena Strike Zone 253-967-4661 MEXICAN GRILL McCHORD FIELD p.m. with Happy Hour spe- 8 p.m. Celebrate Fri- Caddy Shack Bar & Grill 253-964-2792 At Whispering Firs Golf 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Mem- BATTLE BEAN DRIVE- cials 5 – 7 p.m. Re- days in the club dining Cascade Community Center/ Course Mondays and bers-only Two-fer THRU AND STONE ED duced prices on brews Heroes Lounge 253-964-0331 room featuring prime Globemaster Grill at McChord Wednesdays, buy one Tuesdays: two meals BATTLE BEAN and appetizers week- rib, steak, shrimp and Club 253-982-5581 burrito and get the for the price of one. Wednesdays get one days. Battle of the salmon. You don’t have McChord Catering 253-982-8175 second half off when BATTLE BEAN DRIVE- free espresso shot in Zones at 6 p.m. to be a club member, The Bistro at Russell Landing 253-964-2813 you purchase two your coffee order. The Warrior Zone (Lewis North) 253-477-5833 THRU AND STONE ED BATTLE BEAN AT but members get a fountain drinks. Tuesdays receive a free McCHORD FIELD discount. Whispering Firs Habanero Mexican Grill 253-982-3271 flavor upgrade on any 7 – 11 a.m. Breakfast To see menus, visit JBLMmwr.com. drink. foods and hot drinks.

AT THE MOVIES 7:10, 10:05 The Boy (PG-13) 1:20, 3:50, 7:40, 10:50 Chipmunks: Road Chip (PG) 12:55, 3:45 Carey Theater Studio Appreciation Advance Screening 7:50, 10:25 13 Hours: The Secret Sol- PUYALLUP Sisters (R) 6:30, 9:15 The Good Dino- – Free Admission (PG-13) diers of Benghazi (R) 12:10, 2:40, LONGSTON PLACE: 253-770-9901 saur (PG) 1, 3:30 The Hunger Games: Sisters (R) Saturday at 7 p.m. 6:20,9:50 Norm of the North (PG) 1, Fifty Shades of Black (R) 12:30, 2:50, Mockingjay Part 2 (PG-13) 12:35, 3:35, Friday at 7 p.m. Star Wars The Force Awakens 3D 3:20, 6 Ride Along 2 (PG-13) 12:50, 3:30, 5:20, 7:50, 10:20 Jane Got a Gun (R) 6:20, 9:10 Brooklyn (PG-13) 6:05, 9:25 Alvin and the Chipmunks The Road Sunday at 1 p.m. 6:50, 10:10 Room (R) 12:05, 6:40 Dad- 1:20, 4:50, 7:40, 10:10 The Finest Hours BONNEY LAKE Chip (PG) Sisters (R) dy’s Home (PG-13) 11:55, 3:40, 6:10, 9:20 3-D (PG-13) 1, 9:50 The Finest Hours REGAL TALL FIRS 10: 253-891-5445 Saturday at 3 p.m. Sunday at 7 p.m. The Hateful Eight (R) 3. 9:40 The (PG-13) 3:30, 4, 6:10, 7 Dirty Grandpa Fifty Shades of Black (R) 1:10, 4:30, Revenant (R) 1:45, 3:10, 6:35, 9:10, 10 (R) 1:30, 4:10, 7:20, 10 The 5th Wave 7:40, 10:30 Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) 1, Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13) (PG-13) 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:20 The Boy 9:30 ... 3-D (PG) 4, 7 The Finest Hours 12:40, 6:30 ... 3-D (PG-13) 4:20, 9:45 (PG-13) 1:50, 5, 7:50, 10:20 13 Hours: The (PG-13) 12:30, 10:10 ... 3-D (PG-13) 3:40, CENTURY POINT RUSTON AND XD: Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (R) 12:40, 7:10 Dirty Grandpa (R) 12:20, 3:50, 7:30, MOVIE TIMES CINEMAS: 888-262-4386 800-246-6215 #3238 3:50, 7, 9:20 Ride Along 2 (PG-13) 1:40, 10:20 The 5th Wave (PG-13) 12:50, 4:20, Kung Fu Panda 3 3-D (PG) 2:30, 7:30 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of 4:20, 6:50, 10:10 The Forest (PG-13) 7:20, 10:25 The Boy (PG-13) 12:40, 4:10, A complete list of movie titles and times Benghazi (R) 9:20, 12:40, 3:50, 7:20, 12:45, 3:15, 5:30, 7:45, 10:15 Daddy’s 6:45, 9:40 13 Hours: The Secret Sol- TACOMA AREA was not provided by the theater. 10:30 The 5th Wave (PG-13) 10:30, 1:10, Home (PG-13) 1:15, 3:40, 6:30, 9:10 Joy diers of Benghazi (R) 12:10, 3:30, 6:50, BLUE MOUSE THEATRE: 253-752- REGAL LAKEWOOD STADIUM 15: 4:30, 7:30, 10:10 The Big Short (R) 9:50, (PG-13) 12:45, 3:45 The Revenant (R) 10:05 Norm of the North (PG) 3:45 9500 844-462-7342 1:20, 4:20, 7:45, 10:45 Dirty Grandpa (R) 12:30, 3:50, 6:40, 7:10, 9:40 Star Wars: Daddy’s Home (PG-13) 1:15, 7:15, 10 The Bridge of Spies (PG-13) 7 Fifty Shades of Black (R) noon, 2:30, 10:50, 1:30, 4:50, 7:50, 10:20 The Finest The Force Awakens (PG-13) 1:30, 8:30, Revenant (R) noon, 3:10, 6:40, 10:15 GRAND CINEMA: 253-593-4474 5, 7:40, 10:30 Jane Got a Gun (R) 11:50, Hours (PG-13) 1, 7 ... 3-D (PG-13) 10, 9:30 ... 3-D (PG-13) 12:30, 4:30 Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13) Anomalisa (R) 1:55, 4:15, 6:25, 8:35 2:20, 4:50, 7:30, 10:20 Kung Fu Panda 3 4:10, 9:50 Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) 4, 9:20 SOUTH HILL MALL SIX: 253-445- 3:20, 6:30 ... 3-D (PG-13) 12:05, 9:50 Carol (R) 12:15, 2:55, 5:35, 8:20 Brooklyn (PG) 1:45, 2:15, 4:45, 7:20, 9:30 ... 3-D ... 3-D (PG) 9, 1:20, 1:40, 6:40 ... 3-D XD 8801 GIG HARBOR (PG-13) 1:30, 4:05, 6:35 Spotlight (R) (PG) 12:20, 2:50, 5:15, 7, 10:35 The Finest (PG) 10:10, 12:30, 2:50, 5:10 The Reve- Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) 12:30, 3:15, GALAXY UPTOWN THEATRE: 253- 12:30, 3:20, 6:10, 8:55 The Assassin (Not Hours (PG-13) 12:30, 10:15 ... 3-D (PG-13) nant (R) 9, 12:20, 3:40, 7:10, 10:40 Star 6:15, 8:45 ... 3-D (PG) 1:15, 4, 7, 9:30 857-7469 Rated) 9:09 p.m. 3:45, 7 Dirty Grandpa (R) 1:15, 4:30, 7:45, Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13) 9:10, Norm of the North (PG) 12:45, 3 The SEE MOVIES, 6C LAKEWOOD TOWNE CENTER 10:40 The 5th Wave (PG-13) 1:10, 4:10, 12:15, 3:20, 6:30, 10 ... 3-D XD (PG-13) Hateful Eight (R) 6, 8:40 Alvin and the FRIDAY JANUARY 29 2016 WEEKEND 3C NWGUARDIAN.COM Cover Story

FEB. 14 Make plans for Valentine’s Day

PATTI JEFFREY JBLM Family and MWR Reserve a table at The Bistro on American Lake for a special Valentine’s Day dinner.

BY ALEXANDRA KOCIK Day. Find great date ideas, go DATE PLANS der is planning a new set of The cost is $50 per person. Northwest Guardian on a trip, make handmade gifts Get reservations to the annual delicacies for valentines to en- Make reservations by calling With Feb. 14 quickly ap- for loved ones and more on Joint Valentine’s Dinner at The Bistro joy. Reservations for the three- 253-964-2813. The Bistro is proaching, now is the time to Base Lewis-McChord. on American Lake Feb. 12 from course dinner include a glass of start planning for Valentine’s 4:30 to 9 p.m. Chef Randy Mul- champagne and live music. SEE LOVE, 9C 4C WEEKEND FRIDAY JANUARY 29 2016 Guardian Events NWGUARDIAN.COM

LOCAL STAR Center, 3873 S. 66th St., New Tech Tacoma breaking celebration of the Valentine’s Northwest Flower & Garden 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednes- Tacoma. Free. down the silos and bringing weekend, sampling wines off- Show Feb. 17-21, Washington day. Garfield Book Company, CHARITY City of Tacoma Mayor’s together the smart, fun, creative ered by several merchants in the State Convention and Trade 208 Garfield St. S., Tacoma. $15 Rain Riders and Patriot Monday Mixer The city has people from across the full downtown core of Sumner. 4-7 Center, 800 Convention Place, walk-ins welcomed. 253-241- Riders breakfast fundraiser to unveiled a new building code to spectrum of the Tacoma area p.m. Feb. 13. Sumner Downtown Seattle. $5- $22. gardenshow- 4166, plu.edu. benefit 4H Club in Port Orchard. encourage development for the tech community. 5 p.m. Feb. 11. Association, 906 Kincaid Ave, .com. ISIS, Terrorism, Refugees: 8-10 a.m. Saturday. Applebee’s, creative sector. 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Monday. 1120 Creative House, County Parks & Recreation. 4 12:30 p.m. Feb. 13. Greater Kent $12; children free, 253-272-3663. 1120 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. Free. and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12-14 . Sprink- Historical Museum, 855 E. Smith Washington Sportsmen’s Mardi Gras Masquerade er Recreation Center, 14824 C St, Kent. $20. Show Friday - Sunday. Washing- featuring Richard Allen and the Street S., Tacoma. $12-$18. Bag Swap See our new exhib- ton State Fair and Events Center, Louisiana Experience, southern Love at the Zoo animals enjoy it of sparkly handbags and go 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup. $12; style dinner, costume contest, heart-shaped treats and enrich- home with a purse that’s new to $5 juniors; free for children. crowning of King and Queen ments. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 13-14. you, bring an excellent condition South Sound Free Dental and more. Proceeds benefit Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, handbag valued between $60- Day sponsored by Light Dental Civic Center. 6 p.m. Feb. 6, Key 5400 N. 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Sweetheart Wine Walk A Expo exhibitors who represent key components of healthy living and how to take steps towards implementing a healthy lifestyle, with expert speakers, workshops and demonstrations, interactive experiences. 10 a.m. Saturday. Tacoma Armory, 715 S. 11th St., Tacoma. Free. Kid’s Clothing/Toy Swap Items include kid’s clothes, toys, books, gear (carriers, seats, mats, high chairs), etc. ages 16 and younger. This swap is to help all families receive what they need for their kids while also reducing waste. It’s not for resale, free and open to the public. Also collecting formal and semi-formal dresses (teen and women’s sizes) for Ali’s Prom Project. Please have those separately from your swap contributions. Noon Saturday. King’s Books, 218 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma. Free. 253-272-8801. Annual Youth Homelessness Summit Gain new knowledge about our topic by watching a mini-documentary on youth experiencing homelessness in Tacoma and an expert panel discussion. 3 p.m. Sunday. Stadi- um High School, 111 North E Street, Tacoma. $15. communi- [email protected]. ParentMap’s South Sound Preschool Preview Find dozens of preschools from your com- munity. RSVP at parentmap.com/ article/south-sound-preschool- preview. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday. FRIDAY JANUARY 29 2016 WEEKEND 5C NWGUARDIAN.COM Guardian Events

RICH FURY The Associated Press Brian Johnson, left, and Angus Young of AC/DC perform during the final U.S. stop of their Rock Or Bust Tour at Dodger Stadium. See the whole band perform live Tuesday at the Tacoma Dome.

TICKETS BLACK SABBATH 7:30 p.m. $23.50-$150. $40-$95. SELENA GOMEZ 7:30 p.m May $145.50. Feb. 6, Tacoma Dome. $35-$150. MARVEL UNIVERSE LIVE Feb. GREENSKY BLUEGRASS 8 13, KeyArena, Seattle. $60.50- DEMI LOVATO and NICK WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW 25-28, Tacoma Dome. $25-$75. p.m. March 25, The Showbox, $126. JONAS 7 p.m. Aug. 21, KeyArena, See country music’s favorites 4:30 p.m. Feb. 8, KeyArena, BLUE OYSTER CULT 8 p.m. Seattle. $20 in advance or $25 at ANDREA BOCELLI 7:30 p.m. Seattle. $25.95-$85.95. stars throughout the weekend at Seattle. $20-$105. Feb. 27, Emerald Queen Casino, the door. June 1, KeyArena, Seattle. $75- JOURNEY and THE DOOBIE the WATERSHED FESTIVAL BRAD PAISLEY 7:30 p.m. Feb. Tacoma. $25-$55. SHEN YUN April 8-10, McCaw $365. BROTHERS 7 p.m. Aug. 23, White starting at 2 p.m. Aug. 5 to 7 at 13, Tacoma Dome. $29.75-$55. JENNIFER NETTLES 8 p.m. Hall, Seattle. $60-$180. DIXIE CHICKS 7 p.m. July 8, River Amphitheater, Auburn. the Gorge Amphitheater in AIR SUPPLY 8 p.m. Feb. 13, March 3, Emerald Queen Casino, IRON MAIDEN 7:50 p.m. April White River Amphitheater. $42- $29.50-$141. George. Tickets are $199 and go Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma. Tacoma. $40-$110. 11, Tacoma Dome. $36.95-$86.95. $136. JOSH GROBAN 7 p.m. Aug. 23, on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. $30-$75. JUSTIN BIEBER 7:30 p.m. ARENACROSS 7 p.m. April 16 KENNEY CHESNEY 5 p.m. July Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS 7 March 9, KeyArena, Seattle. and noon April 17, Tacoma Dome. 23, CenturyLink Field, Seattle. Woodinville. $78-$152.50. ALREADY ON SALE p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Sunday, $46.50-$122. $10-$40. $21-$250. MAROON 5 7:30 p.m. show AC/DC 8 p.m. Tuesday, Taco- ShoWare Center, Kent. 2 and 7 BOZ SCAGGS 8 p.m. March 12, RIHANNA 7:30 p.m. April 24, ADELE 7:30 p.m. July 25-26, Oct. 11, KeyArena, Seattle. $26.50- ma Dome. $75-$140. p.m. Feb. 13, KeyArena, Seattle. Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma. KeyArena, Seattle. $26.50-$147. KeyArena, Seattle. $35.50- $122. 6C WEEKEND FRIDAY JANUARY 29 2016 Movie Times NWGUARDIAN.COM

9:20 Star Wars: The Force 10:30Star Wars: The Force Bridge of Spies (PG-13) 3:20, 7:40, 10:15 The 5th Wave (PG-13) Games: Mockingjay Part 2 FROM PAGE 2C Awakens (PG-13) 12:20, 3:40, 7, Awakens (PG-13) 9:40, 4:10, 7:25 9:15 The Martian (PG-13) 12:30, 1, 4, 6:55, 9:55 The Boy (PG-13) (PG-13) 11:45, 6:40 10:10 ... 3-D (PG-13) 11:30, 2:40, ... 3-D (PG-13) 12:55, 10:45 6:45 ... 3-D (PG-13) 3:35, 9:45 12:05, 2:45, 5:20, 8, 10:30 13 CENTURY OLYMPIA: 360- 5:50, 9 FEDERAL WAY GATEWAY 8: Everest (PG-13) 12:35, 6:30 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of 943-0769 CENTURY FEDERAL WAY 16: 253-946-5289 OLYMPIA/LACEY Benghazi (R) 11:55, 3:25, 6:45, 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers MOVIES 253-946-0942 Concussion (PG-13) 11:15, 2, MARTIN VILLAGE STADIUM 10:05 Norm of the North (PG) of Benghazi (R) 11:50, 3:50, 7:25, Fifty Shades of Black (R) 4:45, 7:30, 10:15 Point Break 16: 360-455-5003 1:30, 4:10, 6:30 Ride Along 2 10:40 The 5th Wave (PG-13) 9:50, 12:20, 2:45, 5:15, 7:50, 10:20 (PG-13) 12:10, 5:15, 10:30 ... 3-D Fifty Shades of Black (R) (PG-13) 12:30, 3:15, 6:50, 9:25 10:35, 1:15, 4:05, 7:10, 9:55 The Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) 10:30, Jane Got a Gun (R) 9:30, noon, (PG-13) 2:45, 7:45 In the Heart of 12:10, 2:35, 5:10, 7:50, 10:25 Jane Daddy’s Home (PG-13) 1:10, 3:50, Big Short (R) 12:55, 4, 7:45, 10:45 11:10, 1, 1:40, 3:30, 4, 4:20, 6, 2:30, 5:05, 7:40, 10:15 Kung Fu the Sea (PG-13) 12:45, 3:40 The Got A Gun (R) 11:50, 2:20, 4:50, 6:35, 9:10 The Hateful Eight (R) The Boy (PG-13) 10:15, 1:05, 3:55, 6:20, 6:40, 8:30, 9:15 ... 3-D (PG) Panda 3 (PG) 10, 12:40, 3:10, Danish Girl (R) 11:30, 2:10, 4:50, 7:30, 10 Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) 2:55, 9:50 The Revenant (R) 7:15, 9:50 Daddy’s Home (PG-13) 10:50, 1:20, 8:50 The Finest 4:30, 5:40, 7 ... 3-D (PG) 11:30, 2, 7:35, 10:20 Creed (PG-13) 11, 1:55, 12:50, 3:30, 6:10, 8:50 ... 3-D (PG) 11:30, 3:10, 6:20, 9, 10 Star Wars: 11:35, 5, 10:50 Dirty Grandpa (R) Hours (PG-13) 10, 12:45, 4:35, 5, 8:20, 9:30, 10:50 The Finest 4:45, 7:30, 10:25 Spectre (PG-13) 1:40, 2:10, 4:40, 7:10, 9:40 The The Force Awakens (PG-13) 3, 1:20, 1:55, 4:40, 7:50, 10:25The 7:25, 7:45, 10:25, 10:40 ... 3-D Hours (PG-13) 10:40, 1:35, 4:30, 6:40, 9:50 The Peanuts Movie Finest Hours (PG-13) 1:20, 10:10 6:15, 9:30 ... IMAX 3-D (PG-13) (PG-13) 10:15, 2 The 5th Wave 7:15, 10:10 ... 3-D (PG-13) 1:35, (G) noon, 2:15, 4:30, 7, 9:20 Dirty Grandpa (R) 1:40, 4:30, 12:20, 3:40, 7, 10:20 The Hunger SEE MOVIES, 7C (PG-13) 1:25, 4:15, 7:10, 10:10 2:30, 5:25, 8:10, 11 Dirty Grandpa The Revenant (R) 11:20, 2:45, (R) 12:10, 2:50, 5:30, 8:10, 10:50 6:20, 10 Star Wars: The Force IP Man 3 (PG-13) 1, 3:55, 6:50, Awakens (PG-13) 11:30, noon, 3, 9:45 The 5th Wave (PG-13) 10:50, 3:20, 6:15, 7, 10:15 ...3-D (PG-13) 1:40, 4:30, 7:20, 10:10 The Boy 9:35 p.m.13 Hours: The Secret (PG-13) 11:45, 2:15, 4:50, 7:50, Soldiers of Benghazi (R, 21+ 10:25 13 Hours: The Secret only) 11, 2:20, 6, 9:20 Soldiers of Benghazi (R) 9:30, PORT ORCHARD 12:50, 4:10, 7:30, 10:45 Norm of REGAL SOUTH SOUND 10: the North (PG) 9:45, 12:05, 2:25, 360-871-2294 4:45 Ride Along 2 (PG-13) 9:25, Fifty Shades of Black (R) noon, 2:40, 5:20, 8, 10:40 Room 1:20, 4:30, 7:10, 9:40 Kung Fu (R) 10:05 a.m. The Forest (PG-13) Panda 3 (PG) 2:50, 8:30 ... 3-D 7:35, 10 Daddy’s Home (PG-13) (PG) noon, 6:05, 10:55 The 9:35, 11:55, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 The Finest Hours (PG-13) 12:30, 10 Revenant (R) 11:45, 3:20, 6:55, ... 3-D (PG-13) 3:40, 7 Dirty Grandpa (R) 1:30, 4:20, 7:15, 10:10 The 5th Wave (PG-13) 12:50, 3:45, 6:40, 10:50 The Boy (PG-13) 1, 4:20, 6:50, 9:40 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (R) 12:20, 4, 7:15, 10:35 Norm of the North (PG) 1:10, 4:40 Daddy’s Home (PG-13) 7:30, 10:20 The Revenant (R) 12:15, 3:50, 7:20, 9:30 Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13) 12:10, 6:30 ... 3-D (PG-13) 3:20, 9:50 SOUTH KING COUNTY AUBURN STADIUM 17: 253-735-6721 Fifty Shades of Black (R) 11:45, 2:10, 4:45, 7:30, 10:05 Jane Got a Gun (R) 11:15, 1:50, 4:20, 7:10, 9:45 Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) noon, 2:45, 5:20, 8, 10:30 ... 3-D (PG) 10:50, 1:25, 4, 6:40, 9:10 The Finest Hours (PG-13) 10:30, 3:50, 6:50, 9:50 ... 3-D (PG-13) 1:30, 1:40, 4:40, 7:40, 10:40 Dirty Grandpa (R) 11:50, 2:20, 5:10, 7:50, 10:20 The 5th Wave (PG-13) 11:20, 2, 5, 7:45, 10:35 The Boy (PG-13) 12:40, 3:10, 5:40, 8:10, 10:45 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Beng- hazi (R) 11:40, 3, 6:20, 9:30 Norm of the North (PG) 11:10 a.m. Ride Along 2 (PG-13) 10:45, 1:20, 4:30, 7:20, 10 Room (R) 12:10 Daddy’s Home (PG-13) 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:15 The Revenant (R) 11, 1:10, 2:30, 4:50, 6, 8:30, 9:40 Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Chip (PG) 10:40 a.m. Sisters (R) 3:20, 6:10, FRIDAY JANUARY 29 2016 WEEKEND 7C NWGUARDIAN.COM Guardian Weekend

Finest Hours (PG-13) 1:50, 7:40 8:45 Norm of the North (PG) 7:05 Finest Hours (PG-13) 11:30, 2:10, 6:30, 8:50, 11:10 13 Hours: The FROM PAGE 6C ... 3-D (PG-13) 10:50, 4:50, 10:30 10:25 a.m. The Revenant (R) YELM 4:50, 7:40, 10:30 The Boy (PG-13) Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (R) Jane Got a Gun (R) 11:15, 1:45, 11:25, 3:20, 7, 10:35 Ride Along 2 YELM CINEMAS: 360-400- noon, 2:20, 4:40, 7, 9:15, 11:30 11:50, 3:45, 7, 10:30 The Reve- 4:20, 7:35, 10:05 Kung Fu Panda (PG-13) 10:30, 1:10, 4:10, 7:30, 3456 The 5th Wave (PG-13) noon, nant (R) 11:40, 3, 6:30, 9:50 Star 3 (PG) 11, 1:40, 4:30, 6:10, 7:20, 10 10:10 Sisters (R) 2, 8 Star Wars: Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) 1:30, 2:40, 5:20, 7:50, 10:30 Dirty Wars: The Force Awakens MOVIES ... 3-D (PG) 10:20, 12:50, 3:30, The Force Awakens (PG-13) 1:30, 1:50, 4:10, 6:30, 8:50, 11:10 The Grandpa (R) 11:30, 1:50, 4:10, (PG-13) 12:30, 4:20, 7:30, 10:40 8C WEEKEND FRIDAY JANUARY 29 2016 Out & About NWGUARDIAN.COM

OUT & ABOUT Unlimitedat5:45a.m.$40. woman. Our ladies-only group FEB. 4 aration, winter travel, shelter MOUNTAIN DAY Reasonable accommodations will travel along Mount Rainier’s construction, winter survival AT WHITE PASS JAN. 29 can be made for persons with Glacier Vista Trail while explor- MILITARY APPRECIATION basics, backcountry cooking and special needs; popular family ing the best route up to Pano- AT CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN leave-no-trace camping. A Head off the beaten path to NIGHT SLOPES White Pass. Ski or snowboard trip with NAC expert guides. rama Point. Difficulty: moderate You don’t want to miss the mandatory pretrip class will take AT THE SUMMIT to difficult; time: three hours; place at the Northwest Ad- and get transportation, gear, chance to ski or ride Crystal two-hour lesson and full moun- Tired of the rain? Head for JAN. 31 distance: three miles. Minimum Mountain for half-price. The trip venture Center Wednesday from age: 12. The trip fee includes 5 to 6 p.m. The trip fee includes tain lift ticket. Snowshoeing and the snow and spend the evening SNOWMOBILE fee includes transportation and gear and guide provided. Call or at the Summit at Snoqualmie. guide, gear, instruction and gear. While lift tickets are not winter camping class, group THE CASCADES transportation. Departure time gear (not including sleeping come into ask about cross- Transportation and gear are included, they can be purchased country skiing. Depart from provided; go to the Northwest If you’re seeking the most and location: Northwest Ad- at the mountain; military dis- bag), transportation, entrance venture Center on Lewis North into Mount Rainier National Park McChord Field’s Adventures Adventure Center to get fitted fun-filled winter experience, counts are now available at the Unlimited at 5:45 a.m. or North- for your gear before the day of check out this snowmobiling trip at 8 a.m. or McChord Field’s resort — no need to purchase and three camp meals. Participa- Adventures Unlimited at 8:15 nts are responsible for lunch on west Adventure Center on Lewis the trip. Depart from Adventures through the Cascade Mountains. online in advance. Go to the North at 6 a.m. Ski/snowboard Unlimited at 6:15 p.m. or the Fun, action, beauty and excite- a.m. $45. Popular family trip with Northwest Adventure Center the first day. If weather doesn’t NAC expert guides. permit snow caves, we’ll use lessons package: $115; snow- Northwest Adventure Center on ment await you. Transportation, prior to the trip to be fitted for shoe: $45; have your own gear/ Lewis North at 6:30 p.m. $45; snowmobile, helmet, boots, your gear. Departure time and tents. Preregistration is required SNOW TUBING before Tuesday. Minimum age: transportation only: $35. Rea- have your own gear/trans- gloves and snowsuit are provid- location: Northwest Adventure sonable accommodations can be portation only: $25. ed. Dress in layers. Minimum age DOWN HILL Center on Lewis North at 6:45 18. Depart from the Northwest Adventure Center on Lewis to drive: 16. Depart from the Enjoy one of the best tubing a.m. or McChord Field’s Ad- SEE OUT, 11C JAN. 30 Northwest Adventure Center on hills with the Outdoor Recre- ventures Unlimited at 7 a.m. $45 North at 8 a.m. $85. Trip with Lewis North at 8 a.m. or ation program. Dress warmly for for gear rental and transporta- NAC expert guides. LADIES SNOWSHOE McChord Field’s Adventures a wild ride. Tubing is a blast for tion or $25 for transportation Unlimited at 8:15 a.m. Prere- all ages and experience levels. only. Reasonable accommoda- GOLD CREEK POND gistration required. $170; adult Snow tubes and transportation tions can be made for persons Snowshoe by the light of the passengers: $125; passengers 15 provided with tickets. Depart with special needs; popular moon on Snoqualmie Pass trails. and younger: $75.Add$20 for from Northwest Adventure family trip. Gather your friends and join us lunch and souvenir cup. Reason- Center on Lewis North at 9 a.m. on this ladies-only trip. Gear, able accommodations can be or McChord Field’s Adventures FEB. 6 guide and instruction are pro- made for persons with special Unlimited at 9:15 a.m. $35; ages vided. Difficulty: beginner; needs; popular family trip. 6 to 12: $25; ages 5 and younger: WINTER SURVIVAL distance: 1.5 miles; elevation SNOWSHOE OR $5. Reasonable accommodations gain: 50 feet; time: two hours. can be made for persons with CAMPING TRIP Minimum age: 12. Depart from HIKE PARADISE special needs; popular family Head to Paradise in Mount the Northwest Adventure Center Discover the beauty of Mount trip. Rainier National Park for an on Lewis North at 5:30 p.m. or Rainier on snowshoeing trails overnight trip. Participants will McChord Field’s Adventures that offer something for every learn the basics of trip prep- FRIDAY JANUARY 29 2016 WEEKEND 9C NWGUARDIAN.COM Cover Story

FROM PAGE 3C Tickets are $9 for adults dessert at the Club at located in Building 5280 annual red wine and choc- blood drive is open to all for first-run movies after 6 McChord Field. Tickets on 41st Division Road, will olate tour Feb. 14. Visit service members, spouses, p.m., $7 before 6 p.m. and are $43 for nonclub mem- deliver bouquets to that wineries along the Olym- Department of Defense ID LOVE $4 for a regular release. bers and $40 for club special someone. Order pics for a day of wine cardholders and civilians Showings of 3-D movies members. Participants flowers before 2 p.m. for tasting complimented with 17 years of age or older. located at Building 8981, are $2 more. See must be at least 8 years same-day delivery. Call chocolate. Only ages 21 Join in a mystery trip American Lake Avenue on shopmyexchange.com for old. Prepayment is re- 253-964-3704 for more and older can join. Tickets with fellow single service Lewis North. listings. Carey Theater is quired before the event by info. The flower shop on are $80 per person and members Feb. 14 for $50 Join in a night of trivia located across from Waller calling 253-982-5581. McChord Field is located include event admission, per person. Must be 21 or at the Club at McChord Hall on Liggett Avenue on There are also knitting, at 543 A St. This store is samples and a commem- over to join. Register by Field Feb. 12 from 4 to 6 Lewis Main. painting and framing open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. orative glass. Preregistra- Feb. 9 and arrive at the p.m. Food and drinks will classes available. The Arts every day except Sunday, tion is required by Feb. 10. designated area on Valen- be available for purchase GIFTS and Crafts Center is open when it closes an hour Better Opportunities for tine’s Day to discover on this team-based event. Join in the next Arts and weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 early. Call 253-584-3135 Single Service members where the group is head- The club is located at 700 Crafts Class to make the p.m. and the first and third for more info. also has events coming up ing. For more information Barnes Blvd. perfect gift for your Valen- Saturday of every month. around or on Valentine’s on BOSS or future events, Carey Theater is show- tine. The Mommy and Me For flowers, there is an TRIPS Day. On Feb. 11 from 11 visit jblmmwr.com/boss. ing movies throughout Canvas event is Feb. 12 at option on both Lewis Main The Northwest Ad- a.m. to 5 p.m., give blood Valentine’s Day weekend 1:30 p.m. Enjoy painting, and McChord Field. The venture Center is leading a to those in need at Nelson Alexandra Kocik: for a perfect date night. nonalcoholic punch and Fort Lewis Flower Shop, group from JBLM on its Recreation Center. The 360-970-5049 10C WEEKEND FRIDAY JANUARY 29 2016 Guardian Events NWGUARDIAN.COM

FROM PAGE 4C EVENTS the Middle East and discusses additional options for the U.S. response. For additional in- formation, write to tacoma@jew- ishvoiceforpeace.org 7 p.m. Thursday. University Place Library, 3609 Market Place W., University Place. Free. If Cars Could Talk — Early Duesenberg: The Little Engine that Could and other innova- tions. Bring your own lunch or enjoy a meal from Classics by Pacific Grill. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday. LeMay — America’s Car Museum, 2702 East D St., Taco- ma. Free, with admission. 253- 779-8490, americascarmuseum.org. Minimum Wage + Bernie Sanders Join the Democratic Socialists as they welcome both Sarah Morken discussing the efforts to increase the minimum wage and John Adams reporting on the efforts to elect Bernie Sanders. 7 p.m. Wednesday. King’s Books, 218 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma. 253-272-8812, kingsbookstore.com. Transgender Studies: “The State of the Field” by Susan Stryker, associate professor of gender and women’s studies and director of Institute for LGBT Studies, University of Arizona. Tahoma Room, Commencement Hall. 5-6 p.m. Feb. 9. University of Puget Sound, 1500 N. Warner St., Tacoma. Free. 253-879-3555, pugetsound.edu. Fort Lewis in WWI and WWII A presentation will be made on ROBB D. COHEN The Associated Press the remarkable story of how this In this file photo, Travis Tritt performs last summer during CROCK FEST at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Atlanta. Spend and evening with him region was transformed by the Friday at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts. establishment of Camp Lewis and the installation’s role in training America’s sons and WORKSHOPS food budget with smart shop- 50 6:30 p.m. Feb. 17. Pierce internationalguitarnight.com. with support from the Tacoma daughters for service in two Maximizing Your Impact ping and planning tips from County Community Connections Classical Sundays Gail Per- Philharmonic Endowment. 7:30 World Wars. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 With Social Media Presented by Beverly Pogue, The Home- — Sound View Building, 3602 stein and Hinshil Yi on oboe and p.m. Feb. 5. Theatre on the p.m. Feb. 17. Garfield Book PLU Alumna, Cathy (Britt) Mor- maker’s Coach. 6:30 p.m. Mon- Pacific Ave., Tacoma; 12:10 p.m. piano. 3 p.m. Sunday. Antique Square, 915 Broadway, Tacoma. Company, 208 Garfield St. S., ris, course will focus on acquir- day. Parkland/Spanaway Library, Feb. 18. City County Building — Sandwich Company, 5102 N. $19, $36, $49. 253-591-5894, Tacoma. $15. Walk-ins will be ing the knowledge and skills to 13718 Pacific Ave. S., Tacoma. 7th Floor Rainier Conference Pearl St., Tacoma. Donations broadwaycenter.org. welcomed. 253-241-4166, use social media outlets in a Free.253-548-3304, piercecoun- Room, 930 Tacoma Avenue, S., accepted. University of Puget Sound plu.edu. professional and ethical manner. tylibrary.org. Tacoma; 12:10 p.m. Feb. 19. Jacobsen Series: Songs and Symphony Orchestra Wesley Who Wants to be President? Participants will receive a Certif- Neighborhood Watch Work- Pierce County Annex, 2401 S. Dances for Cello featuring Schulz, conductor; Dawn Padula, First presentation in the Who icate of Completion at the shop featuring Gerod Byrd, Safe 35th Street, Tacoma. Free. 253- Alistair MacRae, cello, and Duane mezzo-soprano, faculty soloist. Will Win the White House series conclusion of the workshop. Streets, presenting on group 798-4600. PierceADRC.org. Hulbert, piano, playing works by Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade presented by Michael Artime, Registration is available online at organizing and management. Bach, Cassado, and Mahler. 7:30 . 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19. University of faculty, communication studies, www.plu.edu. 9 a.m. Saturday. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 13 Tacoma MUSIC p.m. Feb. 5 . University of Puget Puget Sound — Schneebeck and Mike Purdy. McIntyre Hall, Pacific Lutheran University, Public Library, Olympia Room, CLASSICAL Sound — Schneebeck Concert Concert Hall, 1500 N. Warner St., Room 103. 7-8 p.m. Feb. 18. 12180 Park Ave. S., Tacoma. $145. 1101 Tacoma Ave. S., Tacoma. Hall, 1500 N. Warner St., Taco- Tacoma. Free 253-879-3555. University of Puget Sound, 1500 253-531-6900. Register online at neighbor- International Guitar Night ma. $10-$15. 253-879-3100, pugetsound.edu. N. Warner St., Tacoma. Free. Save Money, Save Time, hoodwatchworkshop.eventbrite- 7:30 p.m. Friday. Kent-Meridian pugetsound.edu/calendar, 253-879-3555, pugetsound.edu. Stock Up Make the most of your .com. Performing Arts Center, 10020 tickets.pugetsound.edu. Caring for Your Teeth After SE 256th St., Kent. $15-$28. Robin Spielberg Presented SEE EVENTS, 11C FRIDAY JANUARY 29 2016 WEEKEND 11C NWGUARDIAN.COM Events/Out & About

MOUNTAIN DAY are provided. Depart from the FROM PAGE 8C AT MISSION RIDGE Northwest Adventure Center on Lewis North at 9 a.m. or Tired of the rain? Travel McChord Field’s Adventures across the mountains to central Unlimited at 9:15 a.m. $35; ages OUT Washington for a day of skiing 6 to 12: $25; 5 and younger: $5. or snowboarding at the beautiful Reasonable accommodations Mission Ridge Ski Resort. Ski/ can be made for persons with made for persons with special snowboard package includes special needs; popular family needs; popular family trip. transportation, gear, two-hour trip; trip with NAC expert lesson and full-mountain lift guides. FEB. 7 ticket. Prefer to snowshoe? Gear and transportation are provided. FEB. 14 GOLD CREEK Departure time and location: FAMILY SNOWSHOE Northwest Adventure Center on RED WINE Lewis North at 5 a.m. or CHOCOLATE TOUR This Gold Creek Pond trip is McChord Field’s Adventures one of the easiest snowshoe Unlimited at 5:15 a.m. Ski/snow- Calling all chocolate lovers hikes near Snoqualmie Pass, board: $125; snowshoe: $55; and wine connoisseurs! Head making it perfect for families. have your own gear/trans- with us to the Olympics Sunday You’ll be treated to great views portation only: $50. Reasonable for a day of chocolate and wine. to the head of Gold Creek Valley, accommodations can be made Each winery we visit will pair a Rampart Ridge, Chikamin Ridge for persons with special needs; sumptuous chocolate fare with a and other Snoqualmie peaks. popular family trip with NAC remarkable red wine. We’ll stop Gear, guide, instruction and expert guides. for lunch in Port Angeles. Price transportation are provided. includes event admission, a Difficulty: beginner; distance: 1.5 variety of wine samples and a miles; elevation gain: 50 feet; FEB. 13 commemorative glass. Prere- time: two hours. Minimum age: BELLA DONNA gistration is required by Feb. 10. 6. Depart from the Northwest Minimum age: 21. Meet at the Adventure Center on Lewis SNOW TUBING Northwest Adventure Center on North at 9 a.m. or McChord Travel to one of the best Lewis North at 7 a.m. or Field’s Adventures Unlimited at tubing hills in the state for a McChord Field’s Adventures 9:15 a.m. $35. Reasonable ac- ladies-only day in the snow. Unlimited at 7:15 a.m. $80. commodations can be made for Dress warmly for a wild ride. Reasonable accommodations persons with special needs; Tubing is a blast for all ages and can be made for persons with Courtesy photo popular family trip. experience levels! Snow tubes special needs. Snowshoe with JBLM’s Northwest Adventure Center Saturday.

FROM PAGE 10C Ticketmaster. G. DONALDSON’S 3814 N. 206-628-0888. Black Sabbath 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26th St., Tacoma, Ed Taylor (7:30 THE SWISS 1904 S. Jefferson, 6. Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. D St., p.m.). 253-761-8015 Tacoma, Bam (9 p.m.). 253-572- Tacoma. Ticketmaster. GREAT AMERICAN CASINO 2821. EVENTS Peter Cetera former member 10117 South Tacoma Way, Lake- THE VALLEY PUB 1206 and frontman of Chicago. 7 p.m. wood, Nite Crew (9 p.m.). 253- Puyallup Ave., Tacoma. The Feb. 14. Snoqualmie Casino, 396-0500. Purrs, Battersea (9 p.m.). 253- COUNTRY 37500 SE North Bend Way, JAZZBONES 2803 Sixth Ave., 248-4265. An Evening with Travis Tritt Snoqualmie, snocasino.com. Tacoma, Polyrhythmics (8 p.m.). SATURDAY 7:30 p.m. Friday. Washington 253-396-9169. Center for the Performing Arts, NIGHTLIFE LOUIE G’S 5219 Pacific Hwy. B SHARP COFFEE HOUSE 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia. FRIDAY E, Fife, Jim Marcotte, Wyatt 706 Opera Alley, Tacoma, The $55-65. 360-753-8585, washing- Olney and the Wreckage (8 322 Jazz Collective (8 p.m).). toncenter.org. B SHARP COFFEE HOUSE p.m.). 253-926-9700. 253-292-9969. Brad Paisley 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13. 706 Opera Alley, Tacoma, MUCKLESHOOT CASINO BUFFINO’S GOLDEN WEST Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. D St., McTuff (8 p.m.). 253-292-9969. 2402 Auburn Way S., Auburn, SALOON 5228 South Tacoma Tacoma. Ticketmaster. BUCKLEY EAGLES 29021 S.O.S. Band (8 p.m.), Old School Way, Tacoma, Back Porch Band State Route 410, Buckley, Mo- Fellas (10:30 p.m.). 253-333-1848. (9 p.m.). 253-471-9892. JAZZ ments Notice. 360-829-1151. REAL ART TACOMA 5412 EMERALD QUEEN I-5 NIGHT- University of Puget Sound BUFFINO’S GOLDEN WEST South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, CLUB 2024 E. 29th St., Tacoma, Jazz Orchestra Tracy Knoop, SALOON 5228 South Tacoma Oblivion, Wreck, Of Feather and Notorious 253 (9 p.m). 253-594- director. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11. Uni- Way, Tacoma, Back Porch Band Bone, Gatekeeper, Lower Spe- 7777. versity of Puget Sound — (9 p.m.). 253-471-9892. cies (6:30 p.m.). realarttacoma- G. DONALDSON’S 3814 N. Schneebeck Concert Hall, 1500 CAFE DIVINO 2112 N 30th St., .com. 26th St., Tacoma, Ed Taylor (7:30 N. Warner St., Tacoma. Free. Tacoma. Jason Plute (7 p.m.). ROCK THE DOCK 535 Dock p.m.). 253-761-8015. 253-879-3555. pugetsound.edu. 253-779-4226. St., Tacoma, The Naturals (8 GREAT AMERICAN CASINO EMERALD QUEEN I-5 NIGHT- p.m.). 253-272-5004. 10117 South Tacoma Way, Lake- ROCK CLUB 2024 E. 29th St., Tacoma, ROYAL BEAR PUB AND wood, Nite Crew (9 p.m.). 253- AC/DC Tuesday Tacoma Notorious 253 (9 p.m).. 253-594- EATERY 35731 W. Valley Highway 396-0500. Dome, 2727 E. D St., Tacoma. 7777 S., Algona, Knee Deep (9 p.m.). 2016 JANUARY 29 FRIDAY • WEEKEND 12