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News Stories Hot and cold: From combat to taxes
Spc. Lucas Sutton has always believed that in life things happen for a reason.
So when a severe knee injury interrupted his ability to perform any longer as an infantryman and shattered his longtime dreams of becoming an Army ranger, he let his faith run its course.
“It’s sad, but I’m a very positive person, and I like to think on the upside of life,” he said. “I’m a big believer in ‘everything happens for a reason.’”
Now, little more than a year after a serious case of runner’s knee brought his aspirations to a screeching halt, the Virginia Beach, Va., native has found himself in a rather peculiar situation for combat Soldiers – still serving in the Army, but now preparing taxes instead of training in the field.
01.27.12 Story by Sgt. Christopher Gaylord
 Unique course gives all the right tools to new, upcoming 864th Eng. Bn. leaders
Sgt. 1st Class Shvoda Gregory remembers a time in the Army when new sergeants coming up in the world learned to care for their soldiers the hard way - by making mistakes.
01.27.12 Story by Sgt. Christopher Gaylord
 Day of firsts for operators of new radar system
The radar truck moved into position on top of an observation point overlooking sparse ground that has been pock-marked with impacts from artillery shells. A team of soldiers poured out of the vehicle to set up their equipment. Jumping into action, the soldiers began swinging hammers, emplacing grounding stakes into the packed gravel around the radar. They leveled the radar, grounded the generator and had the system fully functional in less than five minutes. The radar and crew are ready to track incoming mortar and artillery rounds so that a counterbattery can return fire.
01.26.12 Story by Sgt. Austan Owen
 Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce spends day exploring JBLM
The M249 Squad Automatic Weapon came to life as Karissa Thompson shot targets in the Engagement Skills Trainer 2000. This was not another day of training for the soldiers on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, but an opportunity for members of the Puyallup Chamber of Commerce to bond with their military neighbors.
01.24.12 Story by Sgt. Austan Owen
 Family in no short supply as staff sergeant becomes an officer
Having spent the last decade in the Army, Erica McLean is more than familiar with the act of rendering a salute.
Having others salute her, however, might take some getting used to.
After 10 years of climbing her way through the Army’s enlisted ranks, McLean finally stepped into the shoes of an officer Jan. 13 – for the first time, and for good – trading her staff sergeant stripes for the gold bar of a second lieutenant during a direct commissioning ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s North Chapel.
01.13.12 Story by Sgt. Christopher Gaylord
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Tree Lighting Ceremony
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Recent Video Joint Base Lewis-McChord Tree Lighting Ceremony
Bringing families together for the holidays is an important part of the Joint Base Lewis-McChord community. Private First Class Heath Graham takes us to one of the special holiday events on post for our military families. Available in High Definition.
Taken: 12.07.2011
 A Tradition of Teambuilding
The Turkey Bowl is a long-standing Army tradition in which units - typically battalion-sized elements - pit some of their noncommissioned officers against the officers in a game of competitive rivalry, though most games end with a boost in morale.
Taken: 11.22.2011
 Inducted
Follows some of the Army's newest sergeants through an NCO Induction Ceremony Nov. 18 for the 864th Engineer Battalion on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Available in high definition.
Taken: 11.18.2011
 MCLC Live Fire
Getting a chance to experience a part of your job that you don’t see very often can be exciting. Soldiers from the 562nd Engineer Company get that chance during a live fire exercise at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, California. PFC Heath Graham takes us inside this experience, while 1st LT Gordon Shu of the 562nd explains…Available in high definition
Taken: 11.14.2011
 Paintball Camaraderie
Package of a group of service members from Fire Station 105 on McChord Field, Wash., who saw a recreational game of paintball in their off time as a unique opportunity to keep alive a bond among coworkers. Soundbites from Airman 1st Class Kurt Matthews. Produced by Sgt. Christopher Gaylord.
Taken: 11.09.2011
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Recent AudioSSgt. Horner
Talks to a Working Mother reporter in New York, NY, about her duties as an Aircrew Flight Equipment Craftsman, her duties with Air Force Combat Search and Rescue helicopter crews, her deployment to Afghanistan, family, the satisfaction the receives from her job, and how she copes with missing her family while deployed.
Taken: 01.19.2010
Maj. Willis
Talks to a KIRO AM reporter about how many people are in the public affairs office with her, how her deployment in Afghanistan has been so far, loosing fellow Soldiers in combat, her expectations of Afghanistan, challenges Afghanistan presents that are different than Iraq and her experiences in combat,
Taken: 08.27.2009
Coalition Forces Revamp Naka
Package describing some of the obstacles that Soldiers face while completing their mission in Afghanistan. Produced by Sgt. Richard Fink.
Taken: 08.10.2009
5-20th Inf. Regt. work together
American, British, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand armies are working to strengthen their interoperability during Cooperative Spirit 2008 at the Joint Multi-National Readiness Center in Germany. Spc. Dani Carter has more.
Taken: 09.30.2008
Canadians Practice Talking Tactics
Talk is cheap, but in the hands of civil military cooperation teams, it can have a positive impact on military operations. At least that's what the American, British, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand Armies Program is working to prove. Spc. Richard Fink has the story.
Taken: 09.30.2008
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