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Published July 4th, 2009 - 12:05AM
For the last eight years, lawmakers have loaded annual defense authorization bills with new pay and benefit initiatives to support troops and their families and to show the nation’s appreciation.
Published July 3rd, 2009 - 12:05AM
Steilacoom Mayor Ron Lucas on Thursday ordered that American flags on city buildings remain at half staff through Tuesday to honor a local soldier killed last week in Afghanistan.
Published July 2nd, 2009 - 6:36AM
U.S. Marines begin Afghan mission CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan – Thousands of U.S. Marines descended upon the volatile Helmand River valley in helicopters and armored convoys early this morning, mounting an operation that represents the first large-scale test of the U.S. military’s new counter-insurgency strategy in Afghanistan.
Published July 2nd, 2009 - 12:05AM
Some fathers are at the bedside when their child is born.
Published July 2nd, 2009 - 12:05AM
If Tara Schneider can steal a few minutes during her lunch break, she’ll rush to her Steilacoom home and fire up her webcam. On the other end are her two daughters, 3-year-old Autumn and 6-month-old Teagan, both now living in Miami.
Published July 1st, 2009 - 12:05AM
A noncommissioned officer died Tuesday at Fort Lewis after physical training.
Published July 1st, 2009 - 12:05AM
The body of Lt. Brian Bradshaw of Steilacoom, who died June 18 in Kheyl, Afghanistan, will come home today to Fort Lewis.
Published June 30th, 2009 - 2:28PM
The body of Lt. Brian Bradshaw, 24, of Steilacoom, who died June 18 in in Kheyl, Afghanistan, will come home today to Fort Lewis.
Published June 28th, 2009 - 12:05AM
Larry Roberta’s every breath is a painful reminder of his time in Iraq. He can’t walk a block without gasping for air. His chest hurts, his migraines sometimes persist for days and he needs pills to help him sleep.
Published June 27th, 2009 - 12:05AM
Paul Bradshaw said his son Brian joined the Army and went to Afghanistan “to try and help people” and to make the lives of the people there better.

 
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