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Navy pilot who airlifted victim from 250-foot Pierce County fall tells story

Lt. Victoria Weckenbrock of Station SAR Whidbey piloted the helicopter used during Friday’s dramatic rescue outside Wilkeson.

Updated June 27, 2026 at 8:25 PM

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Freedom Fest celebrations on JBLM to be held later this week

June 22, 2026 at 5:30 AM

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First homes in $130M development project open on JBLM

Updated June 17, 2026 at 5:06 PM

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Lacey men indicted for scheme to steal gear from JBLM, selling it online

December 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM

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Man sentenced nearly 35 years for ‘senseless’ killing of National Guard officer

November 22, 2025 at 1:10 PM

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Furloughs hit workers supplying services to JBLM. Government shutdown blamed

Updated November 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM

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Ex-JBLM sergeant gave national secrets to China. Now he faces years in prison

October 29, 2025 at 5:30 AM

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Driver sentenced in I-5 crash that killed JBLM soldier, a father of four

October 8, 2025 at 4:58 PM

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Driver sentenced in I-5 crash that killed JBLM soldier, a father of four

Updated October 7, 2025 at 2:41 PM

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Former JBLM soldier sentenced for child sex abuse, threatening kids into silence

September 27, 2025 at 5:15 AM

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Helicopters from JBLM have crashed before, including last year

Updated September 23, 2025 at 9:36 AM

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Army releases names of JBLM soldiers killed in Thurston County helicopter crash

Updated September 22, 2025 at 11:31 AM

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All 4 service members on helicopter that crashed believed to be dead, officials say

Updated September 19, 2025 at 2:08 PM

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Military helicopter crashes near Summit Lake Wednesday night

Updated September 19, 2025 at 10:52 AM

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Helicopter from Joint Base Lewis-McChord crashes after losing contact

Updated September 18, 2025 at 11:08 AM

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Gold Star widow fighting to be buried next to husband at JBLM has new evidence

August 15, 2025 at 5:00 AM

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U.S. Coast Guard saves man from Thurston County marsh

Updated July 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM

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3 JBLM food workers reported sexual harassment. Then they were targeted, lawsuit claims

July 4, 2025 at 5:00 AM

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Ex-soldier at JBLM admits to trying to share secrets with China

Updated June 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM

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WA man suspected of killing 3 daughters was previously stationed at JBLM

Updated June 6, 2025 at 1:32 PM

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Pierce County has state’s most vets on disability. Would VA cuts delay benefits?

Updated May 24, 2025 at 9:16 AM

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JBLM Army deserter sentenced to life in prison for murder of cab driver, other crimes

Updated April 28, 2025 at 2:51 PM

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See military plane over Key Peninsula on Sunday night? Here’s what it was

Updated April 28, 2025 at 11:06 AM

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How alleged conspiracy to sell U.S. military secrets involving 2 JBLM soldiers unfolded

Updated March 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM

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2 JBLM soldiers, 1 former soldier accused of conspiring to steal, sell military secrets

Updated March 7, 2025 at 9:57 AM

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Navy pilot who airlifted victim from 250-foot Pierce County fall tells story

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Freedom Fest celebrations on JBLM to be held later this week

First homes in $130M development project open on JBLM

Lacey men indicted for scheme to steal gear from JBLM, selling it online

Man sentenced nearly 35 years for ‘senseless’ killing of National Guard officer

Furloughs hit workers supplying services to JBLM. Government shutdown blamed

Ex-JBLM sergeant gave national secrets to China. Now he faces years in prison

Driver sentenced in I-5 crash that killed JBLM soldier, a father of four

Driver sentenced in I-5 crash that killed JBLM soldier, a father of four

Former JBLM soldier sentenced for child sex abuse, threatening kids into silence

Helicopters from JBLM have crashed before, including last year

Army releases names of JBLM soldiers killed in Thurston County helicopter crash

All 4 service members on helicopter that crashed believed to be dead, officials say

Military helicopter crashes near Summit Lake Wednesday night

Helicopter from Joint Base Lewis-McChord crashes after losing contact

Gold Star widow fighting to be buried next to husband at JBLM has new evidence

U.S. Coast Guard saves man from Thurston County marsh

3 JBLM food workers reported sexual harassment. Then they were targeted, lawsuit claims

Ex-soldier at JBLM admits to trying to share secrets with China

WA man suspected of killing 3 daughters was previously stationed at JBLM

Pierce County has state’s most vets on disability. Would VA cuts delay benefits?

JBLM Army deserter sentenced to life in prison for murder of cab driver, other crimes

See military plane over Key Peninsula on Sunday night? Here’s what it was

How alleged conspiracy to sell U.S. military secrets involving 2 JBLM soldiers unfolded

2 JBLM soldiers, 1 former soldier accused of conspiring to steal, sell military secrets