tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79822445896777789232024-03-19T00:30:28.925-07:00C-9 BlogActivities that establish, maintain, influence, or exploit relations between the military forces, the government or nongovernmental civilian organizations and authorities, and the civilian populace in order to facilitate military operations and achieve common mission objectives.Gary Bracketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088107109667116883noreply@blogger.comBlogger874125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982244589677778923.post-4374227867354271572016-01-29T15:36:00.000-08:002016-01-29T15:36:32.599-08:00Noteworthies with a Local Link<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">The chief of staff, Army
announced the assignment of Brig. Gen. Robert J. Ulses, deputy commanding general (support), 7th Infantry
Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, to deputy chief of staff,
G-3/5/7, Army Training and Doctrine Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis,
Virginia.</span>Gary Bracketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088107109667116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982244589677778923.post-14334977878173164492016-01-27T13:26:00.000-08:002016-01-27T13:56:12.559-08:00Massing of the Colors 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Massing of the Colors is a patriotic ceremony honoring those who have served in the United States of America and honoring the youth of today who carry on the patriotic tradition.<br />
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The world-class I Corps Army Band, which creates bonds between the United States Army and the Pacific Northwest community, will be playing their inspiring selection of music celebrating George Washington, our first patriot in the long line of patriots who have served our country well.<br />
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Massing of the Colors began in 1919 by military officers who served in the Great War (World War I/WW I). In 1923, the Military Order of the World War assumed responsibility for the Massing of the Colors nationwide and still has the responsibility across the nation.<br />
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Attendance is free to the public.<br />
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Youth and adult organizations can participate by contacting <a href="mailto:carrolldickson@comcast.net">Col. Carroll Dickson </a>by Feb. 12. 2106.Gary Bracketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088107109667116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982244589677778923.post-30869328180817305322016-01-26T09:21:00.001-08:002016-01-26T09:21:21.525-08:00Boeing Provides Training to NATO<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Capability (SAC) program will soon train C-17 aircrews at Boeing’s [NYSE: BA]
C-17 International Training Centre (ITC) in the United Kingdom under a new $8
million contract.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">SAC is comprised of ten NATO
countries and two NATO Partnership for Peace countries. The program will begin
training its multinational aircrews early this year. Prior to this contract,
the SAC program sent aircrews to the United States for training.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">“Boeing met the customer need
to have access to affordable, high-quality training for aircrews from smaller
countries with limited resources,” said Larry Sisco, C-17 training program
manager. “Having regional training is a big cost and time savings for the SAC
Program.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">As part of the contract, the
U.S. Air Force inspected and recognized Boeing’s C-17 training simulators at
the ITC as being fully able to train C-17 aircrews. The ITC houses a weapons
systems trainer, loadmaster station and an integrated maintenance procedure
trainer.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">“The U.S. Air Force gave us
their stamp of approval,” Sisco said. “They were thrilled with our simulator
capability and how concurrent the simulators are with the C-17 aircraft.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">On behalf of the SAC program,
the NATO Airlift Management (NAM) Programme Office requested this capability to
meet the requirements of nations who make up this multinational program. In
addition, the NAM Programme Office has ownership and is responsible for
acquiring, managing and supporting NATO’s Strategic Airlift Capability
aircraft, including three Boeing C-17 Globemaster III airlifters, that member
nations can call upon to fulfill national operational needs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">“This contract to deliver
training to NATO forces demonstrates Boeing’s commitment to the C-17 fleet and
a truly global approach to our training service,” said Joanne Finch, head of
Boeing Defense United Kingdom Training Systems and Government Services.”</span>Gary Bracketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088107109667116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982244589677778923.post-67933381643337949702016-01-25T08:49:00.000-08:002016-01-25T08:49:53.315-08:00Visit the WA Emergency Ops Center<span style="font-size: x-small;">(Click on Image for a Larger and Complete View)</span><br />
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<br />Gary Bracketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088107109667116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982244589677778923.post-61237901906384447492016-01-19T13:46:00.000-08:002016-01-19T13:46:37.496-08:00JBLM to conduct test firing of HIMARS RRPR in March<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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JBLM announced today it plans to conduct test firing of up to 27 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) Reduced Range Practice Rockets (RRPR) over a three-day period at JBLM during the week of March 14-18 to measure the noise from the rocket firing.<br />
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In March 2015, JBLM initiated an Environmental Assessment (EA) to measure the level of noise that would be created by a field artillery unit executing the RRPR test firing. Today, the JBLM Garrison Commander signed the Finding of No Significant Impact for the EA entitled “Noise Assessment for Test Launches of the Reduced Ranged Practice Rocket at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.”<br />
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“I have decided that the information and data we will obtain from a series of test firing of the RRPR at JBLM is valuable enough to authorize this action to move forward,” said, Col. Daniel S. Morgan, JBLM garrison commander.<br />
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During the proposed test firing, a HIMARS battery will fire up to nine RRPR a day — one at a time — for three days.<br />
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The RRPR would be fired in the morning, afternoon, and evening each day from the Hayes Hill firing point southeast into JBLM’s Lewis-Main Artillery Impact Area. The firing point is located about a half-mile east of I-5; and north of I-5 exit 114.<br />
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The exact firing dates and times will be publicized prior to the test firings.<br />
JBLM will host an open house to explain the test firing and noise monitoring process prior to the scheduled live firing dates.<br />
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RRPR Characteristics: Reduced range rockets (RRPRs) have a range of 5-9 miles and they do not carry any explosives. The rockets reach supersonic velocity in about one second and remain supersonic for about 3.7 miles. The rockets will hit their targets in about 5-6 seconds. For the JBLM test firings the rockets will fly at an altitude of 1,300 feet. RRPRs are unarmed, blunt-nose, high-drag rockets. All fuel is expended within 2-3 seconds after launch, so the rocket will be an empty shell on impact.<br />
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Anticipated Noise Level: Noise levels directly under the rockets’ flight path may exceed 140 decibels. Sonic booms may occur. For the RRPR test firing, noise monitoring equipment will be strategically placed around the rockets’ flight path. Noise data from these devices will be gathered to assess the rocket noise throughout the testing region. If noise levels exceed an average of 130 decibels a day (e.g., based on the average noise level of nine rockets) at any monitoring station then stopping the tests will be considered.<br />
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The EA and FNSI will be available <a href="http://www.lewis-mcchord.army.mil/publicworks/sites/envir/eia.aspx">HERE</a>.<br />
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more than 1,000 civilian overages were identified across 48 Air Force
installations going into fiscal year 2016. Having the RIF authorities will
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fiscal year 2014 have moved us significantly closer to our target manning
levels,” said Lt. Gen. Gina Grosso, the deputy chief of staff for manpower,
personnel and services. “We have reduced the number of affected employees
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Overage positions have been reduced through pre-RIF
placements, hiring controls and several rounds of Voluntary Early Retirement
Authority and Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay in fiscal years 2014 and 2015.
The Air Force no longer has the ability to carry overages when the position is
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of affected employees to place into funded vacancies, and RIF authorities will
enable us to achieve that goal,” said Debra Warner, the director of civilian
force management policy. “The Air Force recognizes and strives to balance the
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workforce and their families,” Grosso said. “We are committed to assisting each
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Adamson. Bill recently retired as a colonel after 30 years in the United States
Army. He and his family are happy to return to the South Sound after two
previous duty assignments at (then) Fort Lewis.</span>Gary Bracketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088107109667116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982244589677778923.post-76606744625841982612016-01-04T15:00:00.000-08:002016-01-11T16:37:11.927-08:00MAF: Intros Col. Morgan & I-5 at JBLM<h1 align="center" style="text-align: center;">
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Gary Bracketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088107109667116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982244589677778923.post-57006031894451061652015-12-10T11:21:00.001-08:002015-12-10T11:21:53.317-08:00Santa's Trip to be Tracked<div>
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Gary Bracketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088107109667116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982244589677778923.post-849816935403347042015-12-09T12:17:00.000-08:002015-12-09T12:17:44.947-08:00Freedom Award Nominations URL<br />
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Air Force <b>Col. Charles S. Corcoran</b> has been nominated for appointment to the grade of brigadier general. Corcoran is currently serving as commander, 3rd Wing, Pacific Air Forces, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.<br />
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Air Force <b>Col. Michael P. Winkler</b> has been nominated for appointment to the grade of brigadier general. Winkler is currently serving as commander, 354th Fighter Wing, Pacific Air Forces, Eielson, Air Force Base, Alaska.<br />
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Gary Bracketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088107109667116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982244589677778923.post-85906104366874952562015-11-25T14:39:00.000-08:002015-11-25T14:39:24.734-08:00Annual Tournament Raises $36,000 for JBLM Charities<br />
America’s Credit Union (ACU) presented funds raised from its 15th annual golf tournament to the Santa’s Castle, Madigan Foundation, and the Food Basket Program on JBLM. The tournament was held on November 6th and the community once again came out to help ACU raise money to benefit local military families.<br />
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The history of the tour- nament has evolved throughout the years. It was originally created to help the founder of Santa’s Castle get her program off the ground. Then it was expanded to help make sure JBLM military members have food for the holidays by supporting the Food Basket Program. The final piece was to help pay for military families’ medical costs, not covered through insurance, by donating to the Madigan Foundation. Because of the generous donations from the sponsors and the success of the Turkey Shoot golf tournament, ACU was able to raise $36,000 to donate to all three charities. An estimated $500,000 has been donated in the 15 years the tournament has occurred.<br />
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This year ACU was honored to include a new presenting sponsor Nisqually Red Wind Casino, graciously choosing to donate $7,500, to this year’s tournament. ACU thanks the following sponsors for their support of this tournament:<br />
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<li>Award Sponsor: Northwest Motorsports</li>
<li>Big Turkey Sponsors: Cigar Daddies, Swarner Publications, Tactical Tailor, Sunset Chevrolet, Cascade Print Media, and Fast Signs</li>
<li>Little Turkey Sponsors: Little Caesars and ACU </li>
<li>Financial. Hole in One and Hole sponsors: Proforma Strategic Advantage LLC, The Madigan Foundation, Omni Financial, Cook Security Group, US Family Health Plan, Sound Credit Union, Boom, Verizon Wireless, Airstreams, Geico, CUNA Mutual Group, Cannon Construction, Evergreen Home Loans, the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Captain Meriwether Lewis Chapter, and USO NW.</li>
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This year all the military that played were sponsored by local area businesses. The salute to the troops’ sponsors were:<br />
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<li>The Defense CU Coalition</li>
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Thanks to Walmart Lakewood Store for donating 20 turkeys, Starbucks for donating the coffee and breakfast, Costco for hand warmers, and Dimitri’s Gourmet Mixes for continuing to make the event one that helps our golfers brave the elements in the spirit of charity.<br />
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Kenneth S. Leonard, President/CEO of ACU, shared with everyone the modest beginnings of the tournament and the commitment he has to our military. Ken said, “it’s a passion to grow this event each year in support of our military and all they do on a daily basis.” Ken and all the sponsors are honored to contribute to the morale and welfare of our military and their families.<br />
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Gary Bracketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088107109667116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982244589677778923.post-48645785478236311762015-11-23T13:36:00.002-08:002015-11-23T13:36:53.316-08:00Noteworthies with a Local LinkSecretary of Defense Ash Carter announced today that the president has nominated Air Force <b>Col. Tyler D. Otten</b> has been nominated for appointment to the rank of brigadier general. Otten is currently serving as the mobilization assistant to the commander, 11th Air Force, Pacific Air Forces, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.Gary Bracketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088107109667116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982244589677778923.post-46615617608086287022015-11-17T16:04:00.000-08:002015-11-17T16:04:09.443-08:00Aerospace Programs at Bates Technical College<span style="font-size: large;">Aerospace Programs at Bates Technical College </span><br />
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Information Sessions*<br />
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Gary Bracketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088107109667116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982244589677778923.post-18667534846138517132015-11-13T10:13:00.001-08:002015-11-13T10:15:31.255-08:00SSG Leo Gruba Named 37th Anderson Military Citizen Awardee<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;"><span style="line-height: 17.12px;">(l to r) Serena Gruba, SSG Leo Gruba and Amber Young, ACU</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The
recipient of the John Anderson Award for Military Citizen of the Year is Staff
Sergeant Leo Gruba.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">SSG
Gruba’s efforts are focused on different fronts. In 2014, he was selected by
his command to participate in a PBS two-hour special, which allowed the
audience to see the inside of the file of a military member. He and his family allowed cameras and
strangers into their personal lives to record the joys, tears and challenges
that define military families everywhere. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">SSG
Gruba is a member of American Legion Post 53 in DuPont. These last two years, he helped with their
annual scholarship program for soldiers, valued at thousands of dollars. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">As a
member of the Association of the United States Army, SSG Gruba worked an
estimated 60 hours for Operation Turkey Drop and Ham Grenade for donated gifts
during the holidays to active, Guard and Reserve families. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Gruba also devoted an estimated 100 hours for time and mentorship at Clhoe
Clark Elementary PTA where he serves as Vice President. He is responsible for
fundraisers and school events for students and families. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">He
volunteers time at the Fisher House, which provides a “home away from home” for
families with patients at Madigan Army Medical Center. Similarly, he is the liaison between his command and the Family Readiness
Group, geared toward strengthening the Army Family Concept.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">As a
member of the DuPont Historical Society, he volunteered about 60 hours to plan
the movement of the Society’s property from JBLM to the museum.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">And,
he is the Wolf Den Leader of pack 472, Boy Scouts of American, volunteering
abut 100 hours. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">He
belongs to the Patriots Athletic League, volunteering as machine pitch and tee
ball coach; as a Lion’s Club member he has worked on several projects in
DuPont, including their I-5 “Adopt a Highway” clean-up project. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">This
past summer, SSG Gruba worked with DuPont businesses to collect and distribute
comfort items to firefighters and National Guardsmen assisting in the complex
wildfires throughout Washington. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Currently,
he is working with the American Legion to organize a “Veterans Walk” this
December in DuPont. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">SSG
Gruba is an excellent selection for the John H. Anderson Military-Citizen of
the Year Award. The many hours he has
donated to our community will be appreciated for years to come.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b>About
the Award</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The Tacoma-Pierce Co. Chamber's presentation of the John H. Anderson Military Citizen of the Year Award to the
outstanding military was begun to commemorate the civic contributions by our
resident military personnel. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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John H. Anderson</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">John
H. Anderson served as Tacoma’s mayor in the early to mid-1950s. He was also a
past Chair of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber Board of Directors, as well as a
successful local businessman. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b>About
the Award Sponsor</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">America’s
Credit Union has been serving the military here at Joint base Lewis McChord
(JBLM) since 1954; ACU has been active in creating a community that is aware of
soldiers needs and able to serve our military who give so much for all of us. The Award was presented by Amber Young, ACU.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Gary Bracketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088107109667116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982244589677778923.post-41317012193296094932015-11-12T15:48:00.000-08:002015-11-12T15:48:17.344-08:00Noteworthies with a Local LinkThe chief of staff, Army announced the assignment of <b>Maj. Gen. Thomas R. Tempel Jr.</b>, commanding general, Western Regional Medical Command; market manager, Puget Sound Enhanced Multi-Service Market; and chief, U.S. Army Dental Corps, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, to commanding general, Regional Health Command, Central – Provisional; market manager, San Antonio Health System; and chief, U.S. Army Dental Corps, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas.Gary Bracketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088107109667116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982244589677778923.post-82851107465671109222015-11-11T09:21:00.000-08:002015-11-11T09:21:03.710-08:00Veterans Day Rememberance<span class="quote_font" style="font-size: large;">"We have gone forth from our
shores repeatedly over the last hundred years ... and put wonderful young men and
women at risk, many of whom have lost their lives, and we have asked
for nothing except enough ground to bury them in, and otherwise we
have returned home to seek our own, you know, to seek our own lives in
peace, to live our own lives in peace..." Secretary of State Colin Powell, 2003</span>Gary Bracketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088107109667116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982244589677778923.post-17703069889193645672015-11-04T15:15:00.000-08:002015-11-04T15:15:06.155-08:00Facebook, Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber To Host Free Workshop For Tacoma Veteran and Military Family-Owned Small Businesses<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On Tuesday, November 10, Facebook will be in Tacoma, Wash., to teach local veteran and military family small business owners how to optimize their presence and engage customers on the world’s largest social network. <br />
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Facebook’s veteran and military family-focused Boost Your Business will be held in Tacoma in honor of Veterans Day, November 11. The event will be co-hosted by Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, with Congressman Derek Kilmer welcoming entrepreneurs.<br />
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“The skills our service members pick up in the military are often the very same skills that make for a successful entrepreneur or small business owner,” said Congressman Kilmer. “As more service members transition to the civilian workforce it’s important they get the support they need to be successful. This forum will give our local veterans a chance to learn how to sharpen their ideas and reach an even broader audience online to help their business grow, all while networking with other veteran entrepreneurs.”<br />
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The Boost Your Business seminar will include a presentation by a Facebook small business expert on the latest Facebook best practices and strategies for success. A question and answer session will follow, featuring a panel of local small business people that will share their Facebook tips, tricks and suggestions. The panelists are representing the following local small businesses: home décor store Westhouse Décor, family run winery Mill Lane Winery, clothing retailer Combat Flip Flops and non-profit running community wear blue: run to remember.<br />
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Before the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with representatives of local business development organizations and hear about community resources during the networking session.<br />
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How do Facebook and small businesses connect?<br />
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•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>There are more than 45 million small businesses using Facebook to connect with customers.<br />
•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Approximately 8 in 10 people in the US are connected to at least one small business on Facebook.<br />
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Members of the media who have any questions or would like to attend the event should RSVP to <a href="mailto:sspielman@fb.com">Samantha Spielman</a>.<br />
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WHEN AND WHERE: <br />
Tacoma, Wash. – Tuesday, November 10<br />
Tacoma’s Landmark Catering & Convention Center (Plaza Grand Ballroom)<br />
47 Saint Helens Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402<br />
Check In/Networking: 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM<br />
Presentation and Q&A: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM<br />
To register and for more information <a href="http://fbtacoma.eventbrite.com/">HERE</a>.<br />
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WHAT: FREE seminar on how to use Facebook to grow your small business.<br />
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WHO: Representatives from Facebook, Congressman Derek Kilmer and veteran- and military family-owned small businesses.<br />
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Gary Bracketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088107109667116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982244589677778923.post-10514115694990456212015-11-03T15:05:00.003-08:002015-11-03T15:05:21.905-08:00Survey Shows South Sound Residents, Businesses Like JBLM, Hate Traffic
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Shows South Sound Residents, Businesses Like JBLM, Hate Traffic</span></span></b></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Full results
to be presented on November 12 to the Public at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ssmcp-4th-annual-forum-tickets-18143858770">SSMCP Annual Forum<o:p></o:p></a></span></span></i></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In September
2015, the South Sound Military & Communities Partnership (SSMCP) conducted
a survey of Pierce and Thurston County residents and businesses regarding their
knowledge of, attitudes about, and dependence on Joint Base Lewis-McChord.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">47% of
responding residents stated they lived in a neighborhood with active duty
service members and 82% stated that they were supportive of JBLM service
members in the community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>40% reported
that they were a veteran household.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>48%
percent saw JBLM as a positive economic engine for the region; 19% saw it making
the South Sound safer.</span></span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">46% of
residents saw JBLM as a significant cause of traffic congestion and 23% saw
JBLM as causing significant negative noise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>27% of residents felt there were no negatives impacts of JBLM’s
presence.</span></span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">46% of area
businesses reported having veteran employees; 56% have a veteran hiring
preference.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>80% of responding businesses
have JBLM related customers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>84%
reported that JBLM is a good or excellent neighbor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">61% of
businesses reported that they felt JBLM had a significantly negative influence
on area traffic congestion.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The survey
results reflect a perception that JBLM causes traffic congestion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, I-5 has not been widened in the JBLM
area since 1975, and is inadequate to meet today’s civilian demand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Between 1970 and 2010, the population of
Washington State almost doubled, Pierce County grew by 95 percent, and
Thurston County grew by 228 percent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The full
results of the SSMCP’s Business & Community Survey will be presented at its
November 12 Annual Public Forum.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Register at </span></span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ssmcp-4th-annual-forum-tickets-18143858770"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ssmcp-4th-annual-forum-tickets-18143858770</span></span></a><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The mission
of the SSMCP is </span><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">to
foster communication, understanding and mutual benefit by serving as the most
effective point of coordination for resolution of those issues which transcend
the specific interests of the military and civilian communities of the South
Sound region.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The group is open to any
group, agency, or organization interested in community/military issues in the
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films and discussion with veterans and filmakers this Wednesday, November 4th
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Gary Bracketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088107109667116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982244589677778923.post-33098804180065938282015-11-02T13:45:00.000-08:002015-11-02T13:45:06.505-08:00Facebook's Boost Your Business Seminar Here<div class="MsoNormal">
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help you find the solutions you need on Facebook. Whether you just started your business or want
to take things to the next level, you don’t want to miss this event.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Gary Bracketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088107109667116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982244589677778923.post-61878778969517653282015-11-02T12:05:00.001-08:002015-11-02T12:05:57.672-08:00Celebrate Nat'l Vet Small Business Week<div class="gdp" style="line-height: 12.75pt;">
<span style="color: #4e4d4e; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Join the conversation
at <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUxMTAxLjUwOTEzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MTEwMS41MDkxMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDUwMjgxJmVtYWlsaWQ9Z2FyeWJAdGFjb21hY2hhbWJlci5vcmcmdXNlcmlkPWdhcnliQHRhY29tYWNoYW1iZXIub3JnJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&105&&&http://www.twitter.com/hashtag/MyVetBiz"><span style="color: #1d5782;">#MyVetBiz </span></a>to share veteran stories, encourage
community members to highlight local veteran-owned businesses in their
community, and show gratitude and support to veterans and their families.</span></div>
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Gary Bracketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088107109667116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982244589677778923.post-26727332990850092092015-10-30T16:38:00.000-07:002015-10-30T16:38:36.045-07:00Camo2Commerce Top 3-Finalist for National AwardThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced that Camo2Commerce is one of three finalists for the 5th Annual Hiring Our Heroes Capital One Award for Small Business Veteran and Military Spouse Employment.<br />
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Camo2Commerce is among 21 finalists nominated for six awards because of demonstrated efforts to connect veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses with meaningful employment opportunities both within the company and throughout the private sector.<br />
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“Camo2Commerce has been a true small business leader in the movement to hire and support our nation’s veterans and military spouses,” said Eric Eversole, a vice president at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and president of Hiring Our Heroes.<br />
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Camo2Commerce understands the value in hiring the men and women who have served our country and has dedicated extraordinary efforts toward improving the lives of America’s veterans and military spouses.”<br />
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The Hiring Our Heroes awards are given in six categories: Veteran and Military Spouse Employment; Post-9/11 Veteran Employment; Wounded Veteran and Military Caregiver Employment; Military Spouse Employment and Mentoring; Small Business Veteran and Military Spouse Employment; and Individual Leadership.<br />
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This year’s finalists are:<br />
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<li>Capital One Award for Small Business Veteran and Military Spouse Employment, for demonstrated leadership by a small business or organization (less than 500 employees) in hiring veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses: Afterburner Inc.; <b>Camo2Commerce</b>; Greencastle Associates Consulting</li>
<li>Lee Anderson Veteran and Military Spouse Employment Award, for overall excellence in hiring and retaining veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses: Comcast NBCUniversal; Hospital Corporation of America (HCA); Union Pacific Railroad</li>
<li>Steve Robinson Post-9/11 Veteran Employment Award, for effective and sustained efforts to enhance the ability of post-9/11 veterans and transitioning service members to find meaningful employment: Hilton Worldwide; J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.; PNC Bank; Roush Enterprises; Starbucks</li>
<li>Don Weber Wounded Veteran and Military Caregiver Employment Award, for demonstrated leadership in addressing the unique challenges and demands for wounded, ill, and injured veterans as well as military caregivers in their search for meaningful employment: APi Group Inc.; Ryder Systems; SunTrust Bank</li>
<li>Military Spouse Employment and Mentoring Award, for demonstrated hiring, mentorship, and support of military spouses in their search for meaningful employment: First Command Financial Services; Prudential Financial; United Services Automobile Association (USAA)</li>
<li>Colonel Michael Endres Leadership Award for Individual Excellence in Veteran Employment, for an individual who has gone above and beyond to make a difference in employment opportunities for veterans, transitioning service members, and spouses: Mike Kelly, Assistant Vice President for Military Advocacy, USAA; Keith Nattrass, GM Military & Veteran Affairs, Global Diversity, General Motors; Blayne Smith, Executive Director, Team Red, White & Blue; Kris Urbauer, Program Manager for Military Recruiting, General Electric.</li>
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The Hiring Our Heroes Awards Committee will select the winners, which will be announced on November 10, 2015.<br />
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Since Hiring Our Heroes began in March 2011, more than 1,500 companies have hired 27,200 veterans and military spouses as a result of 900 hiring events. In March 2012, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Capital One launched Hiring 500,000 Heroes, a national campaign to engage the business community in committing to hire half a million veterans and military spouses by the end of 2014. This milestone was achieved in June 2015 when more than 500,000 veteran and military spouse hires were confirmed.Gary Bracketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088107109667116883noreply@blogger.com0