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JBLMmwrcom 1
FOCUSJoint Base Lewis-McChord Family and MWR fun food travel amp well-being guide
FEBRUARY 2015 bull JBLMmwrcom
what makes your
heartsmileFAMILY-FRIENDLY VALENTINErsquoS DAY
MAKE NEW FRIENDS WITH YOUTH SPORTSFUN EVENTS amp TRIPS
ALSO IN THIS ISSUESWEETS FOR YOUR
SWEETHEART
WINTER GOLF SAVINGS
MILITARY SAVES WEEK
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20152
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FROM THE COVER
Love what you doSpend Valentinersquos Day this year with your entire Family or have date night with your special someone The rest of the month is full of fun options too Stick to your favorites (like Outdoor Recreation trips) or try something new (like the Family Fun Center at Sounders Lanes) But whatever you do love it
CONTENTS6ndash13
14ndash23
30ndash31
24ndash27
FEELINrsquo GOODSign up now for the Shamrock lsquoN Run win
big amp have fun with intramurals get fit with free classes that make working out
fun Zumba anyone
ADVENTURESAnother month of snow-filled fun
includes snowshoe treks tubing night skiing adrenaline-pumping snowmobile
rides and much more
FOOD amp FUNFind out where to watch the big game
celebrate Valentinersquos Day with someone special or the entire Family find a
healthy new hobby to love
In celebration of Military Saves Week mdash Feb 23ndash28 mdash learn to save money improve your financial life and build wealth Turn to page 21 for details on events at JBLM and how you can take the challenge to save
FAMILY amp THE HOMEFRONT
Become a SKIES cooking instructor attend Play to Learn make the pledge to save for Military Saves Week military life
photos and programs JBLM Reads
FOCUS
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20154
JBLM
Brewfest2015
Friday Feb 20 430ndash8 pm Club at McChord Field
For ages 21 amp older
bull Homebrew amp local commercialmicrobrew tastingbull Catered appetizersbull Bluegrass music entertainment ldquoThe Olymountain Boysrdquo 5ndash8 pmbull Door prizesbull Announcement of sanctioned homebrew competition winners at 6 pm
$15person includes a mug amp six samples hors drsquooeuvres amp entertainment $5 for five additional samples Hosted by Joint Base Lewis-McChord MWR amp Homebrewers of Puget Sound The JBLM Brewfest is an AHABJCP
sanctioned competition The 2008 Beer Judge Certification Program Guidelines will be used for this competitionThis event is intended to help encourage interest in home-brewing for non-brewers and to make connections between current brewers Wersquore
asking each competitor of the homebrew competition to provide sampling of the beers they enter into the competition (1ndash2-oz samples)
BOSS will be at the event with the Designated Driver Van to give rides to Active Duty Service MembersCall 253-967-5776 for additional event information
No federal endorsement implied While supplies last
JBLM
FOCUSJoint Base Lewis-McChord Family amp MWR
February is National Heart Month and wersquore celebrating a focus on health and fitness as well
as with Valentinersquos Day specialsIf you didnrsquot jump on the fitness train with a gym-related New Yearrsquos res-
olution nowrsquos your second chance Between free fitness classes that make your workout not seem like work to intramural sports the sports and fitness program offers everything you need to get your heart healthy Turn to page 30 to get details on intramurals upcoming events and Zumba
No matter what yoursquod like to do for Valentinersquos Day mdash a nice dinner with your special someone or a fun evening for the entire Family mdash turn to page 6 for all the details
Speaking of fun the Family Fun Center at Sounders Lanes McChord Field is now open If you havenrsquot checked it out yet we invite you to visit for laser maze bowling games and Family-centric fun (See page 8 for location and hours)
After you visit Sounders Lanesrsquo Family Fun Center Irsquod love to hear about the fun you had Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts at httpicedisamil Your feedback is important to me Family amp MWR managers and every member of the team
February is also home to Military Saves Week Make the pledge to save at JBLMafcscom and turn to page 21 for details
Happy Hearts Day
Director Family amp MWR William E Harvey
Creative director Toby Bartley
Promotions director Kelly Wetzel
Editor amp graphic designer Kimberly Rowe
Writergraphic designer Patti Jeffrey
Contributing photographers Ursula Buford Jessica Gomez Sgt Ryan Hallock Emiliano Hernandez Lional Kam Shantel Young Outdoor Recreation program staffers and JBLM Public Affairs
Send submissions to kimberlyarowe12nafmailmil For commercial sponsorship or adver-tising inquiries off-base businesses should contact Tara Long at 253-966-2256
The JBLM ldquoFOCUSrdquo is an unofficial information source published monthly All activities described herein which are open to authorized patrons and where applicable guests are subject to change contact the activity for confirmation Opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent Family amp MWR Joint Base Lewis-McChord or any US government entity The use of a commercial sponsor logo or mention of a commercial sponsor or other organization does not constitute US government endorse-ment Submissions are welcome but may be edited for accuracy clarity and style
Visit us at JBLMmwrcom or like us on Facebook at fbcomJBLMFamilyMWRWilliam E Harvey
Director Family amp MWR at JBLM
JBLMmwrcom 5
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20156
The Bistro offers Valentine rescueWant to make a lasting memory with a
special dining experience for your loved
one on Valentinersquos Day The Bistro at
Russell Landing can come to your rescue
Make your reservation for Valentinersquos
Day dinner at the Bistro Saturday Feb 14
from 4ndash9 pm The evening features live
music with Barbie Anaka and a three-
course gourmet dinner
Begin the evening with an appetizer
such as roasted golden beet salad seared
duck foie gras or fresh lobster bisque Savor
your entreacutee of beef Wellington pan-seared
white Chilean sea bass or rare caramelized
duck breast a lrsquoorange Linger over your
chocolate hazelnut cregraveme brucircleacutee or white
chocolate and raspberry cheesecake dessert
The cost is $50 per person which in-
cludes a complimentary glass of cham-
pagne For an extra fee you can arrange
to have a surprise waiting at your table
such as flowers or chocolates
For special arrangements or to reserve
your table call 253-964-2813
Bring Family to lsquoKidsrsquo Night Outrsquo Valentine party at the Club
Reserve your spots now for the Club
at McChord Fieldrsquos ldquoKidsrsquo Night Outrdquo
Valentine party Wednesday Feb 11 from
530ndash8 pm The party includes a buffet
dancing games and a movie Bring your
camera or smartphone for Family photos
or selfies in front of a backdrop The cost
is $1295 for adults $895 for ages 3ndash9
and free for ages 2 and younger Reserva-
tions are required 253-982-5581
Give sweets to your sweetheart (or treat yourself)
Tempt your sweetie with a luscious
Valentinersquos Day gift from Battle Bean at
Stone Education Center at Lewis Main
(6242 Colorado Ave)
Place your order by Friday Feb 6 for
bull A dozen freshly dipped chocolate
strawberries for $14 or 24 for $26
bull A dozen freshly baked decorated sugar
cookies for $15 or 24 for $25
The last day for order pick-up is Friday
Feb 13 at 1 pm at Battle Bean Ques-
tions Call 253-964-8152
Food amp fun
JBLMmwrcom 7
More Valentine optionsFor more Valentine surprises check
out the sumptuous red wine and choco-
late tour offered Saturday Feb 14 and
Sunday Feb 15 by the Northwest Adven-
ture Center Reserve your places for a ski
snowboardNordic ski trip with a chance
to try the famous brewcycle and Colum-
bia River wine tasting in Oregon Presi-
dentrsquos Day weekend Feb 13ndash16 with the
Northwest Adventure Center Find the
details and complete registration at Go to
JBLMmwrRegistrationcom
A sweet treat awaits children at the
Book Patch Library for ages 4ndash10 Satur-
day Feb 7 registration is required See
page 22 for details
Treat yourself to German BuffetJoin German food lovers at the Club
at McChord Field for the all-you-can-eat
German buffet Wednesday Feb 18 from
5ndash7 pm
Pile on the bratwurst and sauerkraut
schnitzel beef rouladen red cabbage
mashed potatoes German potatoes
salads and German breads Top it all off
with yummy desserts
The cost is $1895 for ages 11 and older
$895 for children ages 4ndash10 and free
for ages 3 and younger Reservations are
required for this popular buffet call
253-982-5581
The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd
Strike Zones offer tasty mealsGreat news mdash the Strike Zone Cafeacute
menu is now available at both Lewis
Mainrsquos Bowl Arena Lanes and
McChord Fieldrsquos Sounders Lanes
Family Fun Center Yoursquoll find all your
favorites and more mdash a quarter- or half-
pound burger grilled chicken sandwich
a variety of steak sandwich flavors grilled
or chilled sandwiches large or small sal-
ads soup pizzas starters and sides
Save with the daily meal deal that
includes a sandwich soup and fountain
drink or the Wednesday French dip fries
and fountain drink combo
If yoursquore watching calories yoursquoll find a
grilled chicken breast house or side salad
or veggie pizza enticing
Share a 16-inch pizza with the gang at
Bowl Arena Lanes or a 14-inch pizza at
Dining out with us is always a tasty choice
Save with exclusive Club at McChord Field member specialsbull Wednesday Feb 25 5ndash7 pm Free Member Appreciation Dinner $5 for guestsbull Friday Feb 27 5ndash8 pm Two-for-One Steak Night $2195 for two peoplebull Two-fer-Tuesdays 11 amndash1 pm Two meals for the price of one at Globemaster Grillbull Fridays 5ndash6 pm Free food in Globemaster Grill
Call 253-982-5581 to find out how you can become a Club member and save on meals
Sounders Lanes (prices vary) Add your
own toppings for a custom pizza On a
budget Order the 7-inch flatbread pizza
with one topping for about a third to a
quarter of the cost
Any way you slice it the Strike Zone
Cafeacutes offer something for everyone
The Strike Zone at Bowl Arena Lanes is
at 2272 Liggett Ave To order ahead or for
more details call 253-967-4661
Sounders Lanesrsquo Strike Zone is located
at 737 Jackson Blvd For more information
or to order ahead call 253-982-5372
Habantildeero treats you to specialsTasty new specials are being featured in
February at Habantildeero Mexican Grill
From 11 amndash130 pm enjoy
bull A second lunch burrito at half-price
when you buy your first lunch burrito
Monday and Wednesday mdash bring a
friend or bring a hefty appetite
bull A cheese quesadilla soup of the day
and fountain drink combo for only
$725 Tuesday and Thursday
Habantildeero Mexican Grill is located at
895 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field
The Zone satisfies your hungerWhere can you get meat-stuffed wraps
and sandwiches sweet-and-spicy wings
piled-high sliders chicken salads flat-
bread pizza brews on tap and more
At the Zone inside the Warrior Zone at
Lewis North The Zone is for ages 18 and
older and is at 11592 17th amp D St Ques-
tions Call 253-477-5835
JBLMmwrcom 7
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158
Watch the big game at partiesThe big game is Sunday Feb 1 mdash watch
it on a big screen with friends food and
half-time games The following venues
are for ages 18 and older only
The Warrior Zone at Lewis North has
the game on its big screen or watch it on
TV screens located throughout the facil-
ity Sign up for a Madden 15 tournament
and a ldquofootball squaresrdquo game Also get in
on food specials and door prizes
The WZ is at 11592 17th amp D St Call
253-477-5756 for details
At Nelson Recreation Center watch
the game in cushy comfort on a movie
screen Nelson Rec is at Lewis Main at
3168 2nd Division Dr For additional
information call 253-967-2539
Winter golf savings you canrsquot beatGet in on huge savings when you golf
at Whispering Firs Golf Course
bull ldquoSuper Sunday Skinsrdquo tournament Sun-
day Feb 1 for $10 per golfer plus your
green fee Format is stroke play gross
and net Tee time is 8 am
bull Valentinersquos Day golf special mdash two-for-
one green fees for you and your partner
after 11 am Saturday Feb 14
bull Valentinersquos Day pro shop sale Saturday
Feb 14 Select items are on sale
bull ldquoWonderful Wednesdayrdquo special
throughout February mdash all green fees
are $10 after 11 am
bull Golf cart and lunch combo for $26 mdash
green fees a shared cart and a $7 food
voucher is available seven days a week
The food voucher is good through Sat-
urday Feb 28
Specials canrsquot be combined with other
offers and may not be used for tourna-
ments or outings
Also get ready for the 10th Annual
Whispering Firs ldquoSpring Breakrdquo coming
in March For details call the pro shop
Whispering Firs is at McChord Field
at 895 Lincoln Blvd Call the pro shop at
253-982-2124 for more information
Enjoy Family fun center amp free Family bowling with youth bowling league
The new Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center at McChord Field has opened Experience a laser maze Family fun area new snack bar menu 12 lanes of bowling party packages and more
Bring the entire Family in for free bowl-ing Saturday Feb 21 from 10 amndashnoon when you sign up for a youth league The youth leagues and bumper bowling (for ages 7 and younger) meet Saturdays at 945 am starting Saturday Feb 28 Coaching is provided for beginners Youth leagues include three-person teams and three games for $8 per weekmdash your children or their friends could become a team Bumper bowling is $3 per child for one game per week Sign up now at the front counter
Sounders Lanes is at 737 Jackson Blvd Call 253-982-5954 for more information
Taste the best at JBLMrsquos popular Brewfest
Like microbrews and home brews Sample the best at the annual JBLM Brewfest Friday Feb 20 at the Club at McChord Field
Get in the door starting at 430 pm for $15 per person which includes a mug and six samples hors drsquooeuvres (while supplies last) and entertainment Pay $5 more for five additional samples
The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd
The Warrior Zonersquos got gameAges 18 and older can drop by the War-
rior Zone at Lewis North for weekly pool
and poker tournaments shuffleboard
gaming competitions music videos mov-
ies in the house theater and much more
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158
Food amp fun
JBLMmwrcom 9
Your Arts amp Crafts Center February Clip lsquon Save CouponsBring these coupons to your Arts amp Crafts Center Feb 1ndash28 2015 to receive your discounts when you place an order
Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord Field bull 1121 Barnes Blvd bull 253-982-6726
Free printing on full-color puzzles
(Does not apply to cost of blank puzzle)
2-for-1 shop time (Good for one day of shop time
discount applies after first full hour)
Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person
No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015
Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person
No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015
2nd side printed free on a ceramic mug or stein
(One per customer)
Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person
No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015
Call 253-477-5756 or come in today
The WZ is located at 11592 17th amp D St
Arts amp Crafts Centerrsquos gifts sweeten your life
Your Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord
Field never lets you down mdash especially
with gifts for every occasion
This month order a custom-printed
puzzle featuring a photo of your loved
one Break the puzzle apart put the
pieces in a glass jar with a ribbon and you
have a sweet surprise for your Valentine
Another Valentinersquos Day idea is to have
your favorite photo printed on a coffee
mug or ceramic stein (yes even your pet
photos count as Family)
To save time you can email your pho-
tos to the Arts amp Crafts Center to get your
project started mdash call 253-982-6723
Save on these Valentine gifts and shop
time (for creating your own project) by
bringing in the clip-rsquon-save coupons
below The Arts amp Crafts Center is located
at 1121 Barnes Blvd
Attend Operation Baby ShowerIf yoursquore a new mom or are expecting
your first baby both you and your spouse
are invited to the free Operation Baby
Shower at American Lake Conference
Center Saturday March 7 from 10 amndash
2 pm Receive vendor service and prod-
uct giveaways and door prizes
For details call 253-967-6772 or look
for the Operation Baby Shower ad online
at JBLMmwrcom ALCC is located at Lewis
North at 8085 NCO Beach Rd
Make cash at Spring Flea MarketClean out your closet garage or attic
and sell your gently used items at the
Spring Flea Market coming Saturday
March 21 inside the MWR Fest Tent from
9 amndash1 pm
The cost for two tables spaces or a
combination is $26 For three spaces
tables or a combination pay $30 Each
additional table or space is $6 For more
information on renting your area call
253-967-6772
Plan your next party with usAre you in charge of planning an up-
coming birthday party or other celebra-
tion Wersquore your party headquarters
bull Plan youth and unitsquadron parties
at Bowl Arena Lanes (253-967-4661)
or Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center
(253-982-5954) Different party pack-
ages are available
bull The Bistro at Russell Landing at Lewis
North can seat up to 80 people for a
reception or party Call 253-964-2813
bull American Lake Conference Center at
Lewis North accommodates both small
and large parties Call 253-966-3988
bull Habantildeero Mexican Grill at McChord
Field can serve from 10ndash100 guests
Call 253-982-3271
bull Eagles Pride Golf Course hosts up to
160 guests Call 253-967-6522
bull Book your reception at the Club at
McChord Field for up to 400 guests
Call 253-982-5581
For more details visit JBLMmwrcom
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201510
Food amp fun
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For countless moves and long separations for bold ventures and fresh starts for all you do to keep the family together you deserve a break
Enjoy our wireless discount
Requires wireless agreement with qualified plan(s) Subject to Wireless Customer Agmt Activationupgrade fee up to $40line amp addrsquol deposits may apply Credit approval reqrsquod Geographic usage amp other restrictions apply amp may result in svc termination Coverage amp svcs not avail everywhere Sales tax amp other charges apply Other Monthly ChargesLine May include applicable taxes amp federal amp state universal svc charges Regulatory Cost Recovery Charge (up to $125) gross receipts surcharge Admin Fee amp other govrsquot assessments which are not taxes or govrsquot reqrsquod charges Monthly discounts Service discounts are available to (a) qualified government employees providing proof of current government employment (valid government employee ID card or paystub) (b) qualified military veterans providing either a Department of Defense Form DD214 indicating an honorable discharge or a valid retired military ID and (c) qualified spouses of active duty or deceased military service personnel providing a valid Department of Defense sponsorship card Eligible individuals must take personal liability for hisher account Eligibility for offer ceases when individual is no longer qualified Discounts apply only to the monthly service charge of qualified plans Discounts are not available with any unlimited voice plans For Family Talk plans discount will only apply to the primary line For all Mobile Share plans discount applies only to the monthly service charge for the data allotment of eligible plans not to the additional monthly device charge(s) Additional plan and other restrictions apply Discounts may not be combined Offer available only in ATampT and authorized dealer retail stores and is subject to change If you have a question about available discounts andor your eligibility contact your local ATampT store representativecopy2014 ATampT Intellectual Property All rights reserved ATampT and the ATampT logo are trademarks of ATampT Intellectual Property
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JBLMmwrcom 11
Hours of operationMonday amp Tuesday 9 amndash9 pmWednesday amp Thursday 11 amndash9 pmFriday amp Saturday 11 amndashmidnightSunday 1ndash8 pmJBLMmwrcom
bull 12 lanes for bowling
bull Laser Maze
bull Family Fun Center
bull Snack Bar
bull Birthday Parties
bull Family-friendly fun
737 Jackson BlvdMcChord Field
NOWOPEN
bull Military and government employees always approved for credit
bull Aff ordable payment plans available
bull Expert helpful customer service
bull Easy to apply in-store or online
Ready to love the way you live
Lakewood6010 Main St SW 253-582-9228
Fletcherrsquos JewelersTacoma Mall 253-473-2400
USA Living and Fletchers Jewelers are ready to help with a ordable monthly payment plans on the brand-name products you want mdash everything from tablets and computers to TVs appliances furniture jewelry and more To nd out more go to USALivingcom and FletchersJewelerscom
Just visit our USA Living or Fletchers Jewelers stores and show them the special code MWR50
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computersappliances bull phones
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Living Happier Ever After
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Living Bigger
Get
any purchase of$500 or more
$50 off
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512
By Patti Jeffrey
Looking for something new to alleviate your
boredom and ignite your passion Take a new road to fulfillment by learning to love the great outdoors a new sport a craft or hobby getting fit a new way volun-teering and much more with Family amp MWR
You and your Family can take ad-
vantage of opportunities offered every
month at JBLM
For instance you or a Family member
can learn to swim at one of our indoor
pools Kimbro Pool offers both adult
and youth swim lessons The lessons are
extremely popular so sign up as soon as
possible (you can be put on a wait list
too)
Who knows Maybe loving to swim
might lead to learning to be a lifeguard
or swim instructor at JBLM which would
lead to a job Or you simply could enjoy
water aerobics with other adults for fun
and exercise
For more information on swimming
water aerobics or lifeguarding call the
Aquatics office at 253-967-9210 or visit
JBLMmwrcom for schedules and registra-
tion
Maybe yoursquove thought about start-
ing a new hobby such as crocheting or
knitting or want to explore new books
and talk about what yoursquove learned with
other adults Did you know that our
JBLM libraries offer free classes and a
book club They make it so easy to start
especially with other interested adults
Fall in love with reading different kinds
of books that expand your imagination
and worldview McChord Library hosts
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512
Food amp fun
JBLMmwrcom 13
Novel Navigators a book club that meets
the second Wednesday of every month at
430 pm Sign up and check out a copy of
the current book at the front counter For
more details call 253-982-3454
McChord Library also offers free classes
to learn hobbies crafts and other new
things For example you can learn to
ldquoupcyclerdquo mdash turning bottles magazines
and other used items into beautiful decor
and gifts Perhaps you and a friend can
take ideas presented in class add more
of your own and sell your crafts at craft
fairs
Upcycling classes meet at 5 pm the
third Wednesday of each month
Also involve other Family members in
free library events such as the monthly
teen ldquotakeoversrdquo at both Grandstaff and
McChord libraries and in free weekly
storytimes with crafts
Look for these and many more library
classes events and meetings on our web-
site JBLMmwrcom
Another new craft that will tickle your
tastebuds is homebrewing Yoursquoll have
the opportunity to speak with home
brewers at the annual Brewfest at Mc-
Chord Field Friday Feb 20 at the Club at
McChord Field starting at 430 pm
Yoursquoll quickly find how passionate
these home brewers are about not only
the craft but about creating and refin-
ing recipes to win awards and get rave
reviews from friends They can tell you
how to get started and might even invite
you to join the club This is one craft
thatrsquos meant to be shared
Tired of just sitting around Itrsquos time
to get moving mdash and you have so many
ways to fall in love with a new sport or
fitness activity
The staffers at the Outdoor Recreation
program excel at motivating you to
start something new then take it to the
next level Whether itrsquos learning to ski
snowshoe kayak hike mountain bike
scuba dive or even bungee jump theyrsquoll
be more than happy to introduce you to
what they already love to do
Turn to the Adventures section for what
sparks your interest then pick up your
phone and make that call to sign up You
can do it
Donrsquot let your household funds limit
you from your passion to get out and
move that body JBLM offers free aerobic
programs at our sports and fitness centers
Try out a new fitness class to see what
ignites your passion mdash Zumba TRX yoga
CrossFit weight training and more
Just think if you find the type of
fitness activity you love you could get
certified and teach it to others at a JBLM
fitness center to keep that spark going
Find current schedules and locations that
fit your lifestyle at JBLMmwrcom
Speaking of household funds mdash make
friends with your budget instead of
resenting your relationship with money
Armed Forces Community Service spon-
sors Military Saves Week during February
with lots of free classes and information
on how to not only save money but feel
good again about how you spend it You
might even discover that you can truly
master the budgeting process and enjoy
your life so much more
AFCS also can help you get a job you
love with free reacutesumeacute-building classes in-
terviewing techniques and more through
its employment readiness program
Turn to the Family amp the homefront sec-
tion for information on Military Saves
Week and many more free classes
If you love to travel we would love to
help you get the best travel experience
possible at the best prices
You donrsquot have to travel far to indulge
your passions mdash the Northwest Adventure
Center invites you to savor fine red wine
and chocolate on its Saturday Feb 14 or
Sunday Feb 15 tour Yoursquoll quickly find
how finely crafted chocolates and wines
are enhanced when theyrsquore paired Visit
JBLMmwrRegistrationcom to sign up
Leisure Travel Services is the best place
to head before you begin to plan your
vacation Yoursquoll find the best available
deals by looking at the price list and at
Armed Forces Vacation Club on their
webpage at JBLMmwrcom
If you love the resort life get access to
200000 accommodations in more than
100 countries with the Armed Forces
Vacation Club mdash membership is free You
have exclusive access to the leisure life
through vacation rentals and military
vacation deals
If you love excitement rides and enter-
tainment get exclusive savings at a num-
ber of theme parks around the country
Love to get away right here in Wash-
ington Make reservations for Pacific
Beach on the Olympic Peninsula If you
love the culture of Vancouver or Victoria
BC find tours or packages that whisk
you a country away mdash right next door to
Washington
Start planning the vacation yoursquoll love
by calling LTS at 253-967-3085
There are so many more activities you
can get to love at JBLM mdash volunteering
through the installation volunteer corps
skeet shooting pool and gaming tourna-
ments at the Warrior Zone becoming a
volunteer youth sports coach register-
ing your kids to learn how to bowl and
more
Explore the other magazine sections
and our website at JBLMmwrcom and find
your passion this month
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201514
Family amp the homefront
Sign up now for recreational sports
Whether you have a young slugger in
the house or an athletic child who likes
to dabble in many sports Child Youth amp
School Services offers recreational sports
for youth of all abilities and ages
Fun is a focus along with the fundamen-
tals and the importance of teamwork all of
which are taught by volunteer coaches
The Get Fit Be Strong mdash Play 60
program is open to ages 8ndash18 for $40
Children will be introduced to a handful
of sports and activities as fun ways to get
and stay active Youth will also learn the
importance of proper nutrition Registra-
tion is open through March 10
Get Fit Be Strong mdash Earth Adven-
tures is also open to ages 8ndash18 for $40
These sports and activities promise to get
your child outside while they find fun
new ways to get active Registration is
open Feb 23ndashApril 15
Sluggers ages 3ndash15 will be excited to
know that baseball season is just around
the corner Lilrsquo Batters is open to ages
3ndash4 for $20 and spring baseball is open
How do you CYSSFrom sports and fun classes to quality care for all ages Child Youth amp School Services offer exciting programs for your Family
Itrsquos easy mdash and free mdash to register with CYSSIf yoursquore new to JBLM or havenrsquot registered your Family yet do it today The free registration process is simple Just
call Parent Central Services at 253-966-CYSS to schedule a registration appointment and bring the following with you mdash government ID card work and home contact information two local emergency contacts shot records LESpaystub or proof of full time-student status (only if enrolling in full- or part-day or beforeafter care) and a sports physical valid through the entire season if enrolling in sports There are two locations mdash 2295 12th St at Lewis Main and 560 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field Registration is required before enrolling in sports SKIESUnlimited classes and child care
JBLMmwrcom 15
Photos by Emiliano Hernandez
Show us at fbcomJBLMcyss ldquoLikerdquo us to join the CYSS community online and share
your photos to answer How do you CYSS
to ages 5ndash15 for $60 Registration for both
opens Feb 3 and runs through March 28
Special Olympics aquatics and Special
Olympics track and field are open to
youth ages 8ndash18 with and without special needs Registration for both begins Feb 3 Aquatics registration ends March 5 while track and field sign-up ends March 12
Coming in March registration for flag football cheerleading and myriad camps
Stay tuned for details on upcoming
camps or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMcyss for
updates
The lsquoSKIESrsquo the limit on fun with CYSS classes
From boxing and karate to dance and
gymnastics SKIESUnlimited has fun class-
es for every childrsquos interests Therersquos even
Lego club public speaking and film stud-
ies as part of the newly added academic
options as well as parent-and-me classes
If yoursquore looking for fun activities for
your children look no further Check
out class listings and enroll for Marchrsquos
classes at JBLMcyssRegistrationcom by Fri-
day Feb 27 The enrollment deadline is
always the fourth Friday of the month
Play to Learn with Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma at JBLM
Play to Learn a free program with the
Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma is in full
swing at JBLM
This collaborative program is for youth
ages 6 and younger and their parents
grandparents friends Family and neigh-
bors The program includes themed cur-
riculum to encourage individual play
Yoursquore invited to stop in for activities
songs and group circle time that children
and adults will enjoy together
Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone
10ndash1130 am and at Raindrops amp Rain-
bows Parent and Child Play Center 130ndash
3 pm on the following Wednesdays
bull Feb 4 11 amp 25
bull March 4 11 18 amp 25
Escape Zone is located at McChord
Field 841 Fairway Rd (off Lincoln Boule-
vard) Raindrops amp Rainbows is located at
8197 American Lake Ave at Lewis North
CYSS information continued on next page
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201516
Family amp the homefront
Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone
From sports and arts and crafts to tech-
nology field trips and more the Hillside
Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be
The location offers before- and after-
school care as well as open recreation for
registered youth in grades 6ndash12
Upcoming events include
bull Military Appreciation Month event
This Friday Feb 6 events includes a
performance by the Lakes High School
JROTC color guard and the STEP Club
There will be activities and snacks all
from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-
ner will be announced
bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held
Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots
of activities including arts and crafts
dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments
are provided Join us to say goodbye to
old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford
JBLMmwrcom 17
SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539
event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held
monthly on the last Friday of the month
bull Babysitting certification course Get
prepared to babysit children of all ages
with certification classes The next class
is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday
Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled
during the third week of the month in
March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm
Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash
8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-
ary March or April course and upon
completion you can opt to have your
name added to a list of certified sit-
ters The list is made available to JBLM
Families and is completely optional To
reserve your spot call 253-967-4441
bull College Fair Middle schoolers and
high schoolers are invited to a college
fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash
330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash
Teen Zone Local colleges will have
representatives onsite Light snacks
Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-
cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main
For more information call 253-967-4441
Open recreation and before- and after-
school care are also available at McChord
Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For
details call 253-982-2203
Teach a cooking class
with SKIESUnlimited
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518
Family amp the homefront
A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews
This deployment was my husbands
first and it was our second pregnancy We
were all sorts of torn with emotions but
knew we would be able to make the best
of it
Both of our babies genders were un-
known until birth he gets to announce it
This has always been really important to
us to keep as a tradition and we werent
letting the deployment get in the way
I sent boxes of both its a boy and its
a girl stuff so he could take pictures to
announce when I finally had our baby
It allowed us to include him even
though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-
tion alive It helped both of us really
The homecoming was his first time
meeting our new baby boy I chose to
leave our oldest at home and have my
mom take him to school and not let him
know daddy had come home We came
home my husband was able to bond with
our newest little one and then we went
to the school to surprise our oldest at
lunch
For us these memories will last a life
time Thinking of the special moments
we would have made the deployment go
by much faster and smoother
s military Families we experience
separations and surprises happi-
ness and pride
The photos of the Matthews Fam-
ily above were submitted as part of last
Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation
Month photo contest You can see why
they won the grand prize
When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed
his wife Danielle was pregnant with their
second child With the help of friend and
photographer Shantel Young the Mat-
thews Family was able to bridge the gap
during the babyrsquos birth and capture on
film memories that will last a lifetime
A
JBLMmwrcom 19
Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces
Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help
Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the
vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate
office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment
orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when
he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-
ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo
bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings
Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides
Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion
prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have
bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important
bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them
bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or
call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430
Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21
Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony
Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day
Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520
Family amp the homefront
JBLMmwrcom 21
Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar
Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next
career by learning more about education
programs colleges and training opportu-
nities
Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted
by the Service Member and Family Assis-
tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash
1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main
Representatives from local area and on-
line colleges technical and trade schools
apprenticeship programs and vocational
programs will be in attendance
Warrior Transition Battalion Service
Members and Family Members Service
Members going through a medical board
(integrated disability evaluation system)
and their Family Members are encour-
aged to attend All Service Members are
welcome
Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-
mation
Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a
few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at
ArmyMWRcomACS-survey
The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks
Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details
Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour
Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM
253-967-3628253-982-2695
Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453
123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901
JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496
International spouse cooking demonstration
Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources
253-967-3628
My Superpowers Need a Boost
Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544
Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430
Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901
SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616
Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628
EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695
Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453
Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901
Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness
Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to
take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28
Two ways to complete the special challenge form
bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)
bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23
Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash
1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to
celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from
the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will
discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The
Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-
nounced at the end of this event
Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall
eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available
onsite with registration
For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom
It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today
We need feedback from all branches of
the military stationed at JBLM to better
tailor our programs to meet your needs
Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-
gram invites EFMP Families to McChord
Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a
movie in a sensory-friendly environment
Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey
Theater at Lewis Main
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522
Family amp the homefront
Wersquore excited to bring you the details of
JBLM Reads The series of events is brought
to you by National Geographic and includes
bull Book discussion group for adults
McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11
and Grandstaff Library Wednesday
Feb 18 both are at 430 pm
Registration opens two weeks prior to the
event the first 10 to register at each library
will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant
Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best
Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole
the Heart of a Nationrdquo
bull PAWS to Read
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm
Kids can explore the human-animal bond
while reading aloud to specially trained dogs
bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids
McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am
Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks
games and fun as we discuss the book
ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids
who register will receive a copy of the book
(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo
section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-
tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm
Have a dog-gone good time and discov-
er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby
Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun
and crafts Registration is required and
begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum
Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm
JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum
discusses the art of writing and research
bull Knit Your Bit
McChord Library Fridays Feb 20
March 6 and 20 11 am
During WWI the country was encouraged
to support the troops by knitting them
warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the
knitting tradition alive
bull An art contest
McChord Library Feb 17ndash21
Create a piece of artwork about your hero
All entries will be displayed at the JBLM
Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will
be awarded to the top entry in each age
category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries
must be Family-friendly and no larger than
12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo
for objects All items must be ready for
hanging or display Deliver to McChord
Library during the dates above
bull JBLM Reads finale event
Club at McChord Field Saturday
Feb 28 11 am
Duane Denfield PhD and architectural
historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis
and its beginnings from World War I
This presentation will be followed by our
featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-
ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a
Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win
World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-
tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum
will present the fascinating story of Ser-
geant Stubby and how his story captured
the hearts of America during World War
I There will also be military and histori-
cal displays and reading therapy dogs The
first 300 people who attend will receive a
free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book
Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy
crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia
snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)
Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover
for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up
(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)
Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)
Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)
Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things
from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)
Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)
Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo
and other library events
JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)
Upcoming events at JBLM libraries
JBLMmwrcom 23
JBLM Reads Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For children
Also available
in E-Book
For children
Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For adults
ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST
Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM
at the
Club at McChord Field
Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog
IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum
Military displays
Historical displays
Therapy and working dogs
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524
Adventures
winter wonderful
At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore
an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes
JBLMmwrcom 25
he Outdoor Recreation guides take
groups across the state (and region)
for adventures of all kinds
Pictured above is the group that hit the
trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier
National Park for the first snowshoe trip
this winter
Check out these upcoming snowshoe
trips below Full descriptions for these trips
and all other upcoming adventures are on
the following pages
Gear and transportation are included in
the trip fee unless otherwise noted For
more information call the JBLM Outdoor
Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or
ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM
bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the
trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of
the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)
bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical
snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of
the Olympics for yourself from snow-
shoeing trails offering something for
everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)
bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along
the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Full trip descriptions continued on next page
Outdoor Recreation staff
winterwonderful
T
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526
Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry
and spend the day exploring Victoria BC
by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-
ria has everything from antique stores to
artisan chocolate shops for you to explore
You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-
seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The
trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages
5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)
Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try
mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-
tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the
day learning the basics while getting plen-
ty of time to work on your newfound skills
The location will be determined based on
conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6
miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age
12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
830 am ($35)
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-
tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip
fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-
ets should be purchased at the mountain
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center
at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am
($45 have your own gear pay $25)
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails
by the light of the moon Saturday
Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and
transportation provided Difficulty
beginner distance 15 miles elevation
gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum
age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
545 pm ($40)
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head
north for the fantastic snow at Stevens
Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you
want to ski snowboard or snowshoe
yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-
venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 am (skisnowboard includes
beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50
transportation only $40)
Mountain Day at White Pass Head off
the beaten path to White Pass Saturday
Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding
the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson
and full mountain lift ticket Call or
come in to ask about cross-country ski-
JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml
TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride
ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM
RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom
Dollar value current as of December 2014
Adventures
JBLMmwrcom 27
Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details
Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details
Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod
Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25
Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12
Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing
Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15
Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12
Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12
Popular with Families
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides
ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
6 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $35 snowshoe $45)
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening
of Friday March 13 at the Summit at
Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are
provided go to the Northwest Adventure
Center no later than Wednesday March 11
to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet
at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend
the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-
day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and
full mountain lift ticket are included in
the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
515 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)
Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action
beauty and excitement await you on this
trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers
15 and younger $75)
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the
beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range
on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday
March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)
Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-
cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest
from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake
Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance
35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4
hours Minimum age 12 ($45)
Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-
tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-
urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress
warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-
ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am
($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)
Waterfall tour Explore the largest
concentration of waterfalls in the
continental United States Saturday
March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-
toric Columbia River Highway which
has an abundance of small waterfalls
viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at
five major waterfalls to include the
world-famous Multnomah Falls and
enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The
fee does not include lunch Meet at the
Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos
Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65
ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)
Winter survival camping trip Head to
Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park
for an overnight trip Saturday March 7
Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-
tion winter travel shelter construction
winter survival basics backcountry
cooking and leave-no-trace camping
There is a mandatory pretrip class at the
Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-
day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes
winter camping class group gear (not
including sleeping bag) camp entrance
and three camp meals (participants are
responsible for lunch on the first day)
If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves
wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18
($85)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528
Feelinrsquo good
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Feelinrsquo good
Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K
Kick off the 2015 race season and
celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us
Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM
Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green
running duds and get ready to race
Event day includes entertainment by DJ
Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways
Receive a free banger on a bun with race
bib Guinness will be available for purchase
Choose from the 5K distance for
a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-
ners (no walkers please) and register
at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun
run and will not be timed The best
prices and race T-shirt size guarantee
are available through noon Thursday
March 5 If gate access pass is needed
please register by noon Thursday
March 5
Registration fees through noon Thursday
March 5
bull 5K with DOD ID card $15
bull 10K with DOD ID card $25
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35
Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-
day March 5 through noon Thursday
March 12
bull 5K with DOD ID card $20
bull 10K with DOD ID card $30
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40
Day-of-registration fees are as follows
bull 5K with DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with DOD ID card $40
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50
Door prizes include a chance to win
a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff
Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island
(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-
dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift
cardsLional Kam
Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals
Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14
JBLMmwrcom 31
Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it
comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba
A free Zumba class is a great way to spice
up your workout have fun and get in a
cardio workout when you need a day off
from the treadmill or elliptical
Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-
structor (pictured at left) leads the new-
est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-
bics and fitness schedule The second-year
instructor holds the class Mondays and
Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness
Center at 530 pm
Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is
located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave
Free fitness classes are offered at five
JBLM sports and fitness centers including
Sheridan at a variety of times through-
out the week
Classes include
bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot
camp TRX training and more at Jensen
Family Health and Fitness Center
bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and
mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center
bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-
ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-
ness Center
bull Weight training spin boot camp and
30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson
Sports amp Fitness Center
For a complete aerobics and fitness
class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom
JBLMAerobicsAndFitness
ZUMBA
Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Race day begins with packet pick-up
from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-
race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers
head to the starting line at 10 am
while runners and walkers in the 5K
start at 1005 am
Call 253-967-4768 for additional event
information or registration issues
Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling
League play Feb 9mdashMay 15
bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer
Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3
at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-
day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center
1 pm (attend one)
League play Feb 23ndashMay 15
bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball
Representative meeting Tuesday March
3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday
March 4 at McChord Fitness Center
Both are at 1 pm (choose one)
League play March 30ndashMay 15
bull Run cross-country
Representative meeting Tuesday
March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm
Series date April 8 15 and 22
For details call 253-967-4768 or visit
JBLMmwrcomintramurals
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532
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FROM THE COVER
Love what you doSpend Valentinersquos Day this year with your entire Family or have date night with your special someone The rest of the month is full of fun options too Stick to your favorites (like Outdoor Recreation trips) or try something new (like the Family Fun Center at Sounders Lanes) But whatever you do love it
CONTENTS6ndash13
14ndash23
30ndash31
24ndash27
FEELINrsquo GOODSign up now for the Shamrock lsquoN Run win
big amp have fun with intramurals get fit with free classes that make working out
fun Zumba anyone
ADVENTURESAnother month of snow-filled fun
includes snowshoe treks tubing night skiing adrenaline-pumping snowmobile
rides and much more
FOOD amp FUNFind out where to watch the big game
celebrate Valentinersquos Day with someone special or the entire Family find a
healthy new hobby to love
In celebration of Military Saves Week mdash Feb 23ndash28 mdash learn to save money improve your financial life and build wealth Turn to page 21 for details on events at JBLM and how you can take the challenge to save
FAMILY amp THE HOMEFRONT
Become a SKIES cooking instructor attend Play to Learn make the pledge to save for Military Saves Week military life
photos and programs JBLM Reads
FOCUS
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20154
JBLM
Brewfest2015
Friday Feb 20 430ndash8 pm Club at McChord Field
For ages 21 amp older
bull Homebrew amp local commercialmicrobrew tastingbull Catered appetizersbull Bluegrass music entertainment ldquoThe Olymountain Boysrdquo 5ndash8 pmbull Door prizesbull Announcement of sanctioned homebrew competition winners at 6 pm
$15person includes a mug amp six samples hors drsquooeuvres amp entertainment $5 for five additional samples Hosted by Joint Base Lewis-McChord MWR amp Homebrewers of Puget Sound The JBLM Brewfest is an AHABJCP
sanctioned competition The 2008 Beer Judge Certification Program Guidelines will be used for this competitionThis event is intended to help encourage interest in home-brewing for non-brewers and to make connections between current brewers Wersquore
asking each competitor of the homebrew competition to provide sampling of the beers they enter into the competition (1ndash2-oz samples)
BOSS will be at the event with the Designated Driver Van to give rides to Active Duty Service MembersCall 253-967-5776 for additional event information
No federal endorsement implied While supplies last
JBLM
FOCUSJoint Base Lewis-McChord Family amp MWR
February is National Heart Month and wersquore celebrating a focus on health and fitness as well
as with Valentinersquos Day specialsIf you didnrsquot jump on the fitness train with a gym-related New Yearrsquos res-
olution nowrsquos your second chance Between free fitness classes that make your workout not seem like work to intramural sports the sports and fitness program offers everything you need to get your heart healthy Turn to page 30 to get details on intramurals upcoming events and Zumba
No matter what yoursquod like to do for Valentinersquos Day mdash a nice dinner with your special someone or a fun evening for the entire Family mdash turn to page 6 for all the details
Speaking of fun the Family Fun Center at Sounders Lanes McChord Field is now open If you havenrsquot checked it out yet we invite you to visit for laser maze bowling games and Family-centric fun (See page 8 for location and hours)
After you visit Sounders Lanesrsquo Family Fun Center Irsquod love to hear about the fun you had Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts at httpicedisamil Your feedback is important to me Family amp MWR managers and every member of the team
February is also home to Military Saves Week Make the pledge to save at JBLMafcscom and turn to page 21 for details
Happy Hearts Day
Director Family amp MWR William E Harvey
Creative director Toby Bartley
Promotions director Kelly Wetzel
Editor amp graphic designer Kimberly Rowe
Writergraphic designer Patti Jeffrey
Contributing photographers Ursula Buford Jessica Gomez Sgt Ryan Hallock Emiliano Hernandez Lional Kam Shantel Young Outdoor Recreation program staffers and JBLM Public Affairs
Send submissions to kimberlyarowe12nafmailmil For commercial sponsorship or adver-tising inquiries off-base businesses should contact Tara Long at 253-966-2256
The JBLM ldquoFOCUSrdquo is an unofficial information source published monthly All activities described herein which are open to authorized patrons and where applicable guests are subject to change contact the activity for confirmation Opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent Family amp MWR Joint Base Lewis-McChord or any US government entity The use of a commercial sponsor logo or mention of a commercial sponsor or other organization does not constitute US government endorse-ment Submissions are welcome but may be edited for accuracy clarity and style
Visit us at JBLMmwrcom or like us on Facebook at fbcomJBLMFamilyMWRWilliam E Harvey
Director Family amp MWR at JBLM
JBLMmwrcom 5
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20156
The Bistro offers Valentine rescueWant to make a lasting memory with a
special dining experience for your loved
one on Valentinersquos Day The Bistro at
Russell Landing can come to your rescue
Make your reservation for Valentinersquos
Day dinner at the Bistro Saturday Feb 14
from 4ndash9 pm The evening features live
music with Barbie Anaka and a three-
course gourmet dinner
Begin the evening with an appetizer
such as roasted golden beet salad seared
duck foie gras or fresh lobster bisque Savor
your entreacutee of beef Wellington pan-seared
white Chilean sea bass or rare caramelized
duck breast a lrsquoorange Linger over your
chocolate hazelnut cregraveme brucircleacutee or white
chocolate and raspberry cheesecake dessert
The cost is $50 per person which in-
cludes a complimentary glass of cham-
pagne For an extra fee you can arrange
to have a surprise waiting at your table
such as flowers or chocolates
For special arrangements or to reserve
your table call 253-964-2813
Bring Family to lsquoKidsrsquo Night Outrsquo Valentine party at the Club
Reserve your spots now for the Club
at McChord Fieldrsquos ldquoKidsrsquo Night Outrdquo
Valentine party Wednesday Feb 11 from
530ndash8 pm The party includes a buffet
dancing games and a movie Bring your
camera or smartphone for Family photos
or selfies in front of a backdrop The cost
is $1295 for adults $895 for ages 3ndash9
and free for ages 2 and younger Reserva-
tions are required 253-982-5581
Give sweets to your sweetheart (or treat yourself)
Tempt your sweetie with a luscious
Valentinersquos Day gift from Battle Bean at
Stone Education Center at Lewis Main
(6242 Colorado Ave)
Place your order by Friday Feb 6 for
bull A dozen freshly dipped chocolate
strawberries for $14 or 24 for $26
bull A dozen freshly baked decorated sugar
cookies for $15 or 24 for $25
The last day for order pick-up is Friday
Feb 13 at 1 pm at Battle Bean Ques-
tions Call 253-964-8152
Food amp fun
JBLMmwrcom 7
More Valentine optionsFor more Valentine surprises check
out the sumptuous red wine and choco-
late tour offered Saturday Feb 14 and
Sunday Feb 15 by the Northwest Adven-
ture Center Reserve your places for a ski
snowboardNordic ski trip with a chance
to try the famous brewcycle and Colum-
bia River wine tasting in Oregon Presi-
dentrsquos Day weekend Feb 13ndash16 with the
Northwest Adventure Center Find the
details and complete registration at Go to
JBLMmwrRegistrationcom
A sweet treat awaits children at the
Book Patch Library for ages 4ndash10 Satur-
day Feb 7 registration is required See
page 22 for details
Treat yourself to German BuffetJoin German food lovers at the Club
at McChord Field for the all-you-can-eat
German buffet Wednesday Feb 18 from
5ndash7 pm
Pile on the bratwurst and sauerkraut
schnitzel beef rouladen red cabbage
mashed potatoes German potatoes
salads and German breads Top it all off
with yummy desserts
The cost is $1895 for ages 11 and older
$895 for children ages 4ndash10 and free
for ages 3 and younger Reservations are
required for this popular buffet call
253-982-5581
The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd
Strike Zones offer tasty mealsGreat news mdash the Strike Zone Cafeacute
menu is now available at both Lewis
Mainrsquos Bowl Arena Lanes and
McChord Fieldrsquos Sounders Lanes
Family Fun Center Yoursquoll find all your
favorites and more mdash a quarter- or half-
pound burger grilled chicken sandwich
a variety of steak sandwich flavors grilled
or chilled sandwiches large or small sal-
ads soup pizzas starters and sides
Save with the daily meal deal that
includes a sandwich soup and fountain
drink or the Wednesday French dip fries
and fountain drink combo
If yoursquore watching calories yoursquoll find a
grilled chicken breast house or side salad
or veggie pizza enticing
Share a 16-inch pizza with the gang at
Bowl Arena Lanes or a 14-inch pizza at
Dining out with us is always a tasty choice
Save with exclusive Club at McChord Field member specialsbull Wednesday Feb 25 5ndash7 pm Free Member Appreciation Dinner $5 for guestsbull Friday Feb 27 5ndash8 pm Two-for-One Steak Night $2195 for two peoplebull Two-fer-Tuesdays 11 amndash1 pm Two meals for the price of one at Globemaster Grillbull Fridays 5ndash6 pm Free food in Globemaster Grill
Call 253-982-5581 to find out how you can become a Club member and save on meals
Sounders Lanes (prices vary) Add your
own toppings for a custom pizza On a
budget Order the 7-inch flatbread pizza
with one topping for about a third to a
quarter of the cost
Any way you slice it the Strike Zone
Cafeacutes offer something for everyone
The Strike Zone at Bowl Arena Lanes is
at 2272 Liggett Ave To order ahead or for
more details call 253-967-4661
Sounders Lanesrsquo Strike Zone is located
at 737 Jackson Blvd For more information
or to order ahead call 253-982-5372
Habantildeero treats you to specialsTasty new specials are being featured in
February at Habantildeero Mexican Grill
From 11 amndash130 pm enjoy
bull A second lunch burrito at half-price
when you buy your first lunch burrito
Monday and Wednesday mdash bring a
friend or bring a hefty appetite
bull A cheese quesadilla soup of the day
and fountain drink combo for only
$725 Tuesday and Thursday
Habantildeero Mexican Grill is located at
895 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field
The Zone satisfies your hungerWhere can you get meat-stuffed wraps
and sandwiches sweet-and-spicy wings
piled-high sliders chicken salads flat-
bread pizza brews on tap and more
At the Zone inside the Warrior Zone at
Lewis North The Zone is for ages 18 and
older and is at 11592 17th amp D St Ques-
tions Call 253-477-5835
JBLMmwrcom 7
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158
Watch the big game at partiesThe big game is Sunday Feb 1 mdash watch
it on a big screen with friends food and
half-time games The following venues
are for ages 18 and older only
The Warrior Zone at Lewis North has
the game on its big screen or watch it on
TV screens located throughout the facil-
ity Sign up for a Madden 15 tournament
and a ldquofootball squaresrdquo game Also get in
on food specials and door prizes
The WZ is at 11592 17th amp D St Call
253-477-5756 for details
At Nelson Recreation Center watch
the game in cushy comfort on a movie
screen Nelson Rec is at Lewis Main at
3168 2nd Division Dr For additional
information call 253-967-2539
Winter golf savings you canrsquot beatGet in on huge savings when you golf
at Whispering Firs Golf Course
bull ldquoSuper Sunday Skinsrdquo tournament Sun-
day Feb 1 for $10 per golfer plus your
green fee Format is stroke play gross
and net Tee time is 8 am
bull Valentinersquos Day golf special mdash two-for-
one green fees for you and your partner
after 11 am Saturday Feb 14
bull Valentinersquos Day pro shop sale Saturday
Feb 14 Select items are on sale
bull ldquoWonderful Wednesdayrdquo special
throughout February mdash all green fees
are $10 after 11 am
bull Golf cart and lunch combo for $26 mdash
green fees a shared cart and a $7 food
voucher is available seven days a week
The food voucher is good through Sat-
urday Feb 28
Specials canrsquot be combined with other
offers and may not be used for tourna-
ments or outings
Also get ready for the 10th Annual
Whispering Firs ldquoSpring Breakrdquo coming
in March For details call the pro shop
Whispering Firs is at McChord Field
at 895 Lincoln Blvd Call the pro shop at
253-982-2124 for more information
Enjoy Family fun center amp free Family bowling with youth bowling league
The new Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center at McChord Field has opened Experience a laser maze Family fun area new snack bar menu 12 lanes of bowling party packages and more
Bring the entire Family in for free bowl-ing Saturday Feb 21 from 10 amndashnoon when you sign up for a youth league The youth leagues and bumper bowling (for ages 7 and younger) meet Saturdays at 945 am starting Saturday Feb 28 Coaching is provided for beginners Youth leagues include three-person teams and three games for $8 per weekmdash your children or their friends could become a team Bumper bowling is $3 per child for one game per week Sign up now at the front counter
Sounders Lanes is at 737 Jackson Blvd Call 253-982-5954 for more information
Taste the best at JBLMrsquos popular Brewfest
Like microbrews and home brews Sample the best at the annual JBLM Brewfest Friday Feb 20 at the Club at McChord Field
Get in the door starting at 430 pm for $15 per person which includes a mug and six samples hors drsquooeuvres (while supplies last) and entertainment Pay $5 more for five additional samples
The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd
The Warrior Zonersquos got gameAges 18 and older can drop by the War-
rior Zone at Lewis North for weekly pool
and poker tournaments shuffleboard
gaming competitions music videos mov-
ies in the house theater and much more
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158
Food amp fun
JBLMmwrcom 9
Your Arts amp Crafts Center February Clip lsquon Save CouponsBring these coupons to your Arts amp Crafts Center Feb 1ndash28 2015 to receive your discounts when you place an order
Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord Field bull 1121 Barnes Blvd bull 253-982-6726
Free printing on full-color puzzles
(Does not apply to cost of blank puzzle)
2-for-1 shop time (Good for one day of shop time
discount applies after first full hour)
Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person
No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015
Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person
No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015
2nd side printed free on a ceramic mug or stein
(One per customer)
Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person
No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015
Call 253-477-5756 or come in today
The WZ is located at 11592 17th amp D St
Arts amp Crafts Centerrsquos gifts sweeten your life
Your Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord
Field never lets you down mdash especially
with gifts for every occasion
This month order a custom-printed
puzzle featuring a photo of your loved
one Break the puzzle apart put the
pieces in a glass jar with a ribbon and you
have a sweet surprise for your Valentine
Another Valentinersquos Day idea is to have
your favorite photo printed on a coffee
mug or ceramic stein (yes even your pet
photos count as Family)
To save time you can email your pho-
tos to the Arts amp Crafts Center to get your
project started mdash call 253-982-6723
Save on these Valentine gifts and shop
time (for creating your own project) by
bringing in the clip-rsquon-save coupons
below The Arts amp Crafts Center is located
at 1121 Barnes Blvd
Attend Operation Baby ShowerIf yoursquore a new mom or are expecting
your first baby both you and your spouse
are invited to the free Operation Baby
Shower at American Lake Conference
Center Saturday March 7 from 10 amndash
2 pm Receive vendor service and prod-
uct giveaways and door prizes
For details call 253-967-6772 or look
for the Operation Baby Shower ad online
at JBLMmwrcom ALCC is located at Lewis
North at 8085 NCO Beach Rd
Make cash at Spring Flea MarketClean out your closet garage or attic
and sell your gently used items at the
Spring Flea Market coming Saturday
March 21 inside the MWR Fest Tent from
9 amndash1 pm
The cost for two tables spaces or a
combination is $26 For three spaces
tables or a combination pay $30 Each
additional table or space is $6 For more
information on renting your area call
253-967-6772
Plan your next party with usAre you in charge of planning an up-
coming birthday party or other celebra-
tion Wersquore your party headquarters
bull Plan youth and unitsquadron parties
at Bowl Arena Lanes (253-967-4661)
or Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center
(253-982-5954) Different party pack-
ages are available
bull The Bistro at Russell Landing at Lewis
North can seat up to 80 people for a
reception or party Call 253-964-2813
bull American Lake Conference Center at
Lewis North accommodates both small
and large parties Call 253-966-3988
bull Habantildeero Mexican Grill at McChord
Field can serve from 10ndash100 guests
Call 253-982-3271
bull Eagles Pride Golf Course hosts up to
160 guests Call 253-967-6522
bull Book your reception at the Club at
McChord Field for up to 400 guests
Call 253-982-5581
For more details visit JBLMmwrcom
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201510
Food amp fun
Discounts military spouses deserveFor what you do every day we give back to you
For countless moves and long separations for bold ventures and fresh starts for all you do to keep the family together you deserve a break
Enjoy our wireless discount
Requires wireless agreement with qualified plan(s) Subject to Wireless Customer Agmt Activationupgrade fee up to $40line amp addrsquol deposits may apply Credit approval reqrsquod Geographic usage amp other restrictions apply amp may result in svc termination Coverage amp svcs not avail everywhere Sales tax amp other charges apply Other Monthly ChargesLine May include applicable taxes amp federal amp state universal svc charges Regulatory Cost Recovery Charge (up to $125) gross receipts surcharge Admin Fee amp other govrsquot assessments which are not taxes or govrsquot reqrsquod charges Monthly discounts Service discounts are available to (a) qualified government employees providing proof of current government employment (valid government employee ID card or paystub) (b) qualified military veterans providing either a Department of Defense Form DD214 indicating an honorable discharge or a valid retired military ID and (c) qualified spouses of active duty or deceased military service personnel providing a valid Department of Defense sponsorship card Eligible individuals must take personal liability for hisher account Eligibility for offer ceases when individual is no longer qualified Discounts apply only to the monthly service charge of qualified plans Discounts are not available with any unlimited voice plans For Family Talk plans discount will only apply to the primary line For all Mobile Share plans discount applies only to the monthly service charge for the data allotment of eligible plans not to the additional monthly device charge(s) Additional plan and other restrictions apply Discounts may not be combined Offer available only in ATampT and authorized dealer retail stores and is subject to change If you have a question about available discounts andor your eligibility contact your local ATampT store representativecopy2014 ATampT Intellectual Property All rights reserved ATampT and the ATampT logo are trademarks of ATampT Intellectual Property
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Hours of operationMonday amp Tuesday 9 amndash9 pmWednesday amp Thursday 11 amndash9 pmFriday amp Saturday 11 amndashmidnightSunday 1ndash8 pmJBLMmwrcom
bull 12 lanes for bowling
bull Laser Maze
bull Family Fun Center
bull Snack Bar
bull Birthday Parties
bull Family-friendly fun
737 Jackson BlvdMcChord Field
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bull Aff ordable payment plans available
bull Expert helpful customer service
bull Easy to apply in-store or online
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Just visit our USA Living or Fletchers Jewelers stores and show them the special code MWR50
Limited- me o er One coupon per household Restric ons apply O er not valid on previous purchases or a re nance of a current account See store for details Paid adver se-ment mdash no Department of Defense or Federal Government endorsement of Adver ser implied
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512
By Patti Jeffrey
Looking for something new to alleviate your
boredom and ignite your passion Take a new road to fulfillment by learning to love the great outdoors a new sport a craft or hobby getting fit a new way volun-teering and much more with Family amp MWR
You and your Family can take ad-
vantage of opportunities offered every
month at JBLM
For instance you or a Family member
can learn to swim at one of our indoor
pools Kimbro Pool offers both adult
and youth swim lessons The lessons are
extremely popular so sign up as soon as
possible (you can be put on a wait list
too)
Who knows Maybe loving to swim
might lead to learning to be a lifeguard
or swim instructor at JBLM which would
lead to a job Or you simply could enjoy
water aerobics with other adults for fun
and exercise
For more information on swimming
water aerobics or lifeguarding call the
Aquatics office at 253-967-9210 or visit
JBLMmwrcom for schedules and registra-
tion
Maybe yoursquove thought about start-
ing a new hobby such as crocheting or
knitting or want to explore new books
and talk about what yoursquove learned with
other adults Did you know that our
JBLM libraries offer free classes and a
book club They make it so easy to start
especially with other interested adults
Fall in love with reading different kinds
of books that expand your imagination
and worldview McChord Library hosts
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512
Food amp fun
JBLMmwrcom 13
Novel Navigators a book club that meets
the second Wednesday of every month at
430 pm Sign up and check out a copy of
the current book at the front counter For
more details call 253-982-3454
McChord Library also offers free classes
to learn hobbies crafts and other new
things For example you can learn to
ldquoupcyclerdquo mdash turning bottles magazines
and other used items into beautiful decor
and gifts Perhaps you and a friend can
take ideas presented in class add more
of your own and sell your crafts at craft
fairs
Upcycling classes meet at 5 pm the
third Wednesday of each month
Also involve other Family members in
free library events such as the monthly
teen ldquotakeoversrdquo at both Grandstaff and
McChord libraries and in free weekly
storytimes with crafts
Look for these and many more library
classes events and meetings on our web-
site JBLMmwrcom
Another new craft that will tickle your
tastebuds is homebrewing Yoursquoll have
the opportunity to speak with home
brewers at the annual Brewfest at Mc-
Chord Field Friday Feb 20 at the Club at
McChord Field starting at 430 pm
Yoursquoll quickly find how passionate
these home brewers are about not only
the craft but about creating and refin-
ing recipes to win awards and get rave
reviews from friends They can tell you
how to get started and might even invite
you to join the club This is one craft
thatrsquos meant to be shared
Tired of just sitting around Itrsquos time
to get moving mdash and you have so many
ways to fall in love with a new sport or
fitness activity
The staffers at the Outdoor Recreation
program excel at motivating you to
start something new then take it to the
next level Whether itrsquos learning to ski
snowshoe kayak hike mountain bike
scuba dive or even bungee jump theyrsquoll
be more than happy to introduce you to
what they already love to do
Turn to the Adventures section for what
sparks your interest then pick up your
phone and make that call to sign up You
can do it
Donrsquot let your household funds limit
you from your passion to get out and
move that body JBLM offers free aerobic
programs at our sports and fitness centers
Try out a new fitness class to see what
ignites your passion mdash Zumba TRX yoga
CrossFit weight training and more
Just think if you find the type of
fitness activity you love you could get
certified and teach it to others at a JBLM
fitness center to keep that spark going
Find current schedules and locations that
fit your lifestyle at JBLMmwrcom
Speaking of household funds mdash make
friends with your budget instead of
resenting your relationship with money
Armed Forces Community Service spon-
sors Military Saves Week during February
with lots of free classes and information
on how to not only save money but feel
good again about how you spend it You
might even discover that you can truly
master the budgeting process and enjoy
your life so much more
AFCS also can help you get a job you
love with free reacutesumeacute-building classes in-
terviewing techniques and more through
its employment readiness program
Turn to the Family amp the homefront sec-
tion for information on Military Saves
Week and many more free classes
If you love to travel we would love to
help you get the best travel experience
possible at the best prices
You donrsquot have to travel far to indulge
your passions mdash the Northwest Adventure
Center invites you to savor fine red wine
and chocolate on its Saturday Feb 14 or
Sunday Feb 15 tour Yoursquoll quickly find
how finely crafted chocolates and wines
are enhanced when theyrsquore paired Visit
JBLMmwrRegistrationcom to sign up
Leisure Travel Services is the best place
to head before you begin to plan your
vacation Yoursquoll find the best available
deals by looking at the price list and at
Armed Forces Vacation Club on their
webpage at JBLMmwrcom
If you love the resort life get access to
200000 accommodations in more than
100 countries with the Armed Forces
Vacation Club mdash membership is free You
have exclusive access to the leisure life
through vacation rentals and military
vacation deals
If you love excitement rides and enter-
tainment get exclusive savings at a num-
ber of theme parks around the country
Love to get away right here in Wash-
ington Make reservations for Pacific
Beach on the Olympic Peninsula If you
love the culture of Vancouver or Victoria
BC find tours or packages that whisk
you a country away mdash right next door to
Washington
Start planning the vacation yoursquoll love
by calling LTS at 253-967-3085
There are so many more activities you
can get to love at JBLM mdash volunteering
through the installation volunteer corps
skeet shooting pool and gaming tourna-
ments at the Warrior Zone becoming a
volunteer youth sports coach register-
ing your kids to learn how to bowl and
more
Explore the other magazine sections
and our website at JBLMmwrcom and find
your passion this month
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201514
Family amp the homefront
Sign up now for recreational sports
Whether you have a young slugger in
the house or an athletic child who likes
to dabble in many sports Child Youth amp
School Services offers recreational sports
for youth of all abilities and ages
Fun is a focus along with the fundamen-
tals and the importance of teamwork all of
which are taught by volunteer coaches
The Get Fit Be Strong mdash Play 60
program is open to ages 8ndash18 for $40
Children will be introduced to a handful
of sports and activities as fun ways to get
and stay active Youth will also learn the
importance of proper nutrition Registra-
tion is open through March 10
Get Fit Be Strong mdash Earth Adven-
tures is also open to ages 8ndash18 for $40
These sports and activities promise to get
your child outside while they find fun
new ways to get active Registration is
open Feb 23ndashApril 15
Sluggers ages 3ndash15 will be excited to
know that baseball season is just around
the corner Lilrsquo Batters is open to ages
3ndash4 for $20 and spring baseball is open
How do you CYSSFrom sports and fun classes to quality care for all ages Child Youth amp School Services offer exciting programs for your Family
Itrsquos easy mdash and free mdash to register with CYSSIf yoursquore new to JBLM or havenrsquot registered your Family yet do it today The free registration process is simple Just
call Parent Central Services at 253-966-CYSS to schedule a registration appointment and bring the following with you mdash government ID card work and home contact information two local emergency contacts shot records LESpaystub or proof of full time-student status (only if enrolling in full- or part-day or beforeafter care) and a sports physical valid through the entire season if enrolling in sports There are two locations mdash 2295 12th St at Lewis Main and 560 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field Registration is required before enrolling in sports SKIESUnlimited classes and child care
JBLMmwrcom 15
Photos by Emiliano Hernandez
Show us at fbcomJBLMcyss ldquoLikerdquo us to join the CYSS community online and share
your photos to answer How do you CYSS
to ages 5ndash15 for $60 Registration for both
opens Feb 3 and runs through March 28
Special Olympics aquatics and Special
Olympics track and field are open to
youth ages 8ndash18 with and without special needs Registration for both begins Feb 3 Aquatics registration ends March 5 while track and field sign-up ends March 12
Coming in March registration for flag football cheerleading and myriad camps
Stay tuned for details on upcoming
camps or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMcyss for
updates
The lsquoSKIESrsquo the limit on fun with CYSS classes
From boxing and karate to dance and
gymnastics SKIESUnlimited has fun class-
es for every childrsquos interests Therersquos even
Lego club public speaking and film stud-
ies as part of the newly added academic
options as well as parent-and-me classes
If yoursquore looking for fun activities for
your children look no further Check
out class listings and enroll for Marchrsquos
classes at JBLMcyssRegistrationcom by Fri-
day Feb 27 The enrollment deadline is
always the fourth Friday of the month
Play to Learn with Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma at JBLM
Play to Learn a free program with the
Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma is in full
swing at JBLM
This collaborative program is for youth
ages 6 and younger and their parents
grandparents friends Family and neigh-
bors The program includes themed cur-
riculum to encourage individual play
Yoursquore invited to stop in for activities
songs and group circle time that children
and adults will enjoy together
Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone
10ndash1130 am and at Raindrops amp Rain-
bows Parent and Child Play Center 130ndash
3 pm on the following Wednesdays
bull Feb 4 11 amp 25
bull March 4 11 18 amp 25
Escape Zone is located at McChord
Field 841 Fairway Rd (off Lincoln Boule-
vard) Raindrops amp Rainbows is located at
8197 American Lake Ave at Lewis North
CYSS information continued on next page
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201516
Family amp the homefront
Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone
From sports and arts and crafts to tech-
nology field trips and more the Hillside
Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be
The location offers before- and after-
school care as well as open recreation for
registered youth in grades 6ndash12
Upcoming events include
bull Military Appreciation Month event
This Friday Feb 6 events includes a
performance by the Lakes High School
JROTC color guard and the STEP Club
There will be activities and snacks all
from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-
ner will be announced
bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held
Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots
of activities including arts and crafts
dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments
are provided Join us to say goodbye to
old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford
JBLMmwrcom 17
SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539
event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held
monthly on the last Friday of the month
bull Babysitting certification course Get
prepared to babysit children of all ages
with certification classes The next class
is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday
Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled
during the third week of the month in
March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm
Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash
8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-
ary March or April course and upon
completion you can opt to have your
name added to a list of certified sit-
ters The list is made available to JBLM
Families and is completely optional To
reserve your spot call 253-967-4441
bull College Fair Middle schoolers and
high schoolers are invited to a college
fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash
330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash
Teen Zone Local colleges will have
representatives onsite Light snacks
Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-
cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main
For more information call 253-967-4441
Open recreation and before- and after-
school care are also available at McChord
Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For
details call 253-982-2203
Teach a cooking class
with SKIESUnlimited
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518
Family amp the homefront
A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews
This deployment was my husbands
first and it was our second pregnancy We
were all sorts of torn with emotions but
knew we would be able to make the best
of it
Both of our babies genders were un-
known until birth he gets to announce it
This has always been really important to
us to keep as a tradition and we werent
letting the deployment get in the way
I sent boxes of both its a boy and its
a girl stuff so he could take pictures to
announce when I finally had our baby
It allowed us to include him even
though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-
tion alive It helped both of us really
The homecoming was his first time
meeting our new baby boy I chose to
leave our oldest at home and have my
mom take him to school and not let him
know daddy had come home We came
home my husband was able to bond with
our newest little one and then we went
to the school to surprise our oldest at
lunch
For us these memories will last a life
time Thinking of the special moments
we would have made the deployment go
by much faster and smoother
s military Families we experience
separations and surprises happi-
ness and pride
The photos of the Matthews Fam-
ily above were submitted as part of last
Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation
Month photo contest You can see why
they won the grand prize
When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed
his wife Danielle was pregnant with their
second child With the help of friend and
photographer Shantel Young the Mat-
thews Family was able to bridge the gap
during the babyrsquos birth and capture on
film memories that will last a lifetime
A
JBLMmwrcom 19
Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces
Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help
Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the
vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate
office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment
orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when
he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-
ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo
bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings
Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides
Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion
prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have
bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important
bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them
bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or
call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430
Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21
Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony
Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day
Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520
Family amp the homefront
JBLMmwrcom 21
Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar
Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next
career by learning more about education
programs colleges and training opportu-
nities
Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted
by the Service Member and Family Assis-
tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash
1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main
Representatives from local area and on-
line colleges technical and trade schools
apprenticeship programs and vocational
programs will be in attendance
Warrior Transition Battalion Service
Members and Family Members Service
Members going through a medical board
(integrated disability evaluation system)
and their Family Members are encour-
aged to attend All Service Members are
welcome
Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-
mation
Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a
few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at
ArmyMWRcomACS-survey
The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks
Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details
Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour
Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM
253-967-3628253-982-2695
Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453
123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901
JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496
International spouse cooking demonstration
Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources
253-967-3628
My Superpowers Need a Boost
Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544
Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430
Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901
SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616
Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628
EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695
Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453
Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901
Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness
Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to
take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28
Two ways to complete the special challenge form
bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)
bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23
Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash
1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to
celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from
the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will
discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The
Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-
nounced at the end of this event
Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall
eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available
onsite with registration
For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom
It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today
We need feedback from all branches of
the military stationed at JBLM to better
tailor our programs to meet your needs
Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-
gram invites EFMP Families to McChord
Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a
movie in a sensory-friendly environment
Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey
Theater at Lewis Main
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522
Family amp the homefront
Wersquore excited to bring you the details of
JBLM Reads The series of events is brought
to you by National Geographic and includes
bull Book discussion group for adults
McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11
and Grandstaff Library Wednesday
Feb 18 both are at 430 pm
Registration opens two weeks prior to the
event the first 10 to register at each library
will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant
Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best
Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole
the Heart of a Nationrdquo
bull PAWS to Read
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm
Kids can explore the human-animal bond
while reading aloud to specially trained dogs
bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids
McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am
Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks
games and fun as we discuss the book
ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids
who register will receive a copy of the book
(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo
section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-
tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm
Have a dog-gone good time and discov-
er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby
Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun
and crafts Registration is required and
begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum
Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm
JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum
discusses the art of writing and research
bull Knit Your Bit
McChord Library Fridays Feb 20
March 6 and 20 11 am
During WWI the country was encouraged
to support the troops by knitting them
warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the
knitting tradition alive
bull An art contest
McChord Library Feb 17ndash21
Create a piece of artwork about your hero
All entries will be displayed at the JBLM
Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will
be awarded to the top entry in each age
category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries
must be Family-friendly and no larger than
12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo
for objects All items must be ready for
hanging or display Deliver to McChord
Library during the dates above
bull JBLM Reads finale event
Club at McChord Field Saturday
Feb 28 11 am
Duane Denfield PhD and architectural
historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis
and its beginnings from World War I
This presentation will be followed by our
featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-
ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a
Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win
World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-
tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum
will present the fascinating story of Ser-
geant Stubby and how his story captured
the hearts of America during World War
I There will also be military and histori-
cal displays and reading therapy dogs The
first 300 people who attend will receive a
free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book
Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy
crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia
snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)
Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover
for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up
(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)
Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)
Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)
Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things
from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)
Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)
Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo
and other library events
JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)
Upcoming events at JBLM libraries
JBLMmwrcom 23
JBLM Reads Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For children
Also available
in E-Book
For children
Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For adults
ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST
Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM
at the
Club at McChord Field
Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog
IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum
Military displays
Historical displays
Therapy and working dogs
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524
Adventures
winter wonderful
At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore
an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes
JBLMmwrcom 25
he Outdoor Recreation guides take
groups across the state (and region)
for adventures of all kinds
Pictured above is the group that hit the
trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier
National Park for the first snowshoe trip
this winter
Check out these upcoming snowshoe
trips below Full descriptions for these trips
and all other upcoming adventures are on
the following pages
Gear and transportation are included in
the trip fee unless otherwise noted For
more information call the JBLM Outdoor
Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or
ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM
bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the
trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of
the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)
bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical
snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of
the Olympics for yourself from snow-
shoeing trails offering something for
everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)
bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along
the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Full trip descriptions continued on next page
Outdoor Recreation staff
winterwonderful
T
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526
Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry
and spend the day exploring Victoria BC
by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-
ria has everything from antique stores to
artisan chocolate shops for you to explore
You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-
seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The
trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages
5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)
Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try
mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-
tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the
day learning the basics while getting plen-
ty of time to work on your newfound skills
The location will be determined based on
conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6
miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age
12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
830 am ($35)
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-
tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip
fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-
ets should be purchased at the mountain
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center
at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am
($45 have your own gear pay $25)
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails
by the light of the moon Saturday
Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and
transportation provided Difficulty
beginner distance 15 miles elevation
gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum
age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
545 pm ($40)
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head
north for the fantastic snow at Stevens
Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you
want to ski snowboard or snowshoe
yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-
venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 am (skisnowboard includes
beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50
transportation only $40)
Mountain Day at White Pass Head off
the beaten path to White Pass Saturday
Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding
the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson
and full mountain lift ticket Call or
come in to ask about cross-country ski-
JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml
TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride
ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM
RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom
Dollar value current as of December 2014
Adventures
JBLMmwrcom 27
Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details
Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details
Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod
Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25
Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12
Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing
Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15
Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12
Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12
Popular with Families
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides
ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
6 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $35 snowshoe $45)
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening
of Friday March 13 at the Summit at
Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are
provided go to the Northwest Adventure
Center no later than Wednesday March 11
to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet
at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend
the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-
day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and
full mountain lift ticket are included in
the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
515 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)
Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action
beauty and excitement await you on this
trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers
15 and younger $75)
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the
beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range
on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday
March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)
Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-
cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest
from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake
Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance
35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4
hours Minimum age 12 ($45)
Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-
tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-
urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress
warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-
ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am
($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)
Waterfall tour Explore the largest
concentration of waterfalls in the
continental United States Saturday
March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-
toric Columbia River Highway which
has an abundance of small waterfalls
viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at
five major waterfalls to include the
world-famous Multnomah Falls and
enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The
fee does not include lunch Meet at the
Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos
Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65
ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)
Winter survival camping trip Head to
Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park
for an overnight trip Saturday March 7
Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-
tion winter travel shelter construction
winter survival basics backcountry
cooking and leave-no-trace camping
There is a mandatory pretrip class at the
Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-
day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes
winter camping class group gear (not
including sleeping bag) camp entrance
and three camp meals (participants are
responsible for lunch on the first day)
If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves
wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18
($85)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528
Feelinrsquo good
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Feelinrsquo good
Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K
Kick off the 2015 race season and
celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us
Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM
Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green
running duds and get ready to race
Event day includes entertainment by DJ
Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways
Receive a free banger on a bun with race
bib Guinness will be available for purchase
Choose from the 5K distance for
a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-
ners (no walkers please) and register
at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun
run and will not be timed The best
prices and race T-shirt size guarantee
are available through noon Thursday
March 5 If gate access pass is needed
please register by noon Thursday
March 5
Registration fees through noon Thursday
March 5
bull 5K with DOD ID card $15
bull 10K with DOD ID card $25
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35
Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-
day March 5 through noon Thursday
March 12
bull 5K with DOD ID card $20
bull 10K with DOD ID card $30
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40
Day-of-registration fees are as follows
bull 5K with DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with DOD ID card $40
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50
Door prizes include a chance to win
a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff
Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island
(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-
dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift
cardsLional Kam
Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals
Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14
JBLMmwrcom 31
Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it
comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba
A free Zumba class is a great way to spice
up your workout have fun and get in a
cardio workout when you need a day off
from the treadmill or elliptical
Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-
structor (pictured at left) leads the new-
est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-
bics and fitness schedule The second-year
instructor holds the class Mondays and
Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness
Center at 530 pm
Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is
located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave
Free fitness classes are offered at five
JBLM sports and fitness centers including
Sheridan at a variety of times through-
out the week
Classes include
bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot
camp TRX training and more at Jensen
Family Health and Fitness Center
bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and
mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center
bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-
ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-
ness Center
bull Weight training spin boot camp and
30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson
Sports amp Fitness Center
For a complete aerobics and fitness
class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom
JBLMAerobicsAndFitness
ZUMBA
Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Race day begins with packet pick-up
from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-
race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers
head to the starting line at 10 am
while runners and walkers in the 5K
start at 1005 am
Call 253-967-4768 for additional event
information or registration issues
Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling
League play Feb 9mdashMay 15
bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer
Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3
at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-
day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center
1 pm (attend one)
League play Feb 23ndashMay 15
bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball
Representative meeting Tuesday March
3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday
March 4 at McChord Fitness Center
Both are at 1 pm (choose one)
League play March 30ndashMay 15
bull Run cross-country
Representative meeting Tuesday
March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm
Series date April 8 15 and 22
For details call 253-967-4768 or visit
JBLMmwrcomintramurals
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532
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FROM THE COVER
Love what you doSpend Valentinersquos Day this year with your entire Family or have date night with your special someone The rest of the month is full of fun options too Stick to your favorites (like Outdoor Recreation trips) or try something new (like the Family Fun Center at Sounders Lanes) But whatever you do love it
CONTENTS6ndash13
14ndash23
30ndash31
24ndash27
FEELINrsquo GOODSign up now for the Shamrock lsquoN Run win
big amp have fun with intramurals get fit with free classes that make working out
fun Zumba anyone
ADVENTURESAnother month of snow-filled fun
includes snowshoe treks tubing night skiing adrenaline-pumping snowmobile
rides and much more
FOOD amp FUNFind out where to watch the big game
celebrate Valentinersquos Day with someone special or the entire Family find a
healthy new hobby to love
In celebration of Military Saves Week mdash Feb 23ndash28 mdash learn to save money improve your financial life and build wealth Turn to page 21 for details on events at JBLM and how you can take the challenge to save
FAMILY amp THE HOMEFRONT
Become a SKIES cooking instructor attend Play to Learn make the pledge to save for Military Saves Week military life
photos and programs JBLM Reads
FOCUS
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20154
JBLM
Brewfest2015
Friday Feb 20 430ndash8 pm Club at McChord Field
For ages 21 amp older
bull Homebrew amp local commercialmicrobrew tastingbull Catered appetizersbull Bluegrass music entertainment ldquoThe Olymountain Boysrdquo 5ndash8 pmbull Door prizesbull Announcement of sanctioned homebrew competition winners at 6 pm
$15person includes a mug amp six samples hors drsquooeuvres amp entertainment $5 for five additional samples Hosted by Joint Base Lewis-McChord MWR amp Homebrewers of Puget Sound The JBLM Brewfest is an AHABJCP
sanctioned competition The 2008 Beer Judge Certification Program Guidelines will be used for this competitionThis event is intended to help encourage interest in home-brewing for non-brewers and to make connections between current brewers Wersquore
asking each competitor of the homebrew competition to provide sampling of the beers they enter into the competition (1ndash2-oz samples)
BOSS will be at the event with the Designated Driver Van to give rides to Active Duty Service MembersCall 253-967-5776 for additional event information
No federal endorsement implied While supplies last
JBLM
FOCUSJoint Base Lewis-McChord Family amp MWR
February is National Heart Month and wersquore celebrating a focus on health and fitness as well
as with Valentinersquos Day specialsIf you didnrsquot jump on the fitness train with a gym-related New Yearrsquos res-
olution nowrsquos your second chance Between free fitness classes that make your workout not seem like work to intramural sports the sports and fitness program offers everything you need to get your heart healthy Turn to page 30 to get details on intramurals upcoming events and Zumba
No matter what yoursquod like to do for Valentinersquos Day mdash a nice dinner with your special someone or a fun evening for the entire Family mdash turn to page 6 for all the details
Speaking of fun the Family Fun Center at Sounders Lanes McChord Field is now open If you havenrsquot checked it out yet we invite you to visit for laser maze bowling games and Family-centric fun (See page 8 for location and hours)
After you visit Sounders Lanesrsquo Family Fun Center Irsquod love to hear about the fun you had Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts at httpicedisamil Your feedback is important to me Family amp MWR managers and every member of the team
February is also home to Military Saves Week Make the pledge to save at JBLMafcscom and turn to page 21 for details
Happy Hearts Day
Director Family amp MWR William E Harvey
Creative director Toby Bartley
Promotions director Kelly Wetzel
Editor amp graphic designer Kimberly Rowe
Writergraphic designer Patti Jeffrey
Contributing photographers Ursula Buford Jessica Gomez Sgt Ryan Hallock Emiliano Hernandez Lional Kam Shantel Young Outdoor Recreation program staffers and JBLM Public Affairs
Send submissions to kimberlyarowe12nafmailmil For commercial sponsorship or adver-tising inquiries off-base businesses should contact Tara Long at 253-966-2256
The JBLM ldquoFOCUSrdquo is an unofficial information source published monthly All activities described herein which are open to authorized patrons and where applicable guests are subject to change contact the activity for confirmation Opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent Family amp MWR Joint Base Lewis-McChord or any US government entity The use of a commercial sponsor logo or mention of a commercial sponsor or other organization does not constitute US government endorse-ment Submissions are welcome but may be edited for accuracy clarity and style
Visit us at JBLMmwrcom or like us on Facebook at fbcomJBLMFamilyMWRWilliam E Harvey
Director Family amp MWR at JBLM
JBLMmwrcom 5
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The Bistro offers Valentine rescueWant to make a lasting memory with a
special dining experience for your loved
one on Valentinersquos Day The Bistro at
Russell Landing can come to your rescue
Make your reservation for Valentinersquos
Day dinner at the Bistro Saturday Feb 14
from 4ndash9 pm The evening features live
music with Barbie Anaka and a three-
course gourmet dinner
Begin the evening with an appetizer
such as roasted golden beet salad seared
duck foie gras or fresh lobster bisque Savor
your entreacutee of beef Wellington pan-seared
white Chilean sea bass or rare caramelized
duck breast a lrsquoorange Linger over your
chocolate hazelnut cregraveme brucircleacutee or white
chocolate and raspberry cheesecake dessert
The cost is $50 per person which in-
cludes a complimentary glass of cham-
pagne For an extra fee you can arrange
to have a surprise waiting at your table
such as flowers or chocolates
For special arrangements or to reserve
your table call 253-964-2813
Bring Family to lsquoKidsrsquo Night Outrsquo Valentine party at the Club
Reserve your spots now for the Club
at McChord Fieldrsquos ldquoKidsrsquo Night Outrdquo
Valentine party Wednesday Feb 11 from
530ndash8 pm The party includes a buffet
dancing games and a movie Bring your
camera or smartphone for Family photos
or selfies in front of a backdrop The cost
is $1295 for adults $895 for ages 3ndash9
and free for ages 2 and younger Reserva-
tions are required 253-982-5581
Give sweets to your sweetheart (or treat yourself)
Tempt your sweetie with a luscious
Valentinersquos Day gift from Battle Bean at
Stone Education Center at Lewis Main
(6242 Colorado Ave)
Place your order by Friday Feb 6 for
bull A dozen freshly dipped chocolate
strawberries for $14 or 24 for $26
bull A dozen freshly baked decorated sugar
cookies for $15 or 24 for $25
The last day for order pick-up is Friday
Feb 13 at 1 pm at Battle Bean Ques-
tions Call 253-964-8152
Food amp fun
JBLMmwrcom 7
More Valentine optionsFor more Valentine surprises check
out the sumptuous red wine and choco-
late tour offered Saturday Feb 14 and
Sunday Feb 15 by the Northwest Adven-
ture Center Reserve your places for a ski
snowboardNordic ski trip with a chance
to try the famous brewcycle and Colum-
bia River wine tasting in Oregon Presi-
dentrsquos Day weekend Feb 13ndash16 with the
Northwest Adventure Center Find the
details and complete registration at Go to
JBLMmwrRegistrationcom
A sweet treat awaits children at the
Book Patch Library for ages 4ndash10 Satur-
day Feb 7 registration is required See
page 22 for details
Treat yourself to German BuffetJoin German food lovers at the Club
at McChord Field for the all-you-can-eat
German buffet Wednesday Feb 18 from
5ndash7 pm
Pile on the bratwurst and sauerkraut
schnitzel beef rouladen red cabbage
mashed potatoes German potatoes
salads and German breads Top it all off
with yummy desserts
The cost is $1895 for ages 11 and older
$895 for children ages 4ndash10 and free
for ages 3 and younger Reservations are
required for this popular buffet call
253-982-5581
The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd
Strike Zones offer tasty mealsGreat news mdash the Strike Zone Cafeacute
menu is now available at both Lewis
Mainrsquos Bowl Arena Lanes and
McChord Fieldrsquos Sounders Lanes
Family Fun Center Yoursquoll find all your
favorites and more mdash a quarter- or half-
pound burger grilled chicken sandwich
a variety of steak sandwich flavors grilled
or chilled sandwiches large or small sal-
ads soup pizzas starters and sides
Save with the daily meal deal that
includes a sandwich soup and fountain
drink or the Wednesday French dip fries
and fountain drink combo
If yoursquore watching calories yoursquoll find a
grilled chicken breast house or side salad
or veggie pizza enticing
Share a 16-inch pizza with the gang at
Bowl Arena Lanes or a 14-inch pizza at
Dining out with us is always a tasty choice
Save with exclusive Club at McChord Field member specialsbull Wednesday Feb 25 5ndash7 pm Free Member Appreciation Dinner $5 for guestsbull Friday Feb 27 5ndash8 pm Two-for-One Steak Night $2195 for two peoplebull Two-fer-Tuesdays 11 amndash1 pm Two meals for the price of one at Globemaster Grillbull Fridays 5ndash6 pm Free food in Globemaster Grill
Call 253-982-5581 to find out how you can become a Club member and save on meals
Sounders Lanes (prices vary) Add your
own toppings for a custom pizza On a
budget Order the 7-inch flatbread pizza
with one topping for about a third to a
quarter of the cost
Any way you slice it the Strike Zone
Cafeacutes offer something for everyone
The Strike Zone at Bowl Arena Lanes is
at 2272 Liggett Ave To order ahead or for
more details call 253-967-4661
Sounders Lanesrsquo Strike Zone is located
at 737 Jackson Blvd For more information
or to order ahead call 253-982-5372
Habantildeero treats you to specialsTasty new specials are being featured in
February at Habantildeero Mexican Grill
From 11 amndash130 pm enjoy
bull A second lunch burrito at half-price
when you buy your first lunch burrito
Monday and Wednesday mdash bring a
friend or bring a hefty appetite
bull A cheese quesadilla soup of the day
and fountain drink combo for only
$725 Tuesday and Thursday
Habantildeero Mexican Grill is located at
895 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field
The Zone satisfies your hungerWhere can you get meat-stuffed wraps
and sandwiches sweet-and-spicy wings
piled-high sliders chicken salads flat-
bread pizza brews on tap and more
At the Zone inside the Warrior Zone at
Lewis North The Zone is for ages 18 and
older and is at 11592 17th amp D St Ques-
tions Call 253-477-5835
JBLMmwrcom 7
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158
Watch the big game at partiesThe big game is Sunday Feb 1 mdash watch
it on a big screen with friends food and
half-time games The following venues
are for ages 18 and older only
The Warrior Zone at Lewis North has
the game on its big screen or watch it on
TV screens located throughout the facil-
ity Sign up for a Madden 15 tournament
and a ldquofootball squaresrdquo game Also get in
on food specials and door prizes
The WZ is at 11592 17th amp D St Call
253-477-5756 for details
At Nelson Recreation Center watch
the game in cushy comfort on a movie
screen Nelson Rec is at Lewis Main at
3168 2nd Division Dr For additional
information call 253-967-2539
Winter golf savings you canrsquot beatGet in on huge savings when you golf
at Whispering Firs Golf Course
bull ldquoSuper Sunday Skinsrdquo tournament Sun-
day Feb 1 for $10 per golfer plus your
green fee Format is stroke play gross
and net Tee time is 8 am
bull Valentinersquos Day golf special mdash two-for-
one green fees for you and your partner
after 11 am Saturday Feb 14
bull Valentinersquos Day pro shop sale Saturday
Feb 14 Select items are on sale
bull ldquoWonderful Wednesdayrdquo special
throughout February mdash all green fees
are $10 after 11 am
bull Golf cart and lunch combo for $26 mdash
green fees a shared cart and a $7 food
voucher is available seven days a week
The food voucher is good through Sat-
urday Feb 28
Specials canrsquot be combined with other
offers and may not be used for tourna-
ments or outings
Also get ready for the 10th Annual
Whispering Firs ldquoSpring Breakrdquo coming
in March For details call the pro shop
Whispering Firs is at McChord Field
at 895 Lincoln Blvd Call the pro shop at
253-982-2124 for more information
Enjoy Family fun center amp free Family bowling with youth bowling league
The new Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center at McChord Field has opened Experience a laser maze Family fun area new snack bar menu 12 lanes of bowling party packages and more
Bring the entire Family in for free bowl-ing Saturday Feb 21 from 10 amndashnoon when you sign up for a youth league The youth leagues and bumper bowling (for ages 7 and younger) meet Saturdays at 945 am starting Saturday Feb 28 Coaching is provided for beginners Youth leagues include three-person teams and three games for $8 per weekmdash your children or their friends could become a team Bumper bowling is $3 per child for one game per week Sign up now at the front counter
Sounders Lanes is at 737 Jackson Blvd Call 253-982-5954 for more information
Taste the best at JBLMrsquos popular Brewfest
Like microbrews and home brews Sample the best at the annual JBLM Brewfest Friday Feb 20 at the Club at McChord Field
Get in the door starting at 430 pm for $15 per person which includes a mug and six samples hors drsquooeuvres (while supplies last) and entertainment Pay $5 more for five additional samples
The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd
The Warrior Zonersquos got gameAges 18 and older can drop by the War-
rior Zone at Lewis North for weekly pool
and poker tournaments shuffleboard
gaming competitions music videos mov-
ies in the house theater and much more
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158
Food amp fun
JBLMmwrcom 9
Your Arts amp Crafts Center February Clip lsquon Save CouponsBring these coupons to your Arts amp Crafts Center Feb 1ndash28 2015 to receive your discounts when you place an order
Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord Field bull 1121 Barnes Blvd bull 253-982-6726
Free printing on full-color puzzles
(Does not apply to cost of blank puzzle)
2-for-1 shop time (Good for one day of shop time
discount applies after first full hour)
Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person
No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015
Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person
No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015
2nd side printed free on a ceramic mug or stein
(One per customer)
Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person
No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015
Call 253-477-5756 or come in today
The WZ is located at 11592 17th amp D St
Arts amp Crafts Centerrsquos gifts sweeten your life
Your Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord
Field never lets you down mdash especially
with gifts for every occasion
This month order a custom-printed
puzzle featuring a photo of your loved
one Break the puzzle apart put the
pieces in a glass jar with a ribbon and you
have a sweet surprise for your Valentine
Another Valentinersquos Day idea is to have
your favorite photo printed on a coffee
mug or ceramic stein (yes even your pet
photos count as Family)
To save time you can email your pho-
tos to the Arts amp Crafts Center to get your
project started mdash call 253-982-6723
Save on these Valentine gifts and shop
time (for creating your own project) by
bringing in the clip-rsquon-save coupons
below The Arts amp Crafts Center is located
at 1121 Barnes Blvd
Attend Operation Baby ShowerIf yoursquore a new mom or are expecting
your first baby both you and your spouse
are invited to the free Operation Baby
Shower at American Lake Conference
Center Saturday March 7 from 10 amndash
2 pm Receive vendor service and prod-
uct giveaways and door prizes
For details call 253-967-6772 or look
for the Operation Baby Shower ad online
at JBLMmwrcom ALCC is located at Lewis
North at 8085 NCO Beach Rd
Make cash at Spring Flea MarketClean out your closet garage or attic
and sell your gently used items at the
Spring Flea Market coming Saturday
March 21 inside the MWR Fest Tent from
9 amndash1 pm
The cost for two tables spaces or a
combination is $26 For three spaces
tables or a combination pay $30 Each
additional table or space is $6 For more
information on renting your area call
253-967-6772
Plan your next party with usAre you in charge of planning an up-
coming birthday party or other celebra-
tion Wersquore your party headquarters
bull Plan youth and unitsquadron parties
at Bowl Arena Lanes (253-967-4661)
or Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center
(253-982-5954) Different party pack-
ages are available
bull The Bistro at Russell Landing at Lewis
North can seat up to 80 people for a
reception or party Call 253-964-2813
bull American Lake Conference Center at
Lewis North accommodates both small
and large parties Call 253-966-3988
bull Habantildeero Mexican Grill at McChord
Field can serve from 10ndash100 guests
Call 253-982-3271
bull Eagles Pride Golf Course hosts up to
160 guests Call 253-967-6522
bull Book your reception at the Club at
McChord Field for up to 400 guests
Call 253-982-5581
For more details visit JBLMmwrcom
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201510
Food amp fun
Discounts military spouses deserveFor what you do every day we give back to you
For countless moves and long separations for bold ventures and fresh starts for all you do to keep the family together you deserve a break
Enjoy our wireless discount
Requires wireless agreement with qualified plan(s) Subject to Wireless Customer Agmt Activationupgrade fee up to $40line amp addrsquol deposits may apply Credit approval reqrsquod Geographic usage amp other restrictions apply amp may result in svc termination Coverage amp svcs not avail everywhere Sales tax amp other charges apply Other Monthly ChargesLine May include applicable taxes amp federal amp state universal svc charges Regulatory Cost Recovery Charge (up to $125) gross receipts surcharge Admin Fee amp other govrsquot assessments which are not taxes or govrsquot reqrsquod charges Monthly discounts Service discounts are available to (a) qualified government employees providing proof of current government employment (valid government employee ID card or paystub) (b) qualified military veterans providing either a Department of Defense Form DD214 indicating an honorable discharge or a valid retired military ID and (c) qualified spouses of active duty or deceased military service personnel providing a valid Department of Defense sponsorship card Eligible individuals must take personal liability for hisher account Eligibility for offer ceases when individual is no longer qualified Discounts apply only to the monthly service charge of qualified plans Discounts are not available with any unlimited voice plans For Family Talk plans discount will only apply to the primary line For all Mobile Share plans discount applies only to the monthly service charge for the data allotment of eligible plans not to the additional monthly device charge(s) Additional plan and other restrictions apply Discounts may not be combined Offer available only in ATampT and authorized dealer retail stores and is subject to change If you have a question about available discounts andor your eligibility contact your local ATampT store representativecopy2014 ATampT Intellectual Property All rights reserved ATampT and the ATampT logo are trademarks of ATampT Intellectual Property
Save 15on the monthly service charge of qualified plans from ATampT For federal government employees including DoD active duty military and qualified veterans as well as qualified spouses of active duty or deceased service members
Enjoy your wireless benefitVisit attcomgovmilspouse for details onbull Flexiblerateplanstofityourlifestylebull Industryleadingportfolioofdevicesbull Thousandsofappsgamesandfeatures
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For more details visit wwwattcomgovmilspouse
JBLMmwrcom 11
Hours of operationMonday amp Tuesday 9 amndash9 pmWednesday amp Thursday 11 amndash9 pmFriday amp Saturday 11 amndashmidnightSunday 1ndash8 pmJBLMmwrcom
bull 12 lanes for bowling
bull Laser Maze
bull Family Fun Center
bull Snack Bar
bull Birthday Parties
bull Family-friendly fun
737 Jackson BlvdMcChord Field
NOWOPEN
bull Military and government employees always approved for credit
bull Aff ordable payment plans available
bull Expert helpful customer service
bull Easy to apply in-store or online
Ready to love the way you live
Lakewood6010 Main St SW 253-582-9228
Fletcherrsquos JewelersTacoma Mall 253-473-2400
USA Living and Fletchers Jewelers are ready to help with a ordable monthly payment plans on the brand-name products you want mdash everything from tablets and computers to TVs appliances furniture jewelry and more To nd out more go to USALivingcom and FletchersJewelerscom
Just visit our USA Living or Fletchers Jewelers stores and show them the special code MWR50
Limited- me o er One coupon per household Restric ons apply O er not valid on previous purchases or a re nance of a current account See store for details Paid adver se-ment mdash no Department of Defense or Federal Government endorsement of Adver ser implied
TVs bull gaming bull furniture auto accessories
computersappliances bull phones
Living Smarter
Living Happier Ever After
bridal bull watchesfashion jewelry
Living Bigger
Get
any purchase of$500 or more
$50 off
USAD_0162E_MWR_Ad_FtLewis_3_5x115_0116indd 1 11615 113 PM
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512
By Patti Jeffrey
Looking for something new to alleviate your
boredom and ignite your passion Take a new road to fulfillment by learning to love the great outdoors a new sport a craft or hobby getting fit a new way volun-teering and much more with Family amp MWR
You and your Family can take ad-
vantage of opportunities offered every
month at JBLM
For instance you or a Family member
can learn to swim at one of our indoor
pools Kimbro Pool offers both adult
and youth swim lessons The lessons are
extremely popular so sign up as soon as
possible (you can be put on a wait list
too)
Who knows Maybe loving to swim
might lead to learning to be a lifeguard
or swim instructor at JBLM which would
lead to a job Or you simply could enjoy
water aerobics with other adults for fun
and exercise
For more information on swimming
water aerobics or lifeguarding call the
Aquatics office at 253-967-9210 or visit
JBLMmwrcom for schedules and registra-
tion
Maybe yoursquove thought about start-
ing a new hobby such as crocheting or
knitting or want to explore new books
and talk about what yoursquove learned with
other adults Did you know that our
JBLM libraries offer free classes and a
book club They make it so easy to start
especially with other interested adults
Fall in love with reading different kinds
of books that expand your imagination
and worldview McChord Library hosts
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512
Food amp fun
JBLMmwrcom 13
Novel Navigators a book club that meets
the second Wednesday of every month at
430 pm Sign up and check out a copy of
the current book at the front counter For
more details call 253-982-3454
McChord Library also offers free classes
to learn hobbies crafts and other new
things For example you can learn to
ldquoupcyclerdquo mdash turning bottles magazines
and other used items into beautiful decor
and gifts Perhaps you and a friend can
take ideas presented in class add more
of your own and sell your crafts at craft
fairs
Upcycling classes meet at 5 pm the
third Wednesday of each month
Also involve other Family members in
free library events such as the monthly
teen ldquotakeoversrdquo at both Grandstaff and
McChord libraries and in free weekly
storytimes with crafts
Look for these and many more library
classes events and meetings on our web-
site JBLMmwrcom
Another new craft that will tickle your
tastebuds is homebrewing Yoursquoll have
the opportunity to speak with home
brewers at the annual Brewfest at Mc-
Chord Field Friday Feb 20 at the Club at
McChord Field starting at 430 pm
Yoursquoll quickly find how passionate
these home brewers are about not only
the craft but about creating and refin-
ing recipes to win awards and get rave
reviews from friends They can tell you
how to get started and might even invite
you to join the club This is one craft
thatrsquos meant to be shared
Tired of just sitting around Itrsquos time
to get moving mdash and you have so many
ways to fall in love with a new sport or
fitness activity
The staffers at the Outdoor Recreation
program excel at motivating you to
start something new then take it to the
next level Whether itrsquos learning to ski
snowshoe kayak hike mountain bike
scuba dive or even bungee jump theyrsquoll
be more than happy to introduce you to
what they already love to do
Turn to the Adventures section for what
sparks your interest then pick up your
phone and make that call to sign up You
can do it
Donrsquot let your household funds limit
you from your passion to get out and
move that body JBLM offers free aerobic
programs at our sports and fitness centers
Try out a new fitness class to see what
ignites your passion mdash Zumba TRX yoga
CrossFit weight training and more
Just think if you find the type of
fitness activity you love you could get
certified and teach it to others at a JBLM
fitness center to keep that spark going
Find current schedules and locations that
fit your lifestyle at JBLMmwrcom
Speaking of household funds mdash make
friends with your budget instead of
resenting your relationship with money
Armed Forces Community Service spon-
sors Military Saves Week during February
with lots of free classes and information
on how to not only save money but feel
good again about how you spend it You
might even discover that you can truly
master the budgeting process and enjoy
your life so much more
AFCS also can help you get a job you
love with free reacutesumeacute-building classes in-
terviewing techniques and more through
its employment readiness program
Turn to the Family amp the homefront sec-
tion for information on Military Saves
Week and many more free classes
If you love to travel we would love to
help you get the best travel experience
possible at the best prices
You donrsquot have to travel far to indulge
your passions mdash the Northwest Adventure
Center invites you to savor fine red wine
and chocolate on its Saturday Feb 14 or
Sunday Feb 15 tour Yoursquoll quickly find
how finely crafted chocolates and wines
are enhanced when theyrsquore paired Visit
JBLMmwrRegistrationcom to sign up
Leisure Travel Services is the best place
to head before you begin to plan your
vacation Yoursquoll find the best available
deals by looking at the price list and at
Armed Forces Vacation Club on their
webpage at JBLMmwrcom
If you love the resort life get access to
200000 accommodations in more than
100 countries with the Armed Forces
Vacation Club mdash membership is free You
have exclusive access to the leisure life
through vacation rentals and military
vacation deals
If you love excitement rides and enter-
tainment get exclusive savings at a num-
ber of theme parks around the country
Love to get away right here in Wash-
ington Make reservations for Pacific
Beach on the Olympic Peninsula If you
love the culture of Vancouver or Victoria
BC find tours or packages that whisk
you a country away mdash right next door to
Washington
Start planning the vacation yoursquoll love
by calling LTS at 253-967-3085
There are so many more activities you
can get to love at JBLM mdash volunteering
through the installation volunteer corps
skeet shooting pool and gaming tourna-
ments at the Warrior Zone becoming a
volunteer youth sports coach register-
ing your kids to learn how to bowl and
more
Explore the other magazine sections
and our website at JBLMmwrcom and find
your passion this month
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201514
Family amp the homefront
Sign up now for recreational sports
Whether you have a young slugger in
the house or an athletic child who likes
to dabble in many sports Child Youth amp
School Services offers recreational sports
for youth of all abilities and ages
Fun is a focus along with the fundamen-
tals and the importance of teamwork all of
which are taught by volunteer coaches
The Get Fit Be Strong mdash Play 60
program is open to ages 8ndash18 for $40
Children will be introduced to a handful
of sports and activities as fun ways to get
and stay active Youth will also learn the
importance of proper nutrition Registra-
tion is open through March 10
Get Fit Be Strong mdash Earth Adven-
tures is also open to ages 8ndash18 for $40
These sports and activities promise to get
your child outside while they find fun
new ways to get active Registration is
open Feb 23ndashApril 15
Sluggers ages 3ndash15 will be excited to
know that baseball season is just around
the corner Lilrsquo Batters is open to ages
3ndash4 for $20 and spring baseball is open
How do you CYSSFrom sports and fun classes to quality care for all ages Child Youth amp School Services offer exciting programs for your Family
Itrsquos easy mdash and free mdash to register with CYSSIf yoursquore new to JBLM or havenrsquot registered your Family yet do it today The free registration process is simple Just
call Parent Central Services at 253-966-CYSS to schedule a registration appointment and bring the following with you mdash government ID card work and home contact information two local emergency contacts shot records LESpaystub or proof of full time-student status (only if enrolling in full- or part-day or beforeafter care) and a sports physical valid through the entire season if enrolling in sports There are two locations mdash 2295 12th St at Lewis Main and 560 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field Registration is required before enrolling in sports SKIESUnlimited classes and child care
JBLMmwrcom 15
Photos by Emiliano Hernandez
Show us at fbcomJBLMcyss ldquoLikerdquo us to join the CYSS community online and share
your photos to answer How do you CYSS
to ages 5ndash15 for $60 Registration for both
opens Feb 3 and runs through March 28
Special Olympics aquatics and Special
Olympics track and field are open to
youth ages 8ndash18 with and without special needs Registration for both begins Feb 3 Aquatics registration ends March 5 while track and field sign-up ends March 12
Coming in March registration for flag football cheerleading and myriad camps
Stay tuned for details on upcoming
camps or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMcyss for
updates
The lsquoSKIESrsquo the limit on fun with CYSS classes
From boxing and karate to dance and
gymnastics SKIESUnlimited has fun class-
es for every childrsquos interests Therersquos even
Lego club public speaking and film stud-
ies as part of the newly added academic
options as well as parent-and-me classes
If yoursquore looking for fun activities for
your children look no further Check
out class listings and enroll for Marchrsquos
classes at JBLMcyssRegistrationcom by Fri-
day Feb 27 The enrollment deadline is
always the fourth Friday of the month
Play to Learn with Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma at JBLM
Play to Learn a free program with the
Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma is in full
swing at JBLM
This collaborative program is for youth
ages 6 and younger and their parents
grandparents friends Family and neigh-
bors The program includes themed cur-
riculum to encourage individual play
Yoursquore invited to stop in for activities
songs and group circle time that children
and adults will enjoy together
Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone
10ndash1130 am and at Raindrops amp Rain-
bows Parent and Child Play Center 130ndash
3 pm on the following Wednesdays
bull Feb 4 11 amp 25
bull March 4 11 18 amp 25
Escape Zone is located at McChord
Field 841 Fairway Rd (off Lincoln Boule-
vard) Raindrops amp Rainbows is located at
8197 American Lake Ave at Lewis North
CYSS information continued on next page
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201516
Family amp the homefront
Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone
From sports and arts and crafts to tech-
nology field trips and more the Hillside
Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be
The location offers before- and after-
school care as well as open recreation for
registered youth in grades 6ndash12
Upcoming events include
bull Military Appreciation Month event
This Friday Feb 6 events includes a
performance by the Lakes High School
JROTC color guard and the STEP Club
There will be activities and snacks all
from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-
ner will be announced
bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held
Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots
of activities including arts and crafts
dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments
are provided Join us to say goodbye to
old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford
JBLMmwrcom 17
SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539
event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held
monthly on the last Friday of the month
bull Babysitting certification course Get
prepared to babysit children of all ages
with certification classes The next class
is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday
Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled
during the third week of the month in
March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm
Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash
8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-
ary March or April course and upon
completion you can opt to have your
name added to a list of certified sit-
ters The list is made available to JBLM
Families and is completely optional To
reserve your spot call 253-967-4441
bull College Fair Middle schoolers and
high schoolers are invited to a college
fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash
330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash
Teen Zone Local colleges will have
representatives onsite Light snacks
Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-
cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main
For more information call 253-967-4441
Open recreation and before- and after-
school care are also available at McChord
Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For
details call 253-982-2203
Teach a cooking class
with SKIESUnlimited
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518
Family amp the homefront
A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews
This deployment was my husbands
first and it was our second pregnancy We
were all sorts of torn with emotions but
knew we would be able to make the best
of it
Both of our babies genders were un-
known until birth he gets to announce it
This has always been really important to
us to keep as a tradition and we werent
letting the deployment get in the way
I sent boxes of both its a boy and its
a girl stuff so he could take pictures to
announce when I finally had our baby
It allowed us to include him even
though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-
tion alive It helped both of us really
The homecoming was his first time
meeting our new baby boy I chose to
leave our oldest at home and have my
mom take him to school and not let him
know daddy had come home We came
home my husband was able to bond with
our newest little one and then we went
to the school to surprise our oldest at
lunch
For us these memories will last a life
time Thinking of the special moments
we would have made the deployment go
by much faster and smoother
s military Families we experience
separations and surprises happi-
ness and pride
The photos of the Matthews Fam-
ily above were submitted as part of last
Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation
Month photo contest You can see why
they won the grand prize
When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed
his wife Danielle was pregnant with their
second child With the help of friend and
photographer Shantel Young the Mat-
thews Family was able to bridge the gap
during the babyrsquos birth and capture on
film memories that will last a lifetime
A
JBLMmwrcom 19
Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces
Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help
Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the
vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate
office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment
orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when
he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-
ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo
bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings
Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides
Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion
prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have
bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important
bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them
bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or
call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430
Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21
Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony
Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day
Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520
Family amp the homefront
JBLMmwrcom 21
Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar
Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next
career by learning more about education
programs colleges and training opportu-
nities
Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted
by the Service Member and Family Assis-
tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash
1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main
Representatives from local area and on-
line colleges technical and trade schools
apprenticeship programs and vocational
programs will be in attendance
Warrior Transition Battalion Service
Members and Family Members Service
Members going through a medical board
(integrated disability evaluation system)
and their Family Members are encour-
aged to attend All Service Members are
welcome
Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-
mation
Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a
few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at
ArmyMWRcomACS-survey
The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks
Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details
Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour
Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM
253-967-3628253-982-2695
Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453
123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901
JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496
International spouse cooking demonstration
Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources
253-967-3628
My Superpowers Need a Boost
Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544
Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430
Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901
SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616
Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628
EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695
Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453
Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901
Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness
Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to
take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28
Two ways to complete the special challenge form
bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)
bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23
Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash
1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to
celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from
the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will
discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The
Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-
nounced at the end of this event
Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall
eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available
onsite with registration
For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom
It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today
We need feedback from all branches of
the military stationed at JBLM to better
tailor our programs to meet your needs
Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-
gram invites EFMP Families to McChord
Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a
movie in a sensory-friendly environment
Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey
Theater at Lewis Main
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522
Family amp the homefront
Wersquore excited to bring you the details of
JBLM Reads The series of events is brought
to you by National Geographic and includes
bull Book discussion group for adults
McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11
and Grandstaff Library Wednesday
Feb 18 both are at 430 pm
Registration opens two weeks prior to the
event the first 10 to register at each library
will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant
Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best
Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole
the Heart of a Nationrdquo
bull PAWS to Read
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm
Kids can explore the human-animal bond
while reading aloud to specially trained dogs
bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids
McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am
Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks
games and fun as we discuss the book
ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids
who register will receive a copy of the book
(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo
section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-
tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm
Have a dog-gone good time and discov-
er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby
Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun
and crafts Registration is required and
begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum
Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm
JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum
discusses the art of writing and research
bull Knit Your Bit
McChord Library Fridays Feb 20
March 6 and 20 11 am
During WWI the country was encouraged
to support the troops by knitting them
warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the
knitting tradition alive
bull An art contest
McChord Library Feb 17ndash21
Create a piece of artwork about your hero
All entries will be displayed at the JBLM
Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will
be awarded to the top entry in each age
category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries
must be Family-friendly and no larger than
12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo
for objects All items must be ready for
hanging or display Deliver to McChord
Library during the dates above
bull JBLM Reads finale event
Club at McChord Field Saturday
Feb 28 11 am
Duane Denfield PhD and architectural
historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis
and its beginnings from World War I
This presentation will be followed by our
featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-
ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a
Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win
World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-
tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum
will present the fascinating story of Ser-
geant Stubby and how his story captured
the hearts of America during World War
I There will also be military and histori-
cal displays and reading therapy dogs The
first 300 people who attend will receive a
free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book
Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy
crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia
snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)
Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover
for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up
(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)
Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)
Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)
Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things
from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)
Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)
Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo
and other library events
JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)
Upcoming events at JBLM libraries
JBLMmwrcom 23
JBLM Reads Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For children
Also available
in E-Book
For children
Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For adults
ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST
Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM
at the
Club at McChord Field
Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog
IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum
Military displays
Historical displays
Therapy and working dogs
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524
Adventures
winter wonderful
At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore
an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes
JBLMmwrcom 25
he Outdoor Recreation guides take
groups across the state (and region)
for adventures of all kinds
Pictured above is the group that hit the
trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier
National Park for the first snowshoe trip
this winter
Check out these upcoming snowshoe
trips below Full descriptions for these trips
and all other upcoming adventures are on
the following pages
Gear and transportation are included in
the trip fee unless otherwise noted For
more information call the JBLM Outdoor
Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or
ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM
bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the
trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of
the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)
bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical
snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of
the Olympics for yourself from snow-
shoeing trails offering something for
everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)
bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along
the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Full trip descriptions continued on next page
Outdoor Recreation staff
winterwonderful
T
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526
Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry
and spend the day exploring Victoria BC
by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-
ria has everything from antique stores to
artisan chocolate shops for you to explore
You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-
seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The
trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages
5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)
Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try
mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-
tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the
day learning the basics while getting plen-
ty of time to work on your newfound skills
The location will be determined based on
conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6
miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age
12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
830 am ($35)
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-
tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip
fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-
ets should be purchased at the mountain
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center
at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am
($45 have your own gear pay $25)
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails
by the light of the moon Saturday
Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and
transportation provided Difficulty
beginner distance 15 miles elevation
gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum
age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
545 pm ($40)
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head
north for the fantastic snow at Stevens
Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you
want to ski snowboard or snowshoe
yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-
venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 am (skisnowboard includes
beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50
transportation only $40)
Mountain Day at White Pass Head off
the beaten path to White Pass Saturday
Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding
the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson
and full mountain lift ticket Call or
come in to ask about cross-country ski-
JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml
TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride
ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM
RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom
Dollar value current as of December 2014
Adventures
JBLMmwrcom 27
Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details
Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details
Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod
Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25
Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12
Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing
Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15
Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12
Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12
Popular with Families
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides
ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
6 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $35 snowshoe $45)
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening
of Friday March 13 at the Summit at
Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are
provided go to the Northwest Adventure
Center no later than Wednesday March 11
to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet
at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend
the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-
day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and
full mountain lift ticket are included in
the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
515 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)
Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action
beauty and excitement await you on this
trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers
15 and younger $75)
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the
beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range
on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday
March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)
Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-
cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest
from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake
Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance
35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4
hours Minimum age 12 ($45)
Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-
tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-
urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress
warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-
ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am
($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)
Waterfall tour Explore the largest
concentration of waterfalls in the
continental United States Saturday
March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-
toric Columbia River Highway which
has an abundance of small waterfalls
viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at
five major waterfalls to include the
world-famous Multnomah Falls and
enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The
fee does not include lunch Meet at the
Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos
Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65
ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)
Winter survival camping trip Head to
Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park
for an overnight trip Saturday March 7
Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-
tion winter travel shelter construction
winter survival basics backcountry
cooking and leave-no-trace camping
There is a mandatory pretrip class at the
Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-
day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes
winter camping class group gear (not
including sleeping bag) camp entrance
and three camp meals (participants are
responsible for lunch on the first day)
If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves
wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18
($85)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528
Feelinrsquo good
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Feelinrsquo good
Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K
Kick off the 2015 race season and
celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us
Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM
Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green
running duds and get ready to race
Event day includes entertainment by DJ
Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways
Receive a free banger on a bun with race
bib Guinness will be available for purchase
Choose from the 5K distance for
a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-
ners (no walkers please) and register
at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun
run and will not be timed The best
prices and race T-shirt size guarantee
are available through noon Thursday
March 5 If gate access pass is needed
please register by noon Thursday
March 5
Registration fees through noon Thursday
March 5
bull 5K with DOD ID card $15
bull 10K with DOD ID card $25
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35
Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-
day March 5 through noon Thursday
March 12
bull 5K with DOD ID card $20
bull 10K with DOD ID card $30
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40
Day-of-registration fees are as follows
bull 5K with DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with DOD ID card $40
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50
Door prizes include a chance to win
a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff
Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island
(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-
dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift
cardsLional Kam
Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals
Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14
JBLMmwrcom 31
Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it
comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba
A free Zumba class is a great way to spice
up your workout have fun and get in a
cardio workout when you need a day off
from the treadmill or elliptical
Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-
structor (pictured at left) leads the new-
est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-
bics and fitness schedule The second-year
instructor holds the class Mondays and
Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness
Center at 530 pm
Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is
located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave
Free fitness classes are offered at five
JBLM sports and fitness centers including
Sheridan at a variety of times through-
out the week
Classes include
bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot
camp TRX training and more at Jensen
Family Health and Fitness Center
bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and
mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center
bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-
ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-
ness Center
bull Weight training spin boot camp and
30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson
Sports amp Fitness Center
For a complete aerobics and fitness
class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom
JBLMAerobicsAndFitness
ZUMBA
Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Race day begins with packet pick-up
from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-
race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers
head to the starting line at 10 am
while runners and walkers in the 5K
start at 1005 am
Call 253-967-4768 for additional event
information or registration issues
Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling
League play Feb 9mdashMay 15
bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer
Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3
at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-
day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center
1 pm (attend one)
League play Feb 23ndashMay 15
bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball
Representative meeting Tuesday March
3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday
March 4 at McChord Fitness Center
Both are at 1 pm (choose one)
League play March 30ndashMay 15
bull Run cross-country
Representative meeting Tuesday
March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm
Series date April 8 15 and 22
For details call 253-967-4768 or visit
JBLMmwrcomintramurals
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20154
JBLM
Brewfest2015
Friday Feb 20 430ndash8 pm Club at McChord Field
For ages 21 amp older
bull Homebrew amp local commercialmicrobrew tastingbull Catered appetizersbull Bluegrass music entertainment ldquoThe Olymountain Boysrdquo 5ndash8 pmbull Door prizesbull Announcement of sanctioned homebrew competition winners at 6 pm
$15person includes a mug amp six samples hors drsquooeuvres amp entertainment $5 for five additional samples Hosted by Joint Base Lewis-McChord MWR amp Homebrewers of Puget Sound The JBLM Brewfest is an AHABJCP
sanctioned competition The 2008 Beer Judge Certification Program Guidelines will be used for this competitionThis event is intended to help encourage interest in home-brewing for non-brewers and to make connections between current brewers Wersquore
asking each competitor of the homebrew competition to provide sampling of the beers they enter into the competition (1ndash2-oz samples)
BOSS will be at the event with the Designated Driver Van to give rides to Active Duty Service MembersCall 253-967-5776 for additional event information
No federal endorsement implied While supplies last
JBLM
FOCUSJoint Base Lewis-McChord Family amp MWR
February is National Heart Month and wersquore celebrating a focus on health and fitness as well
as with Valentinersquos Day specialsIf you didnrsquot jump on the fitness train with a gym-related New Yearrsquos res-
olution nowrsquos your second chance Between free fitness classes that make your workout not seem like work to intramural sports the sports and fitness program offers everything you need to get your heart healthy Turn to page 30 to get details on intramurals upcoming events and Zumba
No matter what yoursquod like to do for Valentinersquos Day mdash a nice dinner with your special someone or a fun evening for the entire Family mdash turn to page 6 for all the details
Speaking of fun the Family Fun Center at Sounders Lanes McChord Field is now open If you havenrsquot checked it out yet we invite you to visit for laser maze bowling games and Family-centric fun (See page 8 for location and hours)
After you visit Sounders Lanesrsquo Family Fun Center Irsquod love to hear about the fun you had Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts at httpicedisamil Your feedback is important to me Family amp MWR managers and every member of the team
February is also home to Military Saves Week Make the pledge to save at JBLMafcscom and turn to page 21 for details
Happy Hearts Day
Director Family amp MWR William E Harvey
Creative director Toby Bartley
Promotions director Kelly Wetzel
Editor amp graphic designer Kimberly Rowe
Writergraphic designer Patti Jeffrey
Contributing photographers Ursula Buford Jessica Gomez Sgt Ryan Hallock Emiliano Hernandez Lional Kam Shantel Young Outdoor Recreation program staffers and JBLM Public Affairs
Send submissions to kimberlyarowe12nafmailmil For commercial sponsorship or adver-tising inquiries off-base businesses should contact Tara Long at 253-966-2256
The JBLM ldquoFOCUSrdquo is an unofficial information source published monthly All activities described herein which are open to authorized patrons and where applicable guests are subject to change contact the activity for confirmation Opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent Family amp MWR Joint Base Lewis-McChord or any US government entity The use of a commercial sponsor logo or mention of a commercial sponsor or other organization does not constitute US government endorse-ment Submissions are welcome but may be edited for accuracy clarity and style
Visit us at JBLMmwrcom or like us on Facebook at fbcomJBLMFamilyMWRWilliam E Harvey
Director Family amp MWR at JBLM
JBLMmwrcom 5
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20156
The Bistro offers Valentine rescueWant to make a lasting memory with a
special dining experience for your loved
one on Valentinersquos Day The Bistro at
Russell Landing can come to your rescue
Make your reservation for Valentinersquos
Day dinner at the Bistro Saturday Feb 14
from 4ndash9 pm The evening features live
music with Barbie Anaka and a three-
course gourmet dinner
Begin the evening with an appetizer
such as roasted golden beet salad seared
duck foie gras or fresh lobster bisque Savor
your entreacutee of beef Wellington pan-seared
white Chilean sea bass or rare caramelized
duck breast a lrsquoorange Linger over your
chocolate hazelnut cregraveme brucircleacutee or white
chocolate and raspberry cheesecake dessert
The cost is $50 per person which in-
cludes a complimentary glass of cham-
pagne For an extra fee you can arrange
to have a surprise waiting at your table
such as flowers or chocolates
For special arrangements or to reserve
your table call 253-964-2813
Bring Family to lsquoKidsrsquo Night Outrsquo Valentine party at the Club
Reserve your spots now for the Club
at McChord Fieldrsquos ldquoKidsrsquo Night Outrdquo
Valentine party Wednesday Feb 11 from
530ndash8 pm The party includes a buffet
dancing games and a movie Bring your
camera or smartphone for Family photos
or selfies in front of a backdrop The cost
is $1295 for adults $895 for ages 3ndash9
and free for ages 2 and younger Reserva-
tions are required 253-982-5581
Give sweets to your sweetheart (or treat yourself)
Tempt your sweetie with a luscious
Valentinersquos Day gift from Battle Bean at
Stone Education Center at Lewis Main
(6242 Colorado Ave)
Place your order by Friday Feb 6 for
bull A dozen freshly dipped chocolate
strawberries for $14 or 24 for $26
bull A dozen freshly baked decorated sugar
cookies for $15 or 24 for $25
The last day for order pick-up is Friday
Feb 13 at 1 pm at Battle Bean Ques-
tions Call 253-964-8152
Food amp fun
JBLMmwrcom 7
More Valentine optionsFor more Valentine surprises check
out the sumptuous red wine and choco-
late tour offered Saturday Feb 14 and
Sunday Feb 15 by the Northwest Adven-
ture Center Reserve your places for a ski
snowboardNordic ski trip with a chance
to try the famous brewcycle and Colum-
bia River wine tasting in Oregon Presi-
dentrsquos Day weekend Feb 13ndash16 with the
Northwest Adventure Center Find the
details and complete registration at Go to
JBLMmwrRegistrationcom
A sweet treat awaits children at the
Book Patch Library for ages 4ndash10 Satur-
day Feb 7 registration is required See
page 22 for details
Treat yourself to German BuffetJoin German food lovers at the Club
at McChord Field for the all-you-can-eat
German buffet Wednesday Feb 18 from
5ndash7 pm
Pile on the bratwurst and sauerkraut
schnitzel beef rouladen red cabbage
mashed potatoes German potatoes
salads and German breads Top it all off
with yummy desserts
The cost is $1895 for ages 11 and older
$895 for children ages 4ndash10 and free
for ages 3 and younger Reservations are
required for this popular buffet call
253-982-5581
The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd
Strike Zones offer tasty mealsGreat news mdash the Strike Zone Cafeacute
menu is now available at both Lewis
Mainrsquos Bowl Arena Lanes and
McChord Fieldrsquos Sounders Lanes
Family Fun Center Yoursquoll find all your
favorites and more mdash a quarter- or half-
pound burger grilled chicken sandwich
a variety of steak sandwich flavors grilled
or chilled sandwiches large or small sal-
ads soup pizzas starters and sides
Save with the daily meal deal that
includes a sandwich soup and fountain
drink or the Wednesday French dip fries
and fountain drink combo
If yoursquore watching calories yoursquoll find a
grilled chicken breast house or side salad
or veggie pizza enticing
Share a 16-inch pizza with the gang at
Bowl Arena Lanes or a 14-inch pizza at
Dining out with us is always a tasty choice
Save with exclusive Club at McChord Field member specialsbull Wednesday Feb 25 5ndash7 pm Free Member Appreciation Dinner $5 for guestsbull Friday Feb 27 5ndash8 pm Two-for-One Steak Night $2195 for two peoplebull Two-fer-Tuesdays 11 amndash1 pm Two meals for the price of one at Globemaster Grillbull Fridays 5ndash6 pm Free food in Globemaster Grill
Call 253-982-5581 to find out how you can become a Club member and save on meals
Sounders Lanes (prices vary) Add your
own toppings for a custom pizza On a
budget Order the 7-inch flatbread pizza
with one topping for about a third to a
quarter of the cost
Any way you slice it the Strike Zone
Cafeacutes offer something for everyone
The Strike Zone at Bowl Arena Lanes is
at 2272 Liggett Ave To order ahead or for
more details call 253-967-4661
Sounders Lanesrsquo Strike Zone is located
at 737 Jackson Blvd For more information
or to order ahead call 253-982-5372
Habantildeero treats you to specialsTasty new specials are being featured in
February at Habantildeero Mexican Grill
From 11 amndash130 pm enjoy
bull A second lunch burrito at half-price
when you buy your first lunch burrito
Monday and Wednesday mdash bring a
friend or bring a hefty appetite
bull A cheese quesadilla soup of the day
and fountain drink combo for only
$725 Tuesday and Thursday
Habantildeero Mexican Grill is located at
895 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field
The Zone satisfies your hungerWhere can you get meat-stuffed wraps
and sandwiches sweet-and-spicy wings
piled-high sliders chicken salads flat-
bread pizza brews on tap and more
At the Zone inside the Warrior Zone at
Lewis North The Zone is for ages 18 and
older and is at 11592 17th amp D St Ques-
tions Call 253-477-5835
JBLMmwrcom 7
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158
Watch the big game at partiesThe big game is Sunday Feb 1 mdash watch
it on a big screen with friends food and
half-time games The following venues
are for ages 18 and older only
The Warrior Zone at Lewis North has
the game on its big screen or watch it on
TV screens located throughout the facil-
ity Sign up for a Madden 15 tournament
and a ldquofootball squaresrdquo game Also get in
on food specials and door prizes
The WZ is at 11592 17th amp D St Call
253-477-5756 for details
At Nelson Recreation Center watch
the game in cushy comfort on a movie
screen Nelson Rec is at Lewis Main at
3168 2nd Division Dr For additional
information call 253-967-2539
Winter golf savings you canrsquot beatGet in on huge savings when you golf
at Whispering Firs Golf Course
bull ldquoSuper Sunday Skinsrdquo tournament Sun-
day Feb 1 for $10 per golfer plus your
green fee Format is stroke play gross
and net Tee time is 8 am
bull Valentinersquos Day golf special mdash two-for-
one green fees for you and your partner
after 11 am Saturday Feb 14
bull Valentinersquos Day pro shop sale Saturday
Feb 14 Select items are on sale
bull ldquoWonderful Wednesdayrdquo special
throughout February mdash all green fees
are $10 after 11 am
bull Golf cart and lunch combo for $26 mdash
green fees a shared cart and a $7 food
voucher is available seven days a week
The food voucher is good through Sat-
urday Feb 28
Specials canrsquot be combined with other
offers and may not be used for tourna-
ments or outings
Also get ready for the 10th Annual
Whispering Firs ldquoSpring Breakrdquo coming
in March For details call the pro shop
Whispering Firs is at McChord Field
at 895 Lincoln Blvd Call the pro shop at
253-982-2124 for more information
Enjoy Family fun center amp free Family bowling with youth bowling league
The new Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center at McChord Field has opened Experience a laser maze Family fun area new snack bar menu 12 lanes of bowling party packages and more
Bring the entire Family in for free bowl-ing Saturday Feb 21 from 10 amndashnoon when you sign up for a youth league The youth leagues and bumper bowling (for ages 7 and younger) meet Saturdays at 945 am starting Saturday Feb 28 Coaching is provided for beginners Youth leagues include three-person teams and three games for $8 per weekmdash your children or their friends could become a team Bumper bowling is $3 per child for one game per week Sign up now at the front counter
Sounders Lanes is at 737 Jackson Blvd Call 253-982-5954 for more information
Taste the best at JBLMrsquos popular Brewfest
Like microbrews and home brews Sample the best at the annual JBLM Brewfest Friday Feb 20 at the Club at McChord Field
Get in the door starting at 430 pm for $15 per person which includes a mug and six samples hors drsquooeuvres (while supplies last) and entertainment Pay $5 more for five additional samples
The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd
The Warrior Zonersquos got gameAges 18 and older can drop by the War-
rior Zone at Lewis North for weekly pool
and poker tournaments shuffleboard
gaming competitions music videos mov-
ies in the house theater and much more
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158
Food amp fun
JBLMmwrcom 9
Your Arts amp Crafts Center February Clip lsquon Save CouponsBring these coupons to your Arts amp Crafts Center Feb 1ndash28 2015 to receive your discounts when you place an order
Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord Field bull 1121 Barnes Blvd bull 253-982-6726
Free printing on full-color puzzles
(Does not apply to cost of blank puzzle)
2-for-1 shop time (Good for one day of shop time
discount applies after first full hour)
Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person
No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015
Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person
No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015
2nd side printed free on a ceramic mug or stein
(One per customer)
Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person
No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015
Call 253-477-5756 or come in today
The WZ is located at 11592 17th amp D St
Arts amp Crafts Centerrsquos gifts sweeten your life
Your Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord
Field never lets you down mdash especially
with gifts for every occasion
This month order a custom-printed
puzzle featuring a photo of your loved
one Break the puzzle apart put the
pieces in a glass jar with a ribbon and you
have a sweet surprise for your Valentine
Another Valentinersquos Day idea is to have
your favorite photo printed on a coffee
mug or ceramic stein (yes even your pet
photos count as Family)
To save time you can email your pho-
tos to the Arts amp Crafts Center to get your
project started mdash call 253-982-6723
Save on these Valentine gifts and shop
time (for creating your own project) by
bringing in the clip-rsquon-save coupons
below The Arts amp Crafts Center is located
at 1121 Barnes Blvd
Attend Operation Baby ShowerIf yoursquore a new mom or are expecting
your first baby both you and your spouse
are invited to the free Operation Baby
Shower at American Lake Conference
Center Saturday March 7 from 10 amndash
2 pm Receive vendor service and prod-
uct giveaways and door prizes
For details call 253-967-6772 or look
for the Operation Baby Shower ad online
at JBLMmwrcom ALCC is located at Lewis
North at 8085 NCO Beach Rd
Make cash at Spring Flea MarketClean out your closet garage or attic
and sell your gently used items at the
Spring Flea Market coming Saturday
March 21 inside the MWR Fest Tent from
9 amndash1 pm
The cost for two tables spaces or a
combination is $26 For three spaces
tables or a combination pay $30 Each
additional table or space is $6 For more
information on renting your area call
253-967-6772
Plan your next party with usAre you in charge of planning an up-
coming birthday party or other celebra-
tion Wersquore your party headquarters
bull Plan youth and unitsquadron parties
at Bowl Arena Lanes (253-967-4661)
or Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center
(253-982-5954) Different party pack-
ages are available
bull The Bistro at Russell Landing at Lewis
North can seat up to 80 people for a
reception or party Call 253-964-2813
bull American Lake Conference Center at
Lewis North accommodates both small
and large parties Call 253-966-3988
bull Habantildeero Mexican Grill at McChord
Field can serve from 10ndash100 guests
Call 253-982-3271
bull Eagles Pride Golf Course hosts up to
160 guests Call 253-967-6522
bull Book your reception at the Club at
McChord Field for up to 400 guests
Call 253-982-5581
For more details visit JBLMmwrcom
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201510
Food amp fun
Discounts military spouses deserveFor what you do every day we give back to you
For countless moves and long separations for bold ventures and fresh starts for all you do to keep the family together you deserve a break
Enjoy our wireless discount
Requires wireless agreement with qualified plan(s) Subject to Wireless Customer Agmt Activationupgrade fee up to $40line amp addrsquol deposits may apply Credit approval reqrsquod Geographic usage amp other restrictions apply amp may result in svc termination Coverage amp svcs not avail everywhere Sales tax amp other charges apply Other Monthly ChargesLine May include applicable taxes amp federal amp state universal svc charges Regulatory Cost Recovery Charge (up to $125) gross receipts surcharge Admin Fee amp other govrsquot assessments which are not taxes or govrsquot reqrsquod charges Monthly discounts Service discounts are available to (a) qualified government employees providing proof of current government employment (valid government employee ID card or paystub) (b) qualified military veterans providing either a Department of Defense Form DD214 indicating an honorable discharge or a valid retired military ID and (c) qualified spouses of active duty or deceased military service personnel providing a valid Department of Defense sponsorship card Eligible individuals must take personal liability for hisher account Eligibility for offer ceases when individual is no longer qualified Discounts apply only to the monthly service charge of qualified plans Discounts are not available with any unlimited voice plans For Family Talk plans discount will only apply to the primary line For all Mobile Share plans discount applies only to the monthly service charge for the data allotment of eligible plans not to the additional monthly device charge(s) Additional plan and other restrictions apply Discounts may not be combined Offer available only in ATampT and authorized dealer retail stores and is subject to change If you have a question about available discounts andor your eligibility contact your local ATampT store representativecopy2014 ATampT Intellectual Property All rights reserved ATampT and the ATampT logo are trademarks of ATampT Intellectual Property
Save 15on the monthly service charge of qualified plans from ATampT For federal government employees including DoD active duty military and qualified veterans as well as qualified spouses of active duty or deceased service members
Enjoy your wireless benefitVisit attcomgovmilspouse for details onbull Flexiblerateplanstofityourlifestylebull Industryleadingportfolioofdevicesbull Thousandsofappsgamesandfeatures
To qualify for your discount visit a nearby store and present your Department of Defense sponsorship card
For more details visit wwwattcomgovmilspouse
JBLMmwrcom 11
Hours of operationMonday amp Tuesday 9 amndash9 pmWednesday amp Thursday 11 amndash9 pmFriday amp Saturday 11 amndashmidnightSunday 1ndash8 pmJBLMmwrcom
bull 12 lanes for bowling
bull Laser Maze
bull Family Fun Center
bull Snack Bar
bull Birthday Parties
bull Family-friendly fun
737 Jackson BlvdMcChord Field
NOWOPEN
bull Military and government employees always approved for credit
bull Aff ordable payment plans available
bull Expert helpful customer service
bull Easy to apply in-store or online
Ready to love the way you live
Lakewood6010 Main St SW 253-582-9228
Fletcherrsquos JewelersTacoma Mall 253-473-2400
USA Living and Fletchers Jewelers are ready to help with a ordable monthly payment plans on the brand-name products you want mdash everything from tablets and computers to TVs appliances furniture jewelry and more To nd out more go to USALivingcom and FletchersJewelerscom
Just visit our USA Living or Fletchers Jewelers stores and show them the special code MWR50
Limited- me o er One coupon per household Restric ons apply O er not valid on previous purchases or a re nance of a current account See store for details Paid adver se-ment mdash no Department of Defense or Federal Government endorsement of Adver ser implied
TVs bull gaming bull furniture auto accessories
computersappliances bull phones
Living Smarter
Living Happier Ever After
bridal bull watchesfashion jewelry
Living Bigger
Get
any purchase of$500 or more
$50 off
USAD_0162E_MWR_Ad_FtLewis_3_5x115_0116indd 1 11615 113 PM
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512
By Patti Jeffrey
Looking for something new to alleviate your
boredom and ignite your passion Take a new road to fulfillment by learning to love the great outdoors a new sport a craft or hobby getting fit a new way volun-teering and much more with Family amp MWR
You and your Family can take ad-
vantage of opportunities offered every
month at JBLM
For instance you or a Family member
can learn to swim at one of our indoor
pools Kimbro Pool offers both adult
and youth swim lessons The lessons are
extremely popular so sign up as soon as
possible (you can be put on a wait list
too)
Who knows Maybe loving to swim
might lead to learning to be a lifeguard
or swim instructor at JBLM which would
lead to a job Or you simply could enjoy
water aerobics with other adults for fun
and exercise
For more information on swimming
water aerobics or lifeguarding call the
Aquatics office at 253-967-9210 or visit
JBLMmwrcom for schedules and registra-
tion
Maybe yoursquove thought about start-
ing a new hobby such as crocheting or
knitting or want to explore new books
and talk about what yoursquove learned with
other adults Did you know that our
JBLM libraries offer free classes and a
book club They make it so easy to start
especially with other interested adults
Fall in love with reading different kinds
of books that expand your imagination
and worldview McChord Library hosts
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512
Food amp fun
JBLMmwrcom 13
Novel Navigators a book club that meets
the second Wednesday of every month at
430 pm Sign up and check out a copy of
the current book at the front counter For
more details call 253-982-3454
McChord Library also offers free classes
to learn hobbies crafts and other new
things For example you can learn to
ldquoupcyclerdquo mdash turning bottles magazines
and other used items into beautiful decor
and gifts Perhaps you and a friend can
take ideas presented in class add more
of your own and sell your crafts at craft
fairs
Upcycling classes meet at 5 pm the
third Wednesday of each month
Also involve other Family members in
free library events such as the monthly
teen ldquotakeoversrdquo at both Grandstaff and
McChord libraries and in free weekly
storytimes with crafts
Look for these and many more library
classes events and meetings on our web-
site JBLMmwrcom
Another new craft that will tickle your
tastebuds is homebrewing Yoursquoll have
the opportunity to speak with home
brewers at the annual Brewfest at Mc-
Chord Field Friday Feb 20 at the Club at
McChord Field starting at 430 pm
Yoursquoll quickly find how passionate
these home brewers are about not only
the craft but about creating and refin-
ing recipes to win awards and get rave
reviews from friends They can tell you
how to get started and might even invite
you to join the club This is one craft
thatrsquos meant to be shared
Tired of just sitting around Itrsquos time
to get moving mdash and you have so many
ways to fall in love with a new sport or
fitness activity
The staffers at the Outdoor Recreation
program excel at motivating you to
start something new then take it to the
next level Whether itrsquos learning to ski
snowshoe kayak hike mountain bike
scuba dive or even bungee jump theyrsquoll
be more than happy to introduce you to
what they already love to do
Turn to the Adventures section for what
sparks your interest then pick up your
phone and make that call to sign up You
can do it
Donrsquot let your household funds limit
you from your passion to get out and
move that body JBLM offers free aerobic
programs at our sports and fitness centers
Try out a new fitness class to see what
ignites your passion mdash Zumba TRX yoga
CrossFit weight training and more
Just think if you find the type of
fitness activity you love you could get
certified and teach it to others at a JBLM
fitness center to keep that spark going
Find current schedules and locations that
fit your lifestyle at JBLMmwrcom
Speaking of household funds mdash make
friends with your budget instead of
resenting your relationship with money
Armed Forces Community Service spon-
sors Military Saves Week during February
with lots of free classes and information
on how to not only save money but feel
good again about how you spend it You
might even discover that you can truly
master the budgeting process and enjoy
your life so much more
AFCS also can help you get a job you
love with free reacutesumeacute-building classes in-
terviewing techniques and more through
its employment readiness program
Turn to the Family amp the homefront sec-
tion for information on Military Saves
Week and many more free classes
If you love to travel we would love to
help you get the best travel experience
possible at the best prices
You donrsquot have to travel far to indulge
your passions mdash the Northwest Adventure
Center invites you to savor fine red wine
and chocolate on its Saturday Feb 14 or
Sunday Feb 15 tour Yoursquoll quickly find
how finely crafted chocolates and wines
are enhanced when theyrsquore paired Visit
JBLMmwrRegistrationcom to sign up
Leisure Travel Services is the best place
to head before you begin to plan your
vacation Yoursquoll find the best available
deals by looking at the price list and at
Armed Forces Vacation Club on their
webpage at JBLMmwrcom
If you love the resort life get access to
200000 accommodations in more than
100 countries with the Armed Forces
Vacation Club mdash membership is free You
have exclusive access to the leisure life
through vacation rentals and military
vacation deals
If you love excitement rides and enter-
tainment get exclusive savings at a num-
ber of theme parks around the country
Love to get away right here in Wash-
ington Make reservations for Pacific
Beach on the Olympic Peninsula If you
love the culture of Vancouver or Victoria
BC find tours or packages that whisk
you a country away mdash right next door to
Washington
Start planning the vacation yoursquoll love
by calling LTS at 253-967-3085
There are so many more activities you
can get to love at JBLM mdash volunteering
through the installation volunteer corps
skeet shooting pool and gaming tourna-
ments at the Warrior Zone becoming a
volunteer youth sports coach register-
ing your kids to learn how to bowl and
more
Explore the other magazine sections
and our website at JBLMmwrcom and find
your passion this month
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201514
Family amp the homefront
Sign up now for recreational sports
Whether you have a young slugger in
the house or an athletic child who likes
to dabble in many sports Child Youth amp
School Services offers recreational sports
for youth of all abilities and ages
Fun is a focus along with the fundamen-
tals and the importance of teamwork all of
which are taught by volunteer coaches
The Get Fit Be Strong mdash Play 60
program is open to ages 8ndash18 for $40
Children will be introduced to a handful
of sports and activities as fun ways to get
and stay active Youth will also learn the
importance of proper nutrition Registra-
tion is open through March 10
Get Fit Be Strong mdash Earth Adven-
tures is also open to ages 8ndash18 for $40
These sports and activities promise to get
your child outside while they find fun
new ways to get active Registration is
open Feb 23ndashApril 15
Sluggers ages 3ndash15 will be excited to
know that baseball season is just around
the corner Lilrsquo Batters is open to ages
3ndash4 for $20 and spring baseball is open
How do you CYSSFrom sports and fun classes to quality care for all ages Child Youth amp School Services offer exciting programs for your Family
Itrsquos easy mdash and free mdash to register with CYSSIf yoursquore new to JBLM or havenrsquot registered your Family yet do it today The free registration process is simple Just
call Parent Central Services at 253-966-CYSS to schedule a registration appointment and bring the following with you mdash government ID card work and home contact information two local emergency contacts shot records LESpaystub or proof of full time-student status (only if enrolling in full- or part-day or beforeafter care) and a sports physical valid through the entire season if enrolling in sports There are two locations mdash 2295 12th St at Lewis Main and 560 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field Registration is required before enrolling in sports SKIESUnlimited classes and child care
JBLMmwrcom 15
Photos by Emiliano Hernandez
Show us at fbcomJBLMcyss ldquoLikerdquo us to join the CYSS community online and share
your photos to answer How do you CYSS
to ages 5ndash15 for $60 Registration for both
opens Feb 3 and runs through March 28
Special Olympics aquatics and Special
Olympics track and field are open to
youth ages 8ndash18 with and without special needs Registration for both begins Feb 3 Aquatics registration ends March 5 while track and field sign-up ends March 12
Coming in March registration for flag football cheerleading and myriad camps
Stay tuned for details on upcoming
camps or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMcyss for
updates
The lsquoSKIESrsquo the limit on fun with CYSS classes
From boxing and karate to dance and
gymnastics SKIESUnlimited has fun class-
es for every childrsquos interests Therersquos even
Lego club public speaking and film stud-
ies as part of the newly added academic
options as well as parent-and-me classes
If yoursquore looking for fun activities for
your children look no further Check
out class listings and enroll for Marchrsquos
classes at JBLMcyssRegistrationcom by Fri-
day Feb 27 The enrollment deadline is
always the fourth Friday of the month
Play to Learn with Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma at JBLM
Play to Learn a free program with the
Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma is in full
swing at JBLM
This collaborative program is for youth
ages 6 and younger and their parents
grandparents friends Family and neigh-
bors The program includes themed cur-
riculum to encourage individual play
Yoursquore invited to stop in for activities
songs and group circle time that children
and adults will enjoy together
Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone
10ndash1130 am and at Raindrops amp Rain-
bows Parent and Child Play Center 130ndash
3 pm on the following Wednesdays
bull Feb 4 11 amp 25
bull March 4 11 18 amp 25
Escape Zone is located at McChord
Field 841 Fairway Rd (off Lincoln Boule-
vard) Raindrops amp Rainbows is located at
8197 American Lake Ave at Lewis North
CYSS information continued on next page
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201516
Family amp the homefront
Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone
From sports and arts and crafts to tech-
nology field trips and more the Hillside
Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be
The location offers before- and after-
school care as well as open recreation for
registered youth in grades 6ndash12
Upcoming events include
bull Military Appreciation Month event
This Friday Feb 6 events includes a
performance by the Lakes High School
JROTC color guard and the STEP Club
There will be activities and snacks all
from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-
ner will be announced
bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held
Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots
of activities including arts and crafts
dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments
are provided Join us to say goodbye to
old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford
JBLMmwrcom 17
SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539
event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held
monthly on the last Friday of the month
bull Babysitting certification course Get
prepared to babysit children of all ages
with certification classes The next class
is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday
Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled
during the third week of the month in
March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm
Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash
8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-
ary March or April course and upon
completion you can opt to have your
name added to a list of certified sit-
ters The list is made available to JBLM
Families and is completely optional To
reserve your spot call 253-967-4441
bull College Fair Middle schoolers and
high schoolers are invited to a college
fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash
330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash
Teen Zone Local colleges will have
representatives onsite Light snacks
Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-
cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main
For more information call 253-967-4441
Open recreation and before- and after-
school care are also available at McChord
Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For
details call 253-982-2203
Teach a cooking class
with SKIESUnlimited
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518
Family amp the homefront
A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews
This deployment was my husbands
first and it was our second pregnancy We
were all sorts of torn with emotions but
knew we would be able to make the best
of it
Both of our babies genders were un-
known until birth he gets to announce it
This has always been really important to
us to keep as a tradition and we werent
letting the deployment get in the way
I sent boxes of both its a boy and its
a girl stuff so he could take pictures to
announce when I finally had our baby
It allowed us to include him even
though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-
tion alive It helped both of us really
The homecoming was his first time
meeting our new baby boy I chose to
leave our oldest at home and have my
mom take him to school and not let him
know daddy had come home We came
home my husband was able to bond with
our newest little one and then we went
to the school to surprise our oldest at
lunch
For us these memories will last a life
time Thinking of the special moments
we would have made the deployment go
by much faster and smoother
s military Families we experience
separations and surprises happi-
ness and pride
The photos of the Matthews Fam-
ily above were submitted as part of last
Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation
Month photo contest You can see why
they won the grand prize
When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed
his wife Danielle was pregnant with their
second child With the help of friend and
photographer Shantel Young the Mat-
thews Family was able to bridge the gap
during the babyrsquos birth and capture on
film memories that will last a lifetime
A
JBLMmwrcom 19
Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces
Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help
Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the
vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate
office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment
orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when
he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-
ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo
bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings
Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides
Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion
prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have
bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important
bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them
bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or
call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430
Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21
Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony
Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day
Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520
Family amp the homefront
JBLMmwrcom 21
Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar
Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next
career by learning more about education
programs colleges and training opportu-
nities
Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted
by the Service Member and Family Assis-
tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash
1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main
Representatives from local area and on-
line colleges technical and trade schools
apprenticeship programs and vocational
programs will be in attendance
Warrior Transition Battalion Service
Members and Family Members Service
Members going through a medical board
(integrated disability evaluation system)
and their Family Members are encour-
aged to attend All Service Members are
welcome
Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-
mation
Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a
few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at
ArmyMWRcomACS-survey
The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks
Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details
Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour
Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM
253-967-3628253-982-2695
Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453
123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901
JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496
International spouse cooking demonstration
Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources
253-967-3628
My Superpowers Need a Boost
Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544
Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430
Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901
SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616
Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628
EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695
Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453
Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901
Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness
Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to
take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28
Two ways to complete the special challenge form
bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)
bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23
Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash
1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to
celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from
the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will
discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The
Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-
nounced at the end of this event
Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall
eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available
onsite with registration
For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom
It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today
We need feedback from all branches of
the military stationed at JBLM to better
tailor our programs to meet your needs
Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-
gram invites EFMP Families to McChord
Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a
movie in a sensory-friendly environment
Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey
Theater at Lewis Main
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522
Family amp the homefront
Wersquore excited to bring you the details of
JBLM Reads The series of events is brought
to you by National Geographic and includes
bull Book discussion group for adults
McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11
and Grandstaff Library Wednesday
Feb 18 both are at 430 pm
Registration opens two weeks prior to the
event the first 10 to register at each library
will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant
Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best
Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole
the Heart of a Nationrdquo
bull PAWS to Read
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm
Kids can explore the human-animal bond
while reading aloud to specially trained dogs
bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids
McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am
Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks
games and fun as we discuss the book
ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids
who register will receive a copy of the book
(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo
section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-
tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm
Have a dog-gone good time and discov-
er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby
Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun
and crafts Registration is required and
begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum
Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm
JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum
discusses the art of writing and research
bull Knit Your Bit
McChord Library Fridays Feb 20
March 6 and 20 11 am
During WWI the country was encouraged
to support the troops by knitting them
warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the
knitting tradition alive
bull An art contest
McChord Library Feb 17ndash21
Create a piece of artwork about your hero
All entries will be displayed at the JBLM
Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will
be awarded to the top entry in each age
category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries
must be Family-friendly and no larger than
12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo
for objects All items must be ready for
hanging or display Deliver to McChord
Library during the dates above
bull JBLM Reads finale event
Club at McChord Field Saturday
Feb 28 11 am
Duane Denfield PhD and architectural
historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis
and its beginnings from World War I
This presentation will be followed by our
featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-
ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a
Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win
World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-
tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum
will present the fascinating story of Ser-
geant Stubby and how his story captured
the hearts of America during World War
I There will also be military and histori-
cal displays and reading therapy dogs The
first 300 people who attend will receive a
free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book
Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy
crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia
snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)
Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover
for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up
(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)
Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)
Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)
Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things
from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)
Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)
Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo
and other library events
JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)
Upcoming events at JBLM libraries
JBLMmwrcom 23
JBLM Reads Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For children
Also available
in E-Book
For children
Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For adults
ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST
Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM
at the
Club at McChord Field
Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog
IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum
Military displays
Historical displays
Therapy and working dogs
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524
Adventures
winter wonderful
At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore
an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes
JBLMmwrcom 25
he Outdoor Recreation guides take
groups across the state (and region)
for adventures of all kinds
Pictured above is the group that hit the
trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier
National Park for the first snowshoe trip
this winter
Check out these upcoming snowshoe
trips below Full descriptions for these trips
and all other upcoming adventures are on
the following pages
Gear and transportation are included in
the trip fee unless otherwise noted For
more information call the JBLM Outdoor
Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or
ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM
bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the
trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of
the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)
bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical
snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of
the Olympics for yourself from snow-
shoeing trails offering something for
everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)
bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along
the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Full trip descriptions continued on next page
Outdoor Recreation staff
winterwonderful
T
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526
Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry
and spend the day exploring Victoria BC
by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-
ria has everything from antique stores to
artisan chocolate shops for you to explore
You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-
seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The
trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages
5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)
Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try
mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-
tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the
day learning the basics while getting plen-
ty of time to work on your newfound skills
The location will be determined based on
conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6
miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age
12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
830 am ($35)
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-
tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip
fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-
ets should be purchased at the mountain
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center
at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am
($45 have your own gear pay $25)
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails
by the light of the moon Saturday
Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and
transportation provided Difficulty
beginner distance 15 miles elevation
gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum
age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
545 pm ($40)
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head
north for the fantastic snow at Stevens
Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you
want to ski snowboard or snowshoe
yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-
venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 am (skisnowboard includes
beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50
transportation only $40)
Mountain Day at White Pass Head off
the beaten path to White Pass Saturday
Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding
the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson
and full mountain lift ticket Call or
come in to ask about cross-country ski-
JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml
TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride
ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM
RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom
Dollar value current as of December 2014
Adventures
JBLMmwrcom 27
Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details
Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details
Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod
Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25
Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12
Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing
Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15
Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12
Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12
Popular with Families
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides
ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
6 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $35 snowshoe $45)
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening
of Friday March 13 at the Summit at
Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are
provided go to the Northwest Adventure
Center no later than Wednesday March 11
to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet
at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend
the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-
day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and
full mountain lift ticket are included in
the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
515 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)
Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action
beauty and excitement await you on this
trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers
15 and younger $75)
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the
beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range
on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday
March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)
Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-
cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest
from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake
Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance
35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4
hours Minimum age 12 ($45)
Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-
tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-
urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress
warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-
ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am
($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)
Waterfall tour Explore the largest
concentration of waterfalls in the
continental United States Saturday
March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-
toric Columbia River Highway which
has an abundance of small waterfalls
viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at
five major waterfalls to include the
world-famous Multnomah Falls and
enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The
fee does not include lunch Meet at the
Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos
Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65
ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)
Winter survival camping trip Head to
Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park
for an overnight trip Saturday March 7
Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-
tion winter travel shelter construction
winter survival basics backcountry
cooking and leave-no-trace camping
There is a mandatory pretrip class at the
Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-
day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes
winter camping class group gear (not
including sleeping bag) camp entrance
and three camp meals (participants are
responsible for lunch on the first day)
If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves
wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18
($85)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528
Feelinrsquo good
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JBLMmwrcom 29
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Feelinrsquo good
Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K
Kick off the 2015 race season and
celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us
Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM
Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green
running duds and get ready to race
Event day includes entertainment by DJ
Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways
Receive a free banger on a bun with race
bib Guinness will be available for purchase
Choose from the 5K distance for
a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-
ners (no walkers please) and register
at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun
run and will not be timed The best
prices and race T-shirt size guarantee
are available through noon Thursday
March 5 If gate access pass is needed
please register by noon Thursday
March 5
Registration fees through noon Thursday
March 5
bull 5K with DOD ID card $15
bull 10K with DOD ID card $25
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35
Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-
day March 5 through noon Thursday
March 12
bull 5K with DOD ID card $20
bull 10K with DOD ID card $30
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40
Day-of-registration fees are as follows
bull 5K with DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with DOD ID card $40
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50
Door prizes include a chance to win
a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff
Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island
(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-
dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift
cardsLional Kam
Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals
Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14
JBLMmwrcom 31
Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it
comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba
A free Zumba class is a great way to spice
up your workout have fun and get in a
cardio workout when you need a day off
from the treadmill or elliptical
Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-
structor (pictured at left) leads the new-
est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-
bics and fitness schedule The second-year
instructor holds the class Mondays and
Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness
Center at 530 pm
Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is
located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave
Free fitness classes are offered at five
JBLM sports and fitness centers including
Sheridan at a variety of times through-
out the week
Classes include
bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot
camp TRX training and more at Jensen
Family Health and Fitness Center
bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and
mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center
bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-
ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-
ness Center
bull Weight training spin boot camp and
30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson
Sports amp Fitness Center
For a complete aerobics and fitness
class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom
JBLMAerobicsAndFitness
ZUMBA
Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Race day begins with packet pick-up
from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-
race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers
head to the starting line at 10 am
while runners and walkers in the 5K
start at 1005 am
Call 253-967-4768 for additional event
information or registration issues
Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling
League play Feb 9mdashMay 15
bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer
Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3
at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-
day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center
1 pm (attend one)
League play Feb 23ndashMay 15
bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball
Representative meeting Tuesday March
3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday
March 4 at McChord Fitness Center
Both are at 1 pm (choose one)
League play March 30ndashMay 15
bull Run cross-country
Representative meeting Tuesday
March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm
Series date April 8 15 and 22
For details call 253-967-4768 or visit
JBLMmwrcomintramurals
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20156
The Bistro offers Valentine rescueWant to make a lasting memory with a
special dining experience for your loved
one on Valentinersquos Day The Bistro at
Russell Landing can come to your rescue
Make your reservation for Valentinersquos
Day dinner at the Bistro Saturday Feb 14
from 4ndash9 pm The evening features live
music with Barbie Anaka and a three-
course gourmet dinner
Begin the evening with an appetizer
such as roasted golden beet salad seared
duck foie gras or fresh lobster bisque Savor
your entreacutee of beef Wellington pan-seared
white Chilean sea bass or rare caramelized
duck breast a lrsquoorange Linger over your
chocolate hazelnut cregraveme brucircleacutee or white
chocolate and raspberry cheesecake dessert
The cost is $50 per person which in-
cludes a complimentary glass of cham-
pagne For an extra fee you can arrange
to have a surprise waiting at your table
such as flowers or chocolates
For special arrangements or to reserve
your table call 253-964-2813
Bring Family to lsquoKidsrsquo Night Outrsquo Valentine party at the Club
Reserve your spots now for the Club
at McChord Fieldrsquos ldquoKidsrsquo Night Outrdquo
Valentine party Wednesday Feb 11 from
530ndash8 pm The party includes a buffet
dancing games and a movie Bring your
camera or smartphone for Family photos
or selfies in front of a backdrop The cost
is $1295 for adults $895 for ages 3ndash9
and free for ages 2 and younger Reserva-
tions are required 253-982-5581
Give sweets to your sweetheart (or treat yourself)
Tempt your sweetie with a luscious
Valentinersquos Day gift from Battle Bean at
Stone Education Center at Lewis Main
(6242 Colorado Ave)
Place your order by Friday Feb 6 for
bull A dozen freshly dipped chocolate
strawberries for $14 or 24 for $26
bull A dozen freshly baked decorated sugar
cookies for $15 or 24 for $25
The last day for order pick-up is Friday
Feb 13 at 1 pm at Battle Bean Ques-
tions Call 253-964-8152
Food amp fun
JBLMmwrcom 7
More Valentine optionsFor more Valentine surprises check
out the sumptuous red wine and choco-
late tour offered Saturday Feb 14 and
Sunday Feb 15 by the Northwest Adven-
ture Center Reserve your places for a ski
snowboardNordic ski trip with a chance
to try the famous brewcycle and Colum-
bia River wine tasting in Oregon Presi-
dentrsquos Day weekend Feb 13ndash16 with the
Northwest Adventure Center Find the
details and complete registration at Go to
JBLMmwrRegistrationcom
A sweet treat awaits children at the
Book Patch Library for ages 4ndash10 Satur-
day Feb 7 registration is required See
page 22 for details
Treat yourself to German BuffetJoin German food lovers at the Club
at McChord Field for the all-you-can-eat
German buffet Wednesday Feb 18 from
5ndash7 pm
Pile on the bratwurst and sauerkraut
schnitzel beef rouladen red cabbage
mashed potatoes German potatoes
salads and German breads Top it all off
with yummy desserts
The cost is $1895 for ages 11 and older
$895 for children ages 4ndash10 and free
for ages 3 and younger Reservations are
required for this popular buffet call
253-982-5581
The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd
Strike Zones offer tasty mealsGreat news mdash the Strike Zone Cafeacute
menu is now available at both Lewis
Mainrsquos Bowl Arena Lanes and
McChord Fieldrsquos Sounders Lanes
Family Fun Center Yoursquoll find all your
favorites and more mdash a quarter- or half-
pound burger grilled chicken sandwich
a variety of steak sandwich flavors grilled
or chilled sandwiches large or small sal-
ads soup pizzas starters and sides
Save with the daily meal deal that
includes a sandwich soup and fountain
drink or the Wednesday French dip fries
and fountain drink combo
If yoursquore watching calories yoursquoll find a
grilled chicken breast house or side salad
or veggie pizza enticing
Share a 16-inch pizza with the gang at
Bowl Arena Lanes or a 14-inch pizza at
Dining out with us is always a tasty choice
Save with exclusive Club at McChord Field member specialsbull Wednesday Feb 25 5ndash7 pm Free Member Appreciation Dinner $5 for guestsbull Friday Feb 27 5ndash8 pm Two-for-One Steak Night $2195 for two peoplebull Two-fer-Tuesdays 11 amndash1 pm Two meals for the price of one at Globemaster Grillbull Fridays 5ndash6 pm Free food in Globemaster Grill
Call 253-982-5581 to find out how you can become a Club member and save on meals
Sounders Lanes (prices vary) Add your
own toppings for a custom pizza On a
budget Order the 7-inch flatbread pizza
with one topping for about a third to a
quarter of the cost
Any way you slice it the Strike Zone
Cafeacutes offer something for everyone
The Strike Zone at Bowl Arena Lanes is
at 2272 Liggett Ave To order ahead or for
more details call 253-967-4661
Sounders Lanesrsquo Strike Zone is located
at 737 Jackson Blvd For more information
or to order ahead call 253-982-5372
Habantildeero treats you to specialsTasty new specials are being featured in
February at Habantildeero Mexican Grill
From 11 amndash130 pm enjoy
bull A second lunch burrito at half-price
when you buy your first lunch burrito
Monday and Wednesday mdash bring a
friend or bring a hefty appetite
bull A cheese quesadilla soup of the day
and fountain drink combo for only
$725 Tuesday and Thursday
Habantildeero Mexican Grill is located at
895 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field
The Zone satisfies your hungerWhere can you get meat-stuffed wraps
and sandwiches sweet-and-spicy wings
piled-high sliders chicken salads flat-
bread pizza brews on tap and more
At the Zone inside the Warrior Zone at
Lewis North The Zone is for ages 18 and
older and is at 11592 17th amp D St Ques-
tions Call 253-477-5835
JBLMmwrcom 7
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158
Watch the big game at partiesThe big game is Sunday Feb 1 mdash watch
it on a big screen with friends food and
half-time games The following venues
are for ages 18 and older only
The Warrior Zone at Lewis North has
the game on its big screen or watch it on
TV screens located throughout the facil-
ity Sign up for a Madden 15 tournament
and a ldquofootball squaresrdquo game Also get in
on food specials and door prizes
The WZ is at 11592 17th amp D St Call
253-477-5756 for details
At Nelson Recreation Center watch
the game in cushy comfort on a movie
screen Nelson Rec is at Lewis Main at
3168 2nd Division Dr For additional
information call 253-967-2539
Winter golf savings you canrsquot beatGet in on huge savings when you golf
at Whispering Firs Golf Course
bull ldquoSuper Sunday Skinsrdquo tournament Sun-
day Feb 1 for $10 per golfer plus your
green fee Format is stroke play gross
and net Tee time is 8 am
bull Valentinersquos Day golf special mdash two-for-
one green fees for you and your partner
after 11 am Saturday Feb 14
bull Valentinersquos Day pro shop sale Saturday
Feb 14 Select items are on sale
bull ldquoWonderful Wednesdayrdquo special
throughout February mdash all green fees
are $10 after 11 am
bull Golf cart and lunch combo for $26 mdash
green fees a shared cart and a $7 food
voucher is available seven days a week
The food voucher is good through Sat-
urday Feb 28
Specials canrsquot be combined with other
offers and may not be used for tourna-
ments or outings
Also get ready for the 10th Annual
Whispering Firs ldquoSpring Breakrdquo coming
in March For details call the pro shop
Whispering Firs is at McChord Field
at 895 Lincoln Blvd Call the pro shop at
253-982-2124 for more information
Enjoy Family fun center amp free Family bowling with youth bowling league
The new Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center at McChord Field has opened Experience a laser maze Family fun area new snack bar menu 12 lanes of bowling party packages and more
Bring the entire Family in for free bowl-ing Saturday Feb 21 from 10 amndashnoon when you sign up for a youth league The youth leagues and bumper bowling (for ages 7 and younger) meet Saturdays at 945 am starting Saturday Feb 28 Coaching is provided for beginners Youth leagues include three-person teams and three games for $8 per weekmdash your children or their friends could become a team Bumper bowling is $3 per child for one game per week Sign up now at the front counter
Sounders Lanes is at 737 Jackson Blvd Call 253-982-5954 for more information
Taste the best at JBLMrsquos popular Brewfest
Like microbrews and home brews Sample the best at the annual JBLM Brewfest Friday Feb 20 at the Club at McChord Field
Get in the door starting at 430 pm for $15 per person which includes a mug and six samples hors drsquooeuvres (while supplies last) and entertainment Pay $5 more for five additional samples
The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd
The Warrior Zonersquos got gameAges 18 and older can drop by the War-
rior Zone at Lewis North for weekly pool
and poker tournaments shuffleboard
gaming competitions music videos mov-
ies in the house theater and much more
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158
Food amp fun
JBLMmwrcom 9
Your Arts amp Crafts Center February Clip lsquon Save CouponsBring these coupons to your Arts amp Crafts Center Feb 1ndash28 2015 to receive your discounts when you place an order
Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord Field bull 1121 Barnes Blvd bull 253-982-6726
Free printing on full-color puzzles
(Does not apply to cost of blank puzzle)
2-for-1 shop time (Good for one day of shop time
discount applies after first full hour)
Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person
No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015
Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person
No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015
2nd side printed free on a ceramic mug or stein
(One per customer)
Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person
No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015
Call 253-477-5756 or come in today
The WZ is located at 11592 17th amp D St
Arts amp Crafts Centerrsquos gifts sweeten your life
Your Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord
Field never lets you down mdash especially
with gifts for every occasion
This month order a custom-printed
puzzle featuring a photo of your loved
one Break the puzzle apart put the
pieces in a glass jar with a ribbon and you
have a sweet surprise for your Valentine
Another Valentinersquos Day idea is to have
your favorite photo printed on a coffee
mug or ceramic stein (yes even your pet
photos count as Family)
To save time you can email your pho-
tos to the Arts amp Crafts Center to get your
project started mdash call 253-982-6723
Save on these Valentine gifts and shop
time (for creating your own project) by
bringing in the clip-rsquon-save coupons
below The Arts amp Crafts Center is located
at 1121 Barnes Blvd
Attend Operation Baby ShowerIf yoursquore a new mom or are expecting
your first baby both you and your spouse
are invited to the free Operation Baby
Shower at American Lake Conference
Center Saturday March 7 from 10 amndash
2 pm Receive vendor service and prod-
uct giveaways and door prizes
For details call 253-967-6772 or look
for the Operation Baby Shower ad online
at JBLMmwrcom ALCC is located at Lewis
North at 8085 NCO Beach Rd
Make cash at Spring Flea MarketClean out your closet garage or attic
and sell your gently used items at the
Spring Flea Market coming Saturday
March 21 inside the MWR Fest Tent from
9 amndash1 pm
The cost for two tables spaces or a
combination is $26 For three spaces
tables or a combination pay $30 Each
additional table or space is $6 For more
information on renting your area call
253-967-6772
Plan your next party with usAre you in charge of planning an up-
coming birthday party or other celebra-
tion Wersquore your party headquarters
bull Plan youth and unitsquadron parties
at Bowl Arena Lanes (253-967-4661)
or Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center
(253-982-5954) Different party pack-
ages are available
bull The Bistro at Russell Landing at Lewis
North can seat up to 80 people for a
reception or party Call 253-964-2813
bull American Lake Conference Center at
Lewis North accommodates both small
and large parties Call 253-966-3988
bull Habantildeero Mexican Grill at McChord
Field can serve from 10ndash100 guests
Call 253-982-3271
bull Eagles Pride Golf Course hosts up to
160 guests Call 253-967-6522
bull Book your reception at the Club at
McChord Field for up to 400 guests
Call 253-982-5581
For more details visit JBLMmwrcom
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201510
Food amp fun
Discounts military spouses deserveFor what you do every day we give back to you
For countless moves and long separations for bold ventures and fresh starts for all you do to keep the family together you deserve a break
Enjoy our wireless discount
Requires wireless agreement with qualified plan(s) Subject to Wireless Customer Agmt Activationupgrade fee up to $40line amp addrsquol deposits may apply Credit approval reqrsquod Geographic usage amp other restrictions apply amp may result in svc termination Coverage amp svcs not avail everywhere Sales tax amp other charges apply Other Monthly ChargesLine May include applicable taxes amp federal amp state universal svc charges Regulatory Cost Recovery Charge (up to $125) gross receipts surcharge Admin Fee amp other govrsquot assessments which are not taxes or govrsquot reqrsquod charges Monthly discounts Service discounts are available to (a) qualified government employees providing proof of current government employment (valid government employee ID card or paystub) (b) qualified military veterans providing either a Department of Defense Form DD214 indicating an honorable discharge or a valid retired military ID and (c) qualified spouses of active duty or deceased military service personnel providing a valid Department of Defense sponsorship card Eligible individuals must take personal liability for hisher account Eligibility for offer ceases when individual is no longer qualified Discounts apply only to the monthly service charge of qualified plans Discounts are not available with any unlimited voice plans For Family Talk plans discount will only apply to the primary line For all Mobile Share plans discount applies only to the monthly service charge for the data allotment of eligible plans not to the additional monthly device charge(s) Additional plan and other restrictions apply Discounts may not be combined Offer available only in ATampT and authorized dealer retail stores and is subject to change If you have a question about available discounts andor your eligibility contact your local ATampT store representativecopy2014 ATampT Intellectual Property All rights reserved ATampT and the ATampT logo are trademarks of ATampT Intellectual Property
Save 15on the monthly service charge of qualified plans from ATampT For federal government employees including DoD active duty military and qualified veterans as well as qualified spouses of active duty or deceased service members
Enjoy your wireless benefitVisit attcomgovmilspouse for details onbull Flexiblerateplanstofityourlifestylebull Industryleadingportfolioofdevicesbull Thousandsofappsgamesandfeatures
To qualify for your discount visit a nearby store and present your Department of Defense sponsorship card
For more details visit wwwattcomgovmilspouse
JBLMmwrcom 11
Hours of operationMonday amp Tuesday 9 amndash9 pmWednesday amp Thursday 11 amndash9 pmFriday amp Saturday 11 amndashmidnightSunday 1ndash8 pmJBLMmwrcom
bull 12 lanes for bowling
bull Laser Maze
bull Family Fun Center
bull Snack Bar
bull Birthday Parties
bull Family-friendly fun
737 Jackson BlvdMcChord Field
NOWOPEN
bull Military and government employees always approved for credit
bull Aff ordable payment plans available
bull Expert helpful customer service
bull Easy to apply in-store or online
Ready to love the way you live
Lakewood6010 Main St SW 253-582-9228
Fletcherrsquos JewelersTacoma Mall 253-473-2400
USA Living and Fletchers Jewelers are ready to help with a ordable monthly payment plans on the brand-name products you want mdash everything from tablets and computers to TVs appliances furniture jewelry and more To nd out more go to USALivingcom and FletchersJewelerscom
Just visit our USA Living or Fletchers Jewelers stores and show them the special code MWR50
Limited- me o er One coupon per household Restric ons apply O er not valid on previous purchases or a re nance of a current account See store for details Paid adver se-ment mdash no Department of Defense or Federal Government endorsement of Adver ser implied
TVs bull gaming bull furniture auto accessories
computersappliances bull phones
Living Smarter
Living Happier Ever After
bridal bull watchesfashion jewelry
Living Bigger
Get
any purchase of$500 or more
$50 off
USAD_0162E_MWR_Ad_FtLewis_3_5x115_0116indd 1 11615 113 PM
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512
By Patti Jeffrey
Looking for something new to alleviate your
boredom and ignite your passion Take a new road to fulfillment by learning to love the great outdoors a new sport a craft or hobby getting fit a new way volun-teering and much more with Family amp MWR
You and your Family can take ad-
vantage of opportunities offered every
month at JBLM
For instance you or a Family member
can learn to swim at one of our indoor
pools Kimbro Pool offers both adult
and youth swim lessons The lessons are
extremely popular so sign up as soon as
possible (you can be put on a wait list
too)
Who knows Maybe loving to swim
might lead to learning to be a lifeguard
or swim instructor at JBLM which would
lead to a job Or you simply could enjoy
water aerobics with other adults for fun
and exercise
For more information on swimming
water aerobics or lifeguarding call the
Aquatics office at 253-967-9210 or visit
JBLMmwrcom for schedules and registra-
tion
Maybe yoursquove thought about start-
ing a new hobby such as crocheting or
knitting or want to explore new books
and talk about what yoursquove learned with
other adults Did you know that our
JBLM libraries offer free classes and a
book club They make it so easy to start
especially with other interested adults
Fall in love with reading different kinds
of books that expand your imagination
and worldview McChord Library hosts
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512
Food amp fun
JBLMmwrcom 13
Novel Navigators a book club that meets
the second Wednesday of every month at
430 pm Sign up and check out a copy of
the current book at the front counter For
more details call 253-982-3454
McChord Library also offers free classes
to learn hobbies crafts and other new
things For example you can learn to
ldquoupcyclerdquo mdash turning bottles magazines
and other used items into beautiful decor
and gifts Perhaps you and a friend can
take ideas presented in class add more
of your own and sell your crafts at craft
fairs
Upcycling classes meet at 5 pm the
third Wednesday of each month
Also involve other Family members in
free library events such as the monthly
teen ldquotakeoversrdquo at both Grandstaff and
McChord libraries and in free weekly
storytimes with crafts
Look for these and many more library
classes events and meetings on our web-
site JBLMmwrcom
Another new craft that will tickle your
tastebuds is homebrewing Yoursquoll have
the opportunity to speak with home
brewers at the annual Brewfest at Mc-
Chord Field Friday Feb 20 at the Club at
McChord Field starting at 430 pm
Yoursquoll quickly find how passionate
these home brewers are about not only
the craft but about creating and refin-
ing recipes to win awards and get rave
reviews from friends They can tell you
how to get started and might even invite
you to join the club This is one craft
thatrsquos meant to be shared
Tired of just sitting around Itrsquos time
to get moving mdash and you have so many
ways to fall in love with a new sport or
fitness activity
The staffers at the Outdoor Recreation
program excel at motivating you to
start something new then take it to the
next level Whether itrsquos learning to ski
snowshoe kayak hike mountain bike
scuba dive or even bungee jump theyrsquoll
be more than happy to introduce you to
what they already love to do
Turn to the Adventures section for what
sparks your interest then pick up your
phone and make that call to sign up You
can do it
Donrsquot let your household funds limit
you from your passion to get out and
move that body JBLM offers free aerobic
programs at our sports and fitness centers
Try out a new fitness class to see what
ignites your passion mdash Zumba TRX yoga
CrossFit weight training and more
Just think if you find the type of
fitness activity you love you could get
certified and teach it to others at a JBLM
fitness center to keep that spark going
Find current schedules and locations that
fit your lifestyle at JBLMmwrcom
Speaking of household funds mdash make
friends with your budget instead of
resenting your relationship with money
Armed Forces Community Service spon-
sors Military Saves Week during February
with lots of free classes and information
on how to not only save money but feel
good again about how you spend it You
might even discover that you can truly
master the budgeting process and enjoy
your life so much more
AFCS also can help you get a job you
love with free reacutesumeacute-building classes in-
terviewing techniques and more through
its employment readiness program
Turn to the Family amp the homefront sec-
tion for information on Military Saves
Week and many more free classes
If you love to travel we would love to
help you get the best travel experience
possible at the best prices
You donrsquot have to travel far to indulge
your passions mdash the Northwest Adventure
Center invites you to savor fine red wine
and chocolate on its Saturday Feb 14 or
Sunday Feb 15 tour Yoursquoll quickly find
how finely crafted chocolates and wines
are enhanced when theyrsquore paired Visit
JBLMmwrRegistrationcom to sign up
Leisure Travel Services is the best place
to head before you begin to plan your
vacation Yoursquoll find the best available
deals by looking at the price list and at
Armed Forces Vacation Club on their
webpage at JBLMmwrcom
If you love the resort life get access to
200000 accommodations in more than
100 countries with the Armed Forces
Vacation Club mdash membership is free You
have exclusive access to the leisure life
through vacation rentals and military
vacation deals
If you love excitement rides and enter-
tainment get exclusive savings at a num-
ber of theme parks around the country
Love to get away right here in Wash-
ington Make reservations for Pacific
Beach on the Olympic Peninsula If you
love the culture of Vancouver or Victoria
BC find tours or packages that whisk
you a country away mdash right next door to
Washington
Start planning the vacation yoursquoll love
by calling LTS at 253-967-3085
There are so many more activities you
can get to love at JBLM mdash volunteering
through the installation volunteer corps
skeet shooting pool and gaming tourna-
ments at the Warrior Zone becoming a
volunteer youth sports coach register-
ing your kids to learn how to bowl and
more
Explore the other magazine sections
and our website at JBLMmwrcom and find
your passion this month
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201514
Family amp the homefront
Sign up now for recreational sports
Whether you have a young slugger in
the house or an athletic child who likes
to dabble in many sports Child Youth amp
School Services offers recreational sports
for youth of all abilities and ages
Fun is a focus along with the fundamen-
tals and the importance of teamwork all of
which are taught by volunteer coaches
The Get Fit Be Strong mdash Play 60
program is open to ages 8ndash18 for $40
Children will be introduced to a handful
of sports and activities as fun ways to get
and stay active Youth will also learn the
importance of proper nutrition Registra-
tion is open through March 10
Get Fit Be Strong mdash Earth Adven-
tures is also open to ages 8ndash18 for $40
These sports and activities promise to get
your child outside while they find fun
new ways to get active Registration is
open Feb 23ndashApril 15
Sluggers ages 3ndash15 will be excited to
know that baseball season is just around
the corner Lilrsquo Batters is open to ages
3ndash4 for $20 and spring baseball is open
How do you CYSSFrom sports and fun classes to quality care for all ages Child Youth amp School Services offer exciting programs for your Family
Itrsquos easy mdash and free mdash to register with CYSSIf yoursquore new to JBLM or havenrsquot registered your Family yet do it today The free registration process is simple Just
call Parent Central Services at 253-966-CYSS to schedule a registration appointment and bring the following with you mdash government ID card work and home contact information two local emergency contacts shot records LESpaystub or proof of full time-student status (only if enrolling in full- or part-day or beforeafter care) and a sports physical valid through the entire season if enrolling in sports There are two locations mdash 2295 12th St at Lewis Main and 560 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field Registration is required before enrolling in sports SKIESUnlimited classes and child care
JBLMmwrcom 15
Photos by Emiliano Hernandez
Show us at fbcomJBLMcyss ldquoLikerdquo us to join the CYSS community online and share
your photos to answer How do you CYSS
to ages 5ndash15 for $60 Registration for both
opens Feb 3 and runs through March 28
Special Olympics aquatics and Special
Olympics track and field are open to
youth ages 8ndash18 with and without special needs Registration for both begins Feb 3 Aquatics registration ends March 5 while track and field sign-up ends March 12
Coming in March registration for flag football cheerleading and myriad camps
Stay tuned for details on upcoming
camps or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMcyss for
updates
The lsquoSKIESrsquo the limit on fun with CYSS classes
From boxing and karate to dance and
gymnastics SKIESUnlimited has fun class-
es for every childrsquos interests Therersquos even
Lego club public speaking and film stud-
ies as part of the newly added academic
options as well as parent-and-me classes
If yoursquore looking for fun activities for
your children look no further Check
out class listings and enroll for Marchrsquos
classes at JBLMcyssRegistrationcom by Fri-
day Feb 27 The enrollment deadline is
always the fourth Friday of the month
Play to Learn with Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma at JBLM
Play to Learn a free program with the
Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma is in full
swing at JBLM
This collaborative program is for youth
ages 6 and younger and their parents
grandparents friends Family and neigh-
bors The program includes themed cur-
riculum to encourage individual play
Yoursquore invited to stop in for activities
songs and group circle time that children
and adults will enjoy together
Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone
10ndash1130 am and at Raindrops amp Rain-
bows Parent and Child Play Center 130ndash
3 pm on the following Wednesdays
bull Feb 4 11 amp 25
bull March 4 11 18 amp 25
Escape Zone is located at McChord
Field 841 Fairway Rd (off Lincoln Boule-
vard) Raindrops amp Rainbows is located at
8197 American Lake Ave at Lewis North
CYSS information continued on next page
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201516
Family amp the homefront
Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone
From sports and arts and crafts to tech-
nology field trips and more the Hillside
Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be
The location offers before- and after-
school care as well as open recreation for
registered youth in grades 6ndash12
Upcoming events include
bull Military Appreciation Month event
This Friday Feb 6 events includes a
performance by the Lakes High School
JROTC color guard and the STEP Club
There will be activities and snacks all
from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-
ner will be announced
bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held
Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots
of activities including arts and crafts
dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments
are provided Join us to say goodbye to
old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford
JBLMmwrcom 17
SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539
event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held
monthly on the last Friday of the month
bull Babysitting certification course Get
prepared to babysit children of all ages
with certification classes The next class
is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday
Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled
during the third week of the month in
March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm
Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash
8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-
ary March or April course and upon
completion you can opt to have your
name added to a list of certified sit-
ters The list is made available to JBLM
Families and is completely optional To
reserve your spot call 253-967-4441
bull College Fair Middle schoolers and
high schoolers are invited to a college
fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash
330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash
Teen Zone Local colleges will have
representatives onsite Light snacks
Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-
cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main
For more information call 253-967-4441
Open recreation and before- and after-
school care are also available at McChord
Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For
details call 253-982-2203
Teach a cooking class
with SKIESUnlimited
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518
Family amp the homefront
A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews
This deployment was my husbands
first and it was our second pregnancy We
were all sorts of torn with emotions but
knew we would be able to make the best
of it
Both of our babies genders were un-
known until birth he gets to announce it
This has always been really important to
us to keep as a tradition and we werent
letting the deployment get in the way
I sent boxes of both its a boy and its
a girl stuff so he could take pictures to
announce when I finally had our baby
It allowed us to include him even
though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-
tion alive It helped both of us really
The homecoming was his first time
meeting our new baby boy I chose to
leave our oldest at home and have my
mom take him to school and not let him
know daddy had come home We came
home my husband was able to bond with
our newest little one and then we went
to the school to surprise our oldest at
lunch
For us these memories will last a life
time Thinking of the special moments
we would have made the deployment go
by much faster and smoother
s military Families we experience
separations and surprises happi-
ness and pride
The photos of the Matthews Fam-
ily above were submitted as part of last
Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation
Month photo contest You can see why
they won the grand prize
When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed
his wife Danielle was pregnant with their
second child With the help of friend and
photographer Shantel Young the Mat-
thews Family was able to bridge the gap
during the babyrsquos birth and capture on
film memories that will last a lifetime
A
JBLMmwrcom 19
Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces
Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help
Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the
vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate
office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment
orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when
he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-
ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo
bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings
Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides
Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion
prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have
bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important
bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them
bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or
call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430
Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21
Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony
Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day
Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520
Family amp the homefront
JBLMmwrcom 21
Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar
Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next
career by learning more about education
programs colleges and training opportu-
nities
Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted
by the Service Member and Family Assis-
tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash
1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main
Representatives from local area and on-
line colleges technical and trade schools
apprenticeship programs and vocational
programs will be in attendance
Warrior Transition Battalion Service
Members and Family Members Service
Members going through a medical board
(integrated disability evaluation system)
and their Family Members are encour-
aged to attend All Service Members are
welcome
Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-
mation
Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a
few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at
ArmyMWRcomACS-survey
The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks
Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details
Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour
Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM
253-967-3628253-982-2695
Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453
123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901
JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496
International spouse cooking demonstration
Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources
253-967-3628
My Superpowers Need a Boost
Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544
Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430
Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901
SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616
Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628
EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695
Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453
Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901
Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness
Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to
take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28
Two ways to complete the special challenge form
bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)
bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23
Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash
1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to
celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from
the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will
discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The
Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-
nounced at the end of this event
Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall
eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available
onsite with registration
For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom
It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today
We need feedback from all branches of
the military stationed at JBLM to better
tailor our programs to meet your needs
Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-
gram invites EFMP Families to McChord
Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a
movie in a sensory-friendly environment
Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey
Theater at Lewis Main
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522
Family amp the homefront
Wersquore excited to bring you the details of
JBLM Reads The series of events is brought
to you by National Geographic and includes
bull Book discussion group for adults
McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11
and Grandstaff Library Wednesday
Feb 18 both are at 430 pm
Registration opens two weeks prior to the
event the first 10 to register at each library
will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant
Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best
Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole
the Heart of a Nationrdquo
bull PAWS to Read
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm
Kids can explore the human-animal bond
while reading aloud to specially trained dogs
bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids
McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am
Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks
games and fun as we discuss the book
ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids
who register will receive a copy of the book
(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo
section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-
tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm
Have a dog-gone good time and discov-
er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby
Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun
and crafts Registration is required and
begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum
Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm
JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum
discusses the art of writing and research
bull Knit Your Bit
McChord Library Fridays Feb 20
March 6 and 20 11 am
During WWI the country was encouraged
to support the troops by knitting them
warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the
knitting tradition alive
bull An art contest
McChord Library Feb 17ndash21
Create a piece of artwork about your hero
All entries will be displayed at the JBLM
Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will
be awarded to the top entry in each age
category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries
must be Family-friendly and no larger than
12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo
for objects All items must be ready for
hanging or display Deliver to McChord
Library during the dates above
bull JBLM Reads finale event
Club at McChord Field Saturday
Feb 28 11 am
Duane Denfield PhD and architectural
historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis
and its beginnings from World War I
This presentation will be followed by our
featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-
ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a
Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win
World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-
tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum
will present the fascinating story of Ser-
geant Stubby and how his story captured
the hearts of America during World War
I There will also be military and histori-
cal displays and reading therapy dogs The
first 300 people who attend will receive a
free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book
Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy
crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia
snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)
Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover
for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up
(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)
Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)
Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)
Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things
from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)
Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)
Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo
and other library events
JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)
Upcoming events at JBLM libraries
JBLMmwrcom 23
JBLM Reads Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For children
Also available
in E-Book
For children
Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For adults
ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST
Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM
at the
Club at McChord Field
Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog
IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum
Military displays
Historical displays
Therapy and working dogs
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524
Adventures
winter wonderful
At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore
an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes
JBLMmwrcom 25
he Outdoor Recreation guides take
groups across the state (and region)
for adventures of all kinds
Pictured above is the group that hit the
trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier
National Park for the first snowshoe trip
this winter
Check out these upcoming snowshoe
trips below Full descriptions for these trips
and all other upcoming adventures are on
the following pages
Gear and transportation are included in
the trip fee unless otherwise noted For
more information call the JBLM Outdoor
Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or
ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM
bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the
trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of
the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)
bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical
snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of
the Olympics for yourself from snow-
shoeing trails offering something for
everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)
bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along
the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Full trip descriptions continued on next page
Outdoor Recreation staff
winterwonderful
T
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526
Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry
and spend the day exploring Victoria BC
by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-
ria has everything from antique stores to
artisan chocolate shops for you to explore
You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-
seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The
trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages
5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)
Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try
mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-
tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the
day learning the basics while getting plen-
ty of time to work on your newfound skills
The location will be determined based on
conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6
miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age
12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
830 am ($35)
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-
tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip
fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-
ets should be purchased at the mountain
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center
at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am
($45 have your own gear pay $25)
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails
by the light of the moon Saturday
Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and
transportation provided Difficulty
beginner distance 15 miles elevation
gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum
age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
545 pm ($40)
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head
north for the fantastic snow at Stevens
Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you
want to ski snowboard or snowshoe
yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-
venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 am (skisnowboard includes
beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50
transportation only $40)
Mountain Day at White Pass Head off
the beaten path to White Pass Saturday
Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding
the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson
and full mountain lift ticket Call or
come in to ask about cross-country ski-
JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml
TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride
ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM
RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom
Dollar value current as of December 2014
Adventures
JBLMmwrcom 27
Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details
Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details
Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod
Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25
Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12
Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing
Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15
Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12
Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12
Popular with Families
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides
ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
6 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $35 snowshoe $45)
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening
of Friday March 13 at the Summit at
Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are
provided go to the Northwest Adventure
Center no later than Wednesday March 11
to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet
at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend
the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-
day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and
full mountain lift ticket are included in
the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
515 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)
Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action
beauty and excitement await you on this
trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers
15 and younger $75)
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the
beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range
on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday
March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)
Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-
cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest
from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake
Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance
35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4
hours Minimum age 12 ($45)
Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-
tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-
urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress
warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-
ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am
($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)
Waterfall tour Explore the largest
concentration of waterfalls in the
continental United States Saturday
March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-
toric Columbia River Highway which
has an abundance of small waterfalls
viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at
five major waterfalls to include the
world-famous Multnomah Falls and
enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The
fee does not include lunch Meet at the
Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos
Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65
ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)
Winter survival camping trip Head to
Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park
for an overnight trip Saturday March 7
Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-
tion winter travel shelter construction
winter survival basics backcountry
cooking and leave-no-trace camping
There is a mandatory pretrip class at the
Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-
day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes
winter camping class group gear (not
including sleeping bag) camp entrance
and three camp meals (participants are
responsible for lunch on the first day)
If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves
wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18
($85)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528
Feelinrsquo good
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bull Advance into high-trajectory and high-demand careers
bull Accelerated technical training in IT
bull Agile learning with industry mentorship
bull Acquire Microsoft certifications
bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners
Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa
Software amp Systems Academy
JBLMmwrcom 29
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Feelinrsquo good
Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K
Kick off the 2015 race season and
celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us
Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM
Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green
running duds and get ready to race
Event day includes entertainment by DJ
Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways
Receive a free banger on a bun with race
bib Guinness will be available for purchase
Choose from the 5K distance for
a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-
ners (no walkers please) and register
at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun
run and will not be timed The best
prices and race T-shirt size guarantee
are available through noon Thursday
March 5 If gate access pass is needed
please register by noon Thursday
March 5
Registration fees through noon Thursday
March 5
bull 5K with DOD ID card $15
bull 10K with DOD ID card $25
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35
Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-
day March 5 through noon Thursday
March 12
bull 5K with DOD ID card $20
bull 10K with DOD ID card $30
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40
Day-of-registration fees are as follows
bull 5K with DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with DOD ID card $40
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50
Door prizes include a chance to win
a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff
Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island
(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-
dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift
cardsLional Kam
Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals
Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14
JBLMmwrcom 31
Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it
comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba
A free Zumba class is a great way to spice
up your workout have fun and get in a
cardio workout when you need a day off
from the treadmill or elliptical
Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-
structor (pictured at left) leads the new-
est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-
bics and fitness schedule The second-year
instructor holds the class Mondays and
Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness
Center at 530 pm
Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is
located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave
Free fitness classes are offered at five
JBLM sports and fitness centers including
Sheridan at a variety of times through-
out the week
Classes include
bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot
camp TRX training and more at Jensen
Family Health and Fitness Center
bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and
mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center
bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-
ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-
ness Center
bull Weight training spin boot camp and
30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson
Sports amp Fitness Center
For a complete aerobics and fitness
class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom
JBLMAerobicsAndFitness
ZUMBA
Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Race day begins with packet pick-up
from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-
race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers
head to the starting line at 10 am
while runners and walkers in the 5K
start at 1005 am
Call 253-967-4768 for additional event
information or registration issues
Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling
League play Feb 9mdashMay 15
bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer
Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3
at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-
day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center
1 pm (attend one)
League play Feb 23ndashMay 15
bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball
Representative meeting Tuesday March
3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday
March 4 at McChord Fitness Center
Both are at 1 pm (choose one)
League play March 30ndashMay 15
bull Run cross-country
Representative meeting Tuesday
March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm
Series date April 8 15 and 22
For details call 253-967-4768 or visit
JBLMmwrcomintramurals
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532
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The Bistro offers Valentine rescueWant to make a lasting memory with a
special dining experience for your loved
one on Valentinersquos Day The Bistro at
Russell Landing can come to your rescue
Make your reservation for Valentinersquos
Day dinner at the Bistro Saturday Feb 14
from 4ndash9 pm The evening features live
music with Barbie Anaka and a three-
course gourmet dinner
Begin the evening with an appetizer
such as roasted golden beet salad seared
duck foie gras or fresh lobster bisque Savor
your entreacutee of beef Wellington pan-seared
white Chilean sea bass or rare caramelized
duck breast a lrsquoorange Linger over your
chocolate hazelnut cregraveme brucircleacutee or white
chocolate and raspberry cheesecake dessert
The cost is $50 per person which in-
cludes a complimentary glass of cham-
pagne For an extra fee you can arrange
to have a surprise waiting at your table
such as flowers or chocolates
For special arrangements or to reserve
your table call 253-964-2813
Bring Family to lsquoKidsrsquo Night Outrsquo Valentine party at the Club
Reserve your spots now for the Club
at McChord Fieldrsquos ldquoKidsrsquo Night Outrdquo
Valentine party Wednesday Feb 11 from
530ndash8 pm The party includes a buffet
dancing games and a movie Bring your
camera or smartphone for Family photos
or selfies in front of a backdrop The cost
is $1295 for adults $895 for ages 3ndash9
and free for ages 2 and younger Reserva-
tions are required 253-982-5581
Give sweets to your sweetheart (or treat yourself)
Tempt your sweetie with a luscious
Valentinersquos Day gift from Battle Bean at
Stone Education Center at Lewis Main
(6242 Colorado Ave)
Place your order by Friday Feb 6 for
bull A dozen freshly dipped chocolate
strawberries for $14 or 24 for $26
bull A dozen freshly baked decorated sugar
cookies for $15 or 24 for $25
The last day for order pick-up is Friday
Feb 13 at 1 pm at Battle Bean Ques-
tions Call 253-964-8152
Food amp fun
JBLMmwrcom 7
More Valentine optionsFor more Valentine surprises check
out the sumptuous red wine and choco-
late tour offered Saturday Feb 14 and
Sunday Feb 15 by the Northwest Adven-
ture Center Reserve your places for a ski
snowboardNordic ski trip with a chance
to try the famous brewcycle and Colum-
bia River wine tasting in Oregon Presi-
dentrsquos Day weekend Feb 13ndash16 with the
Northwest Adventure Center Find the
details and complete registration at Go to
JBLMmwrRegistrationcom
A sweet treat awaits children at the
Book Patch Library for ages 4ndash10 Satur-
day Feb 7 registration is required See
page 22 for details
Treat yourself to German BuffetJoin German food lovers at the Club
at McChord Field for the all-you-can-eat
German buffet Wednesday Feb 18 from
5ndash7 pm
Pile on the bratwurst and sauerkraut
schnitzel beef rouladen red cabbage
mashed potatoes German potatoes
salads and German breads Top it all off
with yummy desserts
The cost is $1895 for ages 11 and older
$895 for children ages 4ndash10 and free
for ages 3 and younger Reservations are
required for this popular buffet call
253-982-5581
The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd
Strike Zones offer tasty mealsGreat news mdash the Strike Zone Cafeacute
menu is now available at both Lewis
Mainrsquos Bowl Arena Lanes and
McChord Fieldrsquos Sounders Lanes
Family Fun Center Yoursquoll find all your
favorites and more mdash a quarter- or half-
pound burger grilled chicken sandwich
a variety of steak sandwich flavors grilled
or chilled sandwiches large or small sal-
ads soup pizzas starters and sides
Save with the daily meal deal that
includes a sandwich soup and fountain
drink or the Wednesday French dip fries
and fountain drink combo
If yoursquore watching calories yoursquoll find a
grilled chicken breast house or side salad
or veggie pizza enticing
Share a 16-inch pizza with the gang at
Bowl Arena Lanes or a 14-inch pizza at
Dining out with us is always a tasty choice
Save with exclusive Club at McChord Field member specialsbull Wednesday Feb 25 5ndash7 pm Free Member Appreciation Dinner $5 for guestsbull Friday Feb 27 5ndash8 pm Two-for-One Steak Night $2195 for two peoplebull Two-fer-Tuesdays 11 amndash1 pm Two meals for the price of one at Globemaster Grillbull Fridays 5ndash6 pm Free food in Globemaster Grill
Call 253-982-5581 to find out how you can become a Club member and save on meals
Sounders Lanes (prices vary) Add your
own toppings for a custom pizza On a
budget Order the 7-inch flatbread pizza
with one topping for about a third to a
quarter of the cost
Any way you slice it the Strike Zone
Cafeacutes offer something for everyone
The Strike Zone at Bowl Arena Lanes is
at 2272 Liggett Ave To order ahead or for
more details call 253-967-4661
Sounders Lanesrsquo Strike Zone is located
at 737 Jackson Blvd For more information
or to order ahead call 253-982-5372
Habantildeero treats you to specialsTasty new specials are being featured in
February at Habantildeero Mexican Grill
From 11 amndash130 pm enjoy
bull A second lunch burrito at half-price
when you buy your first lunch burrito
Monday and Wednesday mdash bring a
friend or bring a hefty appetite
bull A cheese quesadilla soup of the day
and fountain drink combo for only
$725 Tuesday and Thursday
Habantildeero Mexican Grill is located at
895 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field
The Zone satisfies your hungerWhere can you get meat-stuffed wraps
and sandwiches sweet-and-spicy wings
piled-high sliders chicken salads flat-
bread pizza brews on tap and more
At the Zone inside the Warrior Zone at
Lewis North The Zone is for ages 18 and
older and is at 11592 17th amp D St Ques-
tions Call 253-477-5835
JBLMmwrcom 7
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158
Watch the big game at partiesThe big game is Sunday Feb 1 mdash watch
it on a big screen with friends food and
half-time games The following venues
are for ages 18 and older only
The Warrior Zone at Lewis North has
the game on its big screen or watch it on
TV screens located throughout the facil-
ity Sign up for a Madden 15 tournament
and a ldquofootball squaresrdquo game Also get in
on food specials and door prizes
The WZ is at 11592 17th amp D St Call
253-477-5756 for details
At Nelson Recreation Center watch
the game in cushy comfort on a movie
screen Nelson Rec is at Lewis Main at
3168 2nd Division Dr For additional
information call 253-967-2539
Winter golf savings you canrsquot beatGet in on huge savings when you golf
at Whispering Firs Golf Course
bull ldquoSuper Sunday Skinsrdquo tournament Sun-
day Feb 1 for $10 per golfer plus your
green fee Format is stroke play gross
and net Tee time is 8 am
bull Valentinersquos Day golf special mdash two-for-
one green fees for you and your partner
after 11 am Saturday Feb 14
bull Valentinersquos Day pro shop sale Saturday
Feb 14 Select items are on sale
bull ldquoWonderful Wednesdayrdquo special
throughout February mdash all green fees
are $10 after 11 am
bull Golf cart and lunch combo for $26 mdash
green fees a shared cart and a $7 food
voucher is available seven days a week
The food voucher is good through Sat-
urday Feb 28
Specials canrsquot be combined with other
offers and may not be used for tourna-
ments or outings
Also get ready for the 10th Annual
Whispering Firs ldquoSpring Breakrdquo coming
in March For details call the pro shop
Whispering Firs is at McChord Field
at 895 Lincoln Blvd Call the pro shop at
253-982-2124 for more information
Enjoy Family fun center amp free Family bowling with youth bowling league
The new Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center at McChord Field has opened Experience a laser maze Family fun area new snack bar menu 12 lanes of bowling party packages and more
Bring the entire Family in for free bowl-ing Saturday Feb 21 from 10 amndashnoon when you sign up for a youth league The youth leagues and bumper bowling (for ages 7 and younger) meet Saturdays at 945 am starting Saturday Feb 28 Coaching is provided for beginners Youth leagues include three-person teams and three games for $8 per weekmdash your children or their friends could become a team Bumper bowling is $3 per child for one game per week Sign up now at the front counter
Sounders Lanes is at 737 Jackson Blvd Call 253-982-5954 for more information
Taste the best at JBLMrsquos popular Brewfest
Like microbrews and home brews Sample the best at the annual JBLM Brewfest Friday Feb 20 at the Club at McChord Field
Get in the door starting at 430 pm for $15 per person which includes a mug and six samples hors drsquooeuvres (while supplies last) and entertainment Pay $5 more for five additional samples
The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd
The Warrior Zonersquos got gameAges 18 and older can drop by the War-
rior Zone at Lewis North for weekly pool
and poker tournaments shuffleboard
gaming competitions music videos mov-
ies in the house theater and much more
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158
Food amp fun
JBLMmwrcom 9
Your Arts amp Crafts Center February Clip lsquon Save CouponsBring these coupons to your Arts amp Crafts Center Feb 1ndash28 2015 to receive your discounts when you place an order
Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord Field bull 1121 Barnes Blvd bull 253-982-6726
Free printing on full-color puzzles
(Does not apply to cost of blank puzzle)
2-for-1 shop time (Good for one day of shop time
discount applies after first full hour)
Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person
No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015
Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person
No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015
2nd side printed free on a ceramic mug or stein
(One per customer)
Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person
No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015
Call 253-477-5756 or come in today
The WZ is located at 11592 17th amp D St
Arts amp Crafts Centerrsquos gifts sweeten your life
Your Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord
Field never lets you down mdash especially
with gifts for every occasion
This month order a custom-printed
puzzle featuring a photo of your loved
one Break the puzzle apart put the
pieces in a glass jar with a ribbon and you
have a sweet surprise for your Valentine
Another Valentinersquos Day idea is to have
your favorite photo printed on a coffee
mug or ceramic stein (yes even your pet
photos count as Family)
To save time you can email your pho-
tos to the Arts amp Crafts Center to get your
project started mdash call 253-982-6723
Save on these Valentine gifts and shop
time (for creating your own project) by
bringing in the clip-rsquon-save coupons
below The Arts amp Crafts Center is located
at 1121 Barnes Blvd
Attend Operation Baby ShowerIf yoursquore a new mom or are expecting
your first baby both you and your spouse
are invited to the free Operation Baby
Shower at American Lake Conference
Center Saturday March 7 from 10 amndash
2 pm Receive vendor service and prod-
uct giveaways and door prizes
For details call 253-967-6772 or look
for the Operation Baby Shower ad online
at JBLMmwrcom ALCC is located at Lewis
North at 8085 NCO Beach Rd
Make cash at Spring Flea MarketClean out your closet garage or attic
and sell your gently used items at the
Spring Flea Market coming Saturday
March 21 inside the MWR Fest Tent from
9 amndash1 pm
The cost for two tables spaces or a
combination is $26 For three spaces
tables or a combination pay $30 Each
additional table or space is $6 For more
information on renting your area call
253-967-6772
Plan your next party with usAre you in charge of planning an up-
coming birthday party or other celebra-
tion Wersquore your party headquarters
bull Plan youth and unitsquadron parties
at Bowl Arena Lanes (253-967-4661)
or Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center
(253-982-5954) Different party pack-
ages are available
bull The Bistro at Russell Landing at Lewis
North can seat up to 80 people for a
reception or party Call 253-964-2813
bull American Lake Conference Center at
Lewis North accommodates both small
and large parties Call 253-966-3988
bull Habantildeero Mexican Grill at McChord
Field can serve from 10ndash100 guests
Call 253-982-3271
bull Eagles Pride Golf Course hosts up to
160 guests Call 253-967-6522
bull Book your reception at the Club at
McChord Field for up to 400 guests
Call 253-982-5581
For more details visit JBLMmwrcom
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201510
Food amp fun
Discounts military spouses deserveFor what you do every day we give back to you
For countless moves and long separations for bold ventures and fresh starts for all you do to keep the family together you deserve a break
Enjoy our wireless discount
Requires wireless agreement with qualified plan(s) Subject to Wireless Customer Agmt Activationupgrade fee up to $40line amp addrsquol deposits may apply Credit approval reqrsquod Geographic usage amp other restrictions apply amp may result in svc termination Coverage amp svcs not avail everywhere Sales tax amp other charges apply Other Monthly ChargesLine May include applicable taxes amp federal amp state universal svc charges Regulatory Cost Recovery Charge (up to $125) gross receipts surcharge Admin Fee amp other govrsquot assessments which are not taxes or govrsquot reqrsquod charges Monthly discounts Service discounts are available to (a) qualified government employees providing proof of current government employment (valid government employee ID card or paystub) (b) qualified military veterans providing either a Department of Defense Form DD214 indicating an honorable discharge or a valid retired military ID and (c) qualified spouses of active duty or deceased military service personnel providing a valid Department of Defense sponsorship card Eligible individuals must take personal liability for hisher account Eligibility for offer ceases when individual is no longer qualified Discounts apply only to the monthly service charge of qualified plans Discounts are not available with any unlimited voice plans For Family Talk plans discount will only apply to the primary line For all Mobile Share plans discount applies only to the monthly service charge for the data allotment of eligible plans not to the additional monthly device charge(s) Additional plan and other restrictions apply Discounts may not be combined Offer available only in ATampT and authorized dealer retail stores and is subject to change If you have a question about available discounts andor your eligibility contact your local ATampT store representativecopy2014 ATampT Intellectual Property All rights reserved ATampT and the ATampT logo are trademarks of ATampT Intellectual Property
Save 15on the monthly service charge of qualified plans from ATampT For federal government employees including DoD active duty military and qualified veterans as well as qualified spouses of active duty or deceased service members
Enjoy your wireless benefitVisit attcomgovmilspouse for details onbull Flexiblerateplanstofityourlifestylebull Industryleadingportfolioofdevicesbull Thousandsofappsgamesandfeatures
To qualify for your discount visit a nearby store and present your Department of Defense sponsorship card
For more details visit wwwattcomgovmilspouse
JBLMmwrcom 11
Hours of operationMonday amp Tuesday 9 amndash9 pmWednesday amp Thursday 11 amndash9 pmFriday amp Saturday 11 amndashmidnightSunday 1ndash8 pmJBLMmwrcom
bull 12 lanes for bowling
bull Laser Maze
bull Family Fun Center
bull Snack Bar
bull Birthday Parties
bull Family-friendly fun
737 Jackson BlvdMcChord Field
NOWOPEN
bull Military and government employees always approved for credit
bull Aff ordable payment plans available
bull Expert helpful customer service
bull Easy to apply in-store or online
Ready to love the way you live
Lakewood6010 Main St SW 253-582-9228
Fletcherrsquos JewelersTacoma Mall 253-473-2400
USA Living and Fletchers Jewelers are ready to help with a ordable monthly payment plans on the brand-name products you want mdash everything from tablets and computers to TVs appliances furniture jewelry and more To nd out more go to USALivingcom and FletchersJewelerscom
Just visit our USA Living or Fletchers Jewelers stores and show them the special code MWR50
Limited- me o er One coupon per household Restric ons apply O er not valid on previous purchases or a re nance of a current account See store for details Paid adver se-ment mdash no Department of Defense or Federal Government endorsement of Adver ser implied
TVs bull gaming bull furniture auto accessories
computersappliances bull phones
Living Smarter
Living Happier Ever After
bridal bull watchesfashion jewelry
Living Bigger
Get
any purchase of$500 or more
$50 off
USAD_0162E_MWR_Ad_FtLewis_3_5x115_0116indd 1 11615 113 PM
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512
By Patti Jeffrey
Looking for something new to alleviate your
boredom and ignite your passion Take a new road to fulfillment by learning to love the great outdoors a new sport a craft or hobby getting fit a new way volun-teering and much more with Family amp MWR
You and your Family can take ad-
vantage of opportunities offered every
month at JBLM
For instance you or a Family member
can learn to swim at one of our indoor
pools Kimbro Pool offers both adult
and youth swim lessons The lessons are
extremely popular so sign up as soon as
possible (you can be put on a wait list
too)
Who knows Maybe loving to swim
might lead to learning to be a lifeguard
or swim instructor at JBLM which would
lead to a job Or you simply could enjoy
water aerobics with other adults for fun
and exercise
For more information on swimming
water aerobics or lifeguarding call the
Aquatics office at 253-967-9210 or visit
JBLMmwrcom for schedules and registra-
tion
Maybe yoursquove thought about start-
ing a new hobby such as crocheting or
knitting or want to explore new books
and talk about what yoursquove learned with
other adults Did you know that our
JBLM libraries offer free classes and a
book club They make it so easy to start
especially with other interested adults
Fall in love with reading different kinds
of books that expand your imagination
and worldview McChord Library hosts
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512
Food amp fun
JBLMmwrcom 13
Novel Navigators a book club that meets
the second Wednesday of every month at
430 pm Sign up and check out a copy of
the current book at the front counter For
more details call 253-982-3454
McChord Library also offers free classes
to learn hobbies crafts and other new
things For example you can learn to
ldquoupcyclerdquo mdash turning bottles magazines
and other used items into beautiful decor
and gifts Perhaps you and a friend can
take ideas presented in class add more
of your own and sell your crafts at craft
fairs
Upcycling classes meet at 5 pm the
third Wednesday of each month
Also involve other Family members in
free library events such as the monthly
teen ldquotakeoversrdquo at both Grandstaff and
McChord libraries and in free weekly
storytimes with crafts
Look for these and many more library
classes events and meetings on our web-
site JBLMmwrcom
Another new craft that will tickle your
tastebuds is homebrewing Yoursquoll have
the opportunity to speak with home
brewers at the annual Brewfest at Mc-
Chord Field Friday Feb 20 at the Club at
McChord Field starting at 430 pm
Yoursquoll quickly find how passionate
these home brewers are about not only
the craft but about creating and refin-
ing recipes to win awards and get rave
reviews from friends They can tell you
how to get started and might even invite
you to join the club This is one craft
thatrsquos meant to be shared
Tired of just sitting around Itrsquos time
to get moving mdash and you have so many
ways to fall in love with a new sport or
fitness activity
The staffers at the Outdoor Recreation
program excel at motivating you to
start something new then take it to the
next level Whether itrsquos learning to ski
snowshoe kayak hike mountain bike
scuba dive or even bungee jump theyrsquoll
be more than happy to introduce you to
what they already love to do
Turn to the Adventures section for what
sparks your interest then pick up your
phone and make that call to sign up You
can do it
Donrsquot let your household funds limit
you from your passion to get out and
move that body JBLM offers free aerobic
programs at our sports and fitness centers
Try out a new fitness class to see what
ignites your passion mdash Zumba TRX yoga
CrossFit weight training and more
Just think if you find the type of
fitness activity you love you could get
certified and teach it to others at a JBLM
fitness center to keep that spark going
Find current schedules and locations that
fit your lifestyle at JBLMmwrcom
Speaking of household funds mdash make
friends with your budget instead of
resenting your relationship with money
Armed Forces Community Service spon-
sors Military Saves Week during February
with lots of free classes and information
on how to not only save money but feel
good again about how you spend it You
might even discover that you can truly
master the budgeting process and enjoy
your life so much more
AFCS also can help you get a job you
love with free reacutesumeacute-building classes in-
terviewing techniques and more through
its employment readiness program
Turn to the Family amp the homefront sec-
tion for information on Military Saves
Week and many more free classes
If you love to travel we would love to
help you get the best travel experience
possible at the best prices
You donrsquot have to travel far to indulge
your passions mdash the Northwest Adventure
Center invites you to savor fine red wine
and chocolate on its Saturday Feb 14 or
Sunday Feb 15 tour Yoursquoll quickly find
how finely crafted chocolates and wines
are enhanced when theyrsquore paired Visit
JBLMmwrRegistrationcom to sign up
Leisure Travel Services is the best place
to head before you begin to plan your
vacation Yoursquoll find the best available
deals by looking at the price list and at
Armed Forces Vacation Club on their
webpage at JBLMmwrcom
If you love the resort life get access to
200000 accommodations in more than
100 countries with the Armed Forces
Vacation Club mdash membership is free You
have exclusive access to the leisure life
through vacation rentals and military
vacation deals
If you love excitement rides and enter-
tainment get exclusive savings at a num-
ber of theme parks around the country
Love to get away right here in Wash-
ington Make reservations for Pacific
Beach on the Olympic Peninsula If you
love the culture of Vancouver or Victoria
BC find tours or packages that whisk
you a country away mdash right next door to
Washington
Start planning the vacation yoursquoll love
by calling LTS at 253-967-3085
There are so many more activities you
can get to love at JBLM mdash volunteering
through the installation volunteer corps
skeet shooting pool and gaming tourna-
ments at the Warrior Zone becoming a
volunteer youth sports coach register-
ing your kids to learn how to bowl and
more
Explore the other magazine sections
and our website at JBLMmwrcom and find
your passion this month
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201514
Family amp the homefront
Sign up now for recreational sports
Whether you have a young slugger in
the house or an athletic child who likes
to dabble in many sports Child Youth amp
School Services offers recreational sports
for youth of all abilities and ages
Fun is a focus along with the fundamen-
tals and the importance of teamwork all of
which are taught by volunteer coaches
The Get Fit Be Strong mdash Play 60
program is open to ages 8ndash18 for $40
Children will be introduced to a handful
of sports and activities as fun ways to get
and stay active Youth will also learn the
importance of proper nutrition Registra-
tion is open through March 10
Get Fit Be Strong mdash Earth Adven-
tures is also open to ages 8ndash18 for $40
These sports and activities promise to get
your child outside while they find fun
new ways to get active Registration is
open Feb 23ndashApril 15
Sluggers ages 3ndash15 will be excited to
know that baseball season is just around
the corner Lilrsquo Batters is open to ages
3ndash4 for $20 and spring baseball is open
How do you CYSSFrom sports and fun classes to quality care for all ages Child Youth amp School Services offer exciting programs for your Family
Itrsquos easy mdash and free mdash to register with CYSSIf yoursquore new to JBLM or havenrsquot registered your Family yet do it today The free registration process is simple Just
call Parent Central Services at 253-966-CYSS to schedule a registration appointment and bring the following with you mdash government ID card work and home contact information two local emergency contacts shot records LESpaystub or proof of full time-student status (only if enrolling in full- or part-day or beforeafter care) and a sports physical valid through the entire season if enrolling in sports There are two locations mdash 2295 12th St at Lewis Main and 560 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field Registration is required before enrolling in sports SKIESUnlimited classes and child care
JBLMmwrcom 15
Photos by Emiliano Hernandez
Show us at fbcomJBLMcyss ldquoLikerdquo us to join the CYSS community online and share
your photos to answer How do you CYSS
to ages 5ndash15 for $60 Registration for both
opens Feb 3 and runs through March 28
Special Olympics aquatics and Special
Olympics track and field are open to
youth ages 8ndash18 with and without special needs Registration for both begins Feb 3 Aquatics registration ends March 5 while track and field sign-up ends March 12
Coming in March registration for flag football cheerleading and myriad camps
Stay tuned for details on upcoming
camps or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMcyss for
updates
The lsquoSKIESrsquo the limit on fun with CYSS classes
From boxing and karate to dance and
gymnastics SKIESUnlimited has fun class-
es for every childrsquos interests Therersquos even
Lego club public speaking and film stud-
ies as part of the newly added academic
options as well as parent-and-me classes
If yoursquore looking for fun activities for
your children look no further Check
out class listings and enroll for Marchrsquos
classes at JBLMcyssRegistrationcom by Fri-
day Feb 27 The enrollment deadline is
always the fourth Friday of the month
Play to Learn with Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma at JBLM
Play to Learn a free program with the
Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma is in full
swing at JBLM
This collaborative program is for youth
ages 6 and younger and their parents
grandparents friends Family and neigh-
bors The program includes themed cur-
riculum to encourage individual play
Yoursquore invited to stop in for activities
songs and group circle time that children
and adults will enjoy together
Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone
10ndash1130 am and at Raindrops amp Rain-
bows Parent and Child Play Center 130ndash
3 pm on the following Wednesdays
bull Feb 4 11 amp 25
bull March 4 11 18 amp 25
Escape Zone is located at McChord
Field 841 Fairway Rd (off Lincoln Boule-
vard) Raindrops amp Rainbows is located at
8197 American Lake Ave at Lewis North
CYSS information continued on next page
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201516
Family amp the homefront
Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone
From sports and arts and crafts to tech-
nology field trips and more the Hillside
Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be
The location offers before- and after-
school care as well as open recreation for
registered youth in grades 6ndash12
Upcoming events include
bull Military Appreciation Month event
This Friday Feb 6 events includes a
performance by the Lakes High School
JROTC color guard and the STEP Club
There will be activities and snacks all
from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-
ner will be announced
bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held
Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots
of activities including arts and crafts
dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments
are provided Join us to say goodbye to
old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford
JBLMmwrcom 17
SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539
event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held
monthly on the last Friday of the month
bull Babysitting certification course Get
prepared to babysit children of all ages
with certification classes The next class
is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday
Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled
during the third week of the month in
March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm
Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash
8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-
ary March or April course and upon
completion you can opt to have your
name added to a list of certified sit-
ters The list is made available to JBLM
Families and is completely optional To
reserve your spot call 253-967-4441
bull College Fair Middle schoolers and
high schoolers are invited to a college
fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash
330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash
Teen Zone Local colleges will have
representatives onsite Light snacks
Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-
cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main
For more information call 253-967-4441
Open recreation and before- and after-
school care are also available at McChord
Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For
details call 253-982-2203
Teach a cooking class
with SKIESUnlimited
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518
Family amp the homefront
A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews
This deployment was my husbands
first and it was our second pregnancy We
were all sorts of torn with emotions but
knew we would be able to make the best
of it
Both of our babies genders were un-
known until birth he gets to announce it
This has always been really important to
us to keep as a tradition and we werent
letting the deployment get in the way
I sent boxes of both its a boy and its
a girl stuff so he could take pictures to
announce when I finally had our baby
It allowed us to include him even
though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-
tion alive It helped both of us really
The homecoming was his first time
meeting our new baby boy I chose to
leave our oldest at home and have my
mom take him to school and not let him
know daddy had come home We came
home my husband was able to bond with
our newest little one and then we went
to the school to surprise our oldest at
lunch
For us these memories will last a life
time Thinking of the special moments
we would have made the deployment go
by much faster and smoother
s military Families we experience
separations and surprises happi-
ness and pride
The photos of the Matthews Fam-
ily above were submitted as part of last
Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation
Month photo contest You can see why
they won the grand prize
When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed
his wife Danielle was pregnant with their
second child With the help of friend and
photographer Shantel Young the Mat-
thews Family was able to bridge the gap
during the babyrsquos birth and capture on
film memories that will last a lifetime
A
JBLMmwrcom 19
Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces
Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help
Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the
vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate
office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment
orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when
he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-
ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo
bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings
Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides
Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion
prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have
bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important
bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them
bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or
call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430
Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21
Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony
Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day
Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520
Family amp the homefront
JBLMmwrcom 21
Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar
Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next
career by learning more about education
programs colleges and training opportu-
nities
Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted
by the Service Member and Family Assis-
tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash
1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main
Representatives from local area and on-
line colleges technical and trade schools
apprenticeship programs and vocational
programs will be in attendance
Warrior Transition Battalion Service
Members and Family Members Service
Members going through a medical board
(integrated disability evaluation system)
and their Family Members are encour-
aged to attend All Service Members are
welcome
Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-
mation
Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a
few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at
ArmyMWRcomACS-survey
The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks
Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details
Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour
Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM
253-967-3628253-982-2695
Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453
123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901
JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496
International spouse cooking demonstration
Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources
253-967-3628
My Superpowers Need a Boost
Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544
Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430
Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901
SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616
Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628
EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695
Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453
Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901
Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness
Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to
take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28
Two ways to complete the special challenge form
bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)
bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23
Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash
1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to
celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from
the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will
discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The
Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-
nounced at the end of this event
Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall
eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available
onsite with registration
For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom
It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today
We need feedback from all branches of
the military stationed at JBLM to better
tailor our programs to meet your needs
Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-
gram invites EFMP Families to McChord
Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a
movie in a sensory-friendly environment
Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey
Theater at Lewis Main
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522
Family amp the homefront
Wersquore excited to bring you the details of
JBLM Reads The series of events is brought
to you by National Geographic and includes
bull Book discussion group for adults
McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11
and Grandstaff Library Wednesday
Feb 18 both are at 430 pm
Registration opens two weeks prior to the
event the first 10 to register at each library
will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant
Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best
Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole
the Heart of a Nationrdquo
bull PAWS to Read
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm
Kids can explore the human-animal bond
while reading aloud to specially trained dogs
bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids
McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am
Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks
games and fun as we discuss the book
ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids
who register will receive a copy of the book
(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo
section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-
tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm
Have a dog-gone good time and discov-
er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby
Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun
and crafts Registration is required and
begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum
Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm
JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum
discusses the art of writing and research
bull Knit Your Bit
McChord Library Fridays Feb 20
March 6 and 20 11 am
During WWI the country was encouraged
to support the troops by knitting them
warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the
knitting tradition alive
bull An art contest
McChord Library Feb 17ndash21
Create a piece of artwork about your hero
All entries will be displayed at the JBLM
Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will
be awarded to the top entry in each age
category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries
must be Family-friendly and no larger than
12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo
for objects All items must be ready for
hanging or display Deliver to McChord
Library during the dates above
bull JBLM Reads finale event
Club at McChord Field Saturday
Feb 28 11 am
Duane Denfield PhD and architectural
historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis
and its beginnings from World War I
This presentation will be followed by our
featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-
ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a
Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win
World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-
tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum
will present the fascinating story of Ser-
geant Stubby and how his story captured
the hearts of America during World War
I There will also be military and histori-
cal displays and reading therapy dogs The
first 300 people who attend will receive a
free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book
Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy
crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia
snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)
Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover
for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up
(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)
Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)
Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)
Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things
from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)
Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)
Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo
and other library events
JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)
Upcoming events at JBLM libraries
JBLMmwrcom 23
JBLM Reads Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For children
Also available
in E-Book
For children
Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For adults
ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST
Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM
at the
Club at McChord Field
Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog
IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum
Military displays
Historical displays
Therapy and working dogs
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524
Adventures
winter wonderful
At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore
an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes
JBLMmwrcom 25
he Outdoor Recreation guides take
groups across the state (and region)
for adventures of all kinds
Pictured above is the group that hit the
trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier
National Park for the first snowshoe trip
this winter
Check out these upcoming snowshoe
trips below Full descriptions for these trips
and all other upcoming adventures are on
the following pages
Gear and transportation are included in
the trip fee unless otherwise noted For
more information call the JBLM Outdoor
Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or
ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM
bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the
trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of
the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)
bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical
snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of
the Olympics for yourself from snow-
shoeing trails offering something for
everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)
bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along
the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Full trip descriptions continued on next page
Outdoor Recreation staff
winterwonderful
T
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526
Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry
and spend the day exploring Victoria BC
by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-
ria has everything from antique stores to
artisan chocolate shops for you to explore
You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-
seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The
trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages
5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)
Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try
mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-
tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the
day learning the basics while getting plen-
ty of time to work on your newfound skills
The location will be determined based on
conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6
miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age
12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
830 am ($35)
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-
tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip
fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-
ets should be purchased at the mountain
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center
at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am
($45 have your own gear pay $25)
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails
by the light of the moon Saturday
Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and
transportation provided Difficulty
beginner distance 15 miles elevation
gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum
age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
545 pm ($40)
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head
north for the fantastic snow at Stevens
Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you
want to ski snowboard or snowshoe
yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-
venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 am (skisnowboard includes
beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50
transportation only $40)
Mountain Day at White Pass Head off
the beaten path to White Pass Saturday
Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding
the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson
and full mountain lift ticket Call or
come in to ask about cross-country ski-
JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml
TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride
ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM
RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom
Dollar value current as of December 2014
Adventures
JBLMmwrcom 27
Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details
Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details
Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod
Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25
Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12
Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing
Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15
Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12
Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12
Popular with Families
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides
ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
6 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $35 snowshoe $45)
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening
of Friday March 13 at the Summit at
Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are
provided go to the Northwest Adventure
Center no later than Wednesday March 11
to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet
at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend
the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-
day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and
full mountain lift ticket are included in
the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
515 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)
Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action
beauty and excitement await you on this
trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers
15 and younger $75)
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the
beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range
on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday
March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)
Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-
cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest
from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake
Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance
35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4
hours Minimum age 12 ($45)
Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-
tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-
urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress
warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-
ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am
($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)
Waterfall tour Explore the largest
concentration of waterfalls in the
continental United States Saturday
March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-
toric Columbia River Highway which
has an abundance of small waterfalls
viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at
five major waterfalls to include the
world-famous Multnomah Falls and
enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The
fee does not include lunch Meet at the
Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos
Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65
ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)
Winter survival camping trip Head to
Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park
for an overnight trip Saturday March 7
Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-
tion winter travel shelter construction
winter survival basics backcountry
cooking and leave-no-trace camping
There is a mandatory pretrip class at the
Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-
day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes
winter camping class group gear (not
including sleeping bag) camp entrance
and three camp meals (participants are
responsible for lunch on the first day)
If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves
wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18
($85)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528
Feelinrsquo good
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bull Advance into high-trajectory and high-demand careers
bull Accelerated technical training in IT
bull Agile learning with industry mentorship
bull Acquire Microsoft certifications
bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners
Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa
Software amp Systems Academy
JBLMmwrcom 29
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Feelinrsquo good
Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K
Kick off the 2015 race season and
celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us
Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM
Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green
running duds and get ready to race
Event day includes entertainment by DJ
Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways
Receive a free banger on a bun with race
bib Guinness will be available for purchase
Choose from the 5K distance for
a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-
ners (no walkers please) and register
at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun
run and will not be timed The best
prices and race T-shirt size guarantee
are available through noon Thursday
March 5 If gate access pass is needed
please register by noon Thursday
March 5
Registration fees through noon Thursday
March 5
bull 5K with DOD ID card $15
bull 10K with DOD ID card $25
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35
Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-
day March 5 through noon Thursday
March 12
bull 5K with DOD ID card $20
bull 10K with DOD ID card $30
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40
Day-of-registration fees are as follows
bull 5K with DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with DOD ID card $40
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50
Door prizes include a chance to win
a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff
Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island
(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-
dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift
cardsLional Kam
Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals
Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14
JBLMmwrcom 31
Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it
comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba
A free Zumba class is a great way to spice
up your workout have fun and get in a
cardio workout when you need a day off
from the treadmill or elliptical
Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-
structor (pictured at left) leads the new-
est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-
bics and fitness schedule The second-year
instructor holds the class Mondays and
Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness
Center at 530 pm
Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is
located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave
Free fitness classes are offered at five
JBLM sports and fitness centers including
Sheridan at a variety of times through-
out the week
Classes include
bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot
camp TRX training and more at Jensen
Family Health and Fitness Center
bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and
mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center
bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-
ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-
ness Center
bull Weight training spin boot camp and
30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson
Sports amp Fitness Center
For a complete aerobics and fitness
class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom
JBLMAerobicsAndFitness
ZUMBA
Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Race day begins with packet pick-up
from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-
race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers
head to the starting line at 10 am
while runners and walkers in the 5K
start at 1005 am
Call 253-967-4768 for additional event
information or registration issues
Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling
League play Feb 9mdashMay 15
bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer
Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3
at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-
day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center
1 pm (attend one)
League play Feb 23ndashMay 15
bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball
Representative meeting Tuesday March
3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday
March 4 at McChord Fitness Center
Both are at 1 pm (choose one)
League play March 30ndashMay 15
bull Run cross-country
Representative meeting Tuesday
March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm
Series date April 8 15 and 22
For details call 253-967-4768 or visit
JBLMmwrcomintramurals
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532
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JBLMmwrcom 7
More Valentine optionsFor more Valentine surprises check
out the sumptuous red wine and choco-
late tour offered Saturday Feb 14 and
Sunday Feb 15 by the Northwest Adven-
ture Center Reserve your places for a ski
snowboardNordic ski trip with a chance
to try the famous brewcycle and Colum-
bia River wine tasting in Oregon Presi-
dentrsquos Day weekend Feb 13ndash16 with the
Northwest Adventure Center Find the
details and complete registration at Go to
JBLMmwrRegistrationcom
A sweet treat awaits children at the
Book Patch Library for ages 4ndash10 Satur-
day Feb 7 registration is required See
page 22 for details
Treat yourself to German BuffetJoin German food lovers at the Club
at McChord Field for the all-you-can-eat
German buffet Wednesday Feb 18 from
5ndash7 pm
Pile on the bratwurst and sauerkraut
schnitzel beef rouladen red cabbage
mashed potatoes German potatoes
salads and German breads Top it all off
with yummy desserts
The cost is $1895 for ages 11 and older
$895 for children ages 4ndash10 and free
for ages 3 and younger Reservations are
required for this popular buffet call
253-982-5581
The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd
Strike Zones offer tasty mealsGreat news mdash the Strike Zone Cafeacute
menu is now available at both Lewis
Mainrsquos Bowl Arena Lanes and
McChord Fieldrsquos Sounders Lanes
Family Fun Center Yoursquoll find all your
favorites and more mdash a quarter- or half-
pound burger grilled chicken sandwich
a variety of steak sandwich flavors grilled
or chilled sandwiches large or small sal-
ads soup pizzas starters and sides
Save with the daily meal deal that
includes a sandwich soup and fountain
drink or the Wednesday French dip fries
and fountain drink combo
If yoursquore watching calories yoursquoll find a
grilled chicken breast house or side salad
or veggie pizza enticing
Share a 16-inch pizza with the gang at
Bowl Arena Lanes or a 14-inch pizza at
Dining out with us is always a tasty choice
Save with exclusive Club at McChord Field member specialsbull Wednesday Feb 25 5ndash7 pm Free Member Appreciation Dinner $5 for guestsbull Friday Feb 27 5ndash8 pm Two-for-One Steak Night $2195 for two peoplebull Two-fer-Tuesdays 11 amndash1 pm Two meals for the price of one at Globemaster Grillbull Fridays 5ndash6 pm Free food in Globemaster Grill
Call 253-982-5581 to find out how you can become a Club member and save on meals
Sounders Lanes (prices vary) Add your
own toppings for a custom pizza On a
budget Order the 7-inch flatbread pizza
with one topping for about a third to a
quarter of the cost
Any way you slice it the Strike Zone
Cafeacutes offer something for everyone
The Strike Zone at Bowl Arena Lanes is
at 2272 Liggett Ave To order ahead or for
more details call 253-967-4661
Sounders Lanesrsquo Strike Zone is located
at 737 Jackson Blvd For more information
or to order ahead call 253-982-5372
Habantildeero treats you to specialsTasty new specials are being featured in
February at Habantildeero Mexican Grill
From 11 amndash130 pm enjoy
bull A second lunch burrito at half-price
when you buy your first lunch burrito
Monday and Wednesday mdash bring a
friend or bring a hefty appetite
bull A cheese quesadilla soup of the day
and fountain drink combo for only
$725 Tuesday and Thursday
Habantildeero Mexican Grill is located at
895 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field
The Zone satisfies your hungerWhere can you get meat-stuffed wraps
and sandwiches sweet-and-spicy wings
piled-high sliders chicken salads flat-
bread pizza brews on tap and more
At the Zone inside the Warrior Zone at
Lewis North The Zone is for ages 18 and
older and is at 11592 17th amp D St Ques-
tions Call 253-477-5835
JBLMmwrcom 7
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158
Watch the big game at partiesThe big game is Sunday Feb 1 mdash watch
it on a big screen with friends food and
half-time games The following venues
are for ages 18 and older only
The Warrior Zone at Lewis North has
the game on its big screen or watch it on
TV screens located throughout the facil-
ity Sign up for a Madden 15 tournament
and a ldquofootball squaresrdquo game Also get in
on food specials and door prizes
The WZ is at 11592 17th amp D St Call
253-477-5756 for details
At Nelson Recreation Center watch
the game in cushy comfort on a movie
screen Nelson Rec is at Lewis Main at
3168 2nd Division Dr For additional
information call 253-967-2539
Winter golf savings you canrsquot beatGet in on huge savings when you golf
at Whispering Firs Golf Course
bull ldquoSuper Sunday Skinsrdquo tournament Sun-
day Feb 1 for $10 per golfer plus your
green fee Format is stroke play gross
and net Tee time is 8 am
bull Valentinersquos Day golf special mdash two-for-
one green fees for you and your partner
after 11 am Saturday Feb 14
bull Valentinersquos Day pro shop sale Saturday
Feb 14 Select items are on sale
bull ldquoWonderful Wednesdayrdquo special
throughout February mdash all green fees
are $10 after 11 am
bull Golf cart and lunch combo for $26 mdash
green fees a shared cart and a $7 food
voucher is available seven days a week
The food voucher is good through Sat-
urday Feb 28
Specials canrsquot be combined with other
offers and may not be used for tourna-
ments or outings
Also get ready for the 10th Annual
Whispering Firs ldquoSpring Breakrdquo coming
in March For details call the pro shop
Whispering Firs is at McChord Field
at 895 Lincoln Blvd Call the pro shop at
253-982-2124 for more information
Enjoy Family fun center amp free Family bowling with youth bowling league
The new Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center at McChord Field has opened Experience a laser maze Family fun area new snack bar menu 12 lanes of bowling party packages and more
Bring the entire Family in for free bowl-ing Saturday Feb 21 from 10 amndashnoon when you sign up for a youth league The youth leagues and bumper bowling (for ages 7 and younger) meet Saturdays at 945 am starting Saturday Feb 28 Coaching is provided for beginners Youth leagues include three-person teams and three games for $8 per weekmdash your children or their friends could become a team Bumper bowling is $3 per child for one game per week Sign up now at the front counter
Sounders Lanes is at 737 Jackson Blvd Call 253-982-5954 for more information
Taste the best at JBLMrsquos popular Brewfest
Like microbrews and home brews Sample the best at the annual JBLM Brewfest Friday Feb 20 at the Club at McChord Field
Get in the door starting at 430 pm for $15 per person which includes a mug and six samples hors drsquooeuvres (while supplies last) and entertainment Pay $5 more for five additional samples
The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd
The Warrior Zonersquos got gameAges 18 and older can drop by the War-
rior Zone at Lewis North for weekly pool
and poker tournaments shuffleboard
gaming competitions music videos mov-
ies in the house theater and much more
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158
Food amp fun
JBLMmwrcom 9
Your Arts amp Crafts Center February Clip lsquon Save CouponsBring these coupons to your Arts amp Crafts Center Feb 1ndash28 2015 to receive your discounts when you place an order
Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord Field bull 1121 Barnes Blvd bull 253-982-6726
Free printing on full-color puzzles
(Does not apply to cost of blank puzzle)
2-for-1 shop time (Good for one day of shop time
discount applies after first full hour)
Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person
No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015
Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person
No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015
2nd side printed free on a ceramic mug or stein
(One per customer)
Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person
No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015
Call 253-477-5756 or come in today
The WZ is located at 11592 17th amp D St
Arts amp Crafts Centerrsquos gifts sweeten your life
Your Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord
Field never lets you down mdash especially
with gifts for every occasion
This month order a custom-printed
puzzle featuring a photo of your loved
one Break the puzzle apart put the
pieces in a glass jar with a ribbon and you
have a sweet surprise for your Valentine
Another Valentinersquos Day idea is to have
your favorite photo printed on a coffee
mug or ceramic stein (yes even your pet
photos count as Family)
To save time you can email your pho-
tos to the Arts amp Crafts Center to get your
project started mdash call 253-982-6723
Save on these Valentine gifts and shop
time (for creating your own project) by
bringing in the clip-rsquon-save coupons
below The Arts amp Crafts Center is located
at 1121 Barnes Blvd
Attend Operation Baby ShowerIf yoursquore a new mom or are expecting
your first baby both you and your spouse
are invited to the free Operation Baby
Shower at American Lake Conference
Center Saturday March 7 from 10 amndash
2 pm Receive vendor service and prod-
uct giveaways and door prizes
For details call 253-967-6772 or look
for the Operation Baby Shower ad online
at JBLMmwrcom ALCC is located at Lewis
North at 8085 NCO Beach Rd
Make cash at Spring Flea MarketClean out your closet garage or attic
and sell your gently used items at the
Spring Flea Market coming Saturday
March 21 inside the MWR Fest Tent from
9 amndash1 pm
The cost for two tables spaces or a
combination is $26 For three spaces
tables or a combination pay $30 Each
additional table or space is $6 For more
information on renting your area call
253-967-6772
Plan your next party with usAre you in charge of planning an up-
coming birthday party or other celebra-
tion Wersquore your party headquarters
bull Plan youth and unitsquadron parties
at Bowl Arena Lanes (253-967-4661)
or Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center
(253-982-5954) Different party pack-
ages are available
bull The Bistro at Russell Landing at Lewis
North can seat up to 80 people for a
reception or party Call 253-964-2813
bull American Lake Conference Center at
Lewis North accommodates both small
and large parties Call 253-966-3988
bull Habantildeero Mexican Grill at McChord
Field can serve from 10ndash100 guests
Call 253-982-3271
bull Eagles Pride Golf Course hosts up to
160 guests Call 253-967-6522
bull Book your reception at the Club at
McChord Field for up to 400 guests
Call 253-982-5581
For more details visit JBLMmwrcom
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201510
Food amp fun
Discounts military spouses deserveFor what you do every day we give back to you
For countless moves and long separations for bold ventures and fresh starts for all you do to keep the family together you deserve a break
Enjoy our wireless discount
Requires wireless agreement with qualified plan(s) Subject to Wireless Customer Agmt Activationupgrade fee up to $40line amp addrsquol deposits may apply Credit approval reqrsquod Geographic usage amp other restrictions apply amp may result in svc termination Coverage amp svcs not avail everywhere Sales tax amp other charges apply Other Monthly ChargesLine May include applicable taxes amp federal amp state universal svc charges Regulatory Cost Recovery Charge (up to $125) gross receipts surcharge Admin Fee amp other govrsquot assessments which are not taxes or govrsquot reqrsquod charges Monthly discounts Service discounts are available to (a) qualified government employees providing proof of current government employment (valid government employee ID card or paystub) (b) qualified military veterans providing either a Department of Defense Form DD214 indicating an honorable discharge or a valid retired military ID and (c) qualified spouses of active duty or deceased military service personnel providing a valid Department of Defense sponsorship card Eligible individuals must take personal liability for hisher account Eligibility for offer ceases when individual is no longer qualified Discounts apply only to the monthly service charge of qualified plans Discounts are not available with any unlimited voice plans For Family Talk plans discount will only apply to the primary line For all Mobile Share plans discount applies only to the monthly service charge for the data allotment of eligible plans not to the additional monthly device charge(s) Additional plan and other restrictions apply Discounts may not be combined Offer available only in ATampT and authorized dealer retail stores and is subject to change If you have a question about available discounts andor your eligibility contact your local ATampT store representativecopy2014 ATampT Intellectual Property All rights reserved ATampT and the ATampT logo are trademarks of ATampT Intellectual Property
Save 15on the monthly service charge of qualified plans from ATampT For federal government employees including DoD active duty military and qualified veterans as well as qualified spouses of active duty or deceased service members
Enjoy your wireless benefitVisit attcomgovmilspouse for details onbull Flexiblerateplanstofityourlifestylebull Industryleadingportfolioofdevicesbull Thousandsofappsgamesandfeatures
To qualify for your discount visit a nearby store and present your Department of Defense sponsorship card
For more details visit wwwattcomgovmilspouse
JBLMmwrcom 11
Hours of operationMonday amp Tuesday 9 amndash9 pmWednesday amp Thursday 11 amndash9 pmFriday amp Saturday 11 amndashmidnightSunday 1ndash8 pmJBLMmwrcom
bull 12 lanes for bowling
bull Laser Maze
bull Family Fun Center
bull Snack Bar
bull Birthday Parties
bull Family-friendly fun
737 Jackson BlvdMcChord Field
NOWOPEN
bull Military and government employees always approved for credit
bull Aff ordable payment plans available
bull Expert helpful customer service
bull Easy to apply in-store or online
Ready to love the way you live
Lakewood6010 Main St SW 253-582-9228
Fletcherrsquos JewelersTacoma Mall 253-473-2400
USA Living and Fletchers Jewelers are ready to help with a ordable monthly payment plans on the brand-name products you want mdash everything from tablets and computers to TVs appliances furniture jewelry and more To nd out more go to USALivingcom and FletchersJewelerscom
Just visit our USA Living or Fletchers Jewelers stores and show them the special code MWR50
Limited- me o er One coupon per household Restric ons apply O er not valid on previous purchases or a re nance of a current account See store for details Paid adver se-ment mdash no Department of Defense or Federal Government endorsement of Adver ser implied
TVs bull gaming bull furniture auto accessories
computersappliances bull phones
Living Smarter
Living Happier Ever After
bridal bull watchesfashion jewelry
Living Bigger
Get
any purchase of$500 or more
$50 off
USAD_0162E_MWR_Ad_FtLewis_3_5x115_0116indd 1 11615 113 PM
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512
By Patti Jeffrey
Looking for something new to alleviate your
boredom and ignite your passion Take a new road to fulfillment by learning to love the great outdoors a new sport a craft or hobby getting fit a new way volun-teering and much more with Family amp MWR
You and your Family can take ad-
vantage of opportunities offered every
month at JBLM
For instance you or a Family member
can learn to swim at one of our indoor
pools Kimbro Pool offers both adult
and youth swim lessons The lessons are
extremely popular so sign up as soon as
possible (you can be put on a wait list
too)
Who knows Maybe loving to swim
might lead to learning to be a lifeguard
or swim instructor at JBLM which would
lead to a job Or you simply could enjoy
water aerobics with other adults for fun
and exercise
For more information on swimming
water aerobics or lifeguarding call the
Aquatics office at 253-967-9210 or visit
JBLMmwrcom for schedules and registra-
tion
Maybe yoursquove thought about start-
ing a new hobby such as crocheting or
knitting or want to explore new books
and talk about what yoursquove learned with
other adults Did you know that our
JBLM libraries offer free classes and a
book club They make it so easy to start
especially with other interested adults
Fall in love with reading different kinds
of books that expand your imagination
and worldview McChord Library hosts
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512
Food amp fun
JBLMmwrcom 13
Novel Navigators a book club that meets
the second Wednesday of every month at
430 pm Sign up and check out a copy of
the current book at the front counter For
more details call 253-982-3454
McChord Library also offers free classes
to learn hobbies crafts and other new
things For example you can learn to
ldquoupcyclerdquo mdash turning bottles magazines
and other used items into beautiful decor
and gifts Perhaps you and a friend can
take ideas presented in class add more
of your own and sell your crafts at craft
fairs
Upcycling classes meet at 5 pm the
third Wednesday of each month
Also involve other Family members in
free library events such as the monthly
teen ldquotakeoversrdquo at both Grandstaff and
McChord libraries and in free weekly
storytimes with crafts
Look for these and many more library
classes events and meetings on our web-
site JBLMmwrcom
Another new craft that will tickle your
tastebuds is homebrewing Yoursquoll have
the opportunity to speak with home
brewers at the annual Brewfest at Mc-
Chord Field Friday Feb 20 at the Club at
McChord Field starting at 430 pm
Yoursquoll quickly find how passionate
these home brewers are about not only
the craft but about creating and refin-
ing recipes to win awards and get rave
reviews from friends They can tell you
how to get started and might even invite
you to join the club This is one craft
thatrsquos meant to be shared
Tired of just sitting around Itrsquos time
to get moving mdash and you have so many
ways to fall in love with a new sport or
fitness activity
The staffers at the Outdoor Recreation
program excel at motivating you to
start something new then take it to the
next level Whether itrsquos learning to ski
snowshoe kayak hike mountain bike
scuba dive or even bungee jump theyrsquoll
be more than happy to introduce you to
what they already love to do
Turn to the Adventures section for what
sparks your interest then pick up your
phone and make that call to sign up You
can do it
Donrsquot let your household funds limit
you from your passion to get out and
move that body JBLM offers free aerobic
programs at our sports and fitness centers
Try out a new fitness class to see what
ignites your passion mdash Zumba TRX yoga
CrossFit weight training and more
Just think if you find the type of
fitness activity you love you could get
certified and teach it to others at a JBLM
fitness center to keep that spark going
Find current schedules and locations that
fit your lifestyle at JBLMmwrcom
Speaking of household funds mdash make
friends with your budget instead of
resenting your relationship with money
Armed Forces Community Service spon-
sors Military Saves Week during February
with lots of free classes and information
on how to not only save money but feel
good again about how you spend it You
might even discover that you can truly
master the budgeting process and enjoy
your life so much more
AFCS also can help you get a job you
love with free reacutesumeacute-building classes in-
terviewing techniques and more through
its employment readiness program
Turn to the Family amp the homefront sec-
tion for information on Military Saves
Week and many more free classes
If you love to travel we would love to
help you get the best travel experience
possible at the best prices
You donrsquot have to travel far to indulge
your passions mdash the Northwest Adventure
Center invites you to savor fine red wine
and chocolate on its Saturday Feb 14 or
Sunday Feb 15 tour Yoursquoll quickly find
how finely crafted chocolates and wines
are enhanced when theyrsquore paired Visit
JBLMmwrRegistrationcom to sign up
Leisure Travel Services is the best place
to head before you begin to plan your
vacation Yoursquoll find the best available
deals by looking at the price list and at
Armed Forces Vacation Club on their
webpage at JBLMmwrcom
If you love the resort life get access to
200000 accommodations in more than
100 countries with the Armed Forces
Vacation Club mdash membership is free You
have exclusive access to the leisure life
through vacation rentals and military
vacation deals
If you love excitement rides and enter-
tainment get exclusive savings at a num-
ber of theme parks around the country
Love to get away right here in Wash-
ington Make reservations for Pacific
Beach on the Olympic Peninsula If you
love the culture of Vancouver or Victoria
BC find tours or packages that whisk
you a country away mdash right next door to
Washington
Start planning the vacation yoursquoll love
by calling LTS at 253-967-3085
There are so many more activities you
can get to love at JBLM mdash volunteering
through the installation volunteer corps
skeet shooting pool and gaming tourna-
ments at the Warrior Zone becoming a
volunteer youth sports coach register-
ing your kids to learn how to bowl and
more
Explore the other magazine sections
and our website at JBLMmwrcom and find
your passion this month
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201514
Family amp the homefront
Sign up now for recreational sports
Whether you have a young slugger in
the house or an athletic child who likes
to dabble in many sports Child Youth amp
School Services offers recreational sports
for youth of all abilities and ages
Fun is a focus along with the fundamen-
tals and the importance of teamwork all of
which are taught by volunteer coaches
The Get Fit Be Strong mdash Play 60
program is open to ages 8ndash18 for $40
Children will be introduced to a handful
of sports and activities as fun ways to get
and stay active Youth will also learn the
importance of proper nutrition Registra-
tion is open through March 10
Get Fit Be Strong mdash Earth Adven-
tures is also open to ages 8ndash18 for $40
These sports and activities promise to get
your child outside while they find fun
new ways to get active Registration is
open Feb 23ndashApril 15
Sluggers ages 3ndash15 will be excited to
know that baseball season is just around
the corner Lilrsquo Batters is open to ages
3ndash4 for $20 and spring baseball is open
How do you CYSSFrom sports and fun classes to quality care for all ages Child Youth amp School Services offer exciting programs for your Family
Itrsquos easy mdash and free mdash to register with CYSSIf yoursquore new to JBLM or havenrsquot registered your Family yet do it today The free registration process is simple Just
call Parent Central Services at 253-966-CYSS to schedule a registration appointment and bring the following with you mdash government ID card work and home contact information two local emergency contacts shot records LESpaystub or proof of full time-student status (only if enrolling in full- or part-day or beforeafter care) and a sports physical valid through the entire season if enrolling in sports There are two locations mdash 2295 12th St at Lewis Main and 560 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field Registration is required before enrolling in sports SKIESUnlimited classes and child care
JBLMmwrcom 15
Photos by Emiliano Hernandez
Show us at fbcomJBLMcyss ldquoLikerdquo us to join the CYSS community online and share
your photos to answer How do you CYSS
to ages 5ndash15 for $60 Registration for both
opens Feb 3 and runs through March 28
Special Olympics aquatics and Special
Olympics track and field are open to
youth ages 8ndash18 with and without special needs Registration for both begins Feb 3 Aquatics registration ends March 5 while track and field sign-up ends March 12
Coming in March registration for flag football cheerleading and myriad camps
Stay tuned for details on upcoming
camps or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMcyss for
updates
The lsquoSKIESrsquo the limit on fun with CYSS classes
From boxing and karate to dance and
gymnastics SKIESUnlimited has fun class-
es for every childrsquos interests Therersquos even
Lego club public speaking and film stud-
ies as part of the newly added academic
options as well as parent-and-me classes
If yoursquore looking for fun activities for
your children look no further Check
out class listings and enroll for Marchrsquos
classes at JBLMcyssRegistrationcom by Fri-
day Feb 27 The enrollment deadline is
always the fourth Friday of the month
Play to Learn with Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma at JBLM
Play to Learn a free program with the
Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma is in full
swing at JBLM
This collaborative program is for youth
ages 6 and younger and their parents
grandparents friends Family and neigh-
bors The program includes themed cur-
riculum to encourage individual play
Yoursquore invited to stop in for activities
songs and group circle time that children
and adults will enjoy together
Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone
10ndash1130 am and at Raindrops amp Rain-
bows Parent and Child Play Center 130ndash
3 pm on the following Wednesdays
bull Feb 4 11 amp 25
bull March 4 11 18 amp 25
Escape Zone is located at McChord
Field 841 Fairway Rd (off Lincoln Boule-
vard) Raindrops amp Rainbows is located at
8197 American Lake Ave at Lewis North
CYSS information continued on next page
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201516
Family amp the homefront
Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone
From sports and arts and crafts to tech-
nology field trips and more the Hillside
Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be
The location offers before- and after-
school care as well as open recreation for
registered youth in grades 6ndash12
Upcoming events include
bull Military Appreciation Month event
This Friday Feb 6 events includes a
performance by the Lakes High School
JROTC color guard and the STEP Club
There will be activities and snacks all
from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-
ner will be announced
bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held
Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots
of activities including arts and crafts
dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments
are provided Join us to say goodbye to
old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford
JBLMmwrcom 17
SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539
event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held
monthly on the last Friday of the month
bull Babysitting certification course Get
prepared to babysit children of all ages
with certification classes The next class
is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday
Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled
during the third week of the month in
March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm
Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash
8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-
ary March or April course and upon
completion you can opt to have your
name added to a list of certified sit-
ters The list is made available to JBLM
Families and is completely optional To
reserve your spot call 253-967-4441
bull College Fair Middle schoolers and
high schoolers are invited to a college
fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash
330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash
Teen Zone Local colleges will have
representatives onsite Light snacks
Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-
cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main
For more information call 253-967-4441
Open recreation and before- and after-
school care are also available at McChord
Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For
details call 253-982-2203
Teach a cooking class
with SKIESUnlimited
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518
Family amp the homefront
A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews
This deployment was my husbands
first and it was our second pregnancy We
were all sorts of torn with emotions but
knew we would be able to make the best
of it
Both of our babies genders were un-
known until birth he gets to announce it
This has always been really important to
us to keep as a tradition and we werent
letting the deployment get in the way
I sent boxes of both its a boy and its
a girl stuff so he could take pictures to
announce when I finally had our baby
It allowed us to include him even
though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-
tion alive It helped both of us really
The homecoming was his first time
meeting our new baby boy I chose to
leave our oldest at home and have my
mom take him to school and not let him
know daddy had come home We came
home my husband was able to bond with
our newest little one and then we went
to the school to surprise our oldest at
lunch
For us these memories will last a life
time Thinking of the special moments
we would have made the deployment go
by much faster and smoother
s military Families we experience
separations and surprises happi-
ness and pride
The photos of the Matthews Fam-
ily above were submitted as part of last
Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation
Month photo contest You can see why
they won the grand prize
When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed
his wife Danielle was pregnant with their
second child With the help of friend and
photographer Shantel Young the Mat-
thews Family was able to bridge the gap
during the babyrsquos birth and capture on
film memories that will last a lifetime
A
JBLMmwrcom 19
Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces
Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help
Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the
vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate
office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment
orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when
he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-
ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo
bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings
Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides
Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion
prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have
bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important
bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them
bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or
call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430
Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21
Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony
Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day
Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520
Family amp the homefront
JBLMmwrcom 21
Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar
Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next
career by learning more about education
programs colleges and training opportu-
nities
Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted
by the Service Member and Family Assis-
tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash
1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main
Representatives from local area and on-
line colleges technical and trade schools
apprenticeship programs and vocational
programs will be in attendance
Warrior Transition Battalion Service
Members and Family Members Service
Members going through a medical board
(integrated disability evaluation system)
and their Family Members are encour-
aged to attend All Service Members are
welcome
Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-
mation
Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a
few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at
ArmyMWRcomACS-survey
The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks
Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details
Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour
Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM
253-967-3628253-982-2695
Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453
123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901
JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496
International spouse cooking demonstration
Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources
253-967-3628
My Superpowers Need a Boost
Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544
Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430
Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901
SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616
Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628
EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695
Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453
Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901
Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness
Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to
take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28
Two ways to complete the special challenge form
bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)
bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23
Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash
1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to
celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from
the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will
discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The
Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-
nounced at the end of this event
Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall
eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available
onsite with registration
For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom
It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today
We need feedback from all branches of
the military stationed at JBLM to better
tailor our programs to meet your needs
Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-
gram invites EFMP Families to McChord
Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a
movie in a sensory-friendly environment
Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey
Theater at Lewis Main
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522
Family amp the homefront
Wersquore excited to bring you the details of
JBLM Reads The series of events is brought
to you by National Geographic and includes
bull Book discussion group for adults
McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11
and Grandstaff Library Wednesday
Feb 18 both are at 430 pm
Registration opens two weeks prior to the
event the first 10 to register at each library
will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant
Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best
Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole
the Heart of a Nationrdquo
bull PAWS to Read
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm
Kids can explore the human-animal bond
while reading aloud to specially trained dogs
bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids
McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am
Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks
games and fun as we discuss the book
ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids
who register will receive a copy of the book
(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo
section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-
tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm
Have a dog-gone good time and discov-
er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby
Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun
and crafts Registration is required and
begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum
Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm
JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum
discusses the art of writing and research
bull Knit Your Bit
McChord Library Fridays Feb 20
March 6 and 20 11 am
During WWI the country was encouraged
to support the troops by knitting them
warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the
knitting tradition alive
bull An art contest
McChord Library Feb 17ndash21
Create a piece of artwork about your hero
All entries will be displayed at the JBLM
Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will
be awarded to the top entry in each age
category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries
must be Family-friendly and no larger than
12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo
for objects All items must be ready for
hanging or display Deliver to McChord
Library during the dates above
bull JBLM Reads finale event
Club at McChord Field Saturday
Feb 28 11 am
Duane Denfield PhD and architectural
historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis
and its beginnings from World War I
This presentation will be followed by our
featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-
ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a
Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win
World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-
tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum
will present the fascinating story of Ser-
geant Stubby and how his story captured
the hearts of America during World War
I There will also be military and histori-
cal displays and reading therapy dogs The
first 300 people who attend will receive a
free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book
Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy
crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia
snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)
Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover
for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up
(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)
Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)
Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)
Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things
from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)
Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)
Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo
and other library events
JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)
Upcoming events at JBLM libraries
JBLMmwrcom 23
JBLM Reads Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For children
Also available
in E-Book
For children
Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For adults
ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST
Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM
at the
Club at McChord Field
Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog
IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum
Military displays
Historical displays
Therapy and working dogs
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524
Adventures
winter wonderful
At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore
an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes
JBLMmwrcom 25
he Outdoor Recreation guides take
groups across the state (and region)
for adventures of all kinds
Pictured above is the group that hit the
trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier
National Park for the first snowshoe trip
this winter
Check out these upcoming snowshoe
trips below Full descriptions for these trips
and all other upcoming adventures are on
the following pages
Gear and transportation are included in
the trip fee unless otherwise noted For
more information call the JBLM Outdoor
Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or
ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM
bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the
trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of
the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)
bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical
snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of
the Olympics for yourself from snow-
shoeing trails offering something for
everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)
bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along
the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Full trip descriptions continued on next page
Outdoor Recreation staff
winterwonderful
T
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526
Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry
and spend the day exploring Victoria BC
by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-
ria has everything from antique stores to
artisan chocolate shops for you to explore
You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-
seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The
trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages
5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)
Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try
mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-
tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the
day learning the basics while getting plen-
ty of time to work on your newfound skills
The location will be determined based on
conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6
miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age
12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
830 am ($35)
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-
tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip
fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-
ets should be purchased at the mountain
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center
at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am
($45 have your own gear pay $25)
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails
by the light of the moon Saturday
Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and
transportation provided Difficulty
beginner distance 15 miles elevation
gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum
age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
545 pm ($40)
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head
north for the fantastic snow at Stevens
Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you
want to ski snowboard or snowshoe
yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-
venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 am (skisnowboard includes
beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50
transportation only $40)
Mountain Day at White Pass Head off
the beaten path to White Pass Saturday
Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding
the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson
and full mountain lift ticket Call or
come in to ask about cross-country ski-
JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml
TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride
ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM
RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom
Dollar value current as of December 2014
Adventures
JBLMmwrcom 27
Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details
Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details
Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod
Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25
Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12
Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing
Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15
Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12
Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12
Popular with Families
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides
ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
6 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $35 snowshoe $45)
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening
of Friday March 13 at the Summit at
Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are
provided go to the Northwest Adventure
Center no later than Wednesday March 11
to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet
at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend
the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-
day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and
full mountain lift ticket are included in
the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
515 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)
Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action
beauty and excitement await you on this
trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers
15 and younger $75)
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the
beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range
on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday
March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)
Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-
cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest
from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake
Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance
35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4
hours Minimum age 12 ($45)
Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-
tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-
urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress
warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-
ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am
($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)
Waterfall tour Explore the largest
concentration of waterfalls in the
continental United States Saturday
March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-
toric Columbia River Highway which
has an abundance of small waterfalls
viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at
five major waterfalls to include the
world-famous Multnomah Falls and
enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The
fee does not include lunch Meet at the
Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos
Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65
ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)
Winter survival camping trip Head to
Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park
for an overnight trip Saturday March 7
Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-
tion winter travel shelter construction
winter survival basics backcountry
cooking and leave-no-trace camping
There is a mandatory pretrip class at the
Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-
day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes
winter camping class group gear (not
including sleeping bag) camp entrance
and three camp meals (participants are
responsible for lunch on the first day)
If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves
wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18
($85)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528
Feelinrsquo good
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bull Agile learning with industry mentorship
bull Acquire Microsoft certifications
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JBLMmwrcom 29
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Feelinrsquo good
Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K
Kick off the 2015 race season and
celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us
Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM
Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green
running duds and get ready to race
Event day includes entertainment by DJ
Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways
Receive a free banger on a bun with race
bib Guinness will be available for purchase
Choose from the 5K distance for
a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-
ners (no walkers please) and register
at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun
run and will not be timed The best
prices and race T-shirt size guarantee
are available through noon Thursday
March 5 If gate access pass is needed
please register by noon Thursday
March 5
Registration fees through noon Thursday
March 5
bull 5K with DOD ID card $15
bull 10K with DOD ID card $25
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35
Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-
day March 5 through noon Thursday
March 12
bull 5K with DOD ID card $20
bull 10K with DOD ID card $30
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40
Day-of-registration fees are as follows
bull 5K with DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with DOD ID card $40
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50
Door prizes include a chance to win
a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff
Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island
(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-
dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift
cardsLional Kam
Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals
Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14
JBLMmwrcom 31
Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it
comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba
A free Zumba class is a great way to spice
up your workout have fun and get in a
cardio workout when you need a day off
from the treadmill or elliptical
Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-
structor (pictured at left) leads the new-
est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-
bics and fitness schedule The second-year
instructor holds the class Mondays and
Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness
Center at 530 pm
Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is
located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave
Free fitness classes are offered at five
JBLM sports and fitness centers including
Sheridan at a variety of times through-
out the week
Classes include
bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot
camp TRX training and more at Jensen
Family Health and Fitness Center
bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and
mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center
bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-
ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-
ness Center
bull Weight training spin boot camp and
30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson
Sports amp Fitness Center
For a complete aerobics and fitness
class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom
JBLMAerobicsAndFitness
ZUMBA
Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Race day begins with packet pick-up
from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-
race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers
head to the starting line at 10 am
while runners and walkers in the 5K
start at 1005 am
Call 253-967-4768 for additional event
information or registration issues
Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling
League play Feb 9mdashMay 15
bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer
Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3
at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-
day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center
1 pm (attend one)
League play Feb 23ndashMay 15
bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball
Representative meeting Tuesday March
3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday
March 4 at McChord Fitness Center
Both are at 1 pm (choose one)
League play March 30ndashMay 15
bull Run cross-country
Representative meeting Tuesday
March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm
Series date April 8 15 and 22
For details call 253-967-4768 or visit
JBLMmwrcomintramurals
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158
Watch the big game at partiesThe big game is Sunday Feb 1 mdash watch
it on a big screen with friends food and
half-time games The following venues
are for ages 18 and older only
The Warrior Zone at Lewis North has
the game on its big screen or watch it on
TV screens located throughout the facil-
ity Sign up for a Madden 15 tournament
and a ldquofootball squaresrdquo game Also get in
on food specials and door prizes
The WZ is at 11592 17th amp D St Call
253-477-5756 for details
At Nelson Recreation Center watch
the game in cushy comfort on a movie
screen Nelson Rec is at Lewis Main at
3168 2nd Division Dr For additional
information call 253-967-2539
Winter golf savings you canrsquot beatGet in on huge savings when you golf
at Whispering Firs Golf Course
bull ldquoSuper Sunday Skinsrdquo tournament Sun-
day Feb 1 for $10 per golfer plus your
green fee Format is stroke play gross
and net Tee time is 8 am
bull Valentinersquos Day golf special mdash two-for-
one green fees for you and your partner
after 11 am Saturday Feb 14
bull Valentinersquos Day pro shop sale Saturday
Feb 14 Select items are on sale
bull ldquoWonderful Wednesdayrdquo special
throughout February mdash all green fees
are $10 after 11 am
bull Golf cart and lunch combo for $26 mdash
green fees a shared cart and a $7 food
voucher is available seven days a week
The food voucher is good through Sat-
urday Feb 28
Specials canrsquot be combined with other
offers and may not be used for tourna-
ments or outings
Also get ready for the 10th Annual
Whispering Firs ldquoSpring Breakrdquo coming
in March For details call the pro shop
Whispering Firs is at McChord Field
at 895 Lincoln Blvd Call the pro shop at
253-982-2124 for more information
Enjoy Family fun center amp free Family bowling with youth bowling league
The new Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center at McChord Field has opened Experience a laser maze Family fun area new snack bar menu 12 lanes of bowling party packages and more
Bring the entire Family in for free bowl-ing Saturday Feb 21 from 10 amndashnoon when you sign up for a youth league The youth leagues and bumper bowling (for ages 7 and younger) meet Saturdays at 945 am starting Saturday Feb 28 Coaching is provided for beginners Youth leagues include three-person teams and three games for $8 per weekmdash your children or their friends could become a team Bumper bowling is $3 per child for one game per week Sign up now at the front counter
Sounders Lanes is at 737 Jackson Blvd Call 253-982-5954 for more information
Taste the best at JBLMrsquos popular Brewfest
Like microbrews and home brews Sample the best at the annual JBLM Brewfest Friday Feb 20 at the Club at McChord Field
Get in the door starting at 430 pm for $15 per person which includes a mug and six samples hors drsquooeuvres (while supplies last) and entertainment Pay $5 more for five additional samples
The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd
The Warrior Zonersquos got gameAges 18 and older can drop by the War-
rior Zone at Lewis North for weekly pool
and poker tournaments shuffleboard
gaming competitions music videos mov-
ies in the house theater and much more
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 20158
Food amp fun
JBLMmwrcom 9
Your Arts amp Crafts Center February Clip lsquon Save CouponsBring these coupons to your Arts amp Crafts Center Feb 1ndash28 2015 to receive your discounts when you place an order
Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord Field bull 1121 Barnes Blvd bull 253-982-6726
Free printing on full-color puzzles
(Does not apply to cost of blank puzzle)
2-for-1 shop time (Good for one day of shop time
discount applies after first full hour)
Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person
No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015
Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person
No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015
2nd side printed free on a ceramic mug or stein
(One per customer)
Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person
No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015
Call 253-477-5756 or come in today
The WZ is located at 11592 17th amp D St
Arts amp Crafts Centerrsquos gifts sweeten your life
Your Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord
Field never lets you down mdash especially
with gifts for every occasion
This month order a custom-printed
puzzle featuring a photo of your loved
one Break the puzzle apart put the
pieces in a glass jar with a ribbon and you
have a sweet surprise for your Valentine
Another Valentinersquos Day idea is to have
your favorite photo printed on a coffee
mug or ceramic stein (yes even your pet
photos count as Family)
To save time you can email your pho-
tos to the Arts amp Crafts Center to get your
project started mdash call 253-982-6723
Save on these Valentine gifts and shop
time (for creating your own project) by
bringing in the clip-rsquon-save coupons
below The Arts amp Crafts Center is located
at 1121 Barnes Blvd
Attend Operation Baby ShowerIf yoursquore a new mom or are expecting
your first baby both you and your spouse
are invited to the free Operation Baby
Shower at American Lake Conference
Center Saturday March 7 from 10 amndash
2 pm Receive vendor service and prod-
uct giveaways and door prizes
For details call 253-967-6772 or look
for the Operation Baby Shower ad online
at JBLMmwrcom ALCC is located at Lewis
North at 8085 NCO Beach Rd
Make cash at Spring Flea MarketClean out your closet garage or attic
and sell your gently used items at the
Spring Flea Market coming Saturday
March 21 inside the MWR Fest Tent from
9 amndash1 pm
The cost for two tables spaces or a
combination is $26 For three spaces
tables or a combination pay $30 Each
additional table or space is $6 For more
information on renting your area call
253-967-6772
Plan your next party with usAre you in charge of planning an up-
coming birthday party or other celebra-
tion Wersquore your party headquarters
bull Plan youth and unitsquadron parties
at Bowl Arena Lanes (253-967-4661)
or Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center
(253-982-5954) Different party pack-
ages are available
bull The Bistro at Russell Landing at Lewis
North can seat up to 80 people for a
reception or party Call 253-964-2813
bull American Lake Conference Center at
Lewis North accommodates both small
and large parties Call 253-966-3988
bull Habantildeero Mexican Grill at McChord
Field can serve from 10ndash100 guests
Call 253-982-3271
bull Eagles Pride Golf Course hosts up to
160 guests Call 253-967-6522
bull Book your reception at the Club at
McChord Field for up to 400 guests
Call 253-982-5581
For more details visit JBLMmwrcom
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201510
Food amp fun
Discounts military spouses deserveFor what you do every day we give back to you
For countless moves and long separations for bold ventures and fresh starts for all you do to keep the family together you deserve a break
Enjoy our wireless discount
Requires wireless agreement with qualified plan(s) Subject to Wireless Customer Agmt Activationupgrade fee up to $40line amp addrsquol deposits may apply Credit approval reqrsquod Geographic usage amp other restrictions apply amp may result in svc termination Coverage amp svcs not avail everywhere Sales tax amp other charges apply Other Monthly ChargesLine May include applicable taxes amp federal amp state universal svc charges Regulatory Cost Recovery Charge (up to $125) gross receipts surcharge Admin Fee amp other govrsquot assessments which are not taxes or govrsquot reqrsquod charges Monthly discounts Service discounts are available to (a) qualified government employees providing proof of current government employment (valid government employee ID card or paystub) (b) qualified military veterans providing either a Department of Defense Form DD214 indicating an honorable discharge or a valid retired military ID and (c) qualified spouses of active duty or deceased military service personnel providing a valid Department of Defense sponsorship card Eligible individuals must take personal liability for hisher account Eligibility for offer ceases when individual is no longer qualified Discounts apply only to the monthly service charge of qualified plans Discounts are not available with any unlimited voice plans For Family Talk plans discount will only apply to the primary line For all Mobile Share plans discount applies only to the monthly service charge for the data allotment of eligible plans not to the additional monthly device charge(s) Additional plan and other restrictions apply Discounts may not be combined Offer available only in ATampT and authorized dealer retail stores and is subject to change If you have a question about available discounts andor your eligibility contact your local ATampT store representativecopy2014 ATampT Intellectual Property All rights reserved ATampT and the ATampT logo are trademarks of ATampT Intellectual Property
Save 15on the monthly service charge of qualified plans from ATampT For federal government employees including DoD active duty military and qualified veterans as well as qualified spouses of active duty or deceased service members
Enjoy your wireless benefitVisit attcomgovmilspouse for details onbull Flexiblerateplanstofityourlifestylebull Industryleadingportfolioofdevicesbull Thousandsofappsgamesandfeatures
To qualify for your discount visit a nearby store and present your Department of Defense sponsorship card
For more details visit wwwattcomgovmilspouse
JBLMmwrcom 11
Hours of operationMonday amp Tuesday 9 amndash9 pmWednesday amp Thursday 11 amndash9 pmFriday amp Saturday 11 amndashmidnightSunday 1ndash8 pmJBLMmwrcom
bull 12 lanes for bowling
bull Laser Maze
bull Family Fun Center
bull Snack Bar
bull Birthday Parties
bull Family-friendly fun
737 Jackson BlvdMcChord Field
NOWOPEN
bull Military and government employees always approved for credit
bull Aff ordable payment plans available
bull Expert helpful customer service
bull Easy to apply in-store or online
Ready to love the way you live
Lakewood6010 Main St SW 253-582-9228
Fletcherrsquos JewelersTacoma Mall 253-473-2400
USA Living and Fletchers Jewelers are ready to help with a ordable monthly payment plans on the brand-name products you want mdash everything from tablets and computers to TVs appliances furniture jewelry and more To nd out more go to USALivingcom and FletchersJewelerscom
Just visit our USA Living or Fletchers Jewelers stores and show them the special code MWR50
Limited- me o er One coupon per household Restric ons apply O er not valid on previous purchases or a re nance of a current account See store for details Paid adver se-ment mdash no Department of Defense or Federal Government endorsement of Adver ser implied
TVs bull gaming bull furniture auto accessories
computersappliances bull phones
Living Smarter
Living Happier Ever After
bridal bull watchesfashion jewelry
Living Bigger
Get
any purchase of$500 or more
$50 off
USAD_0162E_MWR_Ad_FtLewis_3_5x115_0116indd 1 11615 113 PM
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512
By Patti Jeffrey
Looking for something new to alleviate your
boredom and ignite your passion Take a new road to fulfillment by learning to love the great outdoors a new sport a craft or hobby getting fit a new way volun-teering and much more with Family amp MWR
You and your Family can take ad-
vantage of opportunities offered every
month at JBLM
For instance you or a Family member
can learn to swim at one of our indoor
pools Kimbro Pool offers both adult
and youth swim lessons The lessons are
extremely popular so sign up as soon as
possible (you can be put on a wait list
too)
Who knows Maybe loving to swim
might lead to learning to be a lifeguard
or swim instructor at JBLM which would
lead to a job Or you simply could enjoy
water aerobics with other adults for fun
and exercise
For more information on swimming
water aerobics or lifeguarding call the
Aquatics office at 253-967-9210 or visit
JBLMmwrcom for schedules and registra-
tion
Maybe yoursquove thought about start-
ing a new hobby such as crocheting or
knitting or want to explore new books
and talk about what yoursquove learned with
other adults Did you know that our
JBLM libraries offer free classes and a
book club They make it so easy to start
especially with other interested adults
Fall in love with reading different kinds
of books that expand your imagination
and worldview McChord Library hosts
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512
Food amp fun
JBLMmwrcom 13
Novel Navigators a book club that meets
the second Wednesday of every month at
430 pm Sign up and check out a copy of
the current book at the front counter For
more details call 253-982-3454
McChord Library also offers free classes
to learn hobbies crafts and other new
things For example you can learn to
ldquoupcyclerdquo mdash turning bottles magazines
and other used items into beautiful decor
and gifts Perhaps you and a friend can
take ideas presented in class add more
of your own and sell your crafts at craft
fairs
Upcycling classes meet at 5 pm the
third Wednesday of each month
Also involve other Family members in
free library events such as the monthly
teen ldquotakeoversrdquo at both Grandstaff and
McChord libraries and in free weekly
storytimes with crafts
Look for these and many more library
classes events and meetings on our web-
site JBLMmwrcom
Another new craft that will tickle your
tastebuds is homebrewing Yoursquoll have
the opportunity to speak with home
brewers at the annual Brewfest at Mc-
Chord Field Friday Feb 20 at the Club at
McChord Field starting at 430 pm
Yoursquoll quickly find how passionate
these home brewers are about not only
the craft but about creating and refin-
ing recipes to win awards and get rave
reviews from friends They can tell you
how to get started and might even invite
you to join the club This is one craft
thatrsquos meant to be shared
Tired of just sitting around Itrsquos time
to get moving mdash and you have so many
ways to fall in love with a new sport or
fitness activity
The staffers at the Outdoor Recreation
program excel at motivating you to
start something new then take it to the
next level Whether itrsquos learning to ski
snowshoe kayak hike mountain bike
scuba dive or even bungee jump theyrsquoll
be more than happy to introduce you to
what they already love to do
Turn to the Adventures section for what
sparks your interest then pick up your
phone and make that call to sign up You
can do it
Donrsquot let your household funds limit
you from your passion to get out and
move that body JBLM offers free aerobic
programs at our sports and fitness centers
Try out a new fitness class to see what
ignites your passion mdash Zumba TRX yoga
CrossFit weight training and more
Just think if you find the type of
fitness activity you love you could get
certified and teach it to others at a JBLM
fitness center to keep that spark going
Find current schedules and locations that
fit your lifestyle at JBLMmwrcom
Speaking of household funds mdash make
friends with your budget instead of
resenting your relationship with money
Armed Forces Community Service spon-
sors Military Saves Week during February
with lots of free classes and information
on how to not only save money but feel
good again about how you spend it You
might even discover that you can truly
master the budgeting process and enjoy
your life so much more
AFCS also can help you get a job you
love with free reacutesumeacute-building classes in-
terviewing techniques and more through
its employment readiness program
Turn to the Family amp the homefront sec-
tion for information on Military Saves
Week and many more free classes
If you love to travel we would love to
help you get the best travel experience
possible at the best prices
You donrsquot have to travel far to indulge
your passions mdash the Northwest Adventure
Center invites you to savor fine red wine
and chocolate on its Saturday Feb 14 or
Sunday Feb 15 tour Yoursquoll quickly find
how finely crafted chocolates and wines
are enhanced when theyrsquore paired Visit
JBLMmwrRegistrationcom to sign up
Leisure Travel Services is the best place
to head before you begin to plan your
vacation Yoursquoll find the best available
deals by looking at the price list and at
Armed Forces Vacation Club on their
webpage at JBLMmwrcom
If you love the resort life get access to
200000 accommodations in more than
100 countries with the Armed Forces
Vacation Club mdash membership is free You
have exclusive access to the leisure life
through vacation rentals and military
vacation deals
If you love excitement rides and enter-
tainment get exclusive savings at a num-
ber of theme parks around the country
Love to get away right here in Wash-
ington Make reservations for Pacific
Beach on the Olympic Peninsula If you
love the culture of Vancouver or Victoria
BC find tours or packages that whisk
you a country away mdash right next door to
Washington
Start planning the vacation yoursquoll love
by calling LTS at 253-967-3085
There are so many more activities you
can get to love at JBLM mdash volunteering
through the installation volunteer corps
skeet shooting pool and gaming tourna-
ments at the Warrior Zone becoming a
volunteer youth sports coach register-
ing your kids to learn how to bowl and
more
Explore the other magazine sections
and our website at JBLMmwrcom and find
your passion this month
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201514
Family amp the homefront
Sign up now for recreational sports
Whether you have a young slugger in
the house or an athletic child who likes
to dabble in many sports Child Youth amp
School Services offers recreational sports
for youth of all abilities and ages
Fun is a focus along with the fundamen-
tals and the importance of teamwork all of
which are taught by volunteer coaches
The Get Fit Be Strong mdash Play 60
program is open to ages 8ndash18 for $40
Children will be introduced to a handful
of sports and activities as fun ways to get
and stay active Youth will also learn the
importance of proper nutrition Registra-
tion is open through March 10
Get Fit Be Strong mdash Earth Adven-
tures is also open to ages 8ndash18 for $40
These sports and activities promise to get
your child outside while they find fun
new ways to get active Registration is
open Feb 23ndashApril 15
Sluggers ages 3ndash15 will be excited to
know that baseball season is just around
the corner Lilrsquo Batters is open to ages
3ndash4 for $20 and spring baseball is open
How do you CYSSFrom sports and fun classes to quality care for all ages Child Youth amp School Services offer exciting programs for your Family
Itrsquos easy mdash and free mdash to register with CYSSIf yoursquore new to JBLM or havenrsquot registered your Family yet do it today The free registration process is simple Just
call Parent Central Services at 253-966-CYSS to schedule a registration appointment and bring the following with you mdash government ID card work and home contact information two local emergency contacts shot records LESpaystub or proof of full time-student status (only if enrolling in full- or part-day or beforeafter care) and a sports physical valid through the entire season if enrolling in sports There are two locations mdash 2295 12th St at Lewis Main and 560 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field Registration is required before enrolling in sports SKIESUnlimited classes and child care
JBLMmwrcom 15
Photos by Emiliano Hernandez
Show us at fbcomJBLMcyss ldquoLikerdquo us to join the CYSS community online and share
your photos to answer How do you CYSS
to ages 5ndash15 for $60 Registration for both
opens Feb 3 and runs through March 28
Special Olympics aquatics and Special
Olympics track and field are open to
youth ages 8ndash18 with and without special needs Registration for both begins Feb 3 Aquatics registration ends March 5 while track and field sign-up ends March 12
Coming in March registration for flag football cheerleading and myriad camps
Stay tuned for details on upcoming
camps or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMcyss for
updates
The lsquoSKIESrsquo the limit on fun with CYSS classes
From boxing and karate to dance and
gymnastics SKIESUnlimited has fun class-
es for every childrsquos interests Therersquos even
Lego club public speaking and film stud-
ies as part of the newly added academic
options as well as parent-and-me classes
If yoursquore looking for fun activities for
your children look no further Check
out class listings and enroll for Marchrsquos
classes at JBLMcyssRegistrationcom by Fri-
day Feb 27 The enrollment deadline is
always the fourth Friday of the month
Play to Learn with Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma at JBLM
Play to Learn a free program with the
Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma is in full
swing at JBLM
This collaborative program is for youth
ages 6 and younger and their parents
grandparents friends Family and neigh-
bors The program includes themed cur-
riculum to encourage individual play
Yoursquore invited to stop in for activities
songs and group circle time that children
and adults will enjoy together
Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone
10ndash1130 am and at Raindrops amp Rain-
bows Parent and Child Play Center 130ndash
3 pm on the following Wednesdays
bull Feb 4 11 amp 25
bull March 4 11 18 amp 25
Escape Zone is located at McChord
Field 841 Fairway Rd (off Lincoln Boule-
vard) Raindrops amp Rainbows is located at
8197 American Lake Ave at Lewis North
CYSS information continued on next page
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201516
Family amp the homefront
Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone
From sports and arts and crafts to tech-
nology field trips and more the Hillside
Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be
The location offers before- and after-
school care as well as open recreation for
registered youth in grades 6ndash12
Upcoming events include
bull Military Appreciation Month event
This Friday Feb 6 events includes a
performance by the Lakes High School
JROTC color guard and the STEP Club
There will be activities and snacks all
from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-
ner will be announced
bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held
Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots
of activities including arts and crafts
dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments
are provided Join us to say goodbye to
old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford
JBLMmwrcom 17
SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539
event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held
monthly on the last Friday of the month
bull Babysitting certification course Get
prepared to babysit children of all ages
with certification classes The next class
is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday
Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled
during the third week of the month in
March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm
Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash
8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-
ary March or April course and upon
completion you can opt to have your
name added to a list of certified sit-
ters The list is made available to JBLM
Families and is completely optional To
reserve your spot call 253-967-4441
bull College Fair Middle schoolers and
high schoolers are invited to a college
fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash
330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash
Teen Zone Local colleges will have
representatives onsite Light snacks
Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-
cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main
For more information call 253-967-4441
Open recreation and before- and after-
school care are also available at McChord
Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For
details call 253-982-2203
Teach a cooking class
with SKIESUnlimited
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518
Family amp the homefront
A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews
This deployment was my husbands
first and it was our second pregnancy We
were all sorts of torn with emotions but
knew we would be able to make the best
of it
Both of our babies genders were un-
known until birth he gets to announce it
This has always been really important to
us to keep as a tradition and we werent
letting the deployment get in the way
I sent boxes of both its a boy and its
a girl stuff so he could take pictures to
announce when I finally had our baby
It allowed us to include him even
though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-
tion alive It helped both of us really
The homecoming was his first time
meeting our new baby boy I chose to
leave our oldest at home and have my
mom take him to school and not let him
know daddy had come home We came
home my husband was able to bond with
our newest little one and then we went
to the school to surprise our oldest at
lunch
For us these memories will last a life
time Thinking of the special moments
we would have made the deployment go
by much faster and smoother
s military Families we experience
separations and surprises happi-
ness and pride
The photos of the Matthews Fam-
ily above were submitted as part of last
Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation
Month photo contest You can see why
they won the grand prize
When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed
his wife Danielle was pregnant with their
second child With the help of friend and
photographer Shantel Young the Mat-
thews Family was able to bridge the gap
during the babyrsquos birth and capture on
film memories that will last a lifetime
A
JBLMmwrcom 19
Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces
Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help
Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the
vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate
office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment
orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when
he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-
ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo
bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings
Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides
Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion
prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have
bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important
bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them
bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or
call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430
Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21
Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony
Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day
Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520
Family amp the homefront
JBLMmwrcom 21
Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar
Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next
career by learning more about education
programs colleges and training opportu-
nities
Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted
by the Service Member and Family Assis-
tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash
1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main
Representatives from local area and on-
line colleges technical and trade schools
apprenticeship programs and vocational
programs will be in attendance
Warrior Transition Battalion Service
Members and Family Members Service
Members going through a medical board
(integrated disability evaluation system)
and their Family Members are encour-
aged to attend All Service Members are
welcome
Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-
mation
Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a
few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at
ArmyMWRcomACS-survey
The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks
Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details
Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour
Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM
253-967-3628253-982-2695
Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453
123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901
JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496
International spouse cooking demonstration
Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources
253-967-3628
My Superpowers Need a Boost
Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544
Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430
Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901
SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616
Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628
EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695
Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453
Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901
Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness
Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to
take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28
Two ways to complete the special challenge form
bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)
bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23
Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash
1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to
celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from
the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will
discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The
Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-
nounced at the end of this event
Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall
eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available
onsite with registration
For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom
It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today
We need feedback from all branches of
the military stationed at JBLM to better
tailor our programs to meet your needs
Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-
gram invites EFMP Families to McChord
Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a
movie in a sensory-friendly environment
Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey
Theater at Lewis Main
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522
Family amp the homefront
Wersquore excited to bring you the details of
JBLM Reads The series of events is brought
to you by National Geographic and includes
bull Book discussion group for adults
McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11
and Grandstaff Library Wednesday
Feb 18 both are at 430 pm
Registration opens two weeks prior to the
event the first 10 to register at each library
will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant
Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best
Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole
the Heart of a Nationrdquo
bull PAWS to Read
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm
Kids can explore the human-animal bond
while reading aloud to specially trained dogs
bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids
McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am
Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks
games and fun as we discuss the book
ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids
who register will receive a copy of the book
(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo
section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-
tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm
Have a dog-gone good time and discov-
er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby
Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun
and crafts Registration is required and
begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum
Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm
JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum
discusses the art of writing and research
bull Knit Your Bit
McChord Library Fridays Feb 20
March 6 and 20 11 am
During WWI the country was encouraged
to support the troops by knitting them
warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the
knitting tradition alive
bull An art contest
McChord Library Feb 17ndash21
Create a piece of artwork about your hero
All entries will be displayed at the JBLM
Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will
be awarded to the top entry in each age
category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries
must be Family-friendly and no larger than
12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo
for objects All items must be ready for
hanging or display Deliver to McChord
Library during the dates above
bull JBLM Reads finale event
Club at McChord Field Saturday
Feb 28 11 am
Duane Denfield PhD and architectural
historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis
and its beginnings from World War I
This presentation will be followed by our
featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-
ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a
Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win
World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-
tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum
will present the fascinating story of Ser-
geant Stubby and how his story captured
the hearts of America during World War
I There will also be military and histori-
cal displays and reading therapy dogs The
first 300 people who attend will receive a
free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book
Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy
crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia
snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)
Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover
for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up
(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)
Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)
Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)
Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things
from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)
Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)
Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo
and other library events
JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)
Upcoming events at JBLM libraries
JBLMmwrcom 23
JBLM Reads Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For children
Also available
in E-Book
For children
Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For adults
ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST
Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM
at the
Club at McChord Field
Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog
IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum
Military displays
Historical displays
Therapy and working dogs
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524
Adventures
winter wonderful
At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore
an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes
JBLMmwrcom 25
he Outdoor Recreation guides take
groups across the state (and region)
for adventures of all kinds
Pictured above is the group that hit the
trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier
National Park for the first snowshoe trip
this winter
Check out these upcoming snowshoe
trips below Full descriptions for these trips
and all other upcoming adventures are on
the following pages
Gear and transportation are included in
the trip fee unless otherwise noted For
more information call the JBLM Outdoor
Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or
ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM
bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the
trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of
the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)
bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical
snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of
the Olympics for yourself from snow-
shoeing trails offering something for
everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)
bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along
the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Full trip descriptions continued on next page
Outdoor Recreation staff
winterwonderful
T
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526
Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry
and spend the day exploring Victoria BC
by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-
ria has everything from antique stores to
artisan chocolate shops for you to explore
You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-
seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The
trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages
5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)
Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try
mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-
tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the
day learning the basics while getting plen-
ty of time to work on your newfound skills
The location will be determined based on
conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6
miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age
12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
830 am ($35)
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-
tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip
fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-
ets should be purchased at the mountain
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center
at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am
($45 have your own gear pay $25)
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails
by the light of the moon Saturday
Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and
transportation provided Difficulty
beginner distance 15 miles elevation
gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum
age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
545 pm ($40)
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head
north for the fantastic snow at Stevens
Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you
want to ski snowboard or snowshoe
yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-
venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 am (skisnowboard includes
beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50
transportation only $40)
Mountain Day at White Pass Head off
the beaten path to White Pass Saturday
Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding
the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson
and full mountain lift ticket Call or
come in to ask about cross-country ski-
JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml
TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride
ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM
RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom
Dollar value current as of December 2014
Adventures
JBLMmwrcom 27
Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details
Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details
Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod
Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25
Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12
Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing
Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15
Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12
Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12
Popular with Families
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides
ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
6 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $35 snowshoe $45)
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening
of Friday March 13 at the Summit at
Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are
provided go to the Northwest Adventure
Center no later than Wednesday March 11
to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet
at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend
the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-
day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and
full mountain lift ticket are included in
the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
515 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)
Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action
beauty and excitement await you on this
trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers
15 and younger $75)
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the
beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range
on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday
March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)
Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-
cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest
from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake
Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance
35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4
hours Minimum age 12 ($45)
Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-
tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-
urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress
warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-
ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am
($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)
Waterfall tour Explore the largest
concentration of waterfalls in the
continental United States Saturday
March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-
toric Columbia River Highway which
has an abundance of small waterfalls
viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at
five major waterfalls to include the
world-famous Multnomah Falls and
enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The
fee does not include lunch Meet at the
Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos
Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65
ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)
Winter survival camping trip Head to
Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park
for an overnight trip Saturday March 7
Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-
tion winter travel shelter construction
winter survival basics backcountry
cooking and leave-no-trace camping
There is a mandatory pretrip class at the
Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-
day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes
winter camping class group gear (not
including sleeping bag) camp entrance
and three camp meals (participants are
responsible for lunch on the first day)
If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves
wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18
($85)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528
Feelinrsquo good
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bull Agile learning with industry mentorship
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JBLMmwrcom 29
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Feelinrsquo good
Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K
Kick off the 2015 race season and
celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us
Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM
Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green
running duds and get ready to race
Event day includes entertainment by DJ
Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways
Receive a free banger on a bun with race
bib Guinness will be available for purchase
Choose from the 5K distance for
a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-
ners (no walkers please) and register
at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun
run and will not be timed The best
prices and race T-shirt size guarantee
are available through noon Thursday
March 5 If gate access pass is needed
please register by noon Thursday
March 5
Registration fees through noon Thursday
March 5
bull 5K with DOD ID card $15
bull 10K with DOD ID card $25
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35
Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-
day March 5 through noon Thursday
March 12
bull 5K with DOD ID card $20
bull 10K with DOD ID card $30
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40
Day-of-registration fees are as follows
bull 5K with DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with DOD ID card $40
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50
Door prizes include a chance to win
a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff
Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island
(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-
dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift
cardsLional Kam
Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals
Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14
JBLMmwrcom 31
Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it
comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba
A free Zumba class is a great way to spice
up your workout have fun and get in a
cardio workout when you need a day off
from the treadmill or elliptical
Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-
structor (pictured at left) leads the new-
est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-
bics and fitness schedule The second-year
instructor holds the class Mondays and
Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness
Center at 530 pm
Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is
located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave
Free fitness classes are offered at five
JBLM sports and fitness centers including
Sheridan at a variety of times through-
out the week
Classes include
bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot
camp TRX training and more at Jensen
Family Health and Fitness Center
bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and
mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center
bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-
ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-
ness Center
bull Weight training spin boot camp and
30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson
Sports amp Fitness Center
For a complete aerobics and fitness
class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom
JBLMAerobicsAndFitness
ZUMBA
Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Race day begins with packet pick-up
from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-
race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers
head to the starting line at 10 am
while runners and walkers in the 5K
start at 1005 am
Call 253-967-4768 for additional event
information or registration issues
Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling
League play Feb 9mdashMay 15
bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer
Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3
at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-
day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center
1 pm (attend one)
League play Feb 23ndashMay 15
bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball
Representative meeting Tuesday March
3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday
March 4 at McChord Fitness Center
Both are at 1 pm (choose one)
League play March 30ndashMay 15
bull Run cross-country
Representative meeting Tuesday
March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm
Series date April 8 15 and 22
For details call 253-967-4768 or visit
JBLMmwrcomintramurals
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532
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JBLMmwrcom 9
Your Arts amp Crafts Center February Clip lsquon Save CouponsBring these coupons to your Arts amp Crafts Center Feb 1ndash28 2015 to receive your discounts when you place an order
Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord Field bull 1121 Barnes Blvd bull 253-982-6726
Free printing on full-color puzzles
(Does not apply to cost of blank puzzle)
2-for-1 shop time (Good for one day of shop time
discount applies after first full hour)
Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person
No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015
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2nd side printed free on a ceramic mug or stein
(One per customer)
Limit one coupon per customer Valid only when presented in person
No photocopies accepted No cash value Coupon is good Feb 1ndash28 2015
Call 253-477-5756 or come in today
The WZ is located at 11592 17th amp D St
Arts amp Crafts Centerrsquos gifts sweeten your life
Your Arts amp Crafts Center at McChord
Field never lets you down mdash especially
with gifts for every occasion
This month order a custom-printed
puzzle featuring a photo of your loved
one Break the puzzle apart put the
pieces in a glass jar with a ribbon and you
have a sweet surprise for your Valentine
Another Valentinersquos Day idea is to have
your favorite photo printed on a coffee
mug or ceramic stein (yes even your pet
photos count as Family)
To save time you can email your pho-
tos to the Arts amp Crafts Center to get your
project started mdash call 253-982-6723
Save on these Valentine gifts and shop
time (for creating your own project) by
bringing in the clip-rsquon-save coupons
below The Arts amp Crafts Center is located
at 1121 Barnes Blvd
Attend Operation Baby ShowerIf yoursquore a new mom or are expecting
your first baby both you and your spouse
are invited to the free Operation Baby
Shower at American Lake Conference
Center Saturday March 7 from 10 amndash
2 pm Receive vendor service and prod-
uct giveaways and door prizes
For details call 253-967-6772 or look
for the Operation Baby Shower ad online
at JBLMmwrcom ALCC is located at Lewis
North at 8085 NCO Beach Rd
Make cash at Spring Flea MarketClean out your closet garage or attic
and sell your gently used items at the
Spring Flea Market coming Saturday
March 21 inside the MWR Fest Tent from
9 amndash1 pm
The cost for two tables spaces or a
combination is $26 For three spaces
tables or a combination pay $30 Each
additional table or space is $6 For more
information on renting your area call
253-967-6772
Plan your next party with usAre you in charge of planning an up-
coming birthday party or other celebra-
tion Wersquore your party headquarters
bull Plan youth and unitsquadron parties
at Bowl Arena Lanes (253-967-4661)
or Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center
(253-982-5954) Different party pack-
ages are available
bull The Bistro at Russell Landing at Lewis
North can seat up to 80 people for a
reception or party Call 253-964-2813
bull American Lake Conference Center at
Lewis North accommodates both small
and large parties Call 253-966-3988
bull Habantildeero Mexican Grill at McChord
Field can serve from 10ndash100 guests
Call 253-982-3271
bull Eagles Pride Golf Course hosts up to
160 guests Call 253-967-6522
bull Book your reception at the Club at
McChord Field for up to 400 guests
Call 253-982-5581
For more details visit JBLMmwrcom
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201510
Food amp fun
Discounts military spouses deserveFor what you do every day we give back to you
For countless moves and long separations for bold ventures and fresh starts for all you do to keep the family together you deserve a break
Enjoy our wireless discount
Requires wireless agreement with qualified plan(s) Subject to Wireless Customer Agmt Activationupgrade fee up to $40line amp addrsquol deposits may apply Credit approval reqrsquod Geographic usage amp other restrictions apply amp may result in svc termination Coverage amp svcs not avail everywhere Sales tax amp other charges apply Other Monthly ChargesLine May include applicable taxes amp federal amp state universal svc charges Regulatory Cost Recovery Charge (up to $125) gross receipts surcharge Admin Fee amp other govrsquot assessments which are not taxes or govrsquot reqrsquod charges Monthly discounts Service discounts are available to (a) qualified government employees providing proof of current government employment (valid government employee ID card or paystub) (b) qualified military veterans providing either a Department of Defense Form DD214 indicating an honorable discharge or a valid retired military ID and (c) qualified spouses of active duty or deceased military service personnel providing a valid Department of Defense sponsorship card Eligible individuals must take personal liability for hisher account Eligibility for offer ceases when individual is no longer qualified Discounts apply only to the monthly service charge of qualified plans Discounts are not available with any unlimited voice plans For Family Talk plans discount will only apply to the primary line For all Mobile Share plans discount applies only to the monthly service charge for the data allotment of eligible plans not to the additional monthly device charge(s) Additional plan and other restrictions apply Discounts may not be combined Offer available only in ATampT and authorized dealer retail stores and is subject to change If you have a question about available discounts andor your eligibility contact your local ATampT store representativecopy2014 ATampT Intellectual Property All rights reserved ATampT and the ATampT logo are trademarks of ATampT Intellectual Property
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JBLMmwrcom 11
Hours of operationMonday amp Tuesday 9 amndash9 pmWednesday amp Thursday 11 amndash9 pmFriday amp Saturday 11 amndashmidnightSunday 1ndash8 pmJBLMmwrcom
bull 12 lanes for bowling
bull Laser Maze
bull Family Fun Center
bull Snack Bar
bull Birthday Parties
bull Family-friendly fun
737 Jackson BlvdMcChord Field
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bull Military and government employees always approved for credit
bull Aff ordable payment plans available
bull Expert helpful customer service
bull Easy to apply in-store or online
Ready to love the way you live
Lakewood6010 Main St SW 253-582-9228
Fletcherrsquos JewelersTacoma Mall 253-473-2400
USA Living and Fletchers Jewelers are ready to help with a ordable monthly payment plans on the brand-name products you want mdash everything from tablets and computers to TVs appliances furniture jewelry and more To nd out more go to USALivingcom and FletchersJewelerscom
Just visit our USA Living or Fletchers Jewelers stores and show them the special code MWR50
Limited- me o er One coupon per household Restric ons apply O er not valid on previous purchases or a re nance of a current account See store for details Paid adver se-ment mdash no Department of Defense or Federal Government endorsement of Adver ser implied
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512
By Patti Jeffrey
Looking for something new to alleviate your
boredom and ignite your passion Take a new road to fulfillment by learning to love the great outdoors a new sport a craft or hobby getting fit a new way volun-teering and much more with Family amp MWR
You and your Family can take ad-
vantage of opportunities offered every
month at JBLM
For instance you or a Family member
can learn to swim at one of our indoor
pools Kimbro Pool offers both adult
and youth swim lessons The lessons are
extremely popular so sign up as soon as
possible (you can be put on a wait list
too)
Who knows Maybe loving to swim
might lead to learning to be a lifeguard
or swim instructor at JBLM which would
lead to a job Or you simply could enjoy
water aerobics with other adults for fun
and exercise
For more information on swimming
water aerobics or lifeguarding call the
Aquatics office at 253-967-9210 or visit
JBLMmwrcom for schedules and registra-
tion
Maybe yoursquove thought about start-
ing a new hobby such as crocheting or
knitting or want to explore new books
and talk about what yoursquove learned with
other adults Did you know that our
JBLM libraries offer free classes and a
book club They make it so easy to start
especially with other interested adults
Fall in love with reading different kinds
of books that expand your imagination
and worldview McChord Library hosts
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512
Food amp fun
JBLMmwrcom 13
Novel Navigators a book club that meets
the second Wednesday of every month at
430 pm Sign up and check out a copy of
the current book at the front counter For
more details call 253-982-3454
McChord Library also offers free classes
to learn hobbies crafts and other new
things For example you can learn to
ldquoupcyclerdquo mdash turning bottles magazines
and other used items into beautiful decor
and gifts Perhaps you and a friend can
take ideas presented in class add more
of your own and sell your crafts at craft
fairs
Upcycling classes meet at 5 pm the
third Wednesday of each month
Also involve other Family members in
free library events such as the monthly
teen ldquotakeoversrdquo at both Grandstaff and
McChord libraries and in free weekly
storytimes with crafts
Look for these and many more library
classes events and meetings on our web-
site JBLMmwrcom
Another new craft that will tickle your
tastebuds is homebrewing Yoursquoll have
the opportunity to speak with home
brewers at the annual Brewfest at Mc-
Chord Field Friday Feb 20 at the Club at
McChord Field starting at 430 pm
Yoursquoll quickly find how passionate
these home brewers are about not only
the craft but about creating and refin-
ing recipes to win awards and get rave
reviews from friends They can tell you
how to get started and might even invite
you to join the club This is one craft
thatrsquos meant to be shared
Tired of just sitting around Itrsquos time
to get moving mdash and you have so many
ways to fall in love with a new sport or
fitness activity
The staffers at the Outdoor Recreation
program excel at motivating you to
start something new then take it to the
next level Whether itrsquos learning to ski
snowshoe kayak hike mountain bike
scuba dive or even bungee jump theyrsquoll
be more than happy to introduce you to
what they already love to do
Turn to the Adventures section for what
sparks your interest then pick up your
phone and make that call to sign up You
can do it
Donrsquot let your household funds limit
you from your passion to get out and
move that body JBLM offers free aerobic
programs at our sports and fitness centers
Try out a new fitness class to see what
ignites your passion mdash Zumba TRX yoga
CrossFit weight training and more
Just think if you find the type of
fitness activity you love you could get
certified and teach it to others at a JBLM
fitness center to keep that spark going
Find current schedules and locations that
fit your lifestyle at JBLMmwrcom
Speaking of household funds mdash make
friends with your budget instead of
resenting your relationship with money
Armed Forces Community Service spon-
sors Military Saves Week during February
with lots of free classes and information
on how to not only save money but feel
good again about how you spend it You
might even discover that you can truly
master the budgeting process and enjoy
your life so much more
AFCS also can help you get a job you
love with free reacutesumeacute-building classes in-
terviewing techniques and more through
its employment readiness program
Turn to the Family amp the homefront sec-
tion for information on Military Saves
Week and many more free classes
If you love to travel we would love to
help you get the best travel experience
possible at the best prices
You donrsquot have to travel far to indulge
your passions mdash the Northwest Adventure
Center invites you to savor fine red wine
and chocolate on its Saturday Feb 14 or
Sunday Feb 15 tour Yoursquoll quickly find
how finely crafted chocolates and wines
are enhanced when theyrsquore paired Visit
JBLMmwrRegistrationcom to sign up
Leisure Travel Services is the best place
to head before you begin to plan your
vacation Yoursquoll find the best available
deals by looking at the price list and at
Armed Forces Vacation Club on their
webpage at JBLMmwrcom
If you love the resort life get access to
200000 accommodations in more than
100 countries with the Armed Forces
Vacation Club mdash membership is free You
have exclusive access to the leisure life
through vacation rentals and military
vacation deals
If you love excitement rides and enter-
tainment get exclusive savings at a num-
ber of theme parks around the country
Love to get away right here in Wash-
ington Make reservations for Pacific
Beach on the Olympic Peninsula If you
love the culture of Vancouver or Victoria
BC find tours or packages that whisk
you a country away mdash right next door to
Washington
Start planning the vacation yoursquoll love
by calling LTS at 253-967-3085
There are so many more activities you
can get to love at JBLM mdash volunteering
through the installation volunteer corps
skeet shooting pool and gaming tourna-
ments at the Warrior Zone becoming a
volunteer youth sports coach register-
ing your kids to learn how to bowl and
more
Explore the other magazine sections
and our website at JBLMmwrcom and find
your passion this month
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201514
Family amp the homefront
Sign up now for recreational sports
Whether you have a young slugger in
the house or an athletic child who likes
to dabble in many sports Child Youth amp
School Services offers recreational sports
for youth of all abilities and ages
Fun is a focus along with the fundamen-
tals and the importance of teamwork all of
which are taught by volunteer coaches
The Get Fit Be Strong mdash Play 60
program is open to ages 8ndash18 for $40
Children will be introduced to a handful
of sports and activities as fun ways to get
and stay active Youth will also learn the
importance of proper nutrition Registra-
tion is open through March 10
Get Fit Be Strong mdash Earth Adven-
tures is also open to ages 8ndash18 for $40
These sports and activities promise to get
your child outside while they find fun
new ways to get active Registration is
open Feb 23ndashApril 15
Sluggers ages 3ndash15 will be excited to
know that baseball season is just around
the corner Lilrsquo Batters is open to ages
3ndash4 for $20 and spring baseball is open
How do you CYSSFrom sports and fun classes to quality care for all ages Child Youth amp School Services offer exciting programs for your Family
Itrsquos easy mdash and free mdash to register with CYSSIf yoursquore new to JBLM or havenrsquot registered your Family yet do it today The free registration process is simple Just
call Parent Central Services at 253-966-CYSS to schedule a registration appointment and bring the following with you mdash government ID card work and home contact information two local emergency contacts shot records LESpaystub or proof of full time-student status (only if enrolling in full- or part-day or beforeafter care) and a sports physical valid through the entire season if enrolling in sports There are two locations mdash 2295 12th St at Lewis Main and 560 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field Registration is required before enrolling in sports SKIESUnlimited classes and child care
JBLMmwrcom 15
Photos by Emiliano Hernandez
Show us at fbcomJBLMcyss ldquoLikerdquo us to join the CYSS community online and share
your photos to answer How do you CYSS
to ages 5ndash15 for $60 Registration for both
opens Feb 3 and runs through March 28
Special Olympics aquatics and Special
Olympics track and field are open to
youth ages 8ndash18 with and without special needs Registration for both begins Feb 3 Aquatics registration ends March 5 while track and field sign-up ends March 12
Coming in March registration for flag football cheerleading and myriad camps
Stay tuned for details on upcoming
camps or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMcyss for
updates
The lsquoSKIESrsquo the limit on fun with CYSS classes
From boxing and karate to dance and
gymnastics SKIESUnlimited has fun class-
es for every childrsquos interests Therersquos even
Lego club public speaking and film stud-
ies as part of the newly added academic
options as well as parent-and-me classes
If yoursquore looking for fun activities for
your children look no further Check
out class listings and enroll for Marchrsquos
classes at JBLMcyssRegistrationcom by Fri-
day Feb 27 The enrollment deadline is
always the fourth Friday of the month
Play to Learn with Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma at JBLM
Play to Learn a free program with the
Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma is in full
swing at JBLM
This collaborative program is for youth
ages 6 and younger and their parents
grandparents friends Family and neigh-
bors The program includes themed cur-
riculum to encourage individual play
Yoursquore invited to stop in for activities
songs and group circle time that children
and adults will enjoy together
Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone
10ndash1130 am and at Raindrops amp Rain-
bows Parent and Child Play Center 130ndash
3 pm on the following Wednesdays
bull Feb 4 11 amp 25
bull March 4 11 18 amp 25
Escape Zone is located at McChord
Field 841 Fairway Rd (off Lincoln Boule-
vard) Raindrops amp Rainbows is located at
8197 American Lake Ave at Lewis North
CYSS information continued on next page
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201516
Family amp the homefront
Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone
From sports and arts and crafts to tech-
nology field trips and more the Hillside
Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be
The location offers before- and after-
school care as well as open recreation for
registered youth in grades 6ndash12
Upcoming events include
bull Military Appreciation Month event
This Friday Feb 6 events includes a
performance by the Lakes High School
JROTC color guard and the STEP Club
There will be activities and snacks all
from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-
ner will be announced
bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held
Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots
of activities including arts and crafts
dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments
are provided Join us to say goodbye to
old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford
JBLMmwrcom 17
SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539
event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held
monthly on the last Friday of the month
bull Babysitting certification course Get
prepared to babysit children of all ages
with certification classes The next class
is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday
Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled
during the third week of the month in
March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm
Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash
8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-
ary March or April course and upon
completion you can opt to have your
name added to a list of certified sit-
ters The list is made available to JBLM
Families and is completely optional To
reserve your spot call 253-967-4441
bull College Fair Middle schoolers and
high schoolers are invited to a college
fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash
330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash
Teen Zone Local colleges will have
representatives onsite Light snacks
Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-
cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main
For more information call 253-967-4441
Open recreation and before- and after-
school care are also available at McChord
Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For
details call 253-982-2203
Teach a cooking class
with SKIESUnlimited
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518
Family amp the homefront
A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews
This deployment was my husbands
first and it was our second pregnancy We
were all sorts of torn with emotions but
knew we would be able to make the best
of it
Both of our babies genders were un-
known until birth he gets to announce it
This has always been really important to
us to keep as a tradition and we werent
letting the deployment get in the way
I sent boxes of both its a boy and its
a girl stuff so he could take pictures to
announce when I finally had our baby
It allowed us to include him even
though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-
tion alive It helped both of us really
The homecoming was his first time
meeting our new baby boy I chose to
leave our oldest at home and have my
mom take him to school and not let him
know daddy had come home We came
home my husband was able to bond with
our newest little one and then we went
to the school to surprise our oldest at
lunch
For us these memories will last a life
time Thinking of the special moments
we would have made the deployment go
by much faster and smoother
s military Families we experience
separations and surprises happi-
ness and pride
The photos of the Matthews Fam-
ily above were submitted as part of last
Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation
Month photo contest You can see why
they won the grand prize
When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed
his wife Danielle was pregnant with their
second child With the help of friend and
photographer Shantel Young the Mat-
thews Family was able to bridge the gap
during the babyrsquos birth and capture on
film memories that will last a lifetime
A
JBLMmwrcom 19
Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces
Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help
Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the
vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate
office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment
orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when
he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-
ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo
bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings
Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides
Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion
prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have
bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important
bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them
bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or
call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430
Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21
Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony
Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day
Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520
Family amp the homefront
JBLMmwrcom 21
Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar
Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next
career by learning more about education
programs colleges and training opportu-
nities
Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted
by the Service Member and Family Assis-
tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash
1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main
Representatives from local area and on-
line colleges technical and trade schools
apprenticeship programs and vocational
programs will be in attendance
Warrior Transition Battalion Service
Members and Family Members Service
Members going through a medical board
(integrated disability evaluation system)
and their Family Members are encour-
aged to attend All Service Members are
welcome
Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-
mation
Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a
few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at
ArmyMWRcomACS-survey
The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks
Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details
Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour
Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM
253-967-3628253-982-2695
Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453
123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901
JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496
International spouse cooking demonstration
Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources
253-967-3628
My Superpowers Need a Boost
Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544
Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430
Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901
SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616
Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628
EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695
Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453
Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901
Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness
Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to
take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28
Two ways to complete the special challenge form
bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)
bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23
Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash
1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to
celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from
the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will
discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The
Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-
nounced at the end of this event
Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall
eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available
onsite with registration
For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom
It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today
We need feedback from all branches of
the military stationed at JBLM to better
tailor our programs to meet your needs
Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-
gram invites EFMP Families to McChord
Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a
movie in a sensory-friendly environment
Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey
Theater at Lewis Main
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522
Family amp the homefront
Wersquore excited to bring you the details of
JBLM Reads The series of events is brought
to you by National Geographic and includes
bull Book discussion group for adults
McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11
and Grandstaff Library Wednesday
Feb 18 both are at 430 pm
Registration opens two weeks prior to the
event the first 10 to register at each library
will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant
Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best
Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole
the Heart of a Nationrdquo
bull PAWS to Read
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm
Kids can explore the human-animal bond
while reading aloud to specially trained dogs
bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids
McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am
Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks
games and fun as we discuss the book
ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids
who register will receive a copy of the book
(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo
section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-
tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm
Have a dog-gone good time and discov-
er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby
Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun
and crafts Registration is required and
begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum
Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm
JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum
discusses the art of writing and research
bull Knit Your Bit
McChord Library Fridays Feb 20
March 6 and 20 11 am
During WWI the country was encouraged
to support the troops by knitting them
warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the
knitting tradition alive
bull An art contest
McChord Library Feb 17ndash21
Create a piece of artwork about your hero
All entries will be displayed at the JBLM
Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will
be awarded to the top entry in each age
category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries
must be Family-friendly and no larger than
12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo
for objects All items must be ready for
hanging or display Deliver to McChord
Library during the dates above
bull JBLM Reads finale event
Club at McChord Field Saturday
Feb 28 11 am
Duane Denfield PhD and architectural
historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis
and its beginnings from World War I
This presentation will be followed by our
featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-
ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a
Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win
World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-
tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum
will present the fascinating story of Ser-
geant Stubby and how his story captured
the hearts of America during World War
I There will also be military and histori-
cal displays and reading therapy dogs The
first 300 people who attend will receive a
free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book
Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy
crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia
snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)
Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover
for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up
(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)
Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)
Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)
Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things
from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)
Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)
Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo
and other library events
JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)
Upcoming events at JBLM libraries
JBLMmwrcom 23
JBLM Reads Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For children
Also available
in E-Book
For children
Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For adults
ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST
Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM
at the
Club at McChord Field
Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog
IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum
Military displays
Historical displays
Therapy and working dogs
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524
Adventures
winter wonderful
At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore
an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes
JBLMmwrcom 25
he Outdoor Recreation guides take
groups across the state (and region)
for adventures of all kinds
Pictured above is the group that hit the
trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier
National Park for the first snowshoe trip
this winter
Check out these upcoming snowshoe
trips below Full descriptions for these trips
and all other upcoming adventures are on
the following pages
Gear and transportation are included in
the trip fee unless otherwise noted For
more information call the JBLM Outdoor
Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or
ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM
bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the
trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of
the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)
bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical
snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of
the Olympics for yourself from snow-
shoeing trails offering something for
everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)
bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along
the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Full trip descriptions continued on next page
Outdoor Recreation staff
winterwonderful
T
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526
Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry
and spend the day exploring Victoria BC
by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-
ria has everything from antique stores to
artisan chocolate shops for you to explore
You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-
seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The
trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages
5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)
Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try
mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-
tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the
day learning the basics while getting plen-
ty of time to work on your newfound skills
The location will be determined based on
conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6
miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age
12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
830 am ($35)
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-
tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip
fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-
ets should be purchased at the mountain
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center
at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am
($45 have your own gear pay $25)
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails
by the light of the moon Saturday
Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and
transportation provided Difficulty
beginner distance 15 miles elevation
gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum
age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
545 pm ($40)
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head
north for the fantastic snow at Stevens
Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you
want to ski snowboard or snowshoe
yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-
venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 am (skisnowboard includes
beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50
transportation only $40)
Mountain Day at White Pass Head off
the beaten path to White Pass Saturday
Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding
the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson
and full mountain lift ticket Call or
come in to ask about cross-country ski-
JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml
TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride
ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM
RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom
Dollar value current as of December 2014
Adventures
JBLMmwrcom 27
Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details
Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details
Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod
Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25
Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12
Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing
Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15
Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12
Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12
Popular with Families
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides
ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
6 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $35 snowshoe $45)
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening
of Friday March 13 at the Summit at
Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are
provided go to the Northwest Adventure
Center no later than Wednesday March 11
to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet
at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend
the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-
day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and
full mountain lift ticket are included in
the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
515 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)
Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action
beauty and excitement await you on this
trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers
15 and younger $75)
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the
beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range
on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday
March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)
Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-
cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest
from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake
Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance
35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4
hours Minimum age 12 ($45)
Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-
tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-
urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress
warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-
ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am
($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)
Waterfall tour Explore the largest
concentration of waterfalls in the
continental United States Saturday
March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-
toric Columbia River Highway which
has an abundance of small waterfalls
viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at
five major waterfalls to include the
world-famous Multnomah Falls and
enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The
fee does not include lunch Meet at the
Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos
Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65
ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)
Winter survival camping trip Head to
Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park
for an overnight trip Saturday March 7
Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-
tion winter travel shelter construction
winter survival basics backcountry
cooking and leave-no-trace camping
There is a mandatory pretrip class at the
Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-
day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes
winter camping class group gear (not
including sleeping bag) camp entrance
and three camp meals (participants are
responsible for lunch on the first day)
If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves
wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18
($85)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528
Feelinrsquo good
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Feelinrsquo good
Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K
Kick off the 2015 race season and
celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us
Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM
Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green
running duds and get ready to race
Event day includes entertainment by DJ
Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways
Receive a free banger on a bun with race
bib Guinness will be available for purchase
Choose from the 5K distance for
a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-
ners (no walkers please) and register
at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun
run and will not be timed The best
prices and race T-shirt size guarantee
are available through noon Thursday
March 5 If gate access pass is needed
please register by noon Thursday
March 5
Registration fees through noon Thursday
March 5
bull 5K with DOD ID card $15
bull 10K with DOD ID card $25
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35
Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-
day March 5 through noon Thursday
March 12
bull 5K with DOD ID card $20
bull 10K with DOD ID card $30
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40
Day-of-registration fees are as follows
bull 5K with DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with DOD ID card $40
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50
Door prizes include a chance to win
a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff
Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island
(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-
dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift
cardsLional Kam
Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals
Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14
JBLMmwrcom 31
Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it
comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba
A free Zumba class is a great way to spice
up your workout have fun and get in a
cardio workout when you need a day off
from the treadmill or elliptical
Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-
structor (pictured at left) leads the new-
est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-
bics and fitness schedule The second-year
instructor holds the class Mondays and
Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness
Center at 530 pm
Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is
located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave
Free fitness classes are offered at five
JBLM sports and fitness centers including
Sheridan at a variety of times through-
out the week
Classes include
bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot
camp TRX training and more at Jensen
Family Health and Fitness Center
bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and
mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center
bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-
ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-
ness Center
bull Weight training spin boot camp and
30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson
Sports amp Fitness Center
For a complete aerobics and fitness
class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom
JBLMAerobicsAndFitness
ZUMBA
Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Race day begins with packet pick-up
from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-
race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers
head to the starting line at 10 am
while runners and walkers in the 5K
start at 1005 am
Call 253-967-4768 for additional event
information or registration issues
Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling
League play Feb 9mdashMay 15
bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer
Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3
at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-
day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center
1 pm (attend one)
League play Feb 23ndashMay 15
bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball
Representative meeting Tuesday March
3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday
March 4 at McChord Fitness Center
Both are at 1 pm (choose one)
League play March 30ndashMay 15
bull Run cross-country
Representative meeting Tuesday
March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm
Series date April 8 15 and 22
For details call 253-967-4768 or visit
JBLMmwrcomintramurals
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532
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Food amp fun
Discounts military spouses deserveFor what you do every day we give back to you
For countless moves and long separations for bold ventures and fresh starts for all you do to keep the family together you deserve a break
Enjoy our wireless discount
Requires wireless agreement with qualified plan(s) Subject to Wireless Customer Agmt Activationupgrade fee up to $40line amp addrsquol deposits may apply Credit approval reqrsquod Geographic usage amp other restrictions apply amp may result in svc termination Coverage amp svcs not avail everywhere Sales tax amp other charges apply Other Monthly ChargesLine May include applicable taxes amp federal amp state universal svc charges Regulatory Cost Recovery Charge (up to $125) gross receipts surcharge Admin Fee amp other govrsquot assessments which are not taxes or govrsquot reqrsquod charges Monthly discounts Service discounts are available to (a) qualified government employees providing proof of current government employment (valid government employee ID card or paystub) (b) qualified military veterans providing either a Department of Defense Form DD214 indicating an honorable discharge or a valid retired military ID and (c) qualified spouses of active duty or deceased military service personnel providing a valid Department of Defense sponsorship card Eligible individuals must take personal liability for hisher account Eligibility for offer ceases when individual is no longer qualified Discounts apply only to the monthly service charge of qualified plans Discounts are not available with any unlimited voice plans For Family Talk plans discount will only apply to the primary line For all Mobile Share plans discount applies only to the monthly service charge for the data allotment of eligible plans not to the additional monthly device charge(s) Additional plan and other restrictions apply Discounts may not be combined Offer available only in ATampT and authorized dealer retail stores and is subject to change If you have a question about available discounts andor your eligibility contact your local ATampT store representativecopy2014 ATampT Intellectual Property All rights reserved ATampT and the ATampT logo are trademarks of ATampT Intellectual Property
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Hours of operationMonday amp Tuesday 9 amndash9 pmWednesday amp Thursday 11 amndash9 pmFriday amp Saturday 11 amndashmidnightSunday 1ndash8 pmJBLMmwrcom
bull 12 lanes for bowling
bull Laser Maze
bull Family Fun Center
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Fletcherrsquos JewelersTacoma Mall 253-473-2400
USA Living and Fletchers Jewelers are ready to help with a ordable monthly payment plans on the brand-name products you want mdash everything from tablets and computers to TVs appliances furniture jewelry and more To nd out more go to USALivingcom and FletchersJewelerscom
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Limited- me o er One coupon per household Restric ons apply O er not valid on previous purchases or a re nance of a current account See store for details Paid adver se-ment mdash no Department of Defense or Federal Government endorsement of Adver ser implied
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512
By Patti Jeffrey
Looking for something new to alleviate your
boredom and ignite your passion Take a new road to fulfillment by learning to love the great outdoors a new sport a craft or hobby getting fit a new way volun-teering and much more with Family amp MWR
You and your Family can take ad-
vantage of opportunities offered every
month at JBLM
For instance you or a Family member
can learn to swim at one of our indoor
pools Kimbro Pool offers both adult
and youth swim lessons The lessons are
extremely popular so sign up as soon as
possible (you can be put on a wait list
too)
Who knows Maybe loving to swim
might lead to learning to be a lifeguard
or swim instructor at JBLM which would
lead to a job Or you simply could enjoy
water aerobics with other adults for fun
and exercise
For more information on swimming
water aerobics or lifeguarding call the
Aquatics office at 253-967-9210 or visit
JBLMmwrcom for schedules and registra-
tion
Maybe yoursquove thought about start-
ing a new hobby such as crocheting or
knitting or want to explore new books
and talk about what yoursquove learned with
other adults Did you know that our
JBLM libraries offer free classes and a
book club They make it so easy to start
especially with other interested adults
Fall in love with reading different kinds
of books that expand your imagination
and worldview McChord Library hosts
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512
Food amp fun
JBLMmwrcom 13
Novel Navigators a book club that meets
the second Wednesday of every month at
430 pm Sign up and check out a copy of
the current book at the front counter For
more details call 253-982-3454
McChord Library also offers free classes
to learn hobbies crafts and other new
things For example you can learn to
ldquoupcyclerdquo mdash turning bottles magazines
and other used items into beautiful decor
and gifts Perhaps you and a friend can
take ideas presented in class add more
of your own and sell your crafts at craft
fairs
Upcycling classes meet at 5 pm the
third Wednesday of each month
Also involve other Family members in
free library events such as the monthly
teen ldquotakeoversrdquo at both Grandstaff and
McChord libraries and in free weekly
storytimes with crafts
Look for these and many more library
classes events and meetings on our web-
site JBLMmwrcom
Another new craft that will tickle your
tastebuds is homebrewing Yoursquoll have
the opportunity to speak with home
brewers at the annual Brewfest at Mc-
Chord Field Friday Feb 20 at the Club at
McChord Field starting at 430 pm
Yoursquoll quickly find how passionate
these home brewers are about not only
the craft but about creating and refin-
ing recipes to win awards and get rave
reviews from friends They can tell you
how to get started and might even invite
you to join the club This is one craft
thatrsquos meant to be shared
Tired of just sitting around Itrsquos time
to get moving mdash and you have so many
ways to fall in love with a new sport or
fitness activity
The staffers at the Outdoor Recreation
program excel at motivating you to
start something new then take it to the
next level Whether itrsquos learning to ski
snowshoe kayak hike mountain bike
scuba dive or even bungee jump theyrsquoll
be more than happy to introduce you to
what they already love to do
Turn to the Adventures section for what
sparks your interest then pick up your
phone and make that call to sign up You
can do it
Donrsquot let your household funds limit
you from your passion to get out and
move that body JBLM offers free aerobic
programs at our sports and fitness centers
Try out a new fitness class to see what
ignites your passion mdash Zumba TRX yoga
CrossFit weight training and more
Just think if you find the type of
fitness activity you love you could get
certified and teach it to others at a JBLM
fitness center to keep that spark going
Find current schedules and locations that
fit your lifestyle at JBLMmwrcom
Speaking of household funds mdash make
friends with your budget instead of
resenting your relationship with money
Armed Forces Community Service spon-
sors Military Saves Week during February
with lots of free classes and information
on how to not only save money but feel
good again about how you spend it You
might even discover that you can truly
master the budgeting process and enjoy
your life so much more
AFCS also can help you get a job you
love with free reacutesumeacute-building classes in-
terviewing techniques and more through
its employment readiness program
Turn to the Family amp the homefront sec-
tion for information on Military Saves
Week and many more free classes
If you love to travel we would love to
help you get the best travel experience
possible at the best prices
You donrsquot have to travel far to indulge
your passions mdash the Northwest Adventure
Center invites you to savor fine red wine
and chocolate on its Saturday Feb 14 or
Sunday Feb 15 tour Yoursquoll quickly find
how finely crafted chocolates and wines
are enhanced when theyrsquore paired Visit
JBLMmwrRegistrationcom to sign up
Leisure Travel Services is the best place
to head before you begin to plan your
vacation Yoursquoll find the best available
deals by looking at the price list and at
Armed Forces Vacation Club on their
webpage at JBLMmwrcom
If you love the resort life get access to
200000 accommodations in more than
100 countries with the Armed Forces
Vacation Club mdash membership is free You
have exclusive access to the leisure life
through vacation rentals and military
vacation deals
If you love excitement rides and enter-
tainment get exclusive savings at a num-
ber of theme parks around the country
Love to get away right here in Wash-
ington Make reservations for Pacific
Beach on the Olympic Peninsula If you
love the culture of Vancouver or Victoria
BC find tours or packages that whisk
you a country away mdash right next door to
Washington
Start planning the vacation yoursquoll love
by calling LTS at 253-967-3085
There are so many more activities you
can get to love at JBLM mdash volunteering
through the installation volunteer corps
skeet shooting pool and gaming tourna-
ments at the Warrior Zone becoming a
volunteer youth sports coach register-
ing your kids to learn how to bowl and
more
Explore the other magazine sections
and our website at JBLMmwrcom and find
your passion this month
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201514
Family amp the homefront
Sign up now for recreational sports
Whether you have a young slugger in
the house or an athletic child who likes
to dabble in many sports Child Youth amp
School Services offers recreational sports
for youth of all abilities and ages
Fun is a focus along with the fundamen-
tals and the importance of teamwork all of
which are taught by volunteer coaches
The Get Fit Be Strong mdash Play 60
program is open to ages 8ndash18 for $40
Children will be introduced to a handful
of sports and activities as fun ways to get
and stay active Youth will also learn the
importance of proper nutrition Registra-
tion is open through March 10
Get Fit Be Strong mdash Earth Adven-
tures is also open to ages 8ndash18 for $40
These sports and activities promise to get
your child outside while they find fun
new ways to get active Registration is
open Feb 23ndashApril 15
Sluggers ages 3ndash15 will be excited to
know that baseball season is just around
the corner Lilrsquo Batters is open to ages
3ndash4 for $20 and spring baseball is open
How do you CYSSFrom sports and fun classes to quality care for all ages Child Youth amp School Services offer exciting programs for your Family
Itrsquos easy mdash and free mdash to register with CYSSIf yoursquore new to JBLM or havenrsquot registered your Family yet do it today The free registration process is simple Just
call Parent Central Services at 253-966-CYSS to schedule a registration appointment and bring the following with you mdash government ID card work and home contact information two local emergency contacts shot records LESpaystub or proof of full time-student status (only if enrolling in full- or part-day or beforeafter care) and a sports physical valid through the entire season if enrolling in sports There are two locations mdash 2295 12th St at Lewis Main and 560 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field Registration is required before enrolling in sports SKIESUnlimited classes and child care
JBLMmwrcom 15
Photos by Emiliano Hernandez
Show us at fbcomJBLMcyss ldquoLikerdquo us to join the CYSS community online and share
your photos to answer How do you CYSS
to ages 5ndash15 for $60 Registration for both
opens Feb 3 and runs through March 28
Special Olympics aquatics and Special
Olympics track and field are open to
youth ages 8ndash18 with and without special needs Registration for both begins Feb 3 Aquatics registration ends March 5 while track and field sign-up ends March 12
Coming in March registration for flag football cheerleading and myriad camps
Stay tuned for details on upcoming
camps or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMcyss for
updates
The lsquoSKIESrsquo the limit on fun with CYSS classes
From boxing and karate to dance and
gymnastics SKIESUnlimited has fun class-
es for every childrsquos interests Therersquos even
Lego club public speaking and film stud-
ies as part of the newly added academic
options as well as parent-and-me classes
If yoursquore looking for fun activities for
your children look no further Check
out class listings and enroll for Marchrsquos
classes at JBLMcyssRegistrationcom by Fri-
day Feb 27 The enrollment deadline is
always the fourth Friday of the month
Play to Learn with Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma at JBLM
Play to Learn a free program with the
Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma is in full
swing at JBLM
This collaborative program is for youth
ages 6 and younger and their parents
grandparents friends Family and neigh-
bors The program includes themed cur-
riculum to encourage individual play
Yoursquore invited to stop in for activities
songs and group circle time that children
and adults will enjoy together
Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone
10ndash1130 am and at Raindrops amp Rain-
bows Parent and Child Play Center 130ndash
3 pm on the following Wednesdays
bull Feb 4 11 amp 25
bull March 4 11 18 amp 25
Escape Zone is located at McChord
Field 841 Fairway Rd (off Lincoln Boule-
vard) Raindrops amp Rainbows is located at
8197 American Lake Ave at Lewis North
CYSS information continued on next page
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201516
Family amp the homefront
Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone
From sports and arts and crafts to tech-
nology field trips and more the Hillside
Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be
The location offers before- and after-
school care as well as open recreation for
registered youth in grades 6ndash12
Upcoming events include
bull Military Appreciation Month event
This Friday Feb 6 events includes a
performance by the Lakes High School
JROTC color guard and the STEP Club
There will be activities and snacks all
from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-
ner will be announced
bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held
Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots
of activities including arts and crafts
dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments
are provided Join us to say goodbye to
old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford
JBLMmwrcom 17
SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539
event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held
monthly on the last Friday of the month
bull Babysitting certification course Get
prepared to babysit children of all ages
with certification classes The next class
is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday
Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled
during the third week of the month in
March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm
Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash
8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-
ary March or April course and upon
completion you can opt to have your
name added to a list of certified sit-
ters The list is made available to JBLM
Families and is completely optional To
reserve your spot call 253-967-4441
bull College Fair Middle schoolers and
high schoolers are invited to a college
fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash
330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash
Teen Zone Local colleges will have
representatives onsite Light snacks
Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-
cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main
For more information call 253-967-4441
Open recreation and before- and after-
school care are also available at McChord
Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For
details call 253-982-2203
Teach a cooking class
with SKIESUnlimited
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518
Family amp the homefront
A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews
This deployment was my husbands
first and it was our second pregnancy We
were all sorts of torn with emotions but
knew we would be able to make the best
of it
Both of our babies genders were un-
known until birth he gets to announce it
This has always been really important to
us to keep as a tradition and we werent
letting the deployment get in the way
I sent boxes of both its a boy and its
a girl stuff so he could take pictures to
announce when I finally had our baby
It allowed us to include him even
though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-
tion alive It helped both of us really
The homecoming was his first time
meeting our new baby boy I chose to
leave our oldest at home and have my
mom take him to school and not let him
know daddy had come home We came
home my husband was able to bond with
our newest little one and then we went
to the school to surprise our oldest at
lunch
For us these memories will last a life
time Thinking of the special moments
we would have made the deployment go
by much faster and smoother
s military Families we experience
separations and surprises happi-
ness and pride
The photos of the Matthews Fam-
ily above were submitted as part of last
Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation
Month photo contest You can see why
they won the grand prize
When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed
his wife Danielle was pregnant with their
second child With the help of friend and
photographer Shantel Young the Mat-
thews Family was able to bridge the gap
during the babyrsquos birth and capture on
film memories that will last a lifetime
A
JBLMmwrcom 19
Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces
Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help
Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the
vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate
office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment
orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when
he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-
ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo
bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings
Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides
Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion
prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have
bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important
bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them
bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or
call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430
Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21
Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony
Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day
Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520
Family amp the homefront
JBLMmwrcom 21
Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar
Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next
career by learning more about education
programs colleges and training opportu-
nities
Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted
by the Service Member and Family Assis-
tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash
1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main
Representatives from local area and on-
line colleges technical and trade schools
apprenticeship programs and vocational
programs will be in attendance
Warrior Transition Battalion Service
Members and Family Members Service
Members going through a medical board
(integrated disability evaluation system)
and their Family Members are encour-
aged to attend All Service Members are
welcome
Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-
mation
Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a
few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at
ArmyMWRcomACS-survey
The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks
Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details
Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour
Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM
253-967-3628253-982-2695
Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453
123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901
JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496
International spouse cooking demonstration
Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources
253-967-3628
My Superpowers Need a Boost
Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544
Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430
Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901
SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616
Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628
EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695
Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453
Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901
Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness
Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to
take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28
Two ways to complete the special challenge form
bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)
bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23
Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash
1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to
celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from
the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will
discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The
Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-
nounced at the end of this event
Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall
eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available
onsite with registration
For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom
It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today
We need feedback from all branches of
the military stationed at JBLM to better
tailor our programs to meet your needs
Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-
gram invites EFMP Families to McChord
Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a
movie in a sensory-friendly environment
Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey
Theater at Lewis Main
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522
Family amp the homefront
Wersquore excited to bring you the details of
JBLM Reads The series of events is brought
to you by National Geographic and includes
bull Book discussion group for adults
McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11
and Grandstaff Library Wednesday
Feb 18 both are at 430 pm
Registration opens two weeks prior to the
event the first 10 to register at each library
will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant
Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best
Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole
the Heart of a Nationrdquo
bull PAWS to Read
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm
Kids can explore the human-animal bond
while reading aloud to specially trained dogs
bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids
McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am
Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks
games and fun as we discuss the book
ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids
who register will receive a copy of the book
(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo
section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-
tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm
Have a dog-gone good time and discov-
er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby
Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun
and crafts Registration is required and
begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum
Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm
JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum
discusses the art of writing and research
bull Knit Your Bit
McChord Library Fridays Feb 20
March 6 and 20 11 am
During WWI the country was encouraged
to support the troops by knitting them
warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the
knitting tradition alive
bull An art contest
McChord Library Feb 17ndash21
Create a piece of artwork about your hero
All entries will be displayed at the JBLM
Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will
be awarded to the top entry in each age
category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries
must be Family-friendly and no larger than
12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo
for objects All items must be ready for
hanging or display Deliver to McChord
Library during the dates above
bull JBLM Reads finale event
Club at McChord Field Saturday
Feb 28 11 am
Duane Denfield PhD and architectural
historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis
and its beginnings from World War I
This presentation will be followed by our
featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-
ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a
Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win
World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-
tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum
will present the fascinating story of Ser-
geant Stubby and how his story captured
the hearts of America during World War
I There will also be military and histori-
cal displays and reading therapy dogs The
first 300 people who attend will receive a
free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book
Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy
crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia
snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)
Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover
for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up
(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)
Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)
Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)
Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things
from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)
Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)
Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo
and other library events
JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)
Upcoming events at JBLM libraries
JBLMmwrcom 23
JBLM Reads Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For children
Also available
in E-Book
For children
Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For adults
ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST
Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM
at the
Club at McChord Field
Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog
IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum
Military displays
Historical displays
Therapy and working dogs
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524
Adventures
winter wonderful
At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore
an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes
JBLMmwrcom 25
he Outdoor Recreation guides take
groups across the state (and region)
for adventures of all kinds
Pictured above is the group that hit the
trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier
National Park for the first snowshoe trip
this winter
Check out these upcoming snowshoe
trips below Full descriptions for these trips
and all other upcoming adventures are on
the following pages
Gear and transportation are included in
the trip fee unless otherwise noted For
more information call the JBLM Outdoor
Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or
ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM
bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the
trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of
the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)
bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical
snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of
the Olympics for yourself from snow-
shoeing trails offering something for
everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)
bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along
the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Full trip descriptions continued on next page
Outdoor Recreation staff
winterwonderful
T
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526
Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry
and spend the day exploring Victoria BC
by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-
ria has everything from antique stores to
artisan chocolate shops for you to explore
You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-
seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The
trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages
5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)
Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try
mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-
tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the
day learning the basics while getting plen-
ty of time to work on your newfound skills
The location will be determined based on
conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6
miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age
12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
830 am ($35)
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-
tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip
fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-
ets should be purchased at the mountain
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center
at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am
($45 have your own gear pay $25)
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails
by the light of the moon Saturday
Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and
transportation provided Difficulty
beginner distance 15 miles elevation
gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum
age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
545 pm ($40)
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head
north for the fantastic snow at Stevens
Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you
want to ski snowboard or snowshoe
yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-
venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 am (skisnowboard includes
beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50
transportation only $40)
Mountain Day at White Pass Head off
the beaten path to White Pass Saturday
Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding
the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson
and full mountain lift ticket Call or
come in to ask about cross-country ski-
JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml
TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride
ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM
RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom
Dollar value current as of December 2014
Adventures
JBLMmwrcom 27
Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details
Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details
Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod
Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25
Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12
Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing
Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15
Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12
Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12
Popular with Families
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides
ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
6 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $35 snowshoe $45)
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening
of Friday March 13 at the Summit at
Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are
provided go to the Northwest Adventure
Center no later than Wednesday March 11
to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet
at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend
the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-
day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and
full mountain lift ticket are included in
the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
515 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)
Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action
beauty and excitement await you on this
trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers
15 and younger $75)
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the
beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range
on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday
March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)
Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-
cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest
from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake
Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance
35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4
hours Minimum age 12 ($45)
Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-
tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-
urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress
warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-
ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am
($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)
Waterfall tour Explore the largest
concentration of waterfalls in the
continental United States Saturday
March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-
toric Columbia River Highway which
has an abundance of small waterfalls
viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at
five major waterfalls to include the
world-famous Multnomah Falls and
enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The
fee does not include lunch Meet at the
Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos
Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65
ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)
Winter survival camping trip Head to
Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park
for an overnight trip Saturday March 7
Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-
tion winter travel shelter construction
winter survival basics backcountry
cooking and leave-no-trace camping
There is a mandatory pretrip class at the
Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-
day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes
winter camping class group gear (not
including sleeping bag) camp entrance
and three camp meals (participants are
responsible for lunch on the first day)
If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves
wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18
($85)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528
Feelinrsquo good
Bridge between military service and the IT industry for transitioning service members and veterans
bull Advance into high-trajectory and high-demand careers
bull Accelerated technical training in IT
bull Agile learning with industry mentorship
bull Acquire Microsoft certifications
bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners
Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa
Software amp Systems Academy
JBLMmwrcom 29
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201530FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING
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A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
GrahamLakewood OlympiaLacey
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
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253-584-2250
253-875-6599
360-459-1333
Feelinrsquo good
Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K
Kick off the 2015 race season and
celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us
Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM
Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green
running duds and get ready to race
Event day includes entertainment by DJ
Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways
Receive a free banger on a bun with race
bib Guinness will be available for purchase
Choose from the 5K distance for
a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-
ners (no walkers please) and register
at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun
run and will not be timed The best
prices and race T-shirt size guarantee
are available through noon Thursday
March 5 If gate access pass is needed
please register by noon Thursday
March 5
Registration fees through noon Thursday
March 5
bull 5K with DOD ID card $15
bull 10K with DOD ID card $25
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35
Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-
day March 5 through noon Thursday
March 12
bull 5K with DOD ID card $20
bull 10K with DOD ID card $30
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40
Day-of-registration fees are as follows
bull 5K with DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with DOD ID card $40
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50
Door prizes include a chance to win
a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff
Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island
(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-
dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift
cardsLional Kam
Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals
Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14
JBLMmwrcom 31
Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it
comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba
A free Zumba class is a great way to spice
up your workout have fun and get in a
cardio workout when you need a day off
from the treadmill or elliptical
Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-
structor (pictured at left) leads the new-
est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-
bics and fitness schedule The second-year
instructor holds the class Mondays and
Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness
Center at 530 pm
Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is
located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave
Free fitness classes are offered at five
JBLM sports and fitness centers including
Sheridan at a variety of times through-
out the week
Classes include
bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot
camp TRX training and more at Jensen
Family Health and Fitness Center
bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and
mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center
bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-
ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-
ness Center
bull Weight training spin boot camp and
30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson
Sports amp Fitness Center
For a complete aerobics and fitness
class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom
JBLMAerobicsAndFitness
ZUMBA
Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Race day begins with packet pick-up
from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-
race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers
head to the starting line at 10 am
while runners and walkers in the 5K
start at 1005 am
Call 253-967-4768 for additional event
information or registration issues
Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling
League play Feb 9mdashMay 15
bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer
Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3
at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-
day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center
1 pm (attend one)
League play Feb 23ndashMay 15
bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball
Representative meeting Tuesday March
3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday
March 4 at McChord Fitness Center
Both are at 1 pm (choose one)
League play March 30ndashMay 15
bull Run cross-country
Representative meeting Tuesday
March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm
Series date April 8 15 and 22
For details call 253-967-4768 or visit
JBLMmwrcomintramurals
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532
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Hours of operationMonday amp Tuesday 9 amndash9 pmWednesday amp Thursday 11 amndash9 pmFriday amp Saturday 11 amndashmidnightSunday 1ndash8 pmJBLMmwrcom
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bull Laser Maze
bull Family Fun Center
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bull Aff ordable payment plans available
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Ready to love the way you live
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USA Living and Fletchers Jewelers are ready to help with a ordable monthly payment plans on the brand-name products you want mdash everything from tablets and computers to TVs appliances furniture jewelry and more To nd out more go to USALivingcom and FletchersJewelerscom
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512
By Patti Jeffrey
Looking for something new to alleviate your
boredom and ignite your passion Take a new road to fulfillment by learning to love the great outdoors a new sport a craft or hobby getting fit a new way volun-teering and much more with Family amp MWR
You and your Family can take ad-
vantage of opportunities offered every
month at JBLM
For instance you or a Family member
can learn to swim at one of our indoor
pools Kimbro Pool offers both adult
and youth swim lessons The lessons are
extremely popular so sign up as soon as
possible (you can be put on a wait list
too)
Who knows Maybe loving to swim
might lead to learning to be a lifeguard
or swim instructor at JBLM which would
lead to a job Or you simply could enjoy
water aerobics with other adults for fun
and exercise
For more information on swimming
water aerobics or lifeguarding call the
Aquatics office at 253-967-9210 or visit
JBLMmwrcom for schedules and registra-
tion
Maybe yoursquove thought about start-
ing a new hobby such as crocheting or
knitting or want to explore new books
and talk about what yoursquove learned with
other adults Did you know that our
JBLM libraries offer free classes and a
book club They make it so easy to start
especially with other interested adults
Fall in love with reading different kinds
of books that expand your imagination
and worldview McChord Library hosts
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512
Food amp fun
JBLMmwrcom 13
Novel Navigators a book club that meets
the second Wednesday of every month at
430 pm Sign up and check out a copy of
the current book at the front counter For
more details call 253-982-3454
McChord Library also offers free classes
to learn hobbies crafts and other new
things For example you can learn to
ldquoupcyclerdquo mdash turning bottles magazines
and other used items into beautiful decor
and gifts Perhaps you and a friend can
take ideas presented in class add more
of your own and sell your crafts at craft
fairs
Upcycling classes meet at 5 pm the
third Wednesday of each month
Also involve other Family members in
free library events such as the monthly
teen ldquotakeoversrdquo at both Grandstaff and
McChord libraries and in free weekly
storytimes with crafts
Look for these and many more library
classes events and meetings on our web-
site JBLMmwrcom
Another new craft that will tickle your
tastebuds is homebrewing Yoursquoll have
the opportunity to speak with home
brewers at the annual Brewfest at Mc-
Chord Field Friday Feb 20 at the Club at
McChord Field starting at 430 pm
Yoursquoll quickly find how passionate
these home brewers are about not only
the craft but about creating and refin-
ing recipes to win awards and get rave
reviews from friends They can tell you
how to get started and might even invite
you to join the club This is one craft
thatrsquos meant to be shared
Tired of just sitting around Itrsquos time
to get moving mdash and you have so many
ways to fall in love with a new sport or
fitness activity
The staffers at the Outdoor Recreation
program excel at motivating you to
start something new then take it to the
next level Whether itrsquos learning to ski
snowshoe kayak hike mountain bike
scuba dive or even bungee jump theyrsquoll
be more than happy to introduce you to
what they already love to do
Turn to the Adventures section for what
sparks your interest then pick up your
phone and make that call to sign up You
can do it
Donrsquot let your household funds limit
you from your passion to get out and
move that body JBLM offers free aerobic
programs at our sports and fitness centers
Try out a new fitness class to see what
ignites your passion mdash Zumba TRX yoga
CrossFit weight training and more
Just think if you find the type of
fitness activity you love you could get
certified and teach it to others at a JBLM
fitness center to keep that spark going
Find current schedules and locations that
fit your lifestyle at JBLMmwrcom
Speaking of household funds mdash make
friends with your budget instead of
resenting your relationship with money
Armed Forces Community Service spon-
sors Military Saves Week during February
with lots of free classes and information
on how to not only save money but feel
good again about how you spend it You
might even discover that you can truly
master the budgeting process and enjoy
your life so much more
AFCS also can help you get a job you
love with free reacutesumeacute-building classes in-
terviewing techniques and more through
its employment readiness program
Turn to the Family amp the homefront sec-
tion for information on Military Saves
Week and many more free classes
If you love to travel we would love to
help you get the best travel experience
possible at the best prices
You donrsquot have to travel far to indulge
your passions mdash the Northwest Adventure
Center invites you to savor fine red wine
and chocolate on its Saturday Feb 14 or
Sunday Feb 15 tour Yoursquoll quickly find
how finely crafted chocolates and wines
are enhanced when theyrsquore paired Visit
JBLMmwrRegistrationcom to sign up
Leisure Travel Services is the best place
to head before you begin to plan your
vacation Yoursquoll find the best available
deals by looking at the price list and at
Armed Forces Vacation Club on their
webpage at JBLMmwrcom
If you love the resort life get access to
200000 accommodations in more than
100 countries with the Armed Forces
Vacation Club mdash membership is free You
have exclusive access to the leisure life
through vacation rentals and military
vacation deals
If you love excitement rides and enter-
tainment get exclusive savings at a num-
ber of theme parks around the country
Love to get away right here in Wash-
ington Make reservations for Pacific
Beach on the Olympic Peninsula If you
love the culture of Vancouver or Victoria
BC find tours or packages that whisk
you a country away mdash right next door to
Washington
Start planning the vacation yoursquoll love
by calling LTS at 253-967-3085
There are so many more activities you
can get to love at JBLM mdash volunteering
through the installation volunteer corps
skeet shooting pool and gaming tourna-
ments at the Warrior Zone becoming a
volunteer youth sports coach register-
ing your kids to learn how to bowl and
more
Explore the other magazine sections
and our website at JBLMmwrcom and find
your passion this month
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201514
Family amp the homefront
Sign up now for recreational sports
Whether you have a young slugger in
the house or an athletic child who likes
to dabble in many sports Child Youth amp
School Services offers recreational sports
for youth of all abilities and ages
Fun is a focus along with the fundamen-
tals and the importance of teamwork all of
which are taught by volunteer coaches
The Get Fit Be Strong mdash Play 60
program is open to ages 8ndash18 for $40
Children will be introduced to a handful
of sports and activities as fun ways to get
and stay active Youth will also learn the
importance of proper nutrition Registra-
tion is open through March 10
Get Fit Be Strong mdash Earth Adven-
tures is also open to ages 8ndash18 for $40
These sports and activities promise to get
your child outside while they find fun
new ways to get active Registration is
open Feb 23ndashApril 15
Sluggers ages 3ndash15 will be excited to
know that baseball season is just around
the corner Lilrsquo Batters is open to ages
3ndash4 for $20 and spring baseball is open
How do you CYSSFrom sports and fun classes to quality care for all ages Child Youth amp School Services offer exciting programs for your Family
Itrsquos easy mdash and free mdash to register with CYSSIf yoursquore new to JBLM or havenrsquot registered your Family yet do it today The free registration process is simple Just
call Parent Central Services at 253-966-CYSS to schedule a registration appointment and bring the following with you mdash government ID card work and home contact information two local emergency contacts shot records LESpaystub or proof of full time-student status (only if enrolling in full- or part-day or beforeafter care) and a sports physical valid through the entire season if enrolling in sports There are two locations mdash 2295 12th St at Lewis Main and 560 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field Registration is required before enrolling in sports SKIESUnlimited classes and child care
JBLMmwrcom 15
Photos by Emiliano Hernandez
Show us at fbcomJBLMcyss ldquoLikerdquo us to join the CYSS community online and share
your photos to answer How do you CYSS
to ages 5ndash15 for $60 Registration for both
opens Feb 3 and runs through March 28
Special Olympics aquatics and Special
Olympics track and field are open to
youth ages 8ndash18 with and without special needs Registration for both begins Feb 3 Aquatics registration ends March 5 while track and field sign-up ends March 12
Coming in March registration for flag football cheerleading and myriad camps
Stay tuned for details on upcoming
camps or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMcyss for
updates
The lsquoSKIESrsquo the limit on fun with CYSS classes
From boxing and karate to dance and
gymnastics SKIESUnlimited has fun class-
es for every childrsquos interests Therersquos even
Lego club public speaking and film stud-
ies as part of the newly added academic
options as well as parent-and-me classes
If yoursquore looking for fun activities for
your children look no further Check
out class listings and enroll for Marchrsquos
classes at JBLMcyssRegistrationcom by Fri-
day Feb 27 The enrollment deadline is
always the fourth Friday of the month
Play to Learn with Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma at JBLM
Play to Learn a free program with the
Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma is in full
swing at JBLM
This collaborative program is for youth
ages 6 and younger and their parents
grandparents friends Family and neigh-
bors The program includes themed cur-
riculum to encourage individual play
Yoursquore invited to stop in for activities
songs and group circle time that children
and adults will enjoy together
Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone
10ndash1130 am and at Raindrops amp Rain-
bows Parent and Child Play Center 130ndash
3 pm on the following Wednesdays
bull Feb 4 11 amp 25
bull March 4 11 18 amp 25
Escape Zone is located at McChord
Field 841 Fairway Rd (off Lincoln Boule-
vard) Raindrops amp Rainbows is located at
8197 American Lake Ave at Lewis North
CYSS information continued on next page
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201516
Family amp the homefront
Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone
From sports and arts and crafts to tech-
nology field trips and more the Hillside
Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be
The location offers before- and after-
school care as well as open recreation for
registered youth in grades 6ndash12
Upcoming events include
bull Military Appreciation Month event
This Friday Feb 6 events includes a
performance by the Lakes High School
JROTC color guard and the STEP Club
There will be activities and snacks all
from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-
ner will be announced
bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held
Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots
of activities including arts and crafts
dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments
are provided Join us to say goodbye to
old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford
JBLMmwrcom 17
SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539
event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held
monthly on the last Friday of the month
bull Babysitting certification course Get
prepared to babysit children of all ages
with certification classes The next class
is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday
Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled
during the third week of the month in
March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm
Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash
8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-
ary March or April course and upon
completion you can opt to have your
name added to a list of certified sit-
ters The list is made available to JBLM
Families and is completely optional To
reserve your spot call 253-967-4441
bull College Fair Middle schoolers and
high schoolers are invited to a college
fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash
330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash
Teen Zone Local colleges will have
representatives onsite Light snacks
Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-
cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main
For more information call 253-967-4441
Open recreation and before- and after-
school care are also available at McChord
Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For
details call 253-982-2203
Teach a cooking class
with SKIESUnlimited
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518
Family amp the homefront
A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews
This deployment was my husbands
first and it was our second pregnancy We
were all sorts of torn with emotions but
knew we would be able to make the best
of it
Both of our babies genders were un-
known until birth he gets to announce it
This has always been really important to
us to keep as a tradition and we werent
letting the deployment get in the way
I sent boxes of both its a boy and its
a girl stuff so he could take pictures to
announce when I finally had our baby
It allowed us to include him even
though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-
tion alive It helped both of us really
The homecoming was his first time
meeting our new baby boy I chose to
leave our oldest at home and have my
mom take him to school and not let him
know daddy had come home We came
home my husband was able to bond with
our newest little one and then we went
to the school to surprise our oldest at
lunch
For us these memories will last a life
time Thinking of the special moments
we would have made the deployment go
by much faster and smoother
s military Families we experience
separations and surprises happi-
ness and pride
The photos of the Matthews Fam-
ily above were submitted as part of last
Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation
Month photo contest You can see why
they won the grand prize
When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed
his wife Danielle was pregnant with their
second child With the help of friend and
photographer Shantel Young the Mat-
thews Family was able to bridge the gap
during the babyrsquos birth and capture on
film memories that will last a lifetime
A
JBLMmwrcom 19
Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces
Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help
Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the
vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate
office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment
orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when
he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-
ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo
bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings
Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides
Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion
prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have
bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important
bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them
bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or
call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430
Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21
Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony
Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day
Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520
Family amp the homefront
JBLMmwrcom 21
Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar
Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next
career by learning more about education
programs colleges and training opportu-
nities
Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted
by the Service Member and Family Assis-
tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash
1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main
Representatives from local area and on-
line colleges technical and trade schools
apprenticeship programs and vocational
programs will be in attendance
Warrior Transition Battalion Service
Members and Family Members Service
Members going through a medical board
(integrated disability evaluation system)
and their Family Members are encour-
aged to attend All Service Members are
welcome
Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-
mation
Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a
few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at
ArmyMWRcomACS-survey
The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks
Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details
Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour
Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM
253-967-3628253-982-2695
Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453
123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901
JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496
International spouse cooking demonstration
Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources
253-967-3628
My Superpowers Need a Boost
Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544
Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430
Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901
SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616
Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628
EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695
Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453
Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901
Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness
Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to
take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28
Two ways to complete the special challenge form
bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)
bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23
Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash
1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to
celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from
the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will
discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The
Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-
nounced at the end of this event
Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall
eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available
onsite with registration
For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom
It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today
We need feedback from all branches of
the military stationed at JBLM to better
tailor our programs to meet your needs
Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-
gram invites EFMP Families to McChord
Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a
movie in a sensory-friendly environment
Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey
Theater at Lewis Main
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522
Family amp the homefront
Wersquore excited to bring you the details of
JBLM Reads The series of events is brought
to you by National Geographic and includes
bull Book discussion group for adults
McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11
and Grandstaff Library Wednesday
Feb 18 both are at 430 pm
Registration opens two weeks prior to the
event the first 10 to register at each library
will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant
Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best
Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole
the Heart of a Nationrdquo
bull PAWS to Read
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm
Kids can explore the human-animal bond
while reading aloud to specially trained dogs
bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids
McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am
Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks
games and fun as we discuss the book
ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids
who register will receive a copy of the book
(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo
section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-
tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm
Have a dog-gone good time and discov-
er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby
Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun
and crafts Registration is required and
begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum
Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm
JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum
discusses the art of writing and research
bull Knit Your Bit
McChord Library Fridays Feb 20
March 6 and 20 11 am
During WWI the country was encouraged
to support the troops by knitting them
warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the
knitting tradition alive
bull An art contest
McChord Library Feb 17ndash21
Create a piece of artwork about your hero
All entries will be displayed at the JBLM
Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will
be awarded to the top entry in each age
category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries
must be Family-friendly and no larger than
12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo
for objects All items must be ready for
hanging or display Deliver to McChord
Library during the dates above
bull JBLM Reads finale event
Club at McChord Field Saturday
Feb 28 11 am
Duane Denfield PhD and architectural
historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis
and its beginnings from World War I
This presentation will be followed by our
featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-
ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a
Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win
World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-
tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum
will present the fascinating story of Ser-
geant Stubby and how his story captured
the hearts of America during World War
I There will also be military and histori-
cal displays and reading therapy dogs The
first 300 people who attend will receive a
free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book
Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy
crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia
snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)
Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover
for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up
(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)
Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)
Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)
Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things
from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)
Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)
Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo
and other library events
JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)
Upcoming events at JBLM libraries
JBLMmwrcom 23
JBLM Reads Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For children
Also available
in E-Book
For children
Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For adults
ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST
Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM
at the
Club at McChord Field
Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog
IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum
Military displays
Historical displays
Therapy and working dogs
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524
Adventures
winter wonderful
At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore
an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes
JBLMmwrcom 25
he Outdoor Recreation guides take
groups across the state (and region)
for adventures of all kinds
Pictured above is the group that hit the
trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier
National Park for the first snowshoe trip
this winter
Check out these upcoming snowshoe
trips below Full descriptions for these trips
and all other upcoming adventures are on
the following pages
Gear and transportation are included in
the trip fee unless otherwise noted For
more information call the JBLM Outdoor
Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or
ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM
bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the
trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of
the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)
bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical
snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of
the Olympics for yourself from snow-
shoeing trails offering something for
everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)
bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along
the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Full trip descriptions continued on next page
Outdoor Recreation staff
winterwonderful
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526
Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry
and spend the day exploring Victoria BC
by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-
ria has everything from antique stores to
artisan chocolate shops for you to explore
You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-
seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The
trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages
5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)
Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try
mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-
tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the
day learning the basics while getting plen-
ty of time to work on your newfound skills
The location will be determined based on
conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6
miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age
12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
830 am ($35)
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-
tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip
fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-
ets should be purchased at the mountain
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center
at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am
($45 have your own gear pay $25)
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails
by the light of the moon Saturday
Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and
transportation provided Difficulty
beginner distance 15 miles elevation
gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum
age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
545 pm ($40)
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head
north for the fantastic snow at Stevens
Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you
want to ski snowboard or snowshoe
yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-
venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 am (skisnowboard includes
beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50
transportation only $40)
Mountain Day at White Pass Head off
the beaten path to White Pass Saturday
Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding
the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson
and full mountain lift ticket Call or
come in to ask about cross-country ski-
JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml
TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride
ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM
RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom
Dollar value current as of December 2014
Adventures
JBLMmwrcom 27
Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details
Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details
Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod
Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25
Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12
Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing
Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15
Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12
Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12
Popular with Families
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides
ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
6 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $35 snowshoe $45)
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening
of Friday March 13 at the Summit at
Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are
provided go to the Northwest Adventure
Center no later than Wednesday March 11
to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet
at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend
the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-
day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and
full mountain lift ticket are included in
the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
515 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)
Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action
beauty and excitement await you on this
trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers
15 and younger $75)
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the
beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range
on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday
March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)
Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-
cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest
from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake
Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance
35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4
hours Minimum age 12 ($45)
Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-
tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-
urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress
warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-
ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am
($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)
Waterfall tour Explore the largest
concentration of waterfalls in the
continental United States Saturday
March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-
toric Columbia River Highway which
has an abundance of small waterfalls
viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at
five major waterfalls to include the
world-famous Multnomah Falls and
enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The
fee does not include lunch Meet at the
Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos
Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65
ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)
Winter survival camping trip Head to
Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park
for an overnight trip Saturday March 7
Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-
tion winter travel shelter construction
winter survival basics backcountry
cooking and leave-no-trace camping
There is a mandatory pretrip class at the
Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-
day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes
winter camping class group gear (not
including sleeping bag) camp entrance
and three camp meals (participants are
responsible for lunch on the first day)
If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves
wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18
($85)
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Feelinrsquo good
Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K
Kick off the 2015 race season and
celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us
Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM
Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green
running duds and get ready to race
Event day includes entertainment by DJ
Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways
Receive a free banger on a bun with race
bib Guinness will be available for purchase
Choose from the 5K distance for
a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-
ners (no walkers please) and register
at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun
run and will not be timed The best
prices and race T-shirt size guarantee
are available through noon Thursday
March 5 If gate access pass is needed
please register by noon Thursday
March 5
Registration fees through noon Thursday
March 5
bull 5K with DOD ID card $15
bull 10K with DOD ID card $25
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35
Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-
day March 5 through noon Thursday
March 12
bull 5K with DOD ID card $20
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Day-of-registration fees are as follows
bull 5K with DOD ID card $30
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Door prizes include a chance to win
a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff
Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island
(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-
dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift
cardsLional Kam
Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals
Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14
JBLMmwrcom 31
Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it
comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba
A free Zumba class is a great way to spice
up your workout have fun and get in a
cardio workout when you need a day off
from the treadmill or elliptical
Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-
structor (pictured at left) leads the new-
est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-
bics and fitness schedule The second-year
instructor holds the class Mondays and
Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness
Center at 530 pm
Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is
located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave
Free fitness classes are offered at five
JBLM sports and fitness centers including
Sheridan at a variety of times through-
out the week
Classes include
bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot
camp TRX training and more at Jensen
Family Health and Fitness Center
bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and
mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center
bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-
ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-
ness Center
bull Weight training spin boot camp and
30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson
Sports amp Fitness Center
For a complete aerobics and fitness
class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom
JBLMAerobicsAndFitness
ZUMBA
Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Race day begins with packet pick-up
from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-
race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers
head to the starting line at 10 am
while runners and walkers in the 5K
start at 1005 am
Call 253-967-4768 for additional event
information or registration issues
Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling
League play Feb 9mdashMay 15
bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer
Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3
at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-
day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center
1 pm (attend one)
League play Feb 23ndashMay 15
bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball
Representative meeting Tuesday March
3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday
March 4 at McChord Fitness Center
Both are at 1 pm (choose one)
League play March 30ndashMay 15
bull Run cross-country
Representative meeting Tuesday
March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm
Series date April 8 15 and 22
For details call 253-967-4768 or visit
JBLMmwrcomintramurals
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By Patti Jeffrey
Looking for something new to alleviate your
boredom and ignite your passion Take a new road to fulfillment by learning to love the great outdoors a new sport a craft or hobby getting fit a new way volun-teering and much more with Family amp MWR
You and your Family can take ad-
vantage of opportunities offered every
month at JBLM
For instance you or a Family member
can learn to swim at one of our indoor
pools Kimbro Pool offers both adult
and youth swim lessons The lessons are
extremely popular so sign up as soon as
possible (you can be put on a wait list
too)
Who knows Maybe loving to swim
might lead to learning to be a lifeguard
or swim instructor at JBLM which would
lead to a job Or you simply could enjoy
water aerobics with other adults for fun
and exercise
For more information on swimming
water aerobics or lifeguarding call the
Aquatics office at 253-967-9210 or visit
JBLMmwrcom for schedules and registra-
tion
Maybe yoursquove thought about start-
ing a new hobby such as crocheting or
knitting or want to explore new books
and talk about what yoursquove learned with
other adults Did you know that our
JBLM libraries offer free classes and a
book club They make it so easy to start
especially with other interested adults
Fall in love with reading different kinds
of books that expand your imagination
and worldview McChord Library hosts
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201512
Food amp fun
JBLMmwrcom 13
Novel Navigators a book club that meets
the second Wednesday of every month at
430 pm Sign up and check out a copy of
the current book at the front counter For
more details call 253-982-3454
McChord Library also offers free classes
to learn hobbies crafts and other new
things For example you can learn to
ldquoupcyclerdquo mdash turning bottles magazines
and other used items into beautiful decor
and gifts Perhaps you and a friend can
take ideas presented in class add more
of your own and sell your crafts at craft
fairs
Upcycling classes meet at 5 pm the
third Wednesday of each month
Also involve other Family members in
free library events such as the monthly
teen ldquotakeoversrdquo at both Grandstaff and
McChord libraries and in free weekly
storytimes with crafts
Look for these and many more library
classes events and meetings on our web-
site JBLMmwrcom
Another new craft that will tickle your
tastebuds is homebrewing Yoursquoll have
the opportunity to speak with home
brewers at the annual Brewfest at Mc-
Chord Field Friday Feb 20 at the Club at
McChord Field starting at 430 pm
Yoursquoll quickly find how passionate
these home brewers are about not only
the craft but about creating and refin-
ing recipes to win awards and get rave
reviews from friends They can tell you
how to get started and might even invite
you to join the club This is one craft
thatrsquos meant to be shared
Tired of just sitting around Itrsquos time
to get moving mdash and you have so many
ways to fall in love with a new sport or
fitness activity
The staffers at the Outdoor Recreation
program excel at motivating you to
start something new then take it to the
next level Whether itrsquos learning to ski
snowshoe kayak hike mountain bike
scuba dive or even bungee jump theyrsquoll
be more than happy to introduce you to
what they already love to do
Turn to the Adventures section for what
sparks your interest then pick up your
phone and make that call to sign up You
can do it
Donrsquot let your household funds limit
you from your passion to get out and
move that body JBLM offers free aerobic
programs at our sports and fitness centers
Try out a new fitness class to see what
ignites your passion mdash Zumba TRX yoga
CrossFit weight training and more
Just think if you find the type of
fitness activity you love you could get
certified and teach it to others at a JBLM
fitness center to keep that spark going
Find current schedules and locations that
fit your lifestyle at JBLMmwrcom
Speaking of household funds mdash make
friends with your budget instead of
resenting your relationship with money
Armed Forces Community Service spon-
sors Military Saves Week during February
with lots of free classes and information
on how to not only save money but feel
good again about how you spend it You
might even discover that you can truly
master the budgeting process and enjoy
your life so much more
AFCS also can help you get a job you
love with free reacutesumeacute-building classes in-
terviewing techniques and more through
its employment readiness program
Turn to the Family amp the homefront sec-
tion for information on Military Saves
Week and many more free classes
If you love to travel we would love to
help you get the best travel experience
possible at the best prices
You donrsquot have to travel far to indulge
your passions mdash the Northwest Adventure
Center invites you to savor fine red wine
and chocolate on its Saturday Feb 14 or
Sunday Feb 15 tour Yoursquoll quickly find
how finely crafted chocolates and wines
are enhanced when theyrsquore paired Visit
JBLMmwrRegistrationcom to sign up
Leisure Travel Services is the best place
to head before you begin to plan your
vacation Yoursquoll find the best available
deals by looking at the price list and at
Armed Forces Vacation Club on their
webpage at JBLMmwrcom
If you love the resort life get access to
200000 accommodations in more than
100 countries with the Armed Forces
Vacation Club mdash membership is free You
have exclusive access to the leisure life
through vacation rentals and military
vacation deals
If you love excitement rides and enter-
tainment get exclusive savings at a num-
ber of theme parks around the country
Love to get away right here in Wash-
ington Make reservations for Pacific
Beach on the Olympic Peninsula If you
love the culture of Vancouver or Victoria
BC find tours or packages that whisk
you a country away mdash right next door to
Washington
Start planning the vacation yoursquoll love
by calling LTS at 253-967-3085
There are so many more activities you
can get to love at JBLM mdash volunteering
through the installation volunteer corps
skeet shooting pool and gaming tourna-
ments at the Warrior Zone becoming a
volunteer youth sports coach register-
ing your kids to learn how to bowl and
more
Explore the other magazine sections
and our website at JBLMmwrcom and find
your passion this month
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201514
Family amp the homefront
Sign up now for recreational sports
Whether you have a young slugger in
the house or an athletic child who likes
to dabble in many sports Child Youth amp
School Services offers recreational sports
for youth of all abilities and ages
Fun is a focus along with the fundamen-
tals and the importance of teamwork all of
which are taught by volunteer coaches
The Get Fit Be Strong mdash Play 60
program is open to ages 8ndash18 for $40
Children will be introduced to a handful
of sports and activities as fun ways to get
and stay active Youth will also learn the
importance of proper nutrition Registra-
tion is open through March 10
Get Fit Be Strong mdash Earth Adven-
tures is also open to ages 8ndash18 for $40
These sports and activities promise to get
your child outside while they find fun
new ways to get active Registration is
open Feb 23ndashApril 15
Sluggers ages 3ndash15 will be excited to
know that baseball season is just around
the corner Lilrsquo Batters is open to ages
3ndash4 for $20 and spring baseball is open
How do you CYSSFrom sports and fun classes to quality care for all ages Child Youth amp School Services offer exciting programs for your Family
Itrsquos easy mdash and free mdash to register with CYSSIf yoursquore new to JBLM or havenrsquot registered your Family yet do it today The free registration process is simple Just
call Parent Central Services at 253-966-CYSS to schedule a registration appointment and bring the following with you mdash government ID card work and home contact information two local emergency contacts shot records LESpaystub or proof of full time-student status (only if enrolling in full- or part-day or beforeafter care) and a sports physical valid through the entire season if enrolling in sports There are two locations mdash 2295 12th St at Lewis Main and 560 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field Registration is required before enrolling in sports SKIESUnlimited classes and child care
JBLMmwrcom 15
Photos by Emiliano Hernandez
Show us at fbcomJBLMcyss ldquoLikerdquo us to join the CYSS community online and share
your photos to answer How do you CYSS
to ages 5ndash15 for $60 Registration for both
opens Feb 3 and runs through March 28
Special Olympics aquatics and Special
Olympics track and field are open to
youth ages 8ndash18 with and without special needs Registration for both begins Feb 3 Aquatics registration ends March 5 while track and field sign-up ends March 12
Coming in March registration for flag football cheerleading and myriad camps
Stay tuned for details on upcoming
camps or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMcyss for
updates
The lsquoSKIESrsquo the limit on fun with CYSS classes
From boxing and karate to dance and
gymnastics SKIESUnlimited has fun class-
es for every childrsquos interests Therersquos even
Lego club public speaking and film stud-
ies as part of the newly added academic
options as well as parent-and-me classes
If yoursquore looking for fun activities for
your children look no further Check
out class listings and enroll for Marchrsquos
classes at JBLMcyssRegistrationcom by Fri-
day Feb 27 The enrollment deadline is
always the fourth Friday of the month
Play to Learn with Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma at JBLM
Play to Learn a free program with the
Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma is in full
swing at JBLM
This collaborative program is for youth
ages 6 and younger and their parents
grandparents friends Family and neigh-
bors The program includes themed cur-
riculum to encourage individual play
Yoursquore invited to stop in for activities
songs and group circle time that children
and adults will enjoy together
Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone
10ndash1130 am and at Raindrops amp Rain-
bows Parent and Child Play Center 130ndash
3 pm on the following Wednesdays
bull Feb 4 11 amp 25
bull March 4 11 18 amp 25
Escape Zone is located at McChord
Field 841 Fairway Rd (off Lincoln Boule-
vard) Raindrops amp Rainbows is located at
8197 American Lake Ave at Lewis North
CYSS information continued on next page
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201516
Family amp the homefront
Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone
From sports and arts and crafts to tech-
nology field trips and more the Hillside
Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be
The location offers before- and after-
school care as well as open recreation for
registered youth in grades 6ndash12
Upcoming events include
bull Military Appreciation Month event
This Friday Feb 6 events includes a
performance by the Lakes High School
JROTC color guard and the STEP Club
There will be activities and snacks all
from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-
ner will be announced
bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held
Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots
of activities including arts and crafts
dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments
are provided Join us to say goodbye to
old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford
JBLMmwrcom 17
SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539
event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held
monthly on the last Friday of the month
bull Babysitting certification course Get
prepared to babysit children of all ages
with certification classes The next class
is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday
Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled
during the third week of the month in
March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm
Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash
8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-
ary March or April course and upon
completion you can opt to have your
name added to a list of certified sit-
ters The list is made available to JBLM
Families and is completely optional To
reserve your spot call 253-967-4441
bull College Fair Middle schoolers and
high schoolers are invited to a college
fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash
330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash
Teen Zone Local colleges will have
representatives onsite Light snacks
Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-
cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main
For more information call 253-967-4441
Open recreation and before- and after-
school care are also available at McChord
Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For
details call 253-982-2203
Teach a cooking class
with SKIESUnlimited
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518
Family amp the homefront
A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews
This deployment was my husbands
first and it was our second pregnancy We
were all sorts of torn with emotions but
knew we would be able to make the best
of it
Both of our babies genders were un-
known until birth he gets to announce it
This has always been really important to
us to keep as a tradition and we werent
letting the deployment get in the way
I sent boxes of both its a boy and its
a girl stuff so he could take pictures to
announce when I finally had our baby
It allowed us to include him even
though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-
tion alive It helped both of us really
The homecoming was his first time
meeting our new baby boy I chose to
leave our oldest at home and have my
mom take him to school and not let him
know daddy had come home We came
home my husband was able to bond with
our newest little one and then we went
to the school to surprise our oldest at
lunch
For us these memories will last a life
time Thinking of the special moments
we would have made the deployment go
by much faster and smoother
s military Families we experience
separations and surprises happi-
ness and pride
The photos of the Matthews Fam-
ily above were submitted as part of last
Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation
Month photo contest You can see why
they won the grand prize
When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed
his wife Danielle was pregnant with their
second child With the help of friend and
photographer Shantel Young the Mat-
thews Family was able to bridge the gap
during the babyrsquos birth and capture on
film memories that will last a lifetime
A
JBLMmwrcom 19
Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces
Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help
Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the
vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate
office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment
orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when
he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-
ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo
bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings
Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides
Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion
prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have
bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important
bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them
bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or
call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430
Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21
Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony
Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day
Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520
Family amp the homefront
JBLMmwrcom 21
Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar
Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next
career by learning more about education
programs colleges and training opportu-
nities
Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted
by the Service Member and Family Assis-
tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash
1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main
Representatives from local area and on-
line colleges technical and trade schools
apprenticeship programs and vocational
programs will be in attendance
Warrior Transition Battalion Service
Members and Family Members Service
Members going through a medical board
(integrated disability evaluation system)
and their Family Members are encour-
aged to attend All Service Members are
welcome
Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-
mation
Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a
few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at
ArmyMWRcomACS-survey
The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks
Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details
Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour
Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM
253-967-3628253-982-2695
Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453
123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901
JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496
International spouse cooking demonstration
Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources
253-967-3628
My Superpowers Need a Boost
Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544
Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430
Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901
SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616
Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628
EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695
Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453
Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901
Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness
Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to
take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28
Two ways to complete the special challenge form
bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)
bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23
Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash
1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to
celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from
the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will
discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The
Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-
nounced at the end of this event
Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall
eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available
onsite with registration
For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom
It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today
We need feedback from all branches of
the military stationed at JBLM to better
tailor our programs to meet your needs
Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-
gram invites EFMP Families to McChord
Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a
movie in a sensory-friendly environment
Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey
Theater at Lewis Main
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522
Family amp the homefront
Wersquore excited to bring you the details of
JBLM Reads The series of events is brought
to you by National Geographic and includes
bull Book discussion group for adults
McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11
and Grandstaff Library Wednesday
Feb 18 both are at 430 pm
Registration opens two weeks prior to the
event the first 10 to register at each library
will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant
Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best
Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole
the Heart of a Nationrdquo
bull PAWS to Read
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm
Kids can explore the human-animal bond
while reading aloud to specially trained dogs
bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids
McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am
Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks
games and fun as we discuss the book
ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids
who register will receive a copy of the book
(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo
section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-
tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm
Have a dog-gone good time and discov-
er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby
Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun
and crafts Registration is required and
begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum
Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm
JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum
discusses the art of writing and research
bull Knit Your Bit
McChord Library Fridays Feb 20
March 6 and 20 11 am
During WWI the country was encouraged
to support the troops by knitting them
warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the
knitting tradition alive
bull An art contest
McChord Library Feb 17ndash21
Create a piece of artwork about your hero
All entries will be displayed at the JBLM
Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will
be awarded to the top entry in each age
category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries
must be Family-friendly and no larger than
12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo
for objects All items must be ready for
hanging or display Deliver to McChord
Library during the dates above
bull JBLM Reads finale event
Club at McChord Field Saturday
Feb 28 11 am
Duane Denfield PhD and architectural
historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis
and its beginnings from World War I
This presentation will be followed by our
featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-
ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a
Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win
World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-
tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum
will present the fascinating story of Ser-
geant Stubby and how his story captured
the hearts of America during World War
I There will also be military and histori-
cal displays and reading therapy dogs The
first 300 people who attend will receive a
free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book
Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy
crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia
snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)
Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover
for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up
(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)
Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)
Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)
Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things
from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)
Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)
Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo
and other library events
JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)
Upcoming events at JBLM libraries
JBLMmwrcom 23
JBLM Reads Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For children
Also available
in E-Book
For children
Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For adults
ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST
Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM
at the
Club at McChord Field
Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog
IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum
Military displays
Historical displays
Therapy and working dogs
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524
Adventures
winter wonderful
At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore
an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes
JBLMmwrcom 25
he Outdoor Recreation guides take
groups across the state (and region)
for adventures of all kinds
Pictured above is the group that hit the
trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier
National Park for the first snowshoe trip
this winter
Check out these upcoming snowshoe
trips below Full descriptions for these trips
and all other upcoming adventures are on
the following pages
Gear and transportation are included in
the trip fee unless otherwise noted For
more information call the JBLM Outdoor
Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or
ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM
bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the
trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of
the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)
bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical
snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of
the Olympics for yourself from snow-
shoeing trails offering something for
everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)
bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along
the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Full trip descriptions continued on next page
Outdoor Recreation staff
winterwonderful
T
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526
Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry
and spend the day exploring Victoria BC
by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-
ria has everything from antique stores to
artisan chocolate shops for you to explore
You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-
seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The
trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages
5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)
Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try
mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-
tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the
day learning the basics while getting plen-
ty of time to work on your newfound skills
The location will be determined based on
conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6
miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age
12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
830 am ($35)
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-
tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip
fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-
ets should be purchased at the mountain
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center
at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am
($45 have your own gear pay $25)
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails
by the light of the moon Saturday
Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and
transportation provided Difficulty
beginner distance 15 miles elevation
gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum
age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
545 pm ($40)
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head
north for the fantastic snow at Stevens
Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you
want to ski snowboard or snowshoe
yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-
venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 am (skisnowboard includes
beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50
transportation only $40)
Mountain Day at White Pass Head off
the beaten path to White Pass Saturday
Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding
the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson
and full mountain lift ticket Call or
come in to ask about cross-country ski-
JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml
TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride
ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM
RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom
Dollar value current as of December 2014
Adventures
JBLMmwrcom 27
Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details
Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details
Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod
Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25
Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12
Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing
Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15
Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12
Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12
Popular with Families
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides
ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
6 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $35 snowshoe $45)
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening
of Friday March 13 at the Summit at
Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are
provided go to the Northwest Adventure
Center no later than Wednesday March 11
to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet
at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend
the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-
day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and
full mountain lift ticket are included in
the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
515 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)
Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action
beauty and excitement await you on this
trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers
15 and younger $75)
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the
beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range
on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday
March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)
Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-
cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest
from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake
Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance
35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4
hours Minimum age 12 ($45)
Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-
tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-
urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress
warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-
ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am
($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)
Waterfall tour Explore the largest
concentration of waterfalls in the
continental United States Saturday
March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-
toric Columbia River Highway which
has an abundance of small waterfalls
viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at
five major waterfalls to include the
world-famous Multnomah Falls and
enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The
fee does not include lunch Meet at the
Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos
Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65
ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)
Winter survival camping trip Head to
Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park
for an overnight trip Saturday March 7
Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-
tion winter travel shelter construction
winter survival basics backcountry
cooking and leave-no-trace camping
There is a mandatory pretrip class at the
Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-
day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes
winter camping class group gear (not
including sleeping bag) camp entrance
and three camp meals (participants are
responsible for lunch on the first day)
If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves
wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18
($85)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528
Feelinrsquo good
Bridge between military service and the IT industry for transitioning service members and veterans
bull Advance into high-trajectory and high-demand careers
bull Accelerated technical training in IT
bull Agile learning with industry mentorship
bull Acquire Microsoft certifications
bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners
Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa
Software amp Systems Academy
JBLMmwrcom 29
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201530FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING
spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
GrahamLakewood OlympiaLacey
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
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253-584-2250
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360-459-1333
Feelinrsquo good
Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K
Kick off the 2015 race season and
celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us
Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM
Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green
running duds and get ready to race
Event day includes entertainment by DJ
Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways
Receive a free banger on a bun with race
bib Guinness will be available for purchase
Choose from the 5K distance for
a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-
ners (no walkers please) and register
at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun
run and will not be timed The best
prices and race T-shirt size guarantee
are available through noon Thursday
March 5 If gate access pass is needed
please register by noon Thursday
March 5
Registration fees through noon Thursday
March 5
bull 5K with DOD ID card $15
bull 10K with DOD ID card $25
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35
Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-
day March 5 through noon Thursday
March 12
bull 5K with DOD ID card $20
bull 10K with DOD ID card $30
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40
Day-of-registration fees are as follows
bull 5K with DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with DOD ID card $40
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50
Door prizes include a chance to win
a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff
Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island
(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-
dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift
cardsLional Kam
Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals
Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14
JBLMmwrcom 31
Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it
comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba
A free Zumba class is a great way to spice
up your workout have fun and get in a
cardio workout when you need a day off
from the treadmill or elliptical
Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-
structor (pictured at left) leads the new-
est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-
bics and fitness schedule The second-year
instructor holds the class Mondays and
Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness
Center at 530 pm
Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is
located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave
Free fitness classes are offered at five
JBLM sports and fitness centers including
Sheridan at a variety of times through-
out the week
Classes include
bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot
camp TRX training and more at Jensen
Family Health and Fitness Center
bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and
mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center
bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-
ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-
ness Center
bull Weight training spin boot camp and
30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson
Sports amp Fitness Center
For a complete aerobics and fitness
class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom
JBLMAerobicsAndFitness
ZUMBA
Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Race day begins with packet pick-up
from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-
race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers
head to the starting line at 10 am
while runners and walkers in the 5K
start at 1005 am
Call 253-967-4768 for additional event
information or registration issues
Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling
League play Feb 9mdashMay 15
bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer
Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3
at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-
day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center
1 pm (attend one)
League play Feb 23ndashMay 15
bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball
Representative meeting Tuesday March
3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday
March 4 at McChord Fitness Center
Both are at 1 pm (choose one)
League play March 30ndashMay 15
bull Run cross-country
Representative meeting Tuesday
March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm
Series date April 8 15 and 22
For details call 253-967-4768 or visit
JBLMmwrcomintramurals
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532
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Novel Navigators a book club that meets
the second Wednesday of every month at
430 pm Sign up and check out a copy of
the current book at the front counter For
more details call 253-982-3454
McChord Library also offers free classes
to learn hobbies crafts and other new
things For example you can learn to
ldquoupcyclerdquo mdash turning bottles magazines
and other used items into beautiful decor
and gifts Perhaps you and a friend can
take ideas presented in class add more
of your own and sell your crafts at craft
fairs
Upcycling classes meet at 5 pm the
third Wednesday of each month
Also involve other Family members in
free library events such as the monthly
teen ldquotakeoversrdquo at both Grandstaff and
McChord libraries and in free weekly
storytimes with crafts
Look for these and many more library
classes events and meetings on our web-
site JBLMmwrcom
Another new craft that will tickle your
tastebuds is homebrewing Yoursquoll have
the opportunity to speak with home
brewers at the annual Brewfest at Mc-
Chord Field Friday Feb 20 at the Club at
McChord Field starting at 430 pm
Yoursquoll quickly find how passionate
these home brewers are about not only
the craft but about creating and refin-
ing recipes to win awards and get rave
reviews from friends They can tell you
how to get started and might even invite
you to join the club This is one craft
thatrsquos meant to be shared
Tired of just sitting around Itrsquos time
to get moving mdash and you have so many
ways to fall in love with a new sport or
fitness activity
The staffers at the Outdoor Recreation
program excel at motivating you to
start something new then take it to the
next level Whether itrsquos learning to ski
snowshoe kayak hike mountain bike
scuba dive or even bungee jump theyrsquoll
be more than happy to introduce you to
what they already love to do
Turn to the Adventures section for what
sparks your interest then pick up your
phone and make that call to sign up You
can do it
Donrsquot let your household funds limit
you from your passion to get out and
move that body JBLM offers free aerobic
programs at our sports and fitness centers
Try out a new fitness class to see what
ignites your passion mdash Zumba TRX yoga
CrossFit weight training and more
Just think if you find the type of
fitness activity you love you could get
certified and teach it to others at a JBLM
fitness center to keep that spark going
Find current schedules and locations that
fit your lifestyle at JBLMmwrcom
Speaking of household funds mdash make
friends with your budget instead of
resenting your relationship with money
Armed Forces Community Service spon-
sors Military Saves Week during February
with lots of free classes and information
on how to not only save money but feel
good again about how you spend it You
might even discover that you can truly
master the budgeting process and enjoy
your life so much more
AFCS also can help you get a job you
love with free reacutesumeacute-building classes in-
terviewing techniques and more through
its employment readiness program
Turn to the Family amp the homefront sec-
tion for information on Military Saves
Week and many more free classes
If you love to travel we would love to
help you get the best travel experience
possible at the best prices
You donrsquot have to travel far to indulge
your passions mdash the Northwest Adventure
Center invites you to savor fine red wine
and chocolate on its Saturday Feb 14 or
Sunday Feb 15 tour Yoursquoll quickly find
how finely crafted chocolates and wines
are enhanced when theyrsquore paired Visit
JBLMmwrRegistrationcom to sign up
Leisure Travel Services is the best place
to head before you begin to plan your
vacation Yoursquoll find the best available
deals by looking at the price list and at
Armed Forces Vacation Club on their
webpage at JBLMmwrcom
If you love the resort life get access to
200000 accommodations in more than
100 countries with the Armed Forces
Vacation Club mdash membership is free You
have exclusive access to the leisure life
through vacation rentals and military
vacation deals
If you love excitement rides and enter-
tainment get exclusive savings at a num-
ber of theme parks around the country
Love to get away right here in Wash-
ington Make reservations for Pacific
Beach on the Olympic Peninsula If you
love the culture of Vancouver or Victoria
BC find tours or packages that whisk
you a country away mdash right next door to
Washington
Start planning the vacation yoursquoll love
by calling LTS at 253-967-3085
There are so many more activities you
can get to love at JBLM mdash volunteering
through the installation volunteer corps
skeet shooting pool and gaming tourna-
ments at the Warrior Zone becoming a
volunteer youth sports coach register-
ing your kids to learn how to bowl and
more
Explore the other magazine sections
and our website at JBLMmwrcom and find
your passion this month
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201514
Family amp the homefront
Sign up now for recreational sports
Whether you have a young slugger in
the house or an athletic child who likes
to dabble in many sports Child Youth amp
School Services offers recreational sports
for youth of all abilities and ages
Fun is a focus along with the fundamen-
tals and the importance of teamwork all of
which are taught by volunteer coaches
The Get Fit Be Strong mdash Play 60
program is open to ages 8ndash18 for $40
Children will be introduced to a handful
of sports and activities as fun ways to get
and stay active Youth will also learn the
importance of proper nutrition Registra-
tion is open through March 10
Get Fit Be Strong mdash Earth Adven-
tures is also open to ages 8ndash18 for $40
These sports and activities promise to get
your child outside while they find fun
new ways to get active Registration is
open Feb 23ndashApril 15
Sluggers ages 3ndash15 will be excited to
know that baseball season is just around
the corner Lilrsquo Batters is open to ages
3ndash4 for $20 and spring baseball is open
How do you CYSSFrom sports and fun classes to quality care for all ages Child Youth amp School Services offer exciting programs for your Family
Itrsquos easy mdash and free mdash to register with CYSSIf yoursquore new to JBLM or havenrsquot registered your Family yet do it today The free registration process is simple Just
call Parent Central Services at 253-966-CYSS to schedule a registration appointment and bring the following with you mdash government ID card work and home contact information two local emergency contacts shot records LESpaystub or proof of full time-student status (only if enrolling in full- or part-day or beforeafter care) and a sports physical valid through the entire season if enrolling in sports There are two locations mdash 2295 12th St at Lewis Main and 560 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field Registration is required before enrolling in sports SKIESUnlimited classes and child care
JBLMmwrcom 15
Photos by Emiliano Hernandez
Show us at fbcomJBLMcyss ldquoLikerdquo us to join the CYSS community online and share
your photos to answer How do you CYSS
to ages 5ndash15 for $60 Registration for both
opens Feb 3 and runs through March 28
Special Olympics aquatics and Special
Olympics track and field are open to
youth ages 8ndash18 with and without special needs Registration for both begins Feb 3 Aquatics registration ends March 5 while track and field sign-up ends March 12
Coming in March registration for flag football cheerleading and myriad camps
Stay tuned for details on upcoming
camps or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMcyss for
updates
The lsquoSKIESrsquo the limit on fun with CYSS classes
From boxing and karate to dance and
gymnastics SKIESUnlimited has fun class-
es for every childrsquos interests Therersquos even
Lego club public speaking and film stud-
ies as part of the newly added academic
options as well as parent-and-me classes
If yoursquore looking for fun activities for
your children look no further Check
out class listings and enroll for Marchrsquos
classes at JBLMcyssRegistrationcom by Fri-
day Feb 27 The enrollment deadline is
always the fourth Friday of the month
Play to Learn with Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma at JBLM
Play to Learn a free program with the
Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma is in full
swing at JBLM
This collaborative program is for youth
ages 6 and younger and their parents
grandparents friends Family and neigh-
bors The program includes themed cur-
riculum to encourage individual play
Yoursquore invited to stop in for activities
songs and group circle time that children
and adults will enjoy together
Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone
10ndash1130 am and at Raindrops amp Rain-
bows Parent and Child Play Center 130ndash
3 pm on the following Wednesdays
bull Feb 4 11 amp 25
bull March 4 11 18 amp 25
Escape Zone is located at McChord
Field 841 Fairway Rd (off Lincoln Boule-
vard) Raindrops amp Rainbows is located at
8197 American Lake Ave at Lewis North
CYSS information continued on next page
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201516
Family amp the homefront
Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone
From sports and arts and crafts to tech-
nology field trips and more the Hillside
Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be
The location offers before- and after-
school care as well as open recreation for
registered youth in grades 6ndash12
Upcoming events include
bull Military Appreciation Month event
This Friday Feb 6 events includes a
performance by the Lakes High School
JROTC color guard and the STEP Club
There will be activities and snacks all
from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-
ner will be announced
bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held
Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots
of activities including arts and crafts
dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments
are provided Join us to say goodbye to
old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford
JBLMmwrcom 17
SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539
event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held
monthly on the last Friday of the month
bull Babysitting certification course Get
prepared to babysit children of all ages
with certification classes The next class
is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday
Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled
during the third week of the month in
March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm
Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash
8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-
ary March or April course and upon
completion you can opt to have your
name added to a list of certified sit-
ters The list is made available to JBLM
Families and is completely optional To
reserve your spot call 253-967-4441
bull College Fair Middle schoolers and
high schoolers are invited to a college
fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash
330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash
Teen Zone Local colleges will have
representatives onsite Light snacks
Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-
cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main
For more information call 253-967-4441
Open recreation and before- and after-
school care are also available at McChord
Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For
details call 253-982-2203
Teach a cooking class
with SKIESUnlimited
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518
Family amp the homefront
A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews
This deployment was my husbands
first and it was our second pregnancy We
were all sorts of torn with emotions but
knew we would be able to make the best
of it
Both of our babies genders were un-
known until birth he gets to announce it
This has always been really important to
us to keep as a tradition and we werent
letting the deployment get in the way
I sent boxes of both its a boy and its
a girl stuff so he could take pictures to
announce when I finally had our baby
It allowed us to include him even
though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-
tion alive It helped both of us really
The homecoming was his first time
meeting our new baby boy I chose to
leave our oldest at home and have my
mom take him to school and not let him
know daddy had come home We came
home my husband was able to bond with
our newest little one and then we went
to the school to surprise our oldest at
lunch
For us these memories will last a life
time Thinking of the special moments
we would have made the deployment go
by much faster and smoother
s military Families we experience
separations and surprises happi-
ness and pride
The photos of the Matthews Fam-
ily above were submitted as part of last
Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation
Month photo contest You can see why
they won the grand prize
When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed
his wife Danielle was pregnant with their
second child With the help of friend and
photographer Shantel Young the Mat-
thews Family was able to bridge the gap
during the babyrsquos birth and capture on
film memories that will last a lifetime
A
JBLMmwrcom 19
Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces
Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help
Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the
vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate
office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment
orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when
he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-
ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo
bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings
Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides
Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion
prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have
bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important
bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them
bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or
call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430
Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21
Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony
Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day
Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520
Family amp the homefront
JBLMmwrcom 21
Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar
Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next
career by learning more about education
programs colleges and training opportu-
nities
Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted
by the Service Member and Family Assis-
tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash
1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main
Representatives from local area and on-
line colleges technical and trade schools
apprenticeship programs and vocational
programs will be in attendance
Warrior Transition Battalion Service
Members and Family Members Service
Members going through a medical board
(integrated disability evaluation system)
and their Family Members are encour-
aged to attend All Service Members are
welcome
Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-
mation
Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a
few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at
ArmyMWRcomACS-survey
The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks
Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details
Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour
Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM
253-967-3628253-982-2695
Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453
123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901
JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496
International spouse cooking demonstration
Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources
253-967-3628
My Superpowers Need a Boost
Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544
Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430
Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901
SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616
Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628
EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695
Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453
Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901
Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness
Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to
take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28
Two ways to complete the special challenge form
bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)
bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23
Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash
1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to
celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from
the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will
discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The
Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-
nounced at the end of this event
Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall
eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available
onsite with registration
For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom
It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today
We need feedback from all branches of
the military stationed at JBLM to better
tailor our programs to meet your needs
Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-
gram invites EFMP Families to McChord
Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a
movie in a sensory-friendly environment
Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey
Theater at Lewis Main
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522
Family amp the homefront
Wersquore excited to bring you the details of
JBLM Reads The series of events is brought
to you by National Geographic and includes
bull Book discussion group for adults
McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11
and Grandstaff Library Wednesday
Feb 18 both are at 430 pm
Registration opens two weeks prior to the
event the first 10 to register at each library
will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant
Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best
Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole
the Heart of a Nationrdquo
bull PAWS to Read
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm
Kids can explore the human-animal bond
while reading aloud to specially trained dogs
bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids
McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am
Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks
games and fun as we discuss the book
ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids
who register will receive a copy of the book
(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo
section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-
tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm
Have a dog-gone good time and discov-
er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby
Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun
and crafts Registration is required and
begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum
Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm
JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum
discusses the art of writing and research
bull Knit Your Bit
McChord Library Fridays Feb 20
March 6 and 20 11 am
During WWI the country was encouraged
to support the troops by knitting them
warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the
knitting tradition alive
bull An art contest
McChord Library Feb 17ndash21
Create a piece of artwork about your hero
All entries will be displayed at the JBLM
Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will
be awarded to the top entry in each age
category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries
must be Family-friendly and no larger than
12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo
for objects All items must be ready for
hanging or display Deliver to McChord
Library during the dates above
bull JBLM Reads finale event
Club at McChord Field Saturday
Feb 28 11 am
Duane Denfield PhD and architectural
historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis
and its beginnings from World War I
This presentation will be followed by our
featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-
ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a
Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win
World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-
tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum
will present the fascinating story of Ser-
geant Stubby and how his story captured
the hearts of America during World War
I There will also be military and histori-
cal displays and reading therapy dogs The
first 300 people who attend will receive a
free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book
Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy
crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia
snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)
Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover
for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up
(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)
Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)
Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)
Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things
from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)
Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)
Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo
and other library events
JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)
Upcoming events at JBLM libraries
JBLMmwrcom 23
JBLM Reads Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For children
Also available
in E-Book
For children
Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For adults
ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST
Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM
at the
Club at McChord Field
Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog
IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum
Military displays
Historical displays
Therapy and working dogs
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524
Adventures
winter wonderful
At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore
an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes
JBLMmwrcom 25
he Outdoor Recreation guides take
groups across the state (and region)
for adventures of all kinds
Pictured above is the group that hit the
trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier
National Park for the first snowshoe trip
this winter
Check out these upcoming snowshoe
trips below Full descriptions for these trips
and all other upcoming adventures are on
the following pages
Gear and transportation are included in
the trip fee unless otherwise noted For
more information call the JBLM Outdoor
Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or
ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM
bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the
trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of
the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)
bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical
snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of
the Olympics for yourself from snow-
shoeing trails offering something for
everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)
bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along
the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Full trip descriptions continued on next page
Outdoor Recreation staff
winterwonderful
T
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526
Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry
and spend the day exploring Victoria BC
by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-
ria has everything from antique stores to
artisan chocolate shops for you to explore
You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-
seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The
trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages
5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)
Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try
mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-
tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the
day learning the basics while getting plen-
ty of time to work on your newfound skills
The location will be determined based on
conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6
miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age
12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
830 am ($35)
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-
tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip
fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-
ets should be purchased at the mountain
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center
at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am
($45 have your own gear pay $25)
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails
by the light of the moon Saturday
Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and
transportation provided Difficulty
beginner distance 15 miles elevation
gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum
age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
545 pm ($40)
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head
north for the fantastic snow at Stevens
Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you
want to ski snowboard or snowshoe
yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-
venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 am (skisnowboard includes
beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50
transportation only $40)
Mountain Day at White Pass Head off
the beaten path to White Pass Saturday
Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding
the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson
and full mountain lift ticket Call or
come in to ask about cross-country ski-
JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml
TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride
ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM
RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom
Dollar value current as of December 2014
Adventures
JBLMmwrcom 27
Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details
Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details
Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod
Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25
Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12
Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing
Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15
Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12
Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12
Popular with Families
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides
ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
6 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $35 snowshoe $45)
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening
of Friday March 13 at the Summit at
Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are
provided go to the Northwest Adventure
Center no later than Wednesday March 11
to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet
at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend
the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-
day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and
full mountain lift ticket are included in
the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
515 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)
Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action
beauty and excitement await you on this
trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers
15 and younger $75)
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the
beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range
on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday
March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)
Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-
cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest
from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake
Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance
35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4
hours Minimum age 12 ($45)
Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-
tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-
urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress
warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-
ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am
($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)
Waterfall tour Explore the largest
concentration of waterfalls in the
continental United States Saturday
March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-
toric Columbia River Highway which
has an abundance of small waterfalls
viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at
five major waterfalls to include the
world-famous Multnomah Falls and
enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The
fee does not include lunch Meet at the
Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos
Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65
ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)
Winter survival camping trip Head to
Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park
for an overnight trip Saturday March 7
Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-
tion winter travel shelter construction
winter survival basics backcountry
cooking and leave-no-trace camping
There is a mandatory pretrip class at the
Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-
day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes
winter camping class group gear (not
including sleeping bag) camp entrance
and three camp meals (participants are
responsible for lunch on the first day)
If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves
wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18
($85)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528
Feelinrsquo good
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bull Advance into high-trajectory and high-demand careers
bull Accelerated technical training in IT
bull Agile learning with industry mentorship
bull Acquire Microsoft certifications
bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners
Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa
Software amp Systems Academy
JBLMmwrcom 29
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Feelinrsquo good
Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K
Kick off the 2015 race season and
celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us
Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM
Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green
running duds and get ready to race
Event day includes entertainment by DJ
Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways
Receive a free banger on a bun with race
bib Guinness will be available for purchase
Choose from the 5K distance for
a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-
ners (no walkers please) and register
at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun
run and will not be timed The best
prices and race T-shirt size guarantee
are available through noon Thursday
March 5 If gate access pass is needed
please register by noon Thursday
March 5
Registration fees through noon Thursday
March 5
bull 5K with DOD ID card $15
bull 10K with DOD ID card $25
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35
Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-
day March 5 through noon Thursday
March 12
bull 5K with DOD ID card $20
bull 10K with DOD ID card $30
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40
Day-of-registration fees are as follows
bull 5K with DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with DOD ID card $40
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50
Door prizes include a chance to win
a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff
Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island
(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-
dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift
cardsLional Kam
Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals
Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14
JBLMmwrcom 31
Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it
comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba
A free Zumba class is a great way to spice
up your workout have fun and get in a
cardio workout when you need a day off
from the treadmill or elliptical
Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-
structor (pictured at left) leads the new-
est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-
bics and fitness schedule The second-year
instructor holds the class Mondays and
Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness
Center at 530 pm
Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is
located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave
Free fitness classes are offered at five
JBLM sports and fitness centers including
Sheridan at a variety of times through-
out the week
Classes include
bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot
camp TRX training and more at Jensen
Family Health and Fitness Center
bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and
mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center
bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-
ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-
ness Center
bull Weight training spin boot camp and
30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson
Sports amp Fitness Center
For a complete aerobics and fitness
class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom
JBLMAerobicsAndFitness
ZUMBA
Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Race day begins with packet pick-up
from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-
race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers
head to the starting line at 10 am
while runners and walkers in the 5K
start at 1005 am
Call 253-967-4768 for additional event
information or registration issues
Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling
League play Feb 9mdashMay 15
bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer
Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3
at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-
day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center
1 pm (attend one)
League play Feb 23ndashMay 15
bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball
Representative meeting Tuesday March
3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday
March 4 at McChord Fitness Center
Both are at 1 pm (choose one)
League play March 30ndashMay 15
bull Run cross-country
Representative meeting Tuesday
March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm
Series date April 8 15 and 22
For details call 253-967-4768 or visit
JBLMmwrcomintramurals
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201514
Family amp the homefront
Sign up now for recreational sports
Whether you have a young slugger in
the house or an athletic child who likes
to dabble in many sports Child Youth amp
School Services offers recreational sports
for youth of all abilities and ages
Fun is a focus along with the fundamen-
tals and the importance of teamwork all of
which are taught by volunteer coaches
The Get Fit Be Strong mdash Play 60
program is open to ages 8ndash18 for $40
Children will be introduced to a handful
of sports and activities as fun ways to get
and stay active Youth will also learn the
importance of proper nutrition Registra-
tion is open through March 10
Get Fit Be Strong mdash Earth Adven-
tures is also open to ages 8ndash18 for $40
These sports and activities promise to get
your child outside while they find fun
new ways to get active Registration is
open Feb 23ndashApril 15
Sluggers ages 3ndash15 will be excited to
know that baseball season is just around
the corner Lilrsquo Batters is open to ages
3ndash4 for $20 and spring baseball is open
How do you CYSSFrom sports and fun classes to quality care for all ages Child Youth amp School Services offer exciting programs for your Family
Itrsquos easy mdash and free mdash to register with CYSSIf yoursquore new to JBLM or havenrsquot registered your Family yet do it today The free registration process is simple Just
call Parent Central Services at 253-966-CYSS to schedule a registration appointment and bring the following with you mdash government ID card work and home contact information two local emergency contacts shot records LESpaystub or proof of full time-student status (only if enrolling in full- or part-day or beforeafter care) and a sports physical valid through the entire season if enrolling in sports There are two locations mdash 2295 12th St at Lewis Main and 560 Lincoln Blvd at McChord Field Registration is required before enrolling in sports SKIESUnlimited classes and child care
JBLMmwrcom 15
Photos by Emiliano Hernandez
Show us at fbcomJBLMcyss ldquoLikerdquo us to join the CYSS community online and share
your photos to answer How do you CYSS
to ages 5ndash15 for $60 Registration for both
opens Feb 3 and runs through March 28
Special Olympics aquatics and Special
Olympics track and field are open to
youth ages 8ndash18 with and without special needs Registration for both begins Feb 3 Aquatics registration ends March 5 while track and field sign-up ends March 12
Coming in March registration for flag football cheerleading and myriad camps
Stay tuned for details on upcoming
camps or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMcyss for
updates
The lsquoSKIESrsquo the limit on fun with CYSS classes
From boxing and karate to dance and
gymnastics SKIESUnlimited has fun class-
es for every childrsquos interests Therersquos even
Lego club public speaking and film stud-
ies as part of the newly added academic
options as well as parent-and-me classes
If yoursquore looking for fun activities for
your children look no further Check
out class listings and enroll for Marchrsquos
classes at JBLMcyssRegistrationcom by Fri-
day Feb 27 The enrollment deadline is
always the fourth Friday of the month
Play to Learn with Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma at JBLM
Play to Learn a free program with the
Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma is in full
swing at JBLM
This collaborative program is for youth
ages 6 and younger and their parents
grandparents friends Family and neigh-
bors The program includes themed cur-
riculum to encourage individual play
Yoursquore invited to stop in for activities
songs and group circle time that children
and adults will enjoy together
Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone
10ndash1130 am and at Raindrops amp Rain-
bows Parent and Child Play Center 130ndash
3 pm on the following Wednesdays
bull Feb 4 11 amp 25
bull March 4 11 18 amp 25
Escape Zone is located at McChord
Field 841 Fairway Rd (off Lincoln Boule-
vard) Raindrops amp Rainbows is located at
8197 American Lake Ave at Lewis North
CYSS information continued on next page
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201516
Family amp the homefront
Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone
From sports and arts and crafts to tech-
nology field trips and more the Hillside
Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be
The location offers before- and after-
school care as well as open recreation for
registered youth in grades 6ndash12
Upcoming events include
bull Military Appreciation Month event
This Friday Feb 6 events includes a
performance by the Lakes High School
JROTC color guard and the STEP Club
There will be activities and snacks all
from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-
ner will be announced
bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held
Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots
of activities including arts and crafts
dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments
are provided Join us to say goodbye to
old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford
JBLMmwrcom 17
SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539
event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held
monthly on the last Friday of the month
bull Babysitting certification course Get
prepared to babysit children of all ages
with certification classes The next class
is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday
Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled
during the third week of the month in
March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm
Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash
8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-
ary March or April course and upon
completion you can opt to have your
name added to a list of certified sit-
ters The list is made available to JBLM
Families and is completely optional To
reserve your spot call 253-967-4441
bull College Fair Middle schoolers and
high schoolers are invited to a college
fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash
330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash
Teen Zone Local colleges will have
representatives onsite Light snacks
Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-
cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main
For more information call 253-967-4441
Open recreation and before- and after-
school care are also available at McChord
Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For
details call 253-982-2203
Teach a cooking class
with SKIESUnlimited
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518
Family amp the homefront
A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews
This deployment was my husbands
first and it was our second pregnancy We
were all sorts of torn with emotions but
knew we would be able to make the best
of it
Both of our babies genders were un-
known until birth he gets to announce it
This has always been really important to
us to keep as a tradition and we werent
letting the deployment get in the way
I sent boxes of both its a boy and its
a girl stuff so he could take pictures to
announce when I finally had our baby
It allowed us to include him even
though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-
tion alive It helped both of us really
The homecoming was his first time
meeting our new baby boy I chose to
leave our oldest at home and have my
mom take him to school and not let him
know daddy had come home We came
home my husband was able to bond with
our newest little one and then we went
to the school to surprise our oldest at
lunch
For us these memories will last a life
time Thinking of the special moments
we would have made the deployment go
by much faster and smoother
s military Families we experience
separations and surprises happi-
ness and pride
The photos of the Matthews Fam-
ily above were submitted as part of last
Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation
Month photo contest You can see why
they won the grand prize
When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed
his wife Danielle was pregnant with their
second child With the help of friend and
photographer Shantel Young the Mat-
thews Family was able to bridge the gap
during the babyrsquos birth and capture on
film memories that will last a lifetime
A
JBLMmwrcom 19
Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces
Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help
Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the
vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate
office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment
orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when
he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-
ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo
bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings
Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides
Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion
prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have
bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important
bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them
bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or
call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430
Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21
Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony
Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day
Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520
Family amp the homefront
JBLMmwrcom 21
Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar
Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next
career by learning more about education
programs colleges and training opportu-
nities
Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted
by the Service Member and Family Assis-
tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash
1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main
Representatives from local area and on-
line colleges technical and trade schools
apprenticeship programs and vocational
programs will be in attendance
Warrior Transition Battalion Service
Members and Family Members Service
Members going through a medical board
(integrated disability evaluation system)
and their Family Members are encour-
aged to attend All Service Members are
welcome
Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-
mation
Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a
few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at
ArmyMWRcomACS-survey
The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks
Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details
Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour
Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM
253-967-3628253-982-2695
Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453
123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901
JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496
International spouse cooking demonstration
Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources
253-967-3628
My Superpowers Need a Boost
Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544
Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430
Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901
SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616
Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628
EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695
Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453
Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901
Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness
Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to
take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28
Two ways to complete the special challenge form
bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)
bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23
Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash
1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to
celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from
the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will
discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The
Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-
nounced at the end of this event
Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall
eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available
onsite with registration
For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom
It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today
We need feedback from all branches of
the military stationed at JBLM to better
tailor our programs to meet your needs
Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-
gram invites EFMP Families to McChord
Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a
movie in a sensory-friendly environment
Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey
Theater at Lewis Main
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522
Family amp the homefront
Wersquore excited to bring you the details of
JBLM Reads The series of events is brought
to you by National Geographic and includes
bull Book discussion group for adults
McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11
and Grandstaff Library Wednesday
Feb 18 both are at 430 pm
Registration opens two weeks prior to the
event the first 10 to register at each library
will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant
Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best
Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole
the Heart of a Nationrdquo
bull PAWS to Read
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm
Kids can explore the human-animal bond
while reading aloud to specially trained dogs
bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids
McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am
Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks
games and fun as we discuss the book
ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids
who register will receive a copy of the book
(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo
section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-
tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm
Have a dog-gone good time and discov-
er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby
Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun
and crafts Registration is required and
begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum
Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm
JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum
discusses the art of writing and research
bull Knit Your Bit
McChord Library Fridays Feb 20
March 6 and 20 11 am
During WWI the country was encouraged
to support the troops by knitting them
warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the
knitting tradition alive
bull An art contest
McChord Library Feb 17ndash21
Create a piece of artwork about your hero
All entries will be displayed at the JBLM
Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will
be awarded to the top entry in each age
category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries
must be Family-friendly and no larger than
12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo
for objects All items must be ready for
hanging or display Deliver to McChord
Library during the dates above
bull JBLM Reads finale event
Club at McChord Field Saturday
Feb 28 11 am
Duane Denfield PhD and architectural
historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis
and its beginnings from World War I
This presentation will be followed by our
featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-
ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a
Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win
World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-
tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum
will present the fascinating story of Ser-
geant Stubby and how his story captured
the hearts of America during World War
I There will also be military and histori-
cal displays and reading therapy dogs The
first 300 people who attend will receive a
free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book
Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy
crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia
snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)
Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover
for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up
(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)
Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)
Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)
Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things
from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)
Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)
Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo
and other library events
JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)
Upcoming events at JBLM libraries
JBLMmwrcom 23
JBLM Reads Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For children
Also available
in E-Book
For children
Finale Event
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ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For adults
ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST
Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM
at the
Club at McChord Field
Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog
IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum
Military displays
Historical displays
Therapy and working dogs
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524
Adventures
winter wonderful
At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore
an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes
JBLMmwrcom 25
he Outdoor Recreation guides take
groups across the state (and region)
for adventures of all kinds
Pictured above is the group that hit the
trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier
National Park for the first snowshoe trip
this winter
Check out these upcoming snowshoe
trips below Full descriptions for these trips
and all other upcoming adventures are on
the following pages
Gear and transportation are included in
the trip fee unless otherwise noted For
more information call the JBLM Outdoor
Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or
ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM
bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the
trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of
the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)
bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical
snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of
the Olympics for yourself from snow-
shoeing trails offering something for
everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)
bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along
the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Full trip descriptions continued on next page
Outdoor Recreation staff
winterwonderful
T
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526
Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry
and spend the day exploring Victoria BC
by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-
ria has everything from antique stores to
artisan chocolate shops for you to explore
You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-
seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The
trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages
5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)
Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try
mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-
tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the
day learning the basics while getting plen-
ty of time to work on your newfound skills
The location will be determined based on
conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6
miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age
12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
830 am ($35)
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-
tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip
fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-
ets should be purchased at the mountain
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center
at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am
($45 have your own gear pay $25)
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails
by the light of the moon Saturday
Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and
transportation provided Difficulty
beginner distance 15 miles elevation
gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum
age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
545 pm ($40)
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head
north for the fantastic snow at Stevens
Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you
want to ski snowboard or snowshoe
yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-
venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 am (skisnowboard includes
beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50
transportation only $40)
Mountain Day at White Pass Head off
the beaten path to White Pass Saturday
Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding
the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson
and full mountain lift ticket Call or
come in to ask about cross-country ski-
JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml
TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride
ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM
RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom
Dollar value current as of December 2014
Adventures
JBLMmwrcom 27
Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details
Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details
Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod
Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25
Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12
Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing
Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15
Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12
Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12
Popular with Families
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides
ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
6 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $35 snowshoe $45)
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening
of Friday March 13 at the Summit at
Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are
provided go to the Northwest Adventure
Center no later than Wednesday March 11
to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet
at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend
the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-
day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and
full mountain lift ticket are included in
the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
515 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)
Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action
beauty and excitement await you on this
trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers
15 and younger $75)
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the
beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range
on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday
March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)
Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-
cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest
from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake
Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance
35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4
hours Minimum age 12 ($45)
Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-
tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-
urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress
warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-
ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am
($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)
Waterfall tour Explore the largest
concentration of waterfalls in the
continental United States Saturday
March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-
toric Columbia River Highway which
has an abundance of small waterfalls
viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at
five major waterfalls to include the
world-famous Multnomah Falls and
enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The
fee does not include lunch Meet at the
Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos
Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65
ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)
Winter survival camping trip Head to
Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park
for an overnight trip Saturday March 7
Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-
tion winter travel shelter construction
winter survival basics backcountry
cooking and leave-no-trace camping
There is a mandatory pretrip class at the
Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-
day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes
winter camping class group gear (not
including sleeping bag) camp entrance
and three camp meals (participants are
responsible for lunch on the first day)
If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves
wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18
($85)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528
Feelinrsquo good
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bull Advance into high-trajectory and high-demand careers
bull Accelerated technical training in IT
bull Agile learning with industry mentorship
bull Acquire Microsoft certifications
bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners
Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa
Software amp Systems Academy
JBLMmwrcom 29
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A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
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Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
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Feelinrsquo good
Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K
Kick off the 2015 race season and
celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us
Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM
Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green
running duds and get ready to race
Event day includes entertainment by DJ
Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways
Receive a free banger on a bun with race
bib Guinness will be available for purchase
Choose from the 5K distance for
a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-
ners (no walkers please) and register
at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun
run and will not be timed The best
prices and race T-shirt size guarantee
are available through noon Thursday
March 5 If gate access pass is needed
please register by noon Thursday
March 5
Registration fees through noon Thursday
March 5
bull 5K with DOD ID card $15
bull 10K with DOD ID card $25
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35
Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-
day March 5 through noon Thursday
March 12
bull 5K with DOD ID card $20
bull 10K with DOD ID card $30
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40
Day-of-registration fees are as follows
bull 5K with DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with DOD ID card $40
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50
Door prizes include a chance to win
a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff
Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island
(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-
dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift
cardsLional Kam
Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals
Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14
JBLMmwrcom 31
Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it
comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba
A free Zumba class is a great way to spice
up your workout have fun and get in a
cardio workout when you need a day off
from the treadmill or elliptical
Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-
structor (pictured at left) leads the new-
est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-
bics and fitness schedule The second-year
instructor holds the class Mondays and
Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness
Center at 530 pm
Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is
located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave
Free fitness classes are offered at five
JBLM sports and fitness centers including
Sheridan at a variety of times through-
out the week
Classes include
bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot
camp TRX training and more at Jensen
Family Health and Fitness Center
bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and
mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center
bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-
ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-
ness Center
bull Weight training spin boot camp and
30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson
Sports amp Fitness Center
For a complete aerobics and fitness
class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom
JBLMAerobicsAndFitness
ZUMBA
Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Race day begins with packet pick-up
from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-
race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers
head to the starting line at 10 am
while runners and walkers in the 5K
start at 1005 am
Call 253-967-4768 for additional event
information or registration issues
Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling
League play Feb 9mdashMay 15
bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer
Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3
at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-
day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center
1 pm (attend one)
League play Feb 23ndashMay 15
bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball
Representative meeting Tuesday March
3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday
March 4 at McChord Fitness Center
Both are at 1 pm (choose one)
League play March 30ndashMay 15
bull Run cross-country
Representative meeting Tuesday
March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm
Series date April 8 15 and 22
For details call 253-967-4768 or visit
JBLMmwrcomintramurals
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532
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JBLMmwrcom 15
Photos by Emiliano Hernandez
Show us at fbcomJBLMcyss ldquoLikerdquo us to join the CYSS community online and share
your photos to answer How do you CYSS
to ages 5ndash15 for $60 Registration for both
opens Feb 3 and runs through March 28
Special Olympics aquatics and Special
Olympics track and field are open to
youth ages 8ndash18 with and without special needs Registration for both begins Feb 3 Aquatics registration ends March 5 while track and field sign-up ends March 12
Coming in March registration for flag football cheerleading and myriad camps
Stay tuned for details on upcoming
camps or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMcyss for
updates
The lsquoSKIESrsquo the limit on fun with CYSS classes
From boxing and karate to dance and
gymnastics SKIESUnlimited has fun class-
es for every childrsquos interests Therersquos even
Lego club public speaking and film stud-
ies as part of the newly added academic
options as well as parent-and-me classes
If yoursquore looking for fun activities for
your children look no further Check
out class listings and enroll for Marchrsquos
classes at JBLMcyssRegistrationcom by Fri-
day Feb 27 The enrollment deadline is
always the fourth Friday of the month
Play to Learn with Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma at JBLM
Play to Learn a free program with the
Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma is in full
swing at JBLM
This collaborative program is for youth
ages 6 and younger and their parents
grandparents friends Family and neigh-
bors The program includes themed cur-
riculum to encourage individual play
Yoursquore invited to stop in for activities
songs and group circle time that children
and adults will enjoy together
Play to Learn is hosted at Escape Zone
10ndash1130 am and at Raindrops amp Rain-
bows Parent and Child Play Center 130ndash
3 pm on the following Wednesdays
bull Feb 4 11 amp 25
bull March 4 11 18 amp 25
Escape Zone is located at McChord
Field 841 Fairway Rd (off Lincoln Boule-
vard) Raindrops amp Rainbows is located at
8197 American Lake Ave at Lewis North
CYSS information continued on next page
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201516
Family amp the homefront
Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone
From sports and arts and crafts to tech-
nology field trips and more the Hillside
Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be
The location offers before- and after-
school care as well as open recreation for
registered youth in grades 6ndash12
Upcoming events include
bull Military Appreciation Month event
This Friday Feb 6 events includes a
performance by the Lakes High School
JROTC color guard and the STEP Club
There will be activities and snacks all
from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-
ner will be announced
bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held
Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots
of activities including arts and crafts
dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments
are provided Join us to say goodbye to
old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford
JBLMmwrcom 17
SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539
event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held
monthly on the last Friday of the month
bull Babysitting certification course Get
prepared to babysit children of all ages
with certification classes The next class
is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday
Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled
during the third week of the month in
March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm
Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash
8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-
ary March or April course and upon
completion you can opt to have your
name added to a list of certified sit-
ters The list is made available to JBLM
Families and is completely optional To
reserve your spot call 253-967-4441
bull College Fair Middle schoolers and
high schoolers are invited to a college
fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash
330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash
Teen Zone Local colleges will have
representatives onsite Light snacks
Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-
cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main
For more information call 253-967-4441
Open recreation and before- and after-
school care are also available at McChord
Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For
details call 253-982-2203
Teach a cooking class
with SKIESUnlimited
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518
Family amp the homefront
A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews
This deployment was my husbands
first and it was our second pregnancy We
were all sorts of torn with emotions but
knew we would be able to make the best
of it
Both of our babies genders were un-
known until birth he gets to announce it
This has always been really important to
us to keep as a tradition and we werent
letting the deployment get in the way
I sent boxes of both its a boy and its
a girl stuff so he could take pictures to
announce when I finally had our baby
It allowed us to include him even
though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-
tion alive It helped both of us really
The homecoming was his first time
meeting our new baby boy I chose to
leave our oldest at home and have my
mom take him to school and not let him
know daddy had come home We came
home my husband was able to bond with
our newest little one and then we went
to the school to surprise our oldest at
lunch
For us these memories will last a life
time Thinking of the special moments
we would have made the deployment go
by much faster and smoother
s military Families we experience
separations and surprises happi-
ness and pride
The photos of the Matthews Fam-
ily above were submitted as part of last
Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation
Month photo contest You can see why
they won the grand prize
When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed
his wife Danielle was pregnant with their
second child With the help of friend and
photographer Shantel Young the Mat-
thews Family was able to bridge the gap
during the babyrsquos birth and capture on
film memories that will last a lifetime
A
JBLMmwrcom 19
Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces
Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help
Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the
vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate
office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment
orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when
he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-
ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo
bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings
Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides
Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion
prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have
bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important
bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them
bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or
call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430
Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21
Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony
Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day
Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520
Family amp the homefront
JBLMmwrcom 21
Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar
Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next
career by learning more about education
programs colleges and training opportu-
nities
Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted
by the Service Member and Family Assis-
tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash
1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main
Representatives from local area and on-
line colleges technical and trade schools
apprenticeship programs and vocational
programs will be in attendance
Warrior Transition Battalion Service
Members and Family Members Service
Members going through a medical board
(integrated disability evaluation system)
and their Family Members are encour-
aged to attend All Service Members are
welcome
Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-
mation
Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a
few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at
ArmyMWRcomACS-survey
The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks
Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details
Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour
Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM
253-967-3628253-982-2695
Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453
123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901
JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496
International spouse cooking demonstration
Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources
253-967-3628
My Superpowers Need a Boost
Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544
Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430
Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901
SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616
Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628
EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695
Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453
Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901
Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness
Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to
take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28
Two ways to complete the special challenge form
bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)
bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23
Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash
1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to
celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from
the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will
discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The
Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-
nounced at the end of this event
Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall
eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available
onsite with registration
For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom
It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today
We need feedback from all branches of
the military stationed at JBLM to better
tailor our programs to meet your needs
Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-
gram invites EFMP Families to McChord
Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a
movie in a sensory-friendly environment
Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey
Theater at Lewis Main
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522
Family amp the homefront
Wersquore excited to bring you the details of
JBLM Reads The series of events is brought
to you by National Geographic and includes
bull Book discussion group for adults
McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11
and Grandstaff Library Wednesday
Feb 18 both are at 430 pm
Registration opens two weeks prior to the
event the first 10 to register at each library
will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant
Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best
Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole
the Heart of a Nationrdquo
bull PAWS to Read
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm
Kids can explore the human-animal bond
while reading aloud to specially trained dogs
bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids
McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am
Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks
games and fun as we discuss the book
ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids
who register will receive a copy of the book
(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo
section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-
tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm
Have a dog-gone good time and discov-
er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby
Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun
and crafts Registration is required and
begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum
Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm
JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum
discusses the art of writing and research
bull Knit Your Bit
McChord Library Fridays Feb 20
March 6 and 20 11 am
During WWI the country was encouraged
to support the troops by knitting them
warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the
knitting tradition alive
bull An art contest
McChord Library Feb 17ndash21
Create a piece of artwork about your hero
All entries will be displayed at the JBLM
Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will
be awarded to the top entry in each age
category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries
must be Family-friendly and no larger than
12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo
for objects All items must be ready for
hanging or display Deliver to McChord
Library during the dates above
bull JBLM Reads finale event
Club at McChord Field Saturday
Feb 28 11 am
Duane Denfield PhD and architectural
historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis
and its beginnings from World War I
This presentation will be followed by our
featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-
ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a
Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win
World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-
tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum
will present the fascinating story of Ser-
geant Stubby and how his story captured
the hearts of America during World War
I There will also be military and histori-
cal displays and reading therapy dogs The
first 300 people who attend will receive a
free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book
Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy
crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia
snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)
Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover
for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up
(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)
Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)
Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)
Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things
from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)
Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)
Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo
and other library events
JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)
Upcoming events at JBLM libraries
JBLMmwrcom 23
JBLM Reads Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For children
Also available
in E-Book
For children
Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For adults
ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST
Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM
at the
Club at McChord Field
Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog
IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum
Military displays
Historical displays
Therapy and working dogs
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524
Adventures
winter wonderful
At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore
an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes
JBLMmwrcom 25
he Outdoor Recreation guides take
groups across the state (and region)
for adventures of all kinds
Pictured above is the group that hit the
trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier
National Park for the first snowshoe trip
this winter
Check out these upcoming snowshoe
trips below Full descriptions for these trips
and all other upcoming adventures are on
the following pages
Gear and transportation are included in
the trip fee unless otherwise noted For
more information call the JBLM Outdoor
Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or
ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM
bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the
trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of
the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)
bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical
snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of
the Olympics for yourself from snow-
shoeing trails offering something for
everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)
bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along
the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Full trip descriptions continued on next page
Outdoor Recreation staff
winterwonderful
T
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526
Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry
and spend the day exploring Victoria BC
by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-
ria has everything from antique stores to
artisan chocolate shops for you to explore
You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-
seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The
trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages
5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)
Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try
mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-
tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the
day learning the basics while getting plen-
ty of time to work on your newfound skills
The location will be determined based on
conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6
miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age
12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
830 am ($35)
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-
tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip
fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-
ets should be purchased at the mountain
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center
at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am
($45 have your own gear pay $25)
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails
by the light of the moon Saturday
Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and
transportation provided Difficulty
beginner distance 15 miles elevation
gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum
age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
545 pm ($40)
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head
north for the fantastic snow at Stevens
Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you
want to ski snowboard or snowshoe
yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-
venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 am (skisnowboard includes
beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50
transportation only $40)
Mountain Day at White Pass Head off
the beaten path to White Pass Saturday
Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding
the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson
and full mountain lift ticket Call or
come in to ask about cross-country ski-
JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml
TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride
ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM
RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom
Dollar value current as of December 2014
Adventures
JBLMmwrcom 27
Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details
Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details
Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod
Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25
Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12
Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing
Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15
Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12
Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12
Popular with Families
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides
ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
6 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $35 snowshoe $45)
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening
of Friday March 13 at the Summit at
Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are
provided go to the Northwest Adventure
Center no later than Wednesday March 11
to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet
at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend
the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-
day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and
full mountain lift ticket are included in
the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
515 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)
Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action
beauty and excitement await you on this
trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers
15 and younger $75)
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the
beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range
on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday
March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)
Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-
cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest
from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake
Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance
35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4
hours Minimum age 12 ($45)
Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-
tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-
urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress
warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-
ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am
($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)
Waterfall tour Explore the largest
concentration of waterfalls in the
continental United States Saturday
March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-
toric Columbia River Highway which
has an abundance of small waterfalls
viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at
five major waterfalls to include the
world-famous Multnomah Falls and
enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The
fee does not include lunch Meet at the
Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos
Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65
ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)
Winter survival camping trip Head to
Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park
for an overnight trip Saturday March 7
Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-
tion winter travel shelter construction
winter survival basics backcountry
cooking and leave-no-trace camping
There is a mandatory pretrip class at the
Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-
day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes
winter camping class group gear (not
including sleeping bag) camp entrance
and three camp meals (participants are
responsible for lunch on the first day)
If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves
wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18
($85)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528
Feelinrsquo good
Bridge between military service and the IT industry for transitioning service members and veterans
bull Advance into high-trajectory and high-demand careers
bull Accelerated technical training in IT
bull Agile learning with industry mentorship
bull Acquire Microsoft certifications
bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners
Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa
Software amp Systems Academy
JBLMmwrcom 29
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Feelinrsquo good
Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K
Kick off the 2015 race season and
celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us
Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM
Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green
running duds and get ready to race
Event day includes entertainment by DJ
Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways
Receive a free banger on a bun with race
bib Guinness will be available for purchase
Choose from the 5K distance for
a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-
ners (no walkers please) and register
at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun
run and will not be timed The best
prices and race T-shirt size guarantee
are available through noon Thursday
March 5 If gate access pass is needed
please register by noon Thursday
March 5
Registration fees through noon Thursday
March 5
bull 5K with DOD ID card $15
bull 10K with DOD ID card $25
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35
Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-
day March 5 through noon Thursday
March 12
bull 5K with DOD ID card $20
bull 10K with DOD ID card $30
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40
Day-of-registration fees are as follows
bull 5K with DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with DOD ID card $40
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50
Door prizes include a chance to win
a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff
Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island
(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-
dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift
cardsLional Kam
Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals
Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14
JBLMmwrcom 31
Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it
comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba
A free Zumba class is a great way to spice
up your workout have fun and get in a
cardio workout when you need a day off
from the treadmill or elliptical
Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-
structor (pictured at left) leads the new-
est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-
bics and fitness schedule The second-year
instructor holds the class Mondays and
Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness
Center at 530 pm
Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is
located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave
Free fitness classes are offered at five
JBLM sports and fitness centers including
Sheridan at a variety of times through-
out the week
Classes include
bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot
camp TRX training and more at Jensen
Family Health and Fitness Center
bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and
mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center
bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-
ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-
ness Center
bull Weight training spin boot camp and
30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson
Sports amp Fitness Center
For a complete aerobics and fitness
class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom
JBLMAerobicsAndFitness
ZUMBA
Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Race day begins with packet pick-up
from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-
race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers
head to the starting line at 10 am
while runners and walkers in the 5K
start at 1005 am
Call 253-967-4768 for additional event
information or registration issues
Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling
League play Feb 9mdashMay 15
bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer
Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3
at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-
day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center
1 pm (attend one)
League play Feb 23ndashMay 15
bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball
Representative meeting Tuesday March
3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday
March 4 at McChord Fitness Center
Both are at 1 pm (choose one)
League play March 30ndashMay 15
bull Run cross-country
Representative meeting Tuesday
March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm
Series date April 8 15 and 22
For details call 253-967-4768 or visit
JBLMmwrcomintramurals
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532
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Family amp the homefront
Fun activities friends at Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone
From sports and arts and crafts to tech-
nology field trips and more the Hillside
Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is the place to be
The location offers before- and after-
school care as well as open recreation for
registered youth in grades 6ndash12
Upcoming events include
bull Military Appreciation Month event
This Friday Feb 6 events includes a
performance by the Lakes High School
JROTC color guard and the STEP Club
There will be activities and snacks all
from 4ndash6 pm The essay contest win-
ner will be announced
bull Hail and Farewell Family Night Held
Friday Feb 27 the event includes lots
of activities including arts and crafts
dodgeball and volleyball Refreshments
are provided Join us to say goodbye to
old friends and hello to new ones The Ursula Buford
JBLMmwrcom 17
SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539
event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held
monthly on the last Friday of the month
bull Babysitting certification course Get
prepared to babysit children of all ages
with certification classes The next class
is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday
Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled
during the third week of the month in
March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm
Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash
8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-
ary March or April course and upon
completion you can opt to have your
name added to a list of certified sit-
ters The list is made available to JBLM
Families and is completely optional To
reserve your spot call 253-967-4441
bull College Fair Middle schoolers and
high schoolers are invited to a college
fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash
330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash
Teen Zone Local colleges will have
representatives onsite Light snacks
Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-
cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main
For more information call 253-967-4441
Open recreation and before- and after-
school care are also available at McChord
Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For
details call 253-982-2203
Teach a cooking class
with SKIESUnlimited
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518
Family amp the homefront
A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews
This deployment was my husbands
first and it was our second pregnancy We
were all sorts of torn with emotions but
knew we would be able to make the best
of it
Both of our babies genders were un-
known until birth he gets to announce it
This has always been really important to
us to keep as a tradition and we werent
letting the deployment get in the way
I sent boxes of both its a boy and its
a girl stuff so he could take pictures to
announce when I finally had our baby
It allowed us to include him even
though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-
tion alive It helped both of us really
The homecoming was his first time
meeting our new baby boy I chose to
leave our oldest at home and have my
mom take him to school and not let him
know daddy had come home We came
home my husband was able to bond with
our newest little one and then we went
to the school to surprise our oldest at
lunch
For us these memories will last a life
time Thinking of the special moments
we would have made the deployment go
by much faster and smoother
s military Families we experience
separations and surprises happi-
ness and pride
The photos of the Matthews Fam-
ily above were submitted as part of last
Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation
Month photo contest You can see why
they won the grand prize
When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed
his wife Danielle was pregnant with their
second child With the help of friend and
photographer Shantel Young the Mat-
thews Family was able to bridge the gap
during the babyrsquos birth and capture on
film memories that will last a lifetime
A
JBLMmwrcom 19
Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces
Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help
Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the
vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate
office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment
orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when
he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-
ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo
bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings
Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides
Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion
prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have
bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important
bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them
bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or
call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430
Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21
Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony
Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day
Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520
Family amp the homefront
JBLMmwrcom 21
Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar
Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next
career by learning more about education
programs colleges and training opportu-
nities
Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted
by the Service Member and Family Assis-
tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash
1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main
Representatives from local area and on-
line colleges technical and trade schools
apprenticeship programs and vocational
programs will be in attendance
Warrior Transition Battalion Service
Members and Family Members Service
Members going through a medical board
(integrated disability evaluation system)
and their Family Members are encour-
aged to attend All Service Members are
welcome
Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-
mation
Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a
few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at
ArmyMWRcomACS-survey
The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks
Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details
Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour
Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM
253-967-3628253-982-2695
Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453
123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901
JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496
International spouse cooking demonstration
Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources
253-967-3628
My Superpowers Need a Boost
Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544
Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430
Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901
SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616
Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628
EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695
Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453
Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901
Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness
Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to
take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28
Two ways to complete the special challenge form
bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)
bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23
Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash
1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to
celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from
the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will
discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The
Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-
nounced at the end of this event
Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall
eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available
onsite with registration
For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom
It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today
We need feedback from all branches of
the military stationed at JBLM to better
tailor our programs to meet your needs
Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-
gram invites EFMP Families to McChord
Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a
movie in a sensory-friendly environment
Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey
Theater at Lewis Main
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522
Family amp the homefront
Wersquore excited to bring you the details of
JBLM Reads The series of events is brought
to you by National Geographic and includes
bull Book discussion group for adults
McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11
and Grandstaff Library Wednesday
Feb 18 both are at 430 pm
Registration opens two weeks prior to the
event the first 10 to register at each library
will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant
Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best
Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole
the Heart of a Nationrdquo
bull PAWS to Read
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm
Kids can explore the human-animal bond
while reading aloud to specially trained dogs
bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids
McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am
Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks
games and fun as we discuss the book
ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids
who register will receive a copy of the book
(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo
section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-
tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm
Have a dog-gone good time and discov-
er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby
Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun
and crafts Registration is required and
begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum
Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm
JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum
discusses the art of writing and research
bull Knit Your Bit
McChord Library Fridays Feb 20
March 6 and 20 11 am
During WWI the country was encouraged
to support the troops by knitting them
warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the
knitting tradition alive
bull An art contest
McChord Library Feb 17ndash21
Create a piece of artwork about your hero
All entries will be displayed at the JBLM
Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will
be awarded to the top entry in each age
category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries
must be Family-friendly and no larger than
12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo
for objects All items must be ready for
hanging or display Deliver to McChord
Library during the dates above
bull JBLM Reads finale event
Club at McChord Field Saturday
Feb 28 11 am
Duane Denfield PhD and architectural
historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis
and its beginnings from World War I
This presentation will be followed by our
featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-
ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a
Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win
World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-
tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum
will present the fascinating story of Ser-
geant Stubby and how his story captured
the hearts of America during World War
I There will also be military and histori-
cal displays and reading therapy dogs The
first 300 people who attend will receive a
free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book
Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy
crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia
snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)
Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover
for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up
(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)
Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)
Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)
Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things
from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)
Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)
Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo
and other library events
JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)
Upcoming events at JBLM libraries
JBLMmwrcom 23
JBLM Reads Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For children
Also available
in E-Book
For children
Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For adults
ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST
Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM
at the
Club at McChord Field
Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog
IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum
Military displays
Historical displays
Therapy and working dogs
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524
Adventures
winter wonderful
At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore
an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes
JBLMmwrcom 25
he Outdoor Recreation guides take
groups across the state (and region)
for adventures of all kinds
Pictured above is the group that hit the
trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier
National Park for the first snowshoe trip
this winter
Check out these upcoming snowshoe
trips below Full descriptions for these trips
and all other upcoming adventures are on
the following pages
Gear and transportation are included in
the trip fee unless otherwise noted For
more information call the JBLM Outdoor
Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or
ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM
bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the
trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of
the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)
bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical
snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of
the Olympics for yourself from snow-
shoeing trails offering something for
everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)
bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along
the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Full trip descriptions continued on next page
Outdoor Recreation staff
winterwonderful
T
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526
Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry
and spend the day exploring Victoria BC
by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-
ria has everything from antique stores to
artisan chocolate shops for you to explore
You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-
seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The
trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages
5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)
Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try
mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-
tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the
day learning the basics while getting plen-
ty of time to work on your newfound skills
The location will be determined based on
conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6
miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age
12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
830 am ($35)
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-
tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip
fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-
ets should be purchased at the mountain
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center
at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am
($45 have your own gear pay $25)
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails
by the light of the moon Saturday
Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and
transportation provided Difficulty
beginner distance 15 miles elevation
gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum
age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
545 pm ($40)
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head
north for the fantastic snow at Stevens
Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you
want to ski snowboard or snowshoe
yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-
venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 am (skisnowboard includes
beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50
transportation only $40)
Mountain Day at White Pass Head off
the beaten path to White Pass Saturday
Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding
the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson
and full mountain lift ticket Call or
come in to ask about cross-country ski-
JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml
TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride
ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM
RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom
Dollar value current as of December 2014
Adventures
JBLMmwrcom 27
Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details
Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details
Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod
Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25
Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12
Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing
Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15
Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12
Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12
Popular with Families
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides
ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
6 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $35 snowshoe $45)
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening
of Friday March 13 at the Summit at
Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are
provided go to the Northwest Adventure
Center no later than Wednesday March 11
to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet
at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend
the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-
day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and
full mountain lift ticket are included in
the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
515 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)
Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action
beauty and excitement await you on this
trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers
15 and younger $75)
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the
beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range
on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday
March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)
Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-
cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest
from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake
Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance
35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4
hours Minimum age 12 ($45)
Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-
tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-
urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress
warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-
ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am
($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)
Waterfall tour Explore the largest
concentration of waterfalls in the
continental United States Saturday
March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-
toric Columbia River Highway which
has an abundance of small waterfalls
viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at
five major waterfalls to include the
world-famous Multnomah Falls and
enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The
fee does not include lunch Meet at the
Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos
Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65
ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)
Winter survival camping trip Head to
Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park
for an overnight trip Saturday March 7
Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-
tion winter travel shelter construction
winter survival basics backcountry
cooking and leave-no-trace camping
There is a mandatory pretrip class at the
Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-
day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes
winter camping class group gear (not
including sleeping bag) camp entrance
and three camp meals (participants are
responsible for lunch on the first day)
If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves
wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18
($85)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528
Feelinrsquo good
Bridge between military service and the IT industry for transitioning service members and veterans
bull Advance into high-trajectory and high-demand careers
bull Accelerated technical training in IT
bull Agile learning with industry mentorship
bull Acquire Microsoft certifications
bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners
Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa
Software amp Systems Academy
JBLMmwrcom 29
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201530FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING
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A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
GrahamLakewood OlympiaLacey
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
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Feelinrsquo good
Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K
Kick off the 2015 race season and
celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us
Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM
Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green
running duds and get ready to race
Event day includes entertainment by DJ
Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways
Receive a free banger on a bun with race
bib Guinness will be available for purchase
Choose from the 5K distance for
a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-
ners (no walkers please) and register
at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun
run and will not be timed The best
prices and race T-shirt size guarantee
are available through noon Thursday
March 5 If gate access pass is needed
please register by noon Thursday
March 5
Registration fees through noon Thursday
March 5
bull 5K with DOD ID card $15
bull 10K with DOD ID card $25
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35
Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-
day March 5 through noon Thursday
March 12
bull 5K with DOD ID card $20
bull 10K with DOD ID card $30
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40
Day-of-registration fees are as follows
bull 5K with DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with DOD ID card $40
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50
Door prizes include a chance to win
a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff
Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island
(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-
dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift
cardsLional Kam
Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals
Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14
JBLMmwrcom 31
Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it
comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba
A free Zumba class is a great way to spice
up your workout have fun and get in a
cardio workout when you need a day off
from the treadmill or elliptical
Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-
structor (pictured at left) leads the new-
est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-
bics and fitness schedule The second-year
instructor holds the class Mondays and
Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness
Center at 530 pm
Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is
located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave
Free fitness classes are offered at five
JBLM sports and fitness centers including
Sheridan at a variety of times through-
out the week
Classes include
bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot
camp TRX training and more at Jensen
Family Health and Fitness Center
bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and
mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center
bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-
ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-
ness Center
bull Weight training spin boot camp and
30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson
Sports amp Fitness Center
For a complete aerobics and fitness
class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom
JBLMAerobicsAndFitness
ZUMBA
Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Race day begins with packet pick-up
from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-
race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers
head to the starting line at 10 am
while runners and walkers in the 5K
start at 1005 am
Call 253-967-4768 for additional event
information or registration issues
Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling
League play Feb 9mdashMay 15
bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer
Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3
at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-
day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center
1 pm (attend one)
League play Feb 23ndashMay 15
bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball
Representative meeting Tuesday March
3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday
March 4 at McChord Fitness Center
Both are at 1 pm (choose one)
League play March 30ndashMay 15
bull Run cross-country
Representative meeting Tuesday
March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm
Series date April 8 15 and 22
For details call 253-967-4768 or visit
JBLMmwrcomintramurals
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532
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JBLMmwrcom 17
SKIESUnlimited has a beautiful kitchen begging for someone to teach cooking classes If you love to cook share your skills with JBLM youth as a SKIESUnlimited instructor With your help we can offer classes that encompasses Family-friendly meals kidsrsquo snacks parent-and-me cooking multi-cultural cooking easy-to-make dinners nutrition classes and more For more information call the SKIES team at 253-966-3539
event is 630ndash830 pm The event is held
monthly on the last Friday of the month
bull Babysitting certification course Get
prepared to babysit children of all ages
with certification classes The next class
is Thursday Feb 26 through Saturday
Feb 28 Future sessions are scheduled
during the third week of the month in
March and April Classes are 4ndash8 pm
Thursdays 4ndash9 pm Fridays and 3ndash
8 pm Saturdays Sign up for the Febru-
ary March or April course and upon
completion you can opt to have your
name added to a list of certified sit-
ters The list is made available to JBLM
Families and is completely optional To
reserve your spot call 253-967-4441
bull College Fair Middle schoolers and
high schoolers are invited to a college
fair Wednesday March 25 1130 amndash
330 pm at the Hillside Youth Centerndash
Teen Zone Local colleges will have
representatives onsite Light snacks
Hillside Youth CenterndashTeen Zone is lo-
cated at 6397 Garcia Blvd at Lewis Main
For more information call 253-967-4441
Open recreation and before- and after-
school care are also available at McChord
Youth Center 3032 Dogwood St For
details call 253-982-2203
Teach a cooking class
with SKIESUnlimited
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518
Family amp the homefront
A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews
This deployment was my husbands
first and it was our second pregnancy We
were all sorts of torn with emotions but
knew we would be able to make the best
of it
Both of our babies genders were un-
known until birth he gets to announce it
This has always been really important to
us to keep as a tradition and we werent
letting the deployment get in the way
I sent boxes of both its a boy and its
a girl stuff so he could take pictures to
announce when I finally had our baby
It allowed us to include him even
though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-
tion alive It helped both of us really
The homecoming was his first time
meeting our new baby boy I chose to
leave our oldest at home and have my
mom take him to school and not let him
know daddy had come home We came
home my husband was able to bond with
our newest little one and then we went
to the school to surprise our oldest at
lunch
For us these memories will last a life
time Thinking of the special moments
we would have made the deployment go
by much faster and smoother
s military Families we experience
separations and surprises happi-
ness and pride
The photos of the Matthews Fam-
ily above were submitted as part of last
Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation
Month photo contest You can see why
they won the grand prize
When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed
his wife Danielle was pregnant with their
second child With the help of friend and
photographer Shantel Young the Mat-
thews Family was able to bridge the gap
during the babyrsquos birth and capture on
film memories that will last a lifetime
A
JBLMmwrcom 19
Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces
Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help
Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the
vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate
office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment
orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when
he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-
ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo
bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings
Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides
Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion
prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have
bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important
bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them
bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or
call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430
Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21
Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony
Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day
Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520
Family amp the homefront
JBLMmwrcom 21
Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar
Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next
career by learning more about education
programs colleges and training opportu-
nities
Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted
by the Service Member and Family Assis-
tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash
1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main
Representatives from local area and on-
line colleges technical and trade schools
apprenticeship programs and vocational
programs will be in attendance
Warrior Transition Battalion Service
Members and Family Members Service
Members going through a medical board
(integrated disability evaluation system)
and their Family Members are encour-
aged to attend All Service Members are
welcome
Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-
mation
Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a
few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at
ArmyMWRcomACS-survey
The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks
Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details
Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour
Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM
253-967-3628253-982-2695
Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453
123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901
JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496
International spouse cooking demonstration
Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources
253-967-3628
My Superpowers Need a Boost
Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544
Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430
Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901
SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616
Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628
EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695
Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453
Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901
Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness
Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to
take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28
Two ways to complete the special challenge form
bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)
bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23
Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash
1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to
celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from
the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will
discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The
Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-
nounced at the end of this event
Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall
eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available
onsite with registration
For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom
It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today
We need feedback from all branches of
the military stationed at JBLM to better
tailor our programs to meet your needs
Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-
gram invites EFMP Families to McChord
Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a
movie in a sensory-friendly environment
Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey
Theater at Lewis Main
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522
Family amp the homefront
Wersquore excited to bring you the details of
JBLM Reads The series of events is brought
to you by National Geographic and includes
bull Book discussion group for adults
McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11
and Grandstaff Library Wednesday
Feb 18 both are at 430 pm
Registration opens two weeks prior to the
event the first 10 to register at each library
will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant
Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best
Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole
the Heart of a Nationrdquo
bull PAWS to Read
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm
Kids can explore the human-animal bond
while reading aloud to specially trained dogs
bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids
McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am
Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks
games and fun as we discuss the book
ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids
who register will receive a copy of the book
(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo
section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-
tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm
Have a dog-gone good time and discov-
er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby
Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun
and crafts Registration is required and
begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum
Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm
JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum
discusses the art of writing and research
bull Knit Your Bit
McChord Library Fridays Feb 20
March 6 and 20 11 am
During WWI the country was encouraged
to support the troops by knitting them
warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the
knitting tradition alive
bull An art contest
McChord Library Feb 17ndash21
Create a piece of artwork about your hero
All entries will be displayed at the JBLM
Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will
be awarded to the top entry in each age
category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries
must be Family-friendly and no larger than
12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo
for objects All items must be ready for
hanging or display Deliver to McChord
Library during the dates above
bull JBLM Reads finale event
Club at McChord Field Saturday
Feb 28 11 am
Duane Denfield PhD and architectural
historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis
and its beginnings from World War I
This presentation will be followed by our
featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-
ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a
Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win
World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-
tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum
will present the fascinating story of Ser-
geant Stubby and how his story captured
the hearts of America during World War
I There will also be military and histori-
cal displays and reading therapy dogs The
first 300 people who attend will receive a
free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book
Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy
crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia
snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)
Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover
for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up
(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)
Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)
Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)
Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things
from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)
Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)
Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo
and other library events
JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)
Upcoming events at JBLM libraries
JBLMmwrcom 23
JBLM Reads Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For children
Also available
in E-Book
For children
Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For adults
ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST
Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM
at the
Club at McChord Field
Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog
IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum
Military displays
Historical displays
Therapy and working dogs
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524
Adventures
winter wonderful
At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore
an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes
JBLMmwrcom 25
he Outdoor Recreation guides take
groups across the state (and region)
for adventures of all kinds
Pictured above is the group that hit the
trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier
National Park for the first snowshoe trip
this winter
Check out these upcoming snowshoe
trips below Full descriptions for these trips
and all other upcoming adventures are on
the following pages
Gear and transportation are included in
the trip fee unless otherwise noted For
more information call the JBLM Outdoor
Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or
ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM
bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the
trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of
the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)
bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical
snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of
the Olympics for yourself from snow-
shoeing trails offering something for
everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)
bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along
the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Full trip descriptions continued on next page
Outdoor Recreation staff
winterwonderful
T
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526
Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry
and spend the day exploring Victoria BC
by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-
ria has everything from antique stores to
artisan chocolate shops for you to explore
You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-
seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The
trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages
5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)
Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try
mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-
tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the
day learning the basics while getting plen-
ty of time to work on your newfound skills
The location will be determined based on
conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6
miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age
12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
830 am ($35)
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-
tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip
fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-
ets should be purchased at the mountain
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center
at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am
($45 have your own gear pay $25)
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails
by the light of the moon Saturday
Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and
transportation provided Difficulty
beginner distance 15 miles elevation
gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum
age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
545 pm ($40)
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head
north for the fantastic snow at Stevens
Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you
want to ski snowboard or snowshoe
yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-
venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 am (skisnowboard includes
beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50
transportation only $40)
Mountain Day at White Pass Head off
the beaten path to White Pass Saturday
Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding
the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson
and full mountain lift ticket Call or
come in to ask about cross-country ski-
JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml
TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride
ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM
RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom
Dollar value current as of December 2014
Adventures
JBLMmwrcom 27
Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details
Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details
Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod
Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25
Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12
Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing
Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15
Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12
Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12
Popular with Families
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides
ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
6 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $35 snowshoe $45)
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening
of Friday March 13 at the Summit at
Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are
provided go to the Northwest Adventure
Center no later than Wednesday March 11
to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet
at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend
the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-
day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and
full mountain lift ticket are included in
the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
515 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)
Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action
beauty and excitement await you on this
trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers
15 and younger $75)
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the
beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range
on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday
March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)
Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-
cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest
from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake
Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance
35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4
hours Minimum age 12 ($45)
Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-
tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-
urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress
warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-
ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am
($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)
Waterfall tour Explore the largest
concentration of waterfalls in the
continental United States Saturday
March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-
toric Columbia River Highway which
has an abundance of small waterfalls
viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at
five major waterfalls to include the
world-famous Multnomah Falls and
enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The
fee does not include lunch Meet at the
Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos
Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65
ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)
Winter survival camping trip Head to
Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park
for an overnight trip Saturday March 7
Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-
tion winter travel shelter construction
winter survival basics backcountry
cooking and leave-no-trace camping
There is a mandatory pretrip class at the
Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-
day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes
winter camping class group gear (not
including sleeping bag) camp entrance
and three camp meals (participants are
responsible for lunch on the first day)
If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves
wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18
($85)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528
Feelinrsquo good
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bull Advance into high-trajectory and high-demand careers
bull Accelerated technical training in IT
bull Agile learning with industry mentorship
bull Acquire Microsoft certifications
bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners
Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa
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JBLMmwrcom 29
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Feelinrsquo good
Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K
Kick off the 2015 race season and
celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us
Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM
Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green
running duds and get ready to race
Event day includes entertainment by DJ
Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways
Receive a free banger on a bun with race
bib Guinness will be available for purchase
Choose from the 5K distance for
a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-
ners (no walkers please) and register
at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun
run and will not be timed The best
prices and race T-shirt size guarantee
are available through noon Thursday
March 5 If gate access pass is needed
please register by noon Thursday
March 5
Registration fees through noon Thursday
March 5
bull 5K with DOD ID card $15
bull 10K with DOD ID card $25
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35
Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-
day March 5 through noon Thursday
March 12
bull 5K with DOD ID card $20
bull 10K with DOD ID card $30
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40
Day-of-registration fees are as follows
bull 5K with DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with DOD ID card $40
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50
Door prizes include a chance to win
a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff
Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island
(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-
dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift
cardsLional Kam
Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals
Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14
JBLMmwrcom 31
Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it
comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba
A free Zumba class is a great way to spice
up your workout have fun and get in a
cardio workout when you need a day off
from the treadmill or elliptical
Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-
structor (pictured at left) leads the new-
est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-
bics and fitness schedule The second-year
instructor holds the class Mondays and
Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness
Center at 530 pm
Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is
located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave
Free fitness classes are offered at five
JBLM sports and fitness centers including
Sheridan at a variety of times through-
out the week
Classes include
bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot
camp TRX training and more at Jensen
Family Health and Fitness Center
bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and
mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center
bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-
ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-
ness Center
bull Weight training spin boot camp and
30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson
Sports amp Fitness Center
For a complete aerobics and fitness
class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom
JBLMAerobicsAndFitness
ZUMBA
Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Race day begins with packet pick-up
from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-
race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers
head to the starting line at 10 am
while runners and walkers in the 5K
start at 1005 am
Call 253-967-4768 for additional event
information or registration issues
Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling
League play Feb 9mdashMay 15
bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer
Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3
at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-
day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center
1 pm (attend one)
League play Feb 23ndashMay 15
bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball
Representative meeting Tuesday March
3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday
March 4 at McChord Fitness Center
Both are at 1 pm (choose one)
League play March 30ndashMay 15
bull Run cross-country
Representative meeting Tuesday
March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm
Series date April 8 15 and 22
For details call 253-967-4768 or visit
JBLMmwrcomintramurals
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201518
Family amp the homefront
A first helloIn her own words by Danielle Matthews
This deployment was my husbands
first and it was our second pregnancy We
were all sorts of torn with emotions but
knew we would be able to make the best
of it
Both of our babies genders were un-
known until birth he gets to announce it
This has always been really important to
us to keep as a tradition and we werent
letting the deployment get in the way
I sent boxes of both its a boy and its
a girl stuff so he could take pictures to
announce when I finally had our baby
It allowed us to include him even
though he wasnt here and keep our tradi-
tion alive It helped both of us really
The homecoming was his first time
meeting our new baby boy I chose to
leave our oldest at home and have my
mom take him to school and not let him
know daddy had come home We came
home my husband was able to bond with
our newest little one and then we went
to the school to surprise our oldest at
lunch
For us these memories will last a life
time Thinking of the special moments
we would have made the deployment go
by much faster and smoother
s military Families we experience
separations and surprises happi-
ness and pride
The photos of the Matthews Fam-
ily above were submitted as part of last
Novemberrsquos Military Family Appreciation
Month photo contest You can see why
they won the grand prize
When Sgt Dennis Matthews deployed
his wife Danielle was pregnant with their
second child With the help of friend and
photographer Shantel Young the Mat-
thews Family was able to bridge the gap
during the babyrsquos birth and capture on
film memories that will last a lifetime
A
JBLMmwrcom 19
Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces
Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help
Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the
vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate
office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment
orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when
he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-
ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo
bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings
Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides
Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion
prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have
bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important
bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them
bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or
call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430
Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21
Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony
Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day
Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520
Family amp the homefront
JBLMmwrcom 21
Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar
Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next
career by learning more about education
programs colleges and training opportu-
nities
Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted
by the Service Member and Family Assis-
tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash
1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main
Representatives from local area and on-
line colleges technical and trade schools
apprenticeship programs and vocational
programs will be in attendance
Warrior Transition Battalion Service
Members and Family Members Service
Members going through a medical board
(integrated disability evaluation system)
and their Family Members are encour-
aged to attend All Service Members are
welcome
Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-
mation
Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a
few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at
ArmyMWRcomACS-survey
The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks
Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details
Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour
Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM
253-967-3628253-982-2695
Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453
123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901
JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496
International spouse cooking demonstration
Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources
253-967-3628
My Superpowers Need a Boost
Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544
Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430
Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901
SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616
Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628
EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695
Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453
Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901
Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness
Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to
take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28
Two ways to complete the special challenge form
bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)
bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23
Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash
1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to
celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from
the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will
discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The
Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-
nounced at the end of this event
Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall
eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available
onsite with registration
For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom
It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today
We need feedback from all branches of
the military stationed at JBLM to better
tailor our programs to meet your needs
Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-
gram invites EFMP Families to McChord
Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a
movie in a sensory-friendly environment
Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey
Theater at Lewis Main
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522
Family amp the homefront
Wersquore excited to bring you the details of
JBLM Reads The series of events is brought
to you by National Geographic and includes
bull Book discussion group for adults
McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11
and Grandstaff Library Wednesday
Feb 18 both are at 430 pm
Registration opens two weeks prior to the
event the first 10 to register at each library
will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant
Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best
Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole
the Heart of a Nationrdquo
bull PAWS to Read
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm
Kids can explore the human-animal bond
while reading aloud to specially trained dogs
bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids
McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am
Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks
games and fun as we discuss the book
ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids
who register will receive a copy of the book
(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo
section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-
tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm
Have a dog-gone good time and discov-
er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby
Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun
and crafts Registration is required and
begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum
Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm
JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum
discusses the art of writing and research
bull Knit Your Bit
McChord Library Fridays Feb 20
March 6 and 20 11 am
During WWI the country was encouraged
to support the troops by knitting them
warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the
knitting tradition alive
bull An art contest
McChord Library Feb 17ndash21
Create a piece of artwork about your hero
All entries will be displayed at the JBLM
Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will
be awarded to the top entry in each age
category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries
must be Family-friendly and no larger than
12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo
for objects All items must be ready for
hanging or display Deliver to McChord
Library during the dates above
bull JBLM Reads finale event
Club at McChord Field Saturday
Feb 28 11 am
Duane Denfield PhD and architectural
historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis
and its beginnings from World War I
This presentation will be followed by our
featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-
ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a
Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win
World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-
tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum
will present the fascinating story of Ser-
geant Stubby and how his story captured
the hearts of America during World War
I There will also be military and histori-
cal displays and reading therapy dogs The
first 300 people who attend will receive a
free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book
Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy
crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia
snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)
Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover
for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up
(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)
Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)
Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)
Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things
from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)
Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)
Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo
and other library events
JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)
Upcoming events at JBLM libraries
JBLMmwrcom 23
JBLM Reads Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For children
Also available
in E-Book
For children
Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For adults
ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST
Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM
at the
Club at McChord Field
Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog
IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum
Military displays
Historical displays
Therapy and working dogs
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524
Adventures
winter wonderful
At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore
an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes
JBLMmwrcom 25
he Outdoor Recreation guides take
groups across the state (and region)
for adventures of all kinds
Pictured above is the group that hit the
trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier
National Park for the first snowshoe trip
this winter
Check out these upcoming snowshoe
trips below Full descriptions for these trips
and all other upcoming adventures are on
the following pages
Gear and transportation are included in
the trip fee unless otherwise noted For
more information call the JBLM Outdoor
Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or
ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM
bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the
trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of
the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)
bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical
snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of
the Olympics for yourself from snow-
shoeing trails offering something for
everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)
bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along
the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Full trip descriptions continued on next page
Outdoor Recreation staff
winterwonderful
T
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526
Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry
and spend the day exploring Victoria BC
by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-
ria has everything from antique stores to
artisan chocolate shops for you to explore
You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-
seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The
trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages
5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)
Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try
mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-
tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the
day learning the basics while getting plen-
ty of time to work on your newfound skills
The location will be determined based on
conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6
miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age
12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
830 am ($35)
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-
tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip
fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-
ets should be purchased at the mountain
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center
at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am
($45 have your own gear pay $25)
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails
by the light of the moon Saturday
Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and
transportation provided Difficulty
beginner distance 15 miles elevation
gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum
age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
545 pm ($40)
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head
north for the fantastic snow at Stevens
Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you
want to ski snowboard or snowshoe
yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-
venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 am (skisnowboard includes
beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50
transportation only $40)
Mountain Day at White Pass Head off
the beaten path to White Pass Saturday
Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding
the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson
and full mountain lift ticket Call or
come in to ask about cross-country ski-
JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml
TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride
ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM
RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom
Dollar value current as of December 2014
Adventures
JBLMmwrcom 27
Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details
Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details
Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod
Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25
Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12
Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing
Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15
Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12
Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12
Popular with Families
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides
ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
6 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $35 snowshoe $45)
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening
of Friday March 13 at the Summit at
Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are
provided go to the Northwest Adventure
Center no later than Wednesday March 11
to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet
at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend
the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-
day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and
full mountain lift ticket are included in
the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
515 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)
Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action
beauty and excitement await you on this
trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers
15 and younger $75)
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the
beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range
on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday
March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)
Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-
cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest
from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake
Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance
35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4
hours Minimum age 12 ($45)
Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-
tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-
urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress
warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-
ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am
($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)
Waterfall tour Explore the largest
concentration of waterfalls in the
continental United States Saturday
March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-
toric Columbia River Highway which
has an abundance of small waterfalls
viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at
five major waterfalls to include the
world-famous Multnomah Falls and
enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The
fee does not include lunch Meet at the
Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos
Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65
ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)
Winter survival camping trip Head to
Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park
for an overnight trip Saturday March 7
Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-
tion winter travel shelter construction
winter survival basics backcountry
cooking and leave-no-trace camping
There is a mandatory pretrip class at the
Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-
day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes
winter camping class group gear (not
including sleeping bag) camp entrance
and three camp meals (participants are
responsible for lunch on the first day)
If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves
wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18
($85)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528
Feelinrsquo good
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bull Agile learning with industry mentorship
bull Acquire Microsoft certifications
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Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa
Software amp Systems Academy
JBLMmwrcom 29
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201530FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING
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A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
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Feelinrsquo good
Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K
Kick off the 2015 race season and
celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us
Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM
Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green
running duds and get ready to race
Event day includes entertainment by DJ
Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways
Receive a free banger on a bun with race
bib Guinness will be available for purchase
Choose from the 5K distance for
a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-
ners (no walkers please) and register
at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun
run and will not be timed The best
prices and race T-shirt size guarantee
are available through noon Thursday
March 5 If gate access pass is needed
please register by noon Thursday
March 5
Registration fees through noon Thursday
March 5
bull 5K with DOD ID card $15
bull 10K with DOD ID card $25
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35
Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-
day March 5 through noon Thursday
March 12
bull 5K with DOD ID card $20
bull 10K with DOD ID card $30
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40
Day-of-registration fees are as follows
bull 5K with DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with DOD ID card $40
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50
Door prizes include a chance to win
a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff
Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island
(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-
dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift
cardsLional Kam
Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals
Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14
JBLMmwrcom 31
Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it
comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba
A free Zumba class is a great way to spice
up your workout have fun and get in a
cardio workout when you need a day off
from the treadmill or elliptical
Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-
structor (pictured at left) leads the new-
est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-
bics and fitness schedule The second-year
instructor holds the class Mondays and
Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness
Center at 530 pm
Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is
located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave
Free fitness classes are offered at five
JBLM sports and fitness centers including
Sheridan at a variety of times through-
out the week
Classes include
bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot
camp TRX training and more at Jensen
Family Health and Fitness Center
bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and
mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center
bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-
ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-
ness Center
bull Weight training spin boot camp and
30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson
Sports amp Fitness Center
For a complete aerobics and fitness
class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom
JBLMAerobicsAndFitness
ZUMBA
Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Race day begins with packet pick-up
from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-
race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers
head to the starting line at 10 am
while runners and walkers in the 5K
start at 1005 am
Call 253-967-4768 for additional event
information or registration issues
Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling
League play Feb 9mdashMay 15
bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer
Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3
at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-
day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center
1 pm (attend one)
League play Feb 23ndashMay 15
bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball
Representative meeting Tuesday March
3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday
March 4 at McChord Fitness Center
Both are at 1 pm (choose one)
League play March 30ndashMay 15
bull Run cross-country
Representative meeting Tuesday
March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm
Series date April 8 15 and 22
For details call 253-967-4768 or visit
JBLMmwrcomintramurals
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532
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JBLMmwrcom 19
Tips for your military lifeYou may feel like yoursquore alone but wersquore here for you Armed Forces
Community Service has a multitude of services to help Families and Service Members through deployments and reunions Let us help
Deployment tipsbull Attend an AFCS mobilizationdeployment workshopbull Obtain a deployment checklist from the mobilizationdeployment programbull Keep emotions in check bull Know what to do if things breakmalfunction mdash where to take the
vehicle where your renterrsquoshomeownerrsquos insurance policy isbull Review the need for powers of attorney The Staff Judge Advocate
office will assist and has a list bull Keep a deployment binder to hold important documents deployment
orders powers of attorney shot records birth certificates etcbull Make a plan to keep occupied Take a class visit Family or exercisebull Keep the FRGKey Spouse and Rear Detachment phone numbers handybull Donrsquot overprocess You may not hear from your Service Member when
he deploys Remember communication varies due to mission and locationbull Talk to your children about the deployment and use the word deploy-
ment (donrsquot say their parent is just going to work) Work means mom or dad will come home that night deployment means an extended ab-sence Answer questions as honestly as you can Talk about the changes that will take place and donrsquot put undue burdens on them such as ldquotake care of your mother while I am gonerdquo or ldquoyoursquore the man of the houserdquo
bull If moving out of state contact TRICARE about your coveragebull Talk about a financial plan Save the extra pay by putting it in the Savings
Deposit Program if available The interest rate is as much as 25 quar-terly Watch emotional spending on both sides
Reunion tipsbull Communication is key Talk to your Service Member about the reunion
prior to her return Discuss any changes that have occurred with the children house car etc Discuss any concerns you both may have
bull Be flexible and watch your expectations Things have a tendency tochange rapidly with the date and time of your Service Memberrsquos return Be open and take it one day at a time Concentrate on whatrsquos important
bull Your Service Member may be exhausted physically and emotionallyTherersquos a time change they have to adjust to they have to adjust to ldquoFamily liferdquo instead of living with coworkers and taking care of the military mission 247 Give them time and space If they need to be alone for a bit let them be alone within reason If they need to talk or visit the Service Members they were deployed with let them Theyrsquore connected and they may still feel the need to check in Please let them
bull Changes have occurred in everyone You the Family member haveshouldered the majority of the home responsibilities It takes time and effective communication to adjust to each other again mdash the intimacy the freedom the decision-making For additional assistance or information go to JBLMafcscom or
call the Mobilization amp Deployment Program at 253-967-8430
Armed Forces Community Service information is continued on page 21
Photos by Shantel YoungSgt Dennis Matthews meets Skyler for the first time at 5 weeks old during his homecoming ceremony
Facing page Danielle Skyler and Sgt Matthews are reunited Son Zaiden 5 was surprised during lunch at school later that day
Sgt Matthews ldquomeetsrdquo Skyler via Skype the day he was born Keeping with Family tradition Matthews announced ldquoItrsquos a Boyrdquo to friends and Family with goodies his wife Danielle sent in a care package She also sent ldquoItrsquos a Girlrdquo swag as they kept the babyrsquos gender a surprise
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520
Family amp the homefront
JBLMmwrcom 21
Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar
Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next
career by learning more about education
programs colleges and training opportu-
nities
Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted
by the Service Member and Family Assis-
tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash
1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main
Representatives from local area and on-
line colleges technical and trade schools
apprenticeship programs and vocational
programs will be in attendance
Warrior Transition Battalion Service
Members and Family Members Service
Members going through a medical board
(integrated disability evaluation system)
and their Family Members are encour-
aged to attend All Service Members are
welcome
Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-
mation
Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a
few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at
ArmyMWRcomACS-survey
The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks
Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details
Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour
Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM
253-967-3628253-982-2695
Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453
123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901
JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496
International spouse cooking demonstration
Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources
253-967-3628
My Superpowers Need a Boost
Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544
Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430
Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901
SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616
Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628
EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695
Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453
Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901
Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness
Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to
take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28
Two ways to complete the special challenge form
bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)
bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23
Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash
1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to
celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from
the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will
discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The
Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-
nounced at the end of this event
Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall
eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available
onsite with registration
For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom
It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today
We need feedback from all branches of
the military stationed at JBLM to better
tailor our programs to meet your needs
Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-
gram invites EFMP Families to McChord
Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a
movie in a sensory-friendly environment
Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey
Theater at Lewis Main
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522
Family amp the homefront
Wersquore excited to bring you the details of
JBLM Reads The series of events is brought
to you by National Geographic and includes
bull Book discussion group for adults
McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11
and Grandstaff Library Wednesday
Feb 18 both are at 430 pm
Registration opens two weeks prior to the
event the first 10 to register at each library
will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant
Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best
Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole
the Heart of a Nationrdquo
bull PAWS to Read
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm
Kids can explore the human-animal bond
while reading aloud to specially trained dogs
bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids
McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am
Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks
games and fun as we discuss the book
ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids
who register will receive a copy of the book
(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo
section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-
tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm
Have a dog-gone good time and discov-
er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby
Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun
and crafts Registration is required and
begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum
Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm
JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum
discusses the art of writing and research
bull Knit Your Bit
McChord Library Fridays Feb 20
March 6 and 20 11 am
During WWI the country was encouraged
to support the troops by knitting them
warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the
knitting tradition alive
bull An art contest
McChord Library Feb 17ndash21
Create a piece of artwork about your hero
All entries will be displayed at the JBLM
Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will
be awarded to the top entry in each age
category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries
must be Family-friendly and no larger than
12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo
for objects All items must be ready for
hanging or display Deliver to McChord
Library during the dates above
bull JBLM Reads finale event
Club at McChord Field Saturday
Feb 28 11 am
Duane Denfield PhD and architectural
historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis
and its beginnings from World War I
This presentation will be followed by our
featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-
ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a
Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win
World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-
tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum
will present the fascinating story of Ser-
geant Stubby and how his story captured
the hearts of America during World War
I There will also be military and histori-
cal displays and reading therapy dogs The
first 300 people who attend will receive a
free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book
Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy
crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia
snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)
Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover
for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up
(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)
Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)
Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)
Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things
from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)
Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)
Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo
and other library events
JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)
Upcoming events at JBLM libraries
JBLMmwrcom 23
JBLM Reads Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For children
Also available
in E-Book
For children
Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For adults
ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST
Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM
at the
Club at McChord Field
Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog
IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum
Military displays
Historical displays
Therapy and working dogs
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524
Adventures
winter wonderful
At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore
an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes
JBLMmwrcom 25
he Outdoor Recreation guides take
groups across the state (and region)
for adventures of all kinds
Pictured above is the group that hit the
trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier
National Park for the first snowshoe trip
this winter
Check out these upcoming snowshoe
trips below Full descriptions for these trips
and all other upcoming adventures are on
the following pages
Gear and transportation are included in
the trip fee unless otherwise noted For
more information call the JBLM Outdoor
Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or
ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM
bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the
trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of
the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)
bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical
snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of
the Olympics for yourself from snow-
shoeing trails offering something for
everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)
bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along
the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Full trip descriptions continued on next page
Outdoor Recreation staff
winterwonderful
T
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526
Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry
and spend the day exploring Victoria BC
by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-
ria has everything from antique stores to
artisan chocolate shops for you to explore
You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-
seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The
trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages
5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)
Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try
mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-
tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the
day learning the basics while getting plen-
ty of time to work on your newfound skills
The location will be determined based on
conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6
miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age
12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
830 am ($35)
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-
tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip
fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-
ets should be purchased at the mountain
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center
at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am
($45 have your own gear pay $25)
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails
by the light of the moon Saturday
Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and
transportation provided Difficulty
beginner distance 15 miles elevation
gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum
age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
545 pm ($40)
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head
north for the fantastic snow at Stevens
Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you
want to ski snowboard or snowshoe
yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-
venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 am (skisnowboard includes
beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50
transportation only $40)
Mountain Day at White Pass Head off
the beaten path to White Pass Saturday
Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding
the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson
and full mountain lift ticket Call or
come in to ask about cross-country ski-
JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml
TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride
ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM
RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom
Dollar value current as of December 2014
Adventures
JBLMmwrcom 27
Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details
Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details
Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod
Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25
Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12
Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing
Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15
Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12
Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12
Popular with Families
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides
ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
6 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $35 snowshoe $45)
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening
of Friday March 13 at the Summit at
Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are
provided go to the Northwest Adventure
Center no later than Wednesday March 11
to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet
at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend
the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-
day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and
full mountain lift ticket are included in
the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
515 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)
Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action
beauty and excitement await you on this
trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers
15 and younger $75)
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the
beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range
on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday
March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)
Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-
cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest
from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake
Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance
35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4
hours Minimum age 12 ($45)
Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-
tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-
urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress
warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-
ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am
($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)
Waterfall tour Explore the largest
concentration of waterfalls in the
continental United States Saturday
March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-
toric Columbia River Highway which
has an abundance of small waterfalls
viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at
five major waterfalls to include the
world-famous Multnomah Falls and
enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The
fee does not include lunch Meet at the
Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos
Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65
ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)
Winter survival camping trip Head to
Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park
for an overnight trip Saturday March 7
Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-
tion winter travel shelter construction
winter survival basics backcountry
cooking and leave-no-trace camping
There is a mandatory pretrip class at the
Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-
day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes
winter camping class group gear (not
including sleeping bag) camp entrance
and three camp meals (participants are
responsible for lunch on the first day)
If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves
wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18
($85)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528
Feelinrsquo good
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bull Accelerated technical training in IT
bull Agile learning with industry mentorship
bull Acquire Microsoft certifications
bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners
Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa
Software amp Systems Academy
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Feelinrsquo good
Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K
Kick off the 2015 race season and
celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us
Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM
Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green
running duds and get ready to race
Event day includes entertainment by DJ
Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways
Receive a free banger on a bun with race
bib Guinness will be available for purchase
Choose from the 5K distance for
a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-
ners (no walkers please) and register
at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun
run and will not be timed The best
prices and race T-shirt size guarantee
are available through noon Thursday
March 5 If gate access pass is needed
please register by noon Thursday
March 5
Registration fees through noon Thursday
March 5
bull 5K with DOD ID card $15
bull 10K with DOD ID card $25
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35
Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-
day March 5 through noon Thursday
March 12
bull 5K with DOD ID card $20
bull 10K with DOD ID card $30
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40
Day-of-registration fees are as follows
bull 5K with DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with DOD ID card $40
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50
Door prizes include a chance to win
a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff
Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island
(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-
dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift
cardsLional Kam
Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals
Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14
JBLMmwrcom 31
Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it
comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba
A free Zumba class is a great way to spice
up your workout have fun and get in a
cardio workout when you need a day off
from the treadmill or elliptical
Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-
structor (pictured at left) leads the new-
est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-
bics and fitness schedule The second-year
instructor holds the class Mondays and
Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness
Center at 530 pm
Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is
located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave
Free fitness classes are offered at five
JBLM sports and fitness centers including
Sheridan at a variety of times through-
out the week
Classes include
bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot
camp TRX training and more at Jensen
Family Health and Fitness Center
bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and
mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center
bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-
ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-
ness Center
bull Weight training spin boot camp and
30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson
Sports amp Fitness Center
For a complete aerobics and fitness
class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom
JBLMAerobicsAndFitness
ZUMBA
Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Race day begins with packet pick-up
from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-
race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers
head to the starting line at 10 am
while runners and walkers in the 5K
start at 1005 am
Call 253-967-4768 for additional event
information or registration issues
Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling
League play Feb 9mdashMay 15
bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer
Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3
at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-
day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center
1 pm (attend one)
League play Feb 23ndashMay 15
bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball
Representative meeting Tuesday March
3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday
March 4 at McChord Fitness Center
Both are at 1 pm (choose one)
League play March 30ndashMay 15
bull Run cross-country
Representative meeting Tuesday
March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm
Series date April 8 15 and 22
For details call 253-967-4768 or visit
JBLMmwrcomintramurals
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201520
Family amp the homefront
JBLMmwrcom 21
Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar
Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next
career by learning more about education
programs colleges and training opportu-
nities
Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted
by the Service Member and Family Assis-
tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash
1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main
Representatives from local area and on-
line colleges technical and trade schools
apprenticeship programs and vocational
programs will be in attendance
Warrior Transition Battalion Service
Members and Family Members Service
Members going through a medical board
(integrated disability evaluation system)
and their Family Members are encour-
aged to attend All Service Members are
welcome
Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-
mation
Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a
few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at
ArmyMWRcomACS-survey
The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks
Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details
Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour
Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM
253-967-3628253-982-2695
Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453
123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901
JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496
International spouse cooking demonstration
Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources
253-967-3628
My Superpowers Need a Boost
Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544
Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430
Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901
SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616
Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628
EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695
Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453
Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901
Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness
Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to
take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28
Two ways to complete the special challenge form
bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)
bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23
Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash
1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to
celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from
the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will
discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The
Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-
nounced at the end of this event
Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall
eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available
onsite with registration
For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom
It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today
We need feedback from all branches of
the military stationed at JBLM to better
tailor our programs to meet your needs
Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-
gram invites EFMP Families to McChord
Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a
movie in a sensory-friendly environment
Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey
Theater at Lewis Main
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522
Family amp the homefront
Wersquore excited to bring you the details of
JBLM Reads The series of events is brought
to you by National Geographic and includes
bull Book discussion group for adults
McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11
and Grandstaff Library Wednesday
Feb 18 both are at 430 pm
Registration opens two weeks prior to the
event the first 10 to register at each library
will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant
Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best
Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole
the Heart of a Nationrdquo
bull PAWS to Read
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm
Kids can explore the human-animal bond
while reading aloud to specially trained dogs
bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids
McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am
Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks
games and fun as we discuss the book
ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids
who register will receive a copy of the book
(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo
section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-
tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm
Have a dog-gone good time and discov-
er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby
Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun
and crafts Registration is required and
begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum
Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm
JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum
discusses the art of writing and research
bull Knit Your Bit
McChord Library Fridays Feb 20
March 6 and 20 11 am
During WWI the country was encouraged
to support the troops by knitting them
warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the
knitting tradition alive
bull An art contest
McChord Library Feb 17ndash21
Create a piece of artwork about your hero
All entries will be displayed at the JBLM
Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will
be awarded to the top entry in each age
category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries
must be Family-friendly and no larger than
12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo
for objects All items must be ready for
hanging or display Deliver to McChord
Library during the dates above
bull JBLM Reads finale event
Club at McChord Field Saturday
Feb 28 11 am
Duane Denfield PhD and architectural
historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis
and its beginnings from World War I
This presentation will be followed by our
featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-
ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a
Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win
World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-
tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum
will present the fascinating story of Ser-
geant Stubby and how his story captured
the hearts of America during World War
I There will also be military and histori-
cal displays and reading therapy dogs The
first 300 people who attend will receive a
free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book
Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy
crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia
snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)
Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover
for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up
(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)
Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)
Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)
Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things
from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)
Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)
Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo
and other library events
JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)
Upcoming events at JBLM libraries
JBLMmwrcom 23
JBLM Reads Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For children
Also available
in E-Book
For children
Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For adults
ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST
Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM
at the
Club at McChord Field
Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog
IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum
Military displays
Historical displays
Therapy and working dogs
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524
Adventures
winter wonderful
At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore
an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes
JBLMmwrcom 25
he Outdoor Recreation guides take
groups across the state (and region)
for adventures of all kinds
Pictured above is the group that hit the
trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier
National Park for the first snowshoe trip
this winter
Check out these upcoming snowshoe
trips below Full descriptions for these trips
and all other upcoming adventures are on
the following pages
Gear and transportation are included in
the trip fee unless otherwise noted For
more information call the JBLM Outdoor
Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or
ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM
bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the
trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of
the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)
bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical
snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of
the Olympics for yourself from snow-
shoeing trails offering something for
everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)
bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along
the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Full trip descriptions continued on next page
Outdoor Recreation staff
winterwonderful
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526
Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry
and spend the day exploring Victoria BC
by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-
ria has everything from antique stores to
artisan chocolate shops for you to explore
You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-
seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The
trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages
5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)
Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try
mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-
tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the
day learning the basics while getting plen-
ty of time to work on your newfound skills
The location will be determined based on
conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6
miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age
12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
830 am ($35)
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-
tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip
fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-
ets should be purchased at the mountain
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center
at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am
($45 have your own gear pay $25)
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails
by the light of the moon Saturday
Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and
transportation provided Difficulty
beginner distance 15 miles elevation
gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum
age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
545 pm ($40)
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head
north for the fantastic snow at Stevens
Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you
want to ski snowboard or snowshoe
yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-
venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 am (skisnowboard includes
beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50
transportation only $40)
Mountain Day at White Pass Head off
the beaten path to White Pass Saturday
Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding
the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson
and full mountain lift ticket Call or
come in to ask about cross-country ski-
JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml
TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride
ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM
RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom
Dollar value current as of December 2014
Adventures
JBLMmwrcom 27
Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details
Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details
Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod
Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25
Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12
Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing
Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15
Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12
Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12
Popular with Families
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides
ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
6 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $35 snowshoe $45)
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening
of Friday March 13 at the Summit at
Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are
provided go to the Northwest Adventure
Center no later than Wednesday March 11
to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet
at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend
the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-
day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and
full mountain lift ticket are included in
the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
515 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)
Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action
beauty and excitement await you on this
trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers
15 and younger $75)
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the
beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range
on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday
March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)
Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-
cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest
from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake
Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance
35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4
hours Minimum age 12 ($45)
Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-
tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-
urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress
warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-
ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am
($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)
Waterfall tour Explore the largest
concentration of waterfalls in the
continental United States Saturday
March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-
toric Columbia River Highway which
has an abundance of small waterfalls
viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at
five major waterfalls to include the
world-famous Multnomah Falls and
enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The
fee does not include lunch Meet at the
Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos
Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65
ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)
Winter survival camping trip Head to
Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park
for an overnight trip Saturday March 7
Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-
tion winter travel shelter construction
winter survival basics backcountry
cooking and leave-no-trace camping
There is a mandatory pretrip class at the
Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-
day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes
winter camping class group gear (not
including sleeping bag) camp entrance
and three camp meals (participants are
responsible for lunch on the first day)
If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves
wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18
($85)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528
Feelinrsquo good
Bridge between military service and the IT industry for transitioning service members and veterans
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bull Accelerated technical training in IT
bull Agile learning with industry mentorship
bull Acquire Microsoft certifications
bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners
Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa
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Feelinrsquo good
Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K
Kick off the 2015 race season and
celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us
Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM
Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green
running duds and get ready to race
Event day includes entertainment by DJ
Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways
Receive a free banger on a bun with race
bib Guinness will be available for purchase
Choose from the 5K distance for
a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-
ners (no walkers please) and register
at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun
run and will not be timed The best
prices and race T-shirt size guarantee
are available through noon Thursday
March 5 If gate access pass is needed
please register by noon Thursday
March 5
Registration fees through noon Thursday
March 5
bull 5K with DOD ID card $15
bull 10K with DOD ID card $25
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35
Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-
day March 5 through noon Thursday
March 12
bull 5K with DOD ID card $20
bull 10K with DOD ID card $30
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40
Day-of-registration fees are as follows
bull 5K with DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with DOD ID card $40
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50
Door prizes include a chance to win
a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff
Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island
(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-
dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift
cardsLional Kam
Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals
Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14
JBLMmwrcom 31
Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it
comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba
A free Zumba class is a great way to spice
up your workout have fun and get in a
cardio workout when you need a day off
from the treadmill or elliptical
Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-
structor (pictured at left) leads the new-
est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-
bics and fitness schedule The second-year
instructor holds the class Mondays and
Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness
Center at 530 pm
Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is
located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave
Free fitness classes are offered at five
JBLM sports and fitness centers including
Sheridan at a variety of times through-
out the week
Classes include
bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot
camp TRX training and more at Jensen
Family Health and Fitness Center
bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and
mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center
bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-
ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-
ness Center
bull Weight training spin boot camp and
30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson
Sports amp Fitness Center
For a complete aerobics and fitness
class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom
JBLMAerobicsAndFitness
ZUMBA
Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Race day begins with packet pick-up
from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-
race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers
head to the starting line at 10 am
while runners and walkers in the 5K
start at 1005 am
Call 253-967-4768 for additional event
information or registration issues
Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling
League play Feb 9mdashMay 15
bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer
Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3
at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-
day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center
1 pm (attend one)
League play Feb 23ndashMay 15
bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball
Representative meeting Tuesday March
3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday
March 4 at McChord Fitness Center
Both are at 1 pm (choose one)
League play March 30ndashMay 15
bull Run cross-country
Representative meeting Tuesday
March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm
Series date April 8 15 and 22
For details call 253-967-4768 or visit
JBLMmwrcomintramurals
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532
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JBLMmwrcom 21
Put the SFAC Education Fair on your calendar
Nowrsquos the time to prepare for your next
career by learning more about education
programs colleges and training opportu-
nities
Yoursquore invited to an education fair hosted
by the Service Member and Family Assis-
tance Center Thursday Feb 12 9 amndash
1 pm at 9059 Gardner Loop Lewis Main
Representatives from local area and on-
line colleges technical and trade schools
apprenticeship programs and vocational
programs will be in attendance
Warrior Transition Battalion Service
Members and Family Members Service
Members going through a medical board
(integrated disability evaluation system)
and their Family Members are encour-
aged to attend All Service Members are
welcome
Call 253-966-84336916 for more infor-
mation
Please take the AFCS SurveyIf you havenrsquot already please take a
few minutes to take the AFCS Survey at
ArmyMWRcomACS-survey
The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings Smooth Move workshops sponsorship training and resources Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information For details call the phone number listed visit the event calendar at JBLMmwrcom or ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomJBLMafcs For a complete list of programs and events view issuucomjblmacsstacks
Select AFCS events Date Event description Call for details
Newcomersrsquo Orientation amp Bus Tour
Feb 3 Get to know the resources available and your way around JBLM
253-967-3628253-982-2695
Basic tax preparation Feb 3 amp 9 Ins and outs of filing your tax return with Uncle Sam 253-967-1453
123 Magic Feb 3 5 10 amp 12 Parenting without screaming 253-967-5901
JBLM Community Update Feb 4 Spouses invited for JBLM updates from command team 253-967-9496
International spouse cooking demonstration
Feb 4 Share food from your country meet friends and learn about resources
253-967-3628
My Superpowers Need a Boost
Feb 5 Recharge your Superpowers for 2015 253-967-3544
Reunion Workshop Feb 10 Get the tools you need to prepare for a reunion 253-967-8430
Fathers Support Group Feb 11 Get support to help make you a better dad 253-967-5901
SFAC Career Fair Feb 12 Learn about education resources meet with local colleges 253-967- 9616
Spouses Out on the Town Feb 17 An off-the-installation tour for new spouses 253-967-3628
EFMP Family-friendly movie Feb 21 Watch a movie in a stress-free open environment 253-982-2695
Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28 Pledge to save at JBLMafcscom town hall Feb 26 253-967-1453
Healthy Communication Feb 27 Learn tips for healthy communicationrelationships 253-967-5901
Celebrate Military Saves WeekArmed Forces Community Service Financial Readiness
Program and on-base financial institutions challenge you to
take the Savers Pledge for Military Saves Week Feb 23ndash28
Two ways to complete the special challenge form
bull Attend Financial Boot Camp classes (Feb 23ndash25)
bull Invite us to teach a class before Monday Feb 23
Yoursquore invited to join AFCS Thursday Feb 26 1030ndash
1130 am at the American Lake Conference Center to
celebrate Military Saves Week with Holly Petraeus from
the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Petraeus will
discuss financial issues that impact you as a consumer The
Brigade or Air Wing that wins the challenge will be an-
nounced at the end of this event
Registration is required Visit jblm-military-saves-townhall
eventbritecom to sign up today Free childcare is available
onsite with registration
For details call 253-967-1453 or visit JBLMafcscom
It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach it Do you want to set up an emergency fund Get out of debt Sock away money for college or retirement Make the pledge to save today
We need feedback from all branches of
the military stationed at JBLM to better
tailor our programs to meet your needs
Saturday movie for EFMP FamiliesThe Exceptional Family Member Pro-
gram invites EFMP Families to McChord
Theater Saturday Feb 21 to watch a
movie in a sensory-friendly environment
Please note that while the EFMP mov-ies will continue free Saturday movies at the McChord Theater will end Feb 28 The cost of operating the theater paired with low attendance makes continued operations prohibitive MWR appreciates your past patronage and we encourage you to visit the AAFES-operated Carey
Theater at Lewis Main
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201522
Family amp the homefront
Wersquore excited to bring you the details of
JBLM Reads The series of events is brought
to you by National Geographic and includes
bull Book discussion group for adults
McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11
and Grandstaff Library Wednesday
Feb 18 both are at 430 pm
Registration opens two weeks prior to the
event the first 10 to register at each library
will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant
Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best
Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole
the Heart of a Nationrdquo
bull PAWS to Read
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm
Kids can explore the human-animal bond
while reading aloud to specially trained dogs
bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids
McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am
Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks
games and fun as we discuss the book
ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids
who register will receive a copy of the book
(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo
section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-
tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm
Have a dog-gone good time and discov-
er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby
Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun
and crafts Registration is required and
begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum
Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm
JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum
discusses the art of writing and research
bull Knit Your Bit
McChord Library Fridays Feb 20
March 6 and 20 11 am
During WWI the country was encouraged
to support the troops by knitting them
warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the
knitting tradition alive
bull An art contest
McChord Library Feb 17ndash21
Create a piece of artwork about your hero
All entries will be displayed at the JBLM
Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will
be awarded to the top entry in each age
category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries
must be Family-friendly and no larger than
12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo
for objects All items must be ready for
hanging or display Deliver to McChord
Library during the dates above
bull JBLM Reads finale event
Club at McChord Field Saturday
Feb 28 11 am
Duane Denfield PhD and architectural
historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis
and its beginnings from World War I
This presentation will be followed by our
featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-
ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a
Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win
World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-
tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum
will present the fascinating story of Ser-
geant Stubby and how his story captured
the hearts of America during World War
I There will also be military and histori-
cal displays and reading therapy dogs The
first 300 people who attend will receive a
free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book
Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy
crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia
snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)
Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover
for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up
(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)
Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)
Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)
Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things
from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)
Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)
Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo
and other library events
JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)
Upcoming events at JBLM libraries
JBLMmwrcom 23
JBLM Reads Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For children
Also available
in E-Book
For children
Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For adults
ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST
Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM
at the
Club at McChord Field
Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog
IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum
Military displays
Historical displays
Therapy and working dogs
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524
Adventures
winter wonderful
At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore
an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes
JBLMmwrcom 25
he Outdoor Recreation guides take
groups across the state (and region)
for adventures of all kinds
Pictured above is the group that hit the
trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier
National Park for the first snowshoe trip
this winter
Check out these upcoming snowshoe
trips below Full descriptions for these trips
and all other upcoming adventures are on
the following pages
Gear and transportation are included in
the trip fee unless otherwise noted For
more information call the JBLM Outdoor
Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or
ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM
bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the
trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of
the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)
bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical
snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of
the Olympics for yourself from snow-
shoeing trails offering something for
everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)
bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along
the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Full trip descriptions continued on next page
Outdoor Recreation staff
winterwonderful
T
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526
Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry
and spend the day exploring Victoria BC
by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-
ria has everything from antique stores to
artisan chocolate shops for you to explore
You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-
seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The
trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages
5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)
Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try
mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-
tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the
day learning the basics while getting plen-
ty of time to work on your newfound skills
The location will be determined based on
conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6
miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age
12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
830 am ($35)
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-
tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip
fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-
ets should be purchased at the mountain
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center
at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am
($45 have your own gear pay $25)
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails
by the light of the moon Saturday
Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and
transportation provided Difficulty
beginner distance 15 miles elevation
gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum
age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
545 pm ($40)
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head
north for the fantastic snow at Stevens
Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you
want to ski snowboard or snowshoe
yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-
venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 am (skisnowboard includes
beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50
transportation only $40)
Mountain Day at White Pass Head off
the beaten path to White Pass Saturday
Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding
the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson
and full mountain lift ticket Call or
come in to ask about cross-country ski-
JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml
TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride
ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM
RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom
Dollar value current as of December 2014
Adventures
JBLMmwrcom 27
Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details
Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details
Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod
Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25
Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12
Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing
Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15
Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12
Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12
Popular with Families
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides
ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
6 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $35 snowshoe $45)
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening
of Friday March 13 at the Summit at
Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are
provided go to the Northwest Adventure
Center no later than Wednesday March 11
to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet
at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend
the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-
day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and
full mountain lift ticket are included in
the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
515 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)
Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action
beauty and excitement await you on this
trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers
15 and younger $75)
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the
beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range
on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday
March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)
Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-
cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest
from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake
Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance
35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4
hours Minimum age 12 ($45)
Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-
tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-
urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress
warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-
ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am
($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)
Waterfall tour Explore the largest
concentration of waterfalls in the
continental United States Saturday
March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-
toric Columbia River Highway which
has an abundance of small waterfalls
viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at
five major waterfalls to include the
world-famous Multnomah Falls and
enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The
fee does not include lunch Meet at the
Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos
Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65
ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)
Winter survival camping trip Head to
Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park
for an overnight trip Saturday March 7
Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-
tion winter travel shelter construction
winter survival basics backcountry
cooking and leave-no-trace camping
There is a mandatory pretrip class at the
Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-
day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes
winter camping class group gear (not
including sleeping bag) camp entrance
and three camp meals (participants are
responsible for lunch on the first day)
If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves
wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18
($85)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528
Feelinrsquo good
Bridge between military service and the IT industry for transitioning service members and veterans
bull Advance into high-trajectory and high-demand careers
bull Accelerated technical training in IT
bull Agile learning with industry mentorship
bull Acquire Microsoft certifications
bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners
Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa
Software amp Systems Academy
JBLMmwrcom 29
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Feelinrsquo good
Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K
Kick off the 2015 race season and
celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us
Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM
Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green
running duds and get ready to race
Event day includes entertainment by DJ
Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways
Receive a free banger on a bun with race
bib Guinness will be available for purchase
Choose from the 5K distance for
a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-
ners (no walkers please) and register
at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun
run and will not be timed The best
prices and race T-shirt size guarantee
are available through noon Thursday
March 5 If gate access pass is needed
please register by noon Thursday
March 5
Registration fees through noon Thursday
March 5
bull 5K with DOD ID card $15
bull 10K with DOD ID card $25
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35
Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-
day March 5 through noon Thursday
March 12
bull 5K with DOD ID card $20
bull 10K with DOD ID card $30
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40
Day-of-registration fees are as follows
bull 5K with DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with DOD ID card $40
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50
Door prizes include a chance to win
a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff
Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island
(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-
dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift
cardsLional Kam
Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals
Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14
JBLMmwrcom 31
Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it
comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba
A free Zumba class is a great way to spice
up your workout have fun and get in a
cardio workout when you need a day off
from the treadmill or elliptical
Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-
structor (pictured at left) leads the new-
est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-
bics and fitness schedule The second-year
instructor holds the class Mondays and
Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness
Center at 530 pm
Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is
located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave
Free fitness classes are offered at five
JBLM sports and fitness centers including
Sheridan at a variety of times through-
out the week
Classes include
bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot
camp TRX training and more at Jensen
Family Health and Fitness Center
bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and
mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center
bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-
ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-
ness Center
bull Weight training spin boot camp and
30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson
Sports amp Fitness Center
For a complete aerobics and fitness
class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom
JBLMAerobicsAndFitness
ZUMBA
Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Race day begins with packet pick-up
from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-
race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers
head to the starting line at 10 am
while runners and walkers in the 5K
start at 1005 am
Call 253-967-4768 for additional event
information or registration issues
Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling
League play Feb 9mdashMay 15
bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer
Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3
at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-
day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center
1 pm (attend one)
League play Feb 23ndashMay 15
bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball
Representative meeting Tuesday March
3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday
March 4 at McChord Fitness Center
Both are at 1 pm (choose one)
League play March 30ndashMay 15
bull Run cross-country
Representative meeting Tuesday
March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm
Series date April 8 15 and 22
For details call 253-967-4768 or visit
JBLMmwrcomintramurals
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532
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Transfer holiday charge card balances at 13 APR and saveDid you use your highndashinterest rate credit cards a little too much during the holidays Transfer these balances to your ACU Visa at 13 APR and save This low introductory rate is good through December 31 2015 thereafter your standard card rate (109-169) applies to any unpaid portion of the balance transfer Plus there are no balance transfer fees
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Family amp the homefront
Wersquore excited to bring you the details of
JBLM Reads The series of events is brought
to you by National Geographic and includes
bull Book discussion group for adults
McChord Library Wednesday Feb 11
and Grandstaff Library Wednesday
Feb 18 both are at 430 pm
Registration opens two weeks prior to the
event the first 10 to register at each library
will get a copy of the book ldquoSergeant
Stubby How a Stray Dog and His Best
Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole
the Heart of a Nationrdquo
bull PAWS to Read
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 14 1 pm
Kids can explore the human-animal bond
while reading aloud to specially trained dogs
bull Sgt Stubby Book Club for Kids
McChord Library Saturday Feb 21 11 am
Open to ages 5ndash11 wersquoll have snacks
games and fun as we discuss the book
ldquoStubby The War Dogrdquo The first 20 kids
who register will receive a copy of the book
(also available for check-out in the kidsrsquo
section at your JBLM libraries) Registra-
tion is required and begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Sgt Stubby Bow-Wow Bonanza Party
Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 21 1 pm
Have a dog-gone good time and discov-
er the amazing story of Sergeant Stubby
Children ages 5ndash11 will enjoy food fun
and crafts Registration is required and
begins Saturday Feb 7
bull Writing and research with Ann Bausum
Grandstaff Library Friday Feb 27 4 pm
JBLM Reads featured author Ann Bausum
discusses the art of writing and research
bull Knit Your Bit
McChord Library Fridays Feb 20
March 6 and 20 11 am
During WWI the country was encouraged
to support the troops by knitting them
warm hats gloves and scarves Keep the
knitting tradition alive
bull An art contest
McChord Library Feb 17ndash21
Create a piece of artwork about your hero
All entries will be displayed at the JBLM
Reads Grand Finale event Prizes will
be awarded to the top entry in each age
category (3ndash6 7ndash11 and 12ndash17) Entries
must be Family-friendly and no larger than
12rdquox12rdquo for flat pieces and 12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo
for objects All items must be ready for
hanging or display Deliver to McChord
Library during the dates above
bull JBLM Reads finale event
Club at McChord Field Saturday
Feb 28 11 am
Duane Denfield PhD and architectural
historian at JBLM will discuss Fort Lewis
and its beginnings from World War I
This presentation will be followed by our
featured speaker Ann Bausum award-win-
ning author of ldquoSergeant Stubby How a
Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win
World War I and Stole the Heart of a Na-
tionrdquo and many childrenrsquos books Bausum
will present the fascinating story of Ser-
geant Stubby and how his story captured
the hearts of America during World War
I There will also be military and histori-
cal displays and reading therapy dogs The
first 300 people who attend will receive a
free copy of a Sergeant Stubby book
Teentastic Takeover Youth ages 12ndash17 are invited to come enjoy
crafts (this month is ldquoEntangled Bracelets of Loverdquo) activities trivia
snacks and prizes (Grandstaff Library Wednesday Feb 4 6 pm)
Teen Meet After Hours Teens are invited to an after-hours takeover
for crafts games video game tournaments and zombie make-up
(McChord Library Thursday Feb 5 6 pm)
Lego Club Kids ages 3 and older are invited to get creative at Lego Club The library provides the bricks you provide the imagination (McChord Library Saturday Feb 7 10 am)
Sweet surprise Cool craft tasty treat all of this will make your kids so sweet Children ages 4ndash10 are invited for an awesome storytime fun crafts and yummy treats (Book Patch Library Saturday Feb 7 1 pm)
Upcycle Craft Night Learn to make beautiful and useful things
from recycled materials (provided) 18 and older please (McChord Library Wednesday Feb 18 at 5 pm)
Basic Mending Missing a button Ripped a seam Donrsquot throw out that old shirt Find out how to mend your favorite pieces of clothing with a hands-on learning opportunity that covers the basics mdash how to thread a needle how to tie the final knot and everything in between (McChord Library Thursday Feb 19 5 pm)
Registration is required for all events To sign up visit JBLMmwrcomlibraries and click on ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo
and other library events
JBLM library locationsGrandstaff Library 2109 N 10th St at Lewis Main (253-967-5889)Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library (253-967-5533)McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd (253-982-3454)
Upcoming events at JBLM libraries
JBLMmwrcom 23
JBLM Reads Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For children
Also available
in E-Book
For children
Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For adults
ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST
Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM
at the
Club at McChord Field
Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog
IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum
Military displays
Historical displays
Therapy and working dogs
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524
Adventures
winter wonderful
At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore
an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes
JBLMmwrcom 25
he Outdoor Recreation guides take
groups across the state (and region)
for adventures of all kinds
Pictured above is the group that hit the
trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier
National Park for the first snowshoe trip
this winter
Check out these upcoming snowshoe
trips below Full descriptions for these trips
and all other upcoming adventures are on
the following pages
Gear and transportation are included in
the trip fee unless otherwise noted For
more information call the JBLM Outdoor
Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or
ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM
bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the
trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of
the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)
bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical
snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of
the Olympics for yourself from snow-
shoeing trails offering something for
everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)
bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along
the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Full trip descriptions continued on next page
Outdoor Recreation staff
winterwonderful
T
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526
Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry
and spend the day exploring Victoria BC
by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-
ria has everything from antique stores to
artisan chocolate shops for you to explore
You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-
seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The
trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages
5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)
Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try
mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-
tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the
day learning the basics while getting plen-
ty of time to work on your newfound skills
The location will be determined based on
conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6
miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age
12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
830 am ($35)
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-
tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip
fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-
ets should be purchased at the mountain
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center
at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am
($45 have your own gear pay $25)
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails
by the light of the moon Saturday
Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and
transportation provided Difficulty
beginner distance 15 miles elevation
gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum
age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
545 pm ($40)
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head
north for the fantastic snow at Stevens
Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you
want to ski snowboard or snowshoe
yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-
venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 am (skisnowboard includes
beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50
transportation only $40)
Mountain Day at White Pass Head off
the beaten path to White Pass Saturday
Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding
the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson
and full mountain lift ticket Call or
come in to ask about cross-country ski-
JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml
TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride
ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM
RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom
Dollar value current as of December 2014
Adventures
JBLMmwrcom 27
Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details
Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details
Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod
Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25
Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12
Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing
Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15
Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12
Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12
Popular with Families
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides
ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
6 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $35 snowshoe $45)
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening
of Friday March 13 at the Summit at
Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are
provided go to the Northwest Adventure
Center no later than Wednesday March 11
to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet
at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend
the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-
day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and
full mountain lift ticket are included in
the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
515 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)
Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action
beauty and excitement await you on this
trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers
15 and younger $75)
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the
beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range
on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday
March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)
Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-
cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest
from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake
Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance
35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4
hours Minimum age 12 ($45)
Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-
tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-
urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress
warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-
ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am
($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)
Waterfall tour Explore the largest
concentration of waterfalls in the
continental United States Saturday
March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-
toric Columbia River Highway which
has an abundance of small waterfalls
viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at
five major waterfalls to include the
world-famous Multnomah Falls and
enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The
fee does not include lunch Meet at the
Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos
Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65
ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)
Winter survival camping trip Head to
Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park
for an overnight trip Saturday March 7
Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-
tion winter travel shelter construction
winter survival basics backcountry
cooking and leave-no-trace camping
There is a mandatory pretrip class at the
Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-
day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes
winter camping class group gear (not
including sleeping bag) camp entrance
and three camp meals (participants are
responsible for lunch on the first day)
If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves
wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18
($85)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528
Feelinrsquo good
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bull Agile learning with industry mentorship
bull Acquire Microsoft certifications
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Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa
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JBLMmwrcom 29
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Feelinrsquo good
Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K
Kick off the 2015 race season and
celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us
Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM
Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green
running duds and get ready to race
Event day includes entertainment by DJ
Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways
Receive a free banger on a bun with race
bib Guinness will be available for purchase
Choose from the 5K distance for
a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-
ners (no walkers please) and register
at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun
run and will not be timed The best
prices and race T-shirt size guarantee
are available through noon Thursday
March 5 If gate access pass is needed
please register by noon Thursday
March 5
Registration fees through noon Thursday
March 5
bull 5K with DOD ID card $15
bull 10K with DOD ID card $25
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35
Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-
day March 5 through noon Thursday
March 12
bull 5K with DOD ID card $20
bull 10K with DOD ID card $30
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40
Day-of-registration fees are as follows
bull 5K with DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with DOD ID card $40
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50
Door prizes include a chance to win
a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff
Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island
(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-
dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift
cardsLional Kam
Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals
Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14
JBLMmwrcom 31
Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it
comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba
A free Zumba class is a great way to spice
up your workout have fun and get in a
cardio workout when you need a day off
from the treadmill or elliptical
Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-
structor (pictured at left) leads the new-
est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-
bics and fitness schedule The second-year
instructor holds the class Mondays and
Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness
Center at 530 pm
Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is
located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave
Free fitness classes are offered at five
JBLM sports and fitness centers including
Sheridan at a variety of times through-
out the week
Classes include
bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot
camp TRX training and more at Jensen
Family Health and Fitness Center
bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and
mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center
bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-
ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-
ness Center
bull Weight training spin boot camp and
30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson
Sports amp Fitness Center
For a complete aerobics and fitness
class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom
JBLMAerobicsAndFitness
ZUMBA
Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Race day begins with packet pick-up
from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-
race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers
head to the starting line at 10 am
while runners and walkers in the 5K
start at 1005 am
Call 253-967-4768 for additional event
information or registration issues
Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling
League play Feb 9mdashMay 15
bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer
Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3
at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-
day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center
1 pm (attend one)
League play Feb 23ndashMay 15
bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball
Representative meeting Tuesday March
3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday
March 4 at McChord Fitness Center
Both are at 1 pm (choose one)
League play March 30ndashMay 15
bull Run cross-country
Representative meeting Tuesday
March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm
Series date April 8 15 and 22
For details call 253-967-4768 or visit
JBLMmwrcomintramurals
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532
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JBLMmwrcom 23
JBLM Reads Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks copy 2014 National Geographic Society
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANN BAUSUM beautifully brings to life the story of one of the most celebrated dogs of the 20th century Weaving the harrowing account of the Yankee Divisionrsquos service in World War I with the very human story of a man and his dog Bausum puts you in the trenches and on the front lines This compelling account will ensure that Stubbyrsquos story does not fade away and it reminds readers of the magic that can happen when a bond is formed between a human and a dog
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For children
Also available
in E-Book
For children
Finale Event
Like us on Facebook Nat Geo Books
Follow us on Twitter NatGeoBooks
Available Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are soldAvailable Wherever Books Are sold
ldquo this bookrsquos charm simply radiates off the page in all directionsrdquo mdashBOOKLIST
For adults
ldquoIn a story that reads like fi ction a remarkable bond between a soldier and his dog provides a unique look at World War Irdquomdash SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
ldquoA triumph on three fronts educational emotional and inspirationalrdquomdash BOOKLIST
Saturday February 28th11 AM ndash 2 PM
at the
Club at McChord Field
Two Paws Up for SERGEANT STUBBYWorld War Irsquos Bravest Dog
IncludesGuest speaker and author Ann Bausum
Military displays
Historical displays
Therapy and working dogs
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201524
Adventures
winter wonderful
At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore
an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes
JBLMmwrcom 25
he Outdoor Recreation guides take
groups across the state (and region)
for adventures of all kinds
Pictured above is the group that hit the
trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier
National Park for the first snowshoe trip
this winter
Check out these upcoming snowshoe
trips below Full descriptions for these trips
and all other upcoming adventures are on
the following pages
Gear and transportation are included in
the trip fee unless otherwise noted For
more information call the JBLM Outdoor
Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or
ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM
bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the
trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of
the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)
bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical
snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of
the Olympics for yourself from snow-
shoeing trails offering something for
everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)
bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along
the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Full trip descriptions continued on next page
Outdoor Recreation staff
winterwonderful
T
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526
Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry
and spend the day exploring Victoria BC
by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-
ria has everything from antique stores to
artisan chocolate shops for you to explore
You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-
seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The
trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages
5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)
Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try
mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-
tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the
day learning the basics while getting plen-
ty of time to work on your newfound skills
The location will be determined based on
conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6
miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age
12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
830 am ($35)
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-
tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip
fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-
ets should be purchased at the mountain
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center
at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am
($45 have your own gear pay $25)
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails
by the light of the moon Saturday
Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and
transportation provided Difficulty
beginner distance 15 miles elevation
gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum
age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
545 pm ($40)
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head
north for the fantastic snow at Stevens
Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you
want to ski snowboard or snowshoe
yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-
venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 am (skisnowboard includes
beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50
transportation only $40)
Mountain Day at White Pass Head off
the beaten path to White Pass Saturday
Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding
the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson
and full mountain lift ticket Call or
come in to ask about cross-country ski-
JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml
TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride
ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM
RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom
Dollar value current as of December 2014
Adventures
JBLMmwrcom 27
Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details
Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details
Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod
Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25
Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12
Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing
Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15
Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12
Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12
Popular with Families
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides
ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
6 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $35 snowshoe $45)
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening
of Friday March 13 at the Summit at
Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are
provided go to the Northwest Adventure
Center no later than Wednesday March 11
to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet
at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend
the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-
day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and
full mountain lift ticket are included in
the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
515 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)
Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action
beauty and excitement await you on this
trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers
15 and younger $75)
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the
beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range
on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday
March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)
Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-
cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest
from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake
Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance
35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4
hours Minimum age 12 ($45)
Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-
tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-
urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress
warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-
ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am
($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)
Waterfall tour Explore the largest
concentration of waterfalls in the
continental United States Saturday
March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-
toric Columbia River Highway which
has an abundance of small waterfalls
viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at
five major waterfalls to include the
world-famous Multnomah Falls and
enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The
fee does not include lunch Meet at the
Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos
Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65
ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)
Winter survival camping trip Head to
Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park
for an overnight trip Saturday March 7
Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-
tion winter travel shelter construction
winter survival basics backcountry
cooking and leave-no-trace camping
There is a mandatory pretrip class at the
Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-
day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes
winter camping class group gear (not
including sleeping bag) camp entrance
and three camp meals (participants are
responsible for lunch on the first day)
If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves
wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18
($85)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528
Feelinrsquo good
Bridge between military service and the IT industry for transitioning service members and veterans
bull Advance into high-trajectory and high-demand careers
bull Accelerated technical training in IT
bull Agile learning with industry mentorship
bull Acquire Microsoft certifications
bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners
Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa
Software amp Systems Academy
JBLMmwrcom 29
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201530FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING
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A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
GrahamLakewood OlympiaLacey
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
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253-875-6599
360-459-1333
Feelinrsquo good
Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K
Kick off the 2015 race season and
celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us
Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM
Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green
running duds and get ready to race
Event day includes entertainment by DJ
Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways
Receive a free banger on a bun with race
bib Guinness will be available for purchase
Choose from the 5K distance for
a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-
ners (no walkers please) and register
at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun
run and will not be timed The best
prices and race T-shirt size guarantee
are available through noon Thursday
March 5 If gate access pass is needed
please register by noon Thursday
March 5
Registration fees through noon Thursday
March 5
bull 5K with DOD ID card $15
bull 10K with DOD ID card $25
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35
Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-
day March 5 through noon Thursday
March 12
bull 5K with DOD ID card $20
bull 10K with DOD ID card $30
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40
Day-of-registration fees are as follows
bull 5K with DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with DOD ID card $40
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50
Door prizes include a chance to win
a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff
Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island
(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-
dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift
cardsLional Kam
Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals
Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14
JBLMmwrcom 31
Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it
comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba
A free Zumba class is a great way to spice
up your workout have fun and get in a
cardio workout when you need a day off
from the treadmill or elliptical
Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-
structor (pictured at left) leads the new-
est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-
bics and fitness schedule The second-year
instructor holds the class Mondays and
Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness
Center at 530 pm
Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is
located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave
Free fitness classes are offered at five
JBLM sports and fitness centers including
Sheridan at a variety of times through-
out the week
Classes include
bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot
camp TRX training and more at Jensen
Family Health and Fitness Center
bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and
mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center
bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-
ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-
ness Center
bull Weight training spin boot camp and
30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson
Sports amp Fitness Center
For a complete aerobics and fitness
class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom
JBLMAerobicsAndFitness
ZUMBA
Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Race day begins with packet pick-up
from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-
race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers
head to the starting line at 10 am
while runners and walkers in the 5K
start at 1005 am
Call 253-967-4768 for additional event
information or registration issues
Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling
League play Feb 9mdashMay 15
bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer
Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3
at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-
day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center
1 pm (attend one)
League play Feb 23ndashMay 15
bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball
Representative meeting Tuesday March
3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday
March 4 at McChord Fitness Center
Both are at 1 pm (choose one)
League play March 30ndashMay 15
bull Run cross-country
Representative meeting Tuesday
March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm
Series date April 8 15 and 22
For details call 253-967-4768 or visit
JBLMmwrcomintramurals
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532
HO HO HO
Transfer holiday charge card balances at 13 APR and saveDid you use your highndashinterest rate credit cards a little too much during the holidays Transfer these balances to your ACU Visa at 13 APR and save This low introductory rate is good through December 31 2015 thereafter your standard card rate (109-169) applies to any unpaid portion of the balance transfer Plus there are no balance transfer fees
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Adventures
winter wonderful
At the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program wersquore all about the snow We like to get outside and play mdash from snowshoeing and tubing to boarding and snowmobiling mdash you name it we love it We even camp in it (flip to page 27 for details on the winter survival camping trip) Whether yoursquore
an adventurist like us or you want to learn something new and experience what the great state of Washington has to offer sign up for a trip and see for yourself what makes
JBLMmwrcom 25
he Outdoor Recreation guides take
groups across the state (and region)
for adventures of all kinds
Pictured above is the group that hit the
trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier
National Park for the first snowshoe trip
this winter
Check out these upcoming snowshoe
trips below Full descriptions for these trips
and all other upcoming adventures are on
the following pages
Gear and transportation are included in
the trip fee unless otherwise noted For
more information call the JBLM Outdoor
Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or
ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM
bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the
trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of
the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)
bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical
snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of
the Olympics for yourself from snow-
shoeing trails offering something for
everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)
bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along
the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Full trip descriptions continued on next page
Outdoor Recreation staff
winterwonderful
T
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526
Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry
and spend the day exploring Victoria BC
by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-
ria has everything from antique stores to
artisan chocolate shops for you to explore
You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-
seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The
trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages
5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)
Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try
mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-
tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the
day learning the basics while getting plen-
ty of time to work on your newfound skills
The location will be determined based on
conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6
miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age
12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
830 am ($35)
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-
tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip
fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-
ets should be purchased at the mountain
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center
at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am
($45 have your own gear pay $25)
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails
by the light of the moon Saturday
Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and
transportation provided Difficulty
beginner distance 15 miles elevation
gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum
age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
545 pm ($40)
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head
north for the fantastic snow at Stevens
Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you
want to ski snowboard or snowshoe
yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-
venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 am (skisnowboard includes
beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50
transportation only $40)
Mountain Day at White Pass Head off
the beaten path to White Pass Saturday
Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding
the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson
and full mountain lift ticket Call or
come in to ask about cross-country ski-
JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml
TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride
ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM
RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom
Dollar value current as of December 2014
Adventures
JBLMmwrcom 27
Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details
Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details
Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod
Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25
Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12
Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing
Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15
Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12
Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12
Popular with Families
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides
ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
6 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $35 snowshoe $45)
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening
of Friday March 13 at the Summit at
Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are
provided go to the Northwest Adventure
Center no later than Wednesday March 11
to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet
at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend
the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-
day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and
full mountain lift ticket are included in
the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
515 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)
Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action
beauty and excitement await you on this
trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers
15 and younger $75)
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the
beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range
on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday
March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)
Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-
cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest
from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake
Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance
35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4
hours Minimum age 12 ($45)
Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-
tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-
urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress
warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-
ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am
($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)
Waterfall tour Explore the largest
concentration of waterfalls in the
continental United States Saturday
March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-
toric Columbia River Highway which
has an abundance of small waterfalls
viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at
five major waterfalls to include the
world-famous Multnomah Falls and
enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The
fee does not include lunch Meet at the
Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos
Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65
ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)
Winter survival camping trip Head to
Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park
for an overnight trip Saturday March 7
Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-
tion winter travel shelter construction
winter survival basics backcountry
cooking and leave-no-trace camping
There is a mandatory pretrip class at the
Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-
day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes
winter camping class group gear (not
including sleeping bag) camp entrance
and three camp meals (participants are
responsible for lunch on the first day)
If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves
wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18
($85)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528
Feelinrsquo good
Bridge between military service and the IT industry for transitioning service members and veterans
bull Advance into high-trajectory and high-demand careers
bull Accelerated technical training in IT
bull Agile learning with industry mentorship
bull Acquire Microsoft certifications
bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners
Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa
Software amp Systems Academy
JBLMmwrcom 29
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201530FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING
spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
GrahamLakewood OlympiaLacey
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
253-584-2250
253-875-6599
360-459-1333
Feelinrsquo good
Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K
Kick off the 2015 race season and
celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us
Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM
Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green
running duds and get ready to race
Event day includes entertainment by DJ
Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways
Receive a free banger on a bun with race
bib Guinness will be available for purchase
Choose from the 5K distance for
a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-
ners (no walkers please) and register
at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun
run and will not be timed The best
prices and race T-shirt size guarantee
are available through noon Thursday
March 5 If gate access pass is needed
please register by noon Thursday
March 5
Registration fees through noon Thursday
March 5
bull 5K with DOD ID card $15
bull 10K with DOD ID card $25
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35
Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-
day March 5 through noon Thursday
March 12
bull 5K with DOD ID card $20
bull 10K with DOD ID card $30
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40
Day-of-registration fees are as follows
bull 5K with DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with DOD ID card $40
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50
Door prizes include a chance to win
a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff
Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island
(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-
dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift
cardsLional Kam
Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals
Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14
JBLMmwrcom 31
Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it
comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba
A free Zumba class is a great way to spice
up your workout have fun and get in a
cardio workout when you need a day off
from the treadmill or elliptical
Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-
structor (pictured at left) leads the new-
est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-
bics and fitness schedule The second-year
instructor holds the class Mondays and
Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness
Center at 530 pm
Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is
located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave
Free fitness classes are offered at five
JBLM sports and fitness centers including
Sheridan at a variety of times through-
out the week
Classes include
bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot
camp TRX training and more at Jensen
Family Health and Fitness Center
bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and
mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center
bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-
ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-
ness Center
bull Weight training spin boot camp and
30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson
Sports amp Fitness Center
For a complete aerobics and fitness
class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom
JBLMAerobicsAndFitness
ZUMBA
Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Race day begins with packet pick-up
from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-
race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers
head to the starting line at 10 am
while runners and walkers in the 5K
start at 1005 am
Call 253-967-4768 for additional event
information or registration issues
Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling
League play Feb 9mdashMay 15
bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer
Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3
at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-
day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center
1 pm (attend one)
League play Feb 23ndashMay 15
bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball
Representative meeting Tuesday March
3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday
March 4 at McChord Fitness Center
Both are at 1 pm (choose one)
League play March 30ndashMay 15
bull Run cross-country
Representative meeting Tuesday
March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm
Series date April 8 15 and 22
For details call 253-967-4768 or visit
JBLMmwrcomintramurals
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532
HO HO HO
Transfer holiday charge card balances at 13 APR and saveDid you use your highndashinterest rate credit cards a little too much during the holidays Transfer these balances to your ACU Visa at 13 APR and save This low introductory rate is good through December 31 2015 thereafter your standard card rate (109-169) applies to any unpaid portion of the balance transfer Plus there are no balance transfer fees
2539643113youracuorg
Way to go
Federally insured by NCUA APR = Annual Percentage Rate Offer expires March 31 2015 and is subject to change without notice
Introducing your local Ford dealerwhere veterans proudly serve veterans
400+ new and used vehicles Easy financing options mdash rates as low as 0
253-473-8554 | LakewoodFordTacomanet6202 S Tacoma Way | Tacoma WA 98409
JBLMmwrcom 25
he Outdoor Recreation guides take
groups across the state (and region)
for adventures of all kinds
Pictured above is the group that hit the
trails of Nisqually Vista at Mount Rainier
National Park for the first snowshoe trip
this winter
Check out these upcoming snowshoe
trips below Full descriptions for these trips
and all other upcoming adventures are on
the following pages
Gear and transportation are included in
the trip fee unless otherwise noted For
more information call the JBLM Outdoor
Recreation program at 253-967-6263 or
ldquolikerdquo us at fbcomSeeYouOutsideJBLM
bull Saturday Feb 21 Snowshoe on the
trails of Gold Creek Pond by the light of
the moon Minimum age 12 ($45)
bull Sunday March 1 Go on a magical
snowshoe trek to Reflection Lake Mini-
mum age 12 ($45)
bull Saturday March 7 See the beauty of
the Olympics for yourself from snow-
shoeing trails offering something for
everyone Minimum age 12 ($65)
bull Sunday March 15 Snowshoe along
the Glacier Vista Trail of Mount Rainier
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Full trip descriptions continued on next page
Outdoor Recreation staff
winterwonderful
T
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526
Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry
and spend the day exploring Victoria BC
by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-
ria has everything from antique stores to
artisan chocolate shops for you to explore
You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-
seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The
trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages
5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)
Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try
mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-
tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the
day learning the basics while getting plen-
ty of time to work on your newfound skills
The location will be determined based on
conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6
miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age
12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
830 am ($35)
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-
tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip
fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-
ets should be purchased at the mountain
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center
at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am
($45 have your own gear pay $25)
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails
by the light of the moon Saturday
Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and
transportation provided Difficulty
beginner distance 15 miles elevation
gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum
age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
545 pm ($40)
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head
north for the fantastic snow at Stevens
Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you
want to ski snowboard or snowshoe
yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-
venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 am (skisnowboard includes
beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50
transportation only $40)
Mountain Day at White Pass Head off
the beaten path to White Pass Saturday
Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding
the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson
and full mountain lift ticket Call or
come in to ask about cross-country ski-
JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml
TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride
ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM
RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom
Dollar value current as of December 2014
Adventures
JBLMmwrcom 27
Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details
Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details
Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod
Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25
Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12
Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing
Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15
Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12
Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12
Popular with Families
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides
ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
6 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $35 snowshoe $45)
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening
of Friday March 13 at the Summit at
Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are
provided go to the Northwest Adventure
Center no later than Wednesday March 11
to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet
at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend
the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-
day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and
full mountain lift ticket are included in
the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
515 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)
Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action
beauty and excitement await you on this
trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers
15 and younger $75)
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the
beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range
on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday
March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)
Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-
cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest
from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake
Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance
35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4
hours Minimum age 12 ($45)
Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-
tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-
urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress
warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-
ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am
($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)
Waterfall tour Explore the largest
concentration of waterfalls in the
continental United States Saturday
March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-
toric Columbia River Highway which
has an abundance of small waterfalls
viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at
five major waterfalls to include the
world-famous Multnomah Falls and
enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The
fee does not include lunch Meet at the
Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos
Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65
ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)
Winter survival camping trip Head to
Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park
for an overnight trip Saturday March 7
Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-
tion winter travel shelter construction
winter survival basics backcountry
cooking and leave-no-trace camping
There is a mandatory pretrip class at the
Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-
day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes
winter camping class group gear (not
including sleeping bag) camp entrance
and three camp meals (participants are
responsible for lunch on the first day)
If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves
wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18
($85)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528
Feelinrsquo good
Bridge between military service and the IT industry for transitioning service members and veterans
bull Advance into high-trajectory and high-demand careers
bull Accelerated technical training in IT
bull Agile learning with industry mentorship
bull Acquire Microsoft certifications
bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners
Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa
Software amp Systems Academy
JBLMmwrcom 29
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201530FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING
spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
GrahamLakewood OlympiaLacey
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
253-584-2250
253-875-6599
360-459-1333
Feelinrsquo good
Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K
Kick off the 2015 race season and
celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us
Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM
Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green
running duds and get ready to race
Event day includes entertainment by DJ
Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways
Receive a free banger on a bun with race
bib Guinness will be available for purchase
Choose from the 5K distance for
a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-
ners (no walkers please) and register
at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun
run and will not be timed The best
prices and race T-shirt size guarantee
are available through noon Thursday
March 5 If gate access pass is needed
please register by noon Thursday
March 5
Registration fees through noon Thursday
March 5
bull 5K with DOD ID card $15
bull 10K with DOD ID card $25
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35
Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-
day March 5 through noon Thursday
March 12
bull 5K with DOD ID card $20
bull 10K with DOD ID card $30
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40
Day-of-registration fees are as follows
bull 5K with DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with DOD ID card $40
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50
Door prizes include a chance to win
a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff
Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island
(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-
dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift
cardsLional Kam
Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals
Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14
JBLMmwrcom 31
Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it
comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba
A free Zumba class is a great way to spice
up your workout have fun and get in a
cardio workout when you need a day off
from the treadmill or elliptical
Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-
structor (pictured at left) leads the new-
est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-
bics and fitness schedule The second-year
instructor holds the class Mondays and
Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness
Center at 530 pm
Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is
located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave
Free fitness classes are offered at five
JBLM sports and fitness centers including
Sheridan at a variety of times through-
out the week
Classes include
bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot
camp TRX training and more at Jensen
Family Health and Fitness Center
bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and
mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center
bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-
ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-
ness Center
bull Weight training spin boot camp and
30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson
Sports amp Fitness Center
For a complete aerobics and fitness
class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom
JBLMAerobicsAndFitness
ZUMBA
Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Race day begins with packet pick-up
from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-
race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers
head to the starting line at 10 am
while runners and walkers in the 5K
start at 1005 am
Call 253-967-4768 for additional event
information or registration issues
Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling
League play Feb 9mdashMay 15
bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer
Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3
at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-
day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center
1 pm (attend one)
League play Feb 23ndashMay 15
bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball
Representative meeting Tuesday March
3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday
March 4 at McChord Fitness Center
Both are at 1 pm (choose one)
League play March 30ndashMay 15
bull Run cross-country
Representative meeting Tuesday
March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm
Series date April 8 15 and 22
For details call 253-967-4768 or visit
JBLMmwrcomintramurals
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532
HO HO HO
Transfer holiday charge card balances at 13 APR and saveDid you use your highndashinterest rate credit cards a little too much during the holidays Transfer these balances to your ACU Visa at 13 APR and save This low introductory rate is good through December 31 2015 thereafter your standard card rate (109-169) applies to any unpaid portion of the balance transfer Plus there are no balance transfer fees
2539643113youracuorg
Way to go
Federally insured by NCUA APR = Annual Percentage Rate Offer expires March 31 2015 and is subject to change without notice
Introducing your local Ford dealerwhere veterans proudly serve veterans
400+ new and used vehicles Easy financing options mdash rates as low as 0
253-473-8554 | LakewoodFordTacomanet6202 S Tacoma Way | Tacoma WA 98409
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201526
Explore Victoria BC Hop on the ferry
and spend the day exploring Victoria BC
by foot Sunday Feb 22 Downtown Victo-
ria has everything from antique stores to
artisan chocolate shops for you to explore
You can also stop in to the Royal BC Mu-
seum or watch a thrilling IMAX film The
trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles Pre-registration required before Friday Feb 20 A passport is required Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 445 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 5 am ($110 ages
5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55)
Introduction to single-track mountain biking If yoursquove always wanted to try
mountain biking donrsquot miss this instruc-
tional ride Sunday March 15 Spend the
day learning the basics while getting plen-
ty of time to work on your newfound skills
The location will be determined based on
conditions Difficulty easy distance 5ndash6
miles ride time 4 hours Minimum age
12 Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 815 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
830 am ($35)
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Donrsquot miss the chance to ski or ride Crys-
tal for half price Friday March 6 The trip
fee is for transportation and gear lift tick-
ets should be purchased at the mountain
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center
at Lewis North at 645 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 7 am
($45 have your own gear pay $25)
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass trails
by the light of the moon Saturday
Feb 21 Gear guide instruction and
transportation provided Difficulty
beginner distance 15 miles elevation
gain 50 feet time 2 hours Minimum
age 12 Meet at the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 530 pm or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
545 pm ($40)
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Head
north for the fantastic snow at Stevens
Pass Join us Saturday March 14 If you
want to ski snowboard or snowshoe
yoursquore in luck Meet at the Northwest Ad-
venture Center at Lewis North at 6 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 am (skisnowboard includes
beginner lift ticket $150 snowshoe $50
transportation only $40)
Mountain Day at White Pass Head off
the beaten path to White Pass Saturday
Feb 21 If yoursquore skiing or snowboarding
the fee includes gear a two-hour lesson
and full mountain lift ticket Call or
come in to ask about cross-country ski-
JBLM Shuttle Fast Easy FreeThe JBLM Shuttle is available to all members of the JBLM community Look for the marked vans at designated shuttle stops For the latest route visit httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilinfotransportationhtml
TRAFFIC STINKS share a ride
ldquoLikerdquo us on FacebookFacebookcomSustainableJBLM
RideshareJoin a car or vanpool Itrsquoll not only save you money itrsquoll help reduce the stress of your daily commute Government personnel are eligible to receive $130 to pay for a vanpool To find a ridematch go online to wwwrideshareonlinecom
Dollar value current as of December 2014
Adventures
JBLMmwrcom 27
Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details
Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details
Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod
Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25
Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12
Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing
Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15
Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12
Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12
Popular with Families
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides
ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
6 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $35 snowshoe $45)
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening
of Friday March 13 at the Summit at
Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are
provided go to the Northwest Adventure
Center no later than Wednesday March 11
to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet
at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend
the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-
day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and
full mountain lift ticket are included in
the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
515 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)
Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action
beauty and excitement await you on this
trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers
15 and younger $75)
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the
beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range
on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday
March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)
Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-
cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest
from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake
Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance
35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4
hours Minimum age 12 ($45)
Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-
tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-
urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress
warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-
ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am
($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)
Waterfall tour Explore the largest
concentration of waterfalls in the
continental United States Saturday
March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-
toric Columbia River Highway which
has an abundance of small waterfalls
viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at
five major waterfalls to include the
world-famous Multnomah Falls and
enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The
fee does not include lunch Meet at the
Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos
Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65
ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)
Winter survival camping trip Head to
Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park
for an overnight trip Saturday March 7
Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-
tion winter travel shelter construction
winter survival basics backcountry
cooking and leave-no-trace camping
There is a mandatory pretrip class at the
Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-
day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes
winter camping class group gear (not
including sleeping bag) camp entrance
and three camp meals (participants are
responsible for lunch on the first day)
If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves
wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18
($85)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528
Feelinrsquo good
Bridge between military service and the IT industry for transitioning service members and veterans
bull Advance into high-trajectory and high-demand careers
bull Accelerated technical training in IT
bull Agile learning with industry mentorship
bull Acquire Microsoft certifications
bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners
Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa
Software amp Systems Academy
JBLMmwrcom 29
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201530FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING
spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
GrahamLakewood OlympiaLacey
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
253-584-2250
253-875-6599
360-459-1333
Feelinrsquo good
Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K
Kick off the 2015 race season and
celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us
Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM
Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green
running duds and get ready to race
Event day includes entertainment by DJ
Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways
Receive a free banger on a bun with race
bib Guinness will be available for purchase
Choose from the 5K distance for
a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-
ners (no walkers please) and register
at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun
run and will not be timed The best
prices and race T-shirt size guarantee
are available through noon Thursday
March 5 If gate access pass is needed
please register by noon Thursday
March 5
Registration fees through noon Thursday
March 5
bull 5K with DOD ID card $15
bull 10K with DOD ID card $25
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35
Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-
day March 5 through noon Thursday
March 12
bull 5K with DOD ID card $20
bull 10K with DOD ID card $30
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40
Day-of-registration fees are as follows
bull 5K with DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with DOD ID card $40
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50
Door prizes include a chance to win
a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff
Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island
(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-
dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift
cardsLional Kam
Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals
Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14
JBLMmwrcom 31
Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it
comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba
A free Zumba class is a great way to spice
up your workout have fun and get in a
cardio workout when you need a day off
from the treadmill or elliptical
Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-
structor (pictured at left) leads the new-
est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-
bics and fitness schedule The second-year
instructor holds the class Mondays and
Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness
Center at 530 pm
Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is
located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave
Free fitness classes are offered at five
JBLM sports and fitness centers including
Sheridan at a variety of times through-
out the week
Classes include
bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot
camp TRX training and more at Jensen
Family Health and Fitness Center
bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and
mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center
bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-
ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-
ness Center
bull Weight training spin boot camp and
30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson
Sports amp Fitness Center
For a complete aerobics and fitness
class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom
JBLMAerobicsAndFitness
ZUMBA
Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Race day begins with packet pick-up
from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-
race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers
head to the starting line at 10 am
while runners and walkers in the 5K
start at 1005 am
Call 253-967-4768 for additional event
information or registration issues
Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling
League play Feb 9mdashMay 15
bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer
Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3
at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-
day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center
1 pm (attend one)
League play Feb 23ndashMay 15
bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball
Representative meeting Tuesday March
3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday
March 4 at McChord Fitness Center
Both are at 1 pm (choose one)
League play March 30ndashMay 15
bull Run cross-country
Representative meeting Tuesday
March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm
Series date April 8 15 and 22
For details call 253-967-4768 or visit
JBLMmwrcomintramurals
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532
HO HO HO
Transfer holiday charge card balances at 13 APR and saveDid you use your highndashinterest rate credit cards a little too much during the holidays Transfer these balances to your ACU Visa at 13 APR and save This low introductory rate is good through December 31 2015 thereafter your standard card rate (109-169) applies to any unpaid portion of the balance transfer Plus there are no balance transfer fees
2539643113youracuorg
Way to go
Federally insured by NCUA APR = Annual Percentage Rate Offer expires March 31 2015 and is subject to change without notice
Introducing your local Ford dealerwhere veterans proudly serve veterans
400+ new and used vehicles Easy financing options mdash rates as low as 0
253-473-8554 | LakewoodFordTacomanet6202 S Tacoma Way | Tacoma WA 98409
JBLMmwrcom 27
Outdoor adventure Date Cost Details
Mountain Day at White Pass Saturday Feb 21 $115 See trip description for additional prices
Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond Saturday Feb 21 $40 Minimum age 12
Snowmobile the Cascades Sunday Feb 22 $165 See description for details
Explore Victoria BC Sunday Feb 22 $110 Ages 5ndash11 $85 ages 0ndash4 $55 passport reqrsquod
Snow tubing Saturday Feb 28 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Sunday March 1 $115 See description for additional pricing
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Sunday March 1 $45 Minimum age 12
Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday March 6 $45 Transportation only $25
Winter survival camping trip March 7ndash8 $85 Minimum age 18
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Saturday March 7 $65 Minimum age 12
Snow tubing Sunday March 8 $35 Ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Friday March 13 $45 Transportation only $25
Mountain Day at Stevens Pass Saturday March 14 $150 See description for additional pricing
Waterfall tour Saturday March 14 $65 Ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15
Snowshoe Paradise Sunday March 15 $45 Minimum age 12
Intro to single-track mountain biking Sunday March 15 $35 Minimum age 12
Popular with Families
Preregistration is required for all trips prices and schedule are subject to change without notice Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistrationcom) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration Group rates and private trips are available call for details Wersquoll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area For more information call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwrcom
Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Trip with NAC expert guides
ing Meet at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures
Unlimited at 545 am or the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at
6 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $35 snowshoe $45)
Night ski-n-snowboard at the Summit Head for the snow and spend the evening
of Friday March 13 at the Summit at
Snoqualmie Transportation and gear are
provided go to the Northwest Adventure
Center no later than Wednesday March 11
to be fitted Transportation only is $25 Meet
at McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 615 pm or the Northwest Adventure
Center at Lewis North at 630 pm ($45)
Ski-n-snowboard Mission Ridge Spend
the day at Mission Ridge Ski Resort Sun-
day March 1 Gear two-hour lesson and
full mountain lift ticket are included in
the price Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 5 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
515 am (skiboard $115 transportation
only $50 prefer to snowshoe $55)
Snowmobile the Cascades Fun action
beauty and excitement await you on this
trip through the Cascade Mountains Join us Sunday Feb 22 Snowmobile helmet boots gloves and snowsuit are provided Dress in layers Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am Minimum age to drive 16 ($165 adult passengers $125 passengers
15 and younger $75)
Snowshoe Hurricane Ridge Discover the
beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range
on this trip to Hurricane Ridge Saturday
March 7 Meet at the Northwest Adven-
ture Center at Lewis North at 745 am or
McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at
8 am Minimum age 12 ($65)
Snowshoe Paradise The snowshoeing trails of Mount Rainier offer something for everybody Travel along Mount Glacier Vista Trail while exploring the best route up to Panorama Point Sunday March 15 Difficulty moderate-to-diffi-cult time three hours distance 3 miles Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 815 am
Minimum age 12 ($45)
Add $25 for lunch amp souvenir cup
Snowshoe Reflection Lake Take a magi-
cal snowshoe trek in a snow-capped forest
from Narada Falls to Reflection Lake
Sunday March 1 Meet at the Northwest
Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 am
or McChord Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited
at 815 am Difficulty moderate distance
35 miles elevation gain 500 feet time 4
hours Minimum age 12 ($45)
Snow tubing Travel to one of Washing-
tonrsquos best tubing hills for a ton of fun Sat-
urday Feb 28 or Sunday March 8 Dress
warmly and get ready to go for a wild ride
Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-
ter at Lewis North at 9 am or McChord
Fieldrsquos Adventures Unlimited at 915 am
($35 ages 6ndash12 $25 ages 0ndash5 $5)
Waterfall tour Explore the largest
concentration of waterfalls in the
continental United States Saturday
March 14 Wersquoll travel along the His-
toric Columbia River Highway which
has an abundance of small waterfalls
viewable from the road Wersquoll stop at
five major waterfalls to include the
world-famous Multnomah Falls and
enjoy lunch in Hood River Ore The
fee does not include lunch Meet at the
Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis
North at 830 am or McChord Fieldrsquos
Adventures Unlimited at 815 am ($65
ages 5ndash12 $40 ages 0ndash4 $15)
Winter survival camping trip Head to
Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park
for an overnight trip Saturday March 7
Yoursquoll learn the basics of trip prepara-
tion winter travel shelter construction
winter survival basics backcountry
cooking and leave-no-trace camping
There is a mandatory pretrip class at the
Northwest Adventure Center Wednes-
day Feb 4 from 5ndash6 pm Fee includes
winter camping class group gear (not
including sleeping bag) camp entrance
and three camp meals (participants are
responsible for lunch on the first day)
If weather doesnrsquot permit snow caves
wersquoll sleep in tents Minimum age 18
($85)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528
Feelinrsquo good
Bridge between military service and the IT industry for transitioning service members and veterans
bull Advance into high-trajectory and high-demand careers
bull Accelerated technical training in IT
bull Agile learning with industry mentorship
bull Acquire Microsoft certifications
bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners
Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa
Software amp Systems Academy
JBLMmwrcom 29
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201530FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING
spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
GrahamLakewood OlympiaLacey
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
253-584-2250
253-875-6599
360-459-1333
Feelinrsquo good
Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K
Kick off the 2015 race season and
celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us
Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM
Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green
running duds and get ready to race
Event day includes entertainment by DJ
Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways
Receive a free banger on a bun with race
bib Guinness will be available for purchase
Choose from the 5K distance for
a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-
ners (no walkers please) and register
at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun
run and will not be timed The best
prices and race T-shirt size guarantee
are available through noon Thursday
March 5 If gate access pass is needed
please register by noon Thursday
March 5
Registration fees through noon Thursday
March 5
bull 5K with DOD ID card $15
bull 10K with DOD ID card $25
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35
Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-
day March 5 through noon Thursday
March 12
bull 5K with DOD ID card $20
bull 10K with DOD ID card $30
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40
Day-of-registration fees are as follows
bull 5K with DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with DOD ID card $40
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50
Door prizes include a chance to win
a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff
Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island
(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-
dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift
cardsLional Kam
Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals
Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14
JBLMmwrcom 31
Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it
comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba
A free Zumba class is a great way to spice
up your workout have fun and get in a
cardio workout when you need a day off
from the treadmill or elliptical
Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-
structor (pictured at left) leads the new-
est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-
bics and fitness schedule The second-year
instructor holds the class Mondays and
Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness
Center at 530 pm
Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is
located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave
Free fitness classes are offered at five
JBLM sports and fitness centers including
Sheridan at a variety of times through-
out the week
Classes include
bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot
camp TRX training and more at Jensen
Family Health and Fitness Center
bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and
mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center
bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-
ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-
ness Center
bull Weight training spin boot camp and
30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson
Sports amp Fitness Center
For a complete aerobics and fitness
class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom
JBLMAerobicsAndFitness
ZUMBA
Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Race day begins with packet pick-up
from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-
race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers
head to the starting line at 10 am
while runners and walkers in the 5K
start at 1005 am
Call 253-967-4768 for additional event
information or registration issues
Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling
League play Feb 9mdashMay 15
bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer
Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3
at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-
day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center
1 pm (attend one)
League play Feb 23ndashMay 15
bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball
Representative meeting Tuesday March
3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday
March 4 at McChord Fitness Center
Both are at 1 pm (choose one)
League play March 30ndashMay 15
bull Run cross-country
Representative meeting Tuesday
March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm
Series date April 8 15 and 22
For details call 253-967-4768 or visit
JBLMmwrcomintramurals
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532
HO HO HO
Transfer holiday charge card balances at 13 APR and saveDid you use your highndashinterest rate credit cards a little too much during the holidays Transfer these balances to your ACU Visa at 13 APR and save This low introductory rate is good through December 31 2015 thereafter your standard card rate (109-169) applies to any unpaid portion of the balance transfer Plus there are no balance transfer fees
2539643113youracuorg
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Federally insured by NCUA APR = Annual Percentage Rate Offer expires March 31 2015 and is subject to change without notice
Introducing your local Ford dealerwhere veterans proudly serve veterans
400+ new and used vehicles Easy financing options mdash rates as low as 0
253-473-8554 | LakewoodFordTacomanet6202 S Tacoma Way | Tacoma WA 98409
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201528
Feelinrsquo good
Bridge between military service and the IT industry for transitioning service members and veterans
bull Advance into high-trajectory and high-demand careers
bull Accelerated technical training in IT
bull Agile learning with industry mentorship
bull Acquire Microsoft certifications
bull Assured interviews with Microsoft and partners
Start your story and learn more atwwwwestillservecommssa
Software amp Systems Academy
JBLMmwrcom 29
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201530FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING
spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
GrahamLakewood OlympiaLacey
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
253-584-2250
253-875-6599
360-459-1333
Feelinrsquo good
Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K
Kick off the 2015 race season and
celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us
Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM
Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green
running duds and get ready to race
Event day includes entertainment by DJ
Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways
Receive a free banger on a bun with race
bib Guinness will be available for purchase
Choose from the 5K distance for
a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-
ners (no walkers please) and register
at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun
run and will not be timed The best
prices and race T-shirt size guarantee
are available through noon Thursday
March 5 If gate access pass is needed
please register by noon Thursday
March 5
Registration fees through noon Thursday
March 5
bull 5K with DOD ID card $15
bull 10K with DOD ID card $25
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35
Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-
day March 5 through noon Thursday
March 12
bull 5K with DOD ID card $20
bull 10K with DOD ID card $30
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40
Day-of-registration fees are as follows
bull 5K with DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with DOD ID card $40
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50
Door prizes include a chance to win
a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff
Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island
(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-
dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift
cardsLional Kam
Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals
Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14
JBLMmwrcom 31
Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it
comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba
A free Zumba class is a great way to spice
up your workout have fun and get in a
cardio workout when you need a day off
from the treadmill or elliptical
Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-
structor (pictured at left) leads the new-
est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-
bics and fitness schedule The second-year
instructor holds the class Mondays and
Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness
Center at 530 pm
Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is
located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave
Free fitness classes are offered at five
JBLM sports and fitness centers including
Sheridan at a variety of times through-
out the week
Classes include
bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot
camp TRX training and more at Jensen
Family Health and Fitness Center
bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and
mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center
bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-
ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-
ness Center
bull Weight training spin boot camp and
30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson
Sports amp Fitness Center
For a complete aerobics and fitness
class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom
JBLMAerobicsAndFitness
ZUMBA
Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Race day begins with packet pick-up
from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-
race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers
head to the starting line at 10 am
while runners and walkers in the 5K
start at 1005 am
Call 253-967-4768 for additional event
information or registration issues
Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling
League play Feb 9mdashMay 15
bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer
Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3
at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-
day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center
1 pm (attend one)
League play Feb 23ndashMay 15
bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball
Representative meeting Tuesday March
3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday
March 4 at McChord Fitness Center
Both are at 1 pm (choose one)
League play March 30ndashMay 15
bull Run cross-country
Representative meeting Tuesday
March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm
Series date April 8 15 and 22
For details call 253-967-4768 or visit
JBLMmwrcomintramurals
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532
HO HO HO
Transfer holiday charge card balances at 13 APR and saveDid you use your highndashinterest rate credit cards a little too much during the holidays Transfer these balances to your ACU Visa at 13 APR and save This low introductory rate is good through December 31 2015 thereafter your standard card rate (109-169) applies to any unpaid portion of the balance transfer Plus there are no balance transfer fees
2539643113youracuorg
Way to go
Federally insured by NCUA APR = Annual Percentage Rate Offer expires March 31 2015 and is subject to change without notice
Introducing your local Ford dealerwhere veterans proudly serve veterans
400+ new and used vehicles Easy financing options mdash rates as low as 0
253-473-8554 | LakewoodFordTacomanet6202 S Tacoma Way | Tacoma WA 98409
JBLMmwrcom 29
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201530FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING
spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
GrahamLakewood OlympiaLacey
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
253-584-2250
253-875-6599
360-459-1333
Feelinrsquo good
Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K
Kick off the 2015 race season and
celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us
Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM
Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green
running duds and get ready to race
Event day includes entertainment by DJ
Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways
Receive a free banger on a bun with race
bib Guinness will be available for purchase
Choose from the 5K distance for
a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-
ners (no walkers please) and register
at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun
run and will not be timed The best
prices and race T-shirt size guarantee
are available through noon Thursday
March 5 If gate access pass is needed
please register by noon Thursday
March 5
Registration fees through noon Thursday
March 5
bull 5K with DOD ID card $15
bull 10K with DOD ID card $25
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35
Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-
day March 5 through noon Thursday
March 12
bull 5K with DOD ID card $20
bull 10K with DOD ID card $30
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40
Day-of-registration fees are as follows
bull 5K with DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with DOD ID card $40
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50
Door prizes include a chance to win
a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff
Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island
(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-
dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift
cardsLional Kam
Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals
Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14
JBLMmwrcom 31
Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it
comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba
A free Zumba class is a great way to spice
up your workout have fun and get in a
cardio workout when you need a day off
from the treadmill or elliptical
Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-
structor (pictured at left) leads the new-
est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-
bics and fitness schedule The second-year
instructor holds the class Mondays and
Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness
Center at 530 pm
Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is
located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave
Free fitness classes are offered at five
JBLM sports and fitness centers including
Sheridan at a variety of times through-
out the week
Classes include
bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot
camp TRX training and more at Jensen
Family Health and Fitness Center
bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and
mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center
bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-
ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-
ness Center
bull Weight training spin boot camp and
30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson
Sports amp Fitness Center
For a complete aerobics and fitness
class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom
JBLMAerobicsAndFitness
ZUMBA
Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Race day begins with packet pick-up
from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-
race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers
head to the starting line at 10 am
while runners and walkers in the 5K
start at 1005 am
Call 253-967-4768 for additional event
information or registration issues
Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling
League play Feb 9mdashMay 15
bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer
Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3
at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-
day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center
1 pm (attend one)
League play Feb 23ndashMay 15
bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball
Representative meeting Tuesday March
3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday
March 4 at McChord Fitness Center
Both are at 1 pm (choose one)
League play March 30ndashMay 15
bull Run cross-country
Representative meeting Tuesday
March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm
Series date April 8 15 and 22
For details call 253-967-4768 or visit
JBLMmwrcomintramurals
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532
HO HO HO
Transfer holiday charge card balances at 13 APR and saveDid you use your highndashinterest rate credit cards a little too much during the holidays Transfer these balances to your ACU Visa at 13 APR and save This low introductory rate is good through December 31 2015 thereafter your standard card rate (109-169) applies to any unpaid portion of the balance transfer Plus there are no balance transfer fees
2539643113youracuorg
Way to go
Federally insured by NCUA APR = Annual Percentage Rate Offer expires March 31 2015 and is subject to change without notice
Introducing your local Ford dealerwhere veterans proudly serve veterans
400+ new and used vehicles Easy financing options mdash rates as low as 0
253-473-8554 | LakewoodFordTacomanet6202 S Tacoma Way | Tacoma WA 98409
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201530FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EXAM NECESSARY X-RAYS AND CLEANING
spencerfamilydentalwacom
A full-service dental office with convenient locations in
GrahamLakewood OlympiaLacey
Providing dental care for military members their families and retirees of all ages
FREETEETH WHITENINGFOR LIFE
253-584-2250
253-875-6599
360-459-1333
Feelinrsquo good
Itrsquos time for the Shamrock lsquon Run 5K10K
Kick off the 2015 race season and
celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with us
Saturday March 14 at the annual JBLM
Shamrock lsquon Run Wear your best green
running duds and get ready to race
Event day includes entertainment by DJ
Chrissy refreshments prizes and giveaways
Receive a free banger on a bun with race
bib Guinness will be available for purchase
Choose from the 5K distance for
a fun runwalk and a 10K for run-
ners (no walkers please) and register
at JBLMmwrcomraces This is a fun
run and will not be timed The best
prices and race T-shirt size guarantee
are available through noon Thursday
March 5 If gate access pass is needed
please register by noon Thursday
March 5
Registration fees through noon Thursday
March 5
bull 5K with DOD ID card $15
bull 10K with DOD ID card $25
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $25
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $35
Registration fees from 1201 pm Thurs-
day March 5 through noon Thursday
March 12
bull 5K with DOD ID card $20
bull 10K with DOD ID card $30
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $40
Day-of-registration fees are as follows
bull 5K with DOD ID card $30
bull 10K with DOD ID card $40
bull 5K with no DOD ID card $40
bull 10K with no DOD ID card $50
Door prizes include a chance to win
a two-night stay at the Sweet Woodruff
Bed and Breakfast on Anderson Island
(includes $100 Visa gift card for inci-
dentals) and one of two $100 Visa gift
cardsLional Kam
Get active feel goodFinding the sports amp fitness outlet thatrsquos right for you is easy with JBLM gyms races amp intramurals
Earn your finisherrsquos medal at JBLMrsquos annual Shamrock lsquon Run Saturday March 14
JBLMmwrcom 31
Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it
comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba
A free Zumba class is a great way to spice
up your workout have fun and get in a
cardio workout when you need a day off
from the treadmill or elliptical
Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-
structor (pictured at left) leads the new-
est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-
bics and fitness schedule The second-year
instructor holds the class Mondays and
Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness
Center at 530 pm
Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is
located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave
Free fitness classes are offered at five
JBLM sports and fitness centers including
Sheridan at a variety of times through-
out the week
Classes include
bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot
camp TRX training and more at Jensen
Family Health and Fitness Center
bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and
mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center
bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-
ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-
ness Center
bull Weight training spin boot camp and
30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson
Sports amp Fitness Center
For a complete aerobics and fitness
class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom
JBLMAerobicsAndFitness
ZUMBA
Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Race day begins with packet pick-up
from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-
race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers
head to the starting line at 10 am
while runners and walkers in the 5K
start at 1005 am
Call 253-967-4768 for additional event
information or registration issues
Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling
League play Feb 9mdashMay 15
bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer
Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3
at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-
day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center
1 pm (attend one)
League play Feb 23ndashMay 15
bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball
Representative meeting Tuesday March
3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday
March 4 at McChord Fitness Center
Both are at 1 pm (choose one)
League play March 30ndashMay 15
bull Run cross-country
Representative meeting Tuesday
March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm
Series date April 8 15 and 22
For details call 253-967-4768 or visit
JBLMmwrcomintramurals
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus bull February 201532
HO HO HO
Transfer holiday charge card balances at 13 APR and saveDid you use your highndashinterest rate credit cards a little too much during the holidays Transfer these balances to your ACU Visa at 13 APR and save This low introductory rate is good through December 31 2015 thereafter your standard card rate (109-169) applies to any unpaid portion of the balance transfer Plus there are no balance transfer fees
2539643113youracuorg
Way to go
Federally insured by NCUA APR = Annual Percentage Rate Offer expires March 31 2015 and is subject to change without notice
Introducing your local Ford dealerwhere veterans proudly serve veterans
400+ new and used vehicles Easy financing options mdash rates as low as 0
253-473-8554 | LakewoodFordTacomanet6202 S Tacoma Way | Tacoma WA 98409
JBLMmwrcom 31
Getting fit is fun with ZumbaTired of the same old routine when it
comes to fitness Jazz it up with Zumba
A free Zumba class is a great way to spice
up your workout have fun and get in a
cardio workout when you need a day off
from the treadmill or elliptical
Courtney Garrett a JBLM Zumba in-
structor (pictured at left) leads the new-
est Zumba fitness class on the JBLM aero-
bics and fitness schedule The second-year
instructor holds the class Mondays and
Wednesdays at Sheridan Sports amp Fitness
Center at 530 pm
Sheridan Sports amp Fitness Center is
located at Lewis Main 3759 Stryker Ave
Free fitness classes are offered at five
JBLM sports and fitness centers including
Sheridan at a variety of times through-
out the week
Classes include
bull Intervalssculpting MMA Fitness boot
camp TRX training and more at Jensen
Family Health and Fitness Center
bull Kickboxing pilates core amp more and
mixxedfit at McChord Fitness Center
bull CrossFit TRX Express and Empower-
ment Boxing at McVeigh Sports amp Fit-
ness Center
bull Weight training spin boot camp and
30-minute Zumba Tone at Wilson
Sports amp Fitness Center
For a complete aerobics and fitness
class schedule ldquolikerdquo us online at fbcom
JBLMAerobicsAndFitness
ZUMBA
Photos by Sgt Ryan Hallock 19th Public Affairs Detachment
Race day begins with packet pick-up
from 8ndash945 am followed by a pre-
race briefing at 950 am The 10K racers
head to the starting line at 10 am
while runners and walkers in the 5K
start at 1005 am
Call 253-967-4768 for additional event
information or registration issues
Win big have fun with intramuralsbull Get a strike in bowling
League play Feb 9mdashMay 15
bull Score big in menrsquos and womenrsquos soccer
Representative meetings Tuesday Feb 3
at Cowan Stadium 1 pm or Wednes-
day Feb 4 at McChord Fitness Center
1 pm (attend one)
League play Feb 23ndashMay 15
bull Menrsquos womenrsquos and co-ed volleyball
Representative meeting Tuesday March
3 at Soldiers Field House or Wednesday
March 4 at McChord Fitness Center
Both are at 1 pm (choose one)
League play March 30ndashMay 15
bull Run cross-country
Representative meeting Tuesday
March 24 at Soldiers Field House 1 pm
Series date April 8 15 and 22
For details call 253-967-4768 or visit
JBLMmwrcomintramurals
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Transfer holiday charge card balances at 13 APR and saveDid you use your highndashinterest rate credit cards a little too much during the holidays Transfer these balances to your ACU Visa at 13 APR and save This low introductory rate is good through December 31 2015 thereafter your standard card rate (109-169) applies to any unpaid portion of the balance transfer Plus there are no balance transfer fees
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