Jan 16, 2018
With 50-some Military Minutes in the queue, we're taking a break to overhaul our website. See you in a couple of months!
Jan 11, 2018
On today's episode of the Military Minute, we're talking about the U.S. military's latest activity around the world, and a fitness event at JBLM this weekend.
Jan 09, 2018
On today's episode of the Military Minute, we remember Anna Mae Hays, talk about North/South Korea diplomacy, give an update on the marine recruit suicide scandal, and honor a m ...
Jan 09, 2018
"When Anna Mae McCabe Hays first joined the Army Nurse Corps in 1942, she was just one of many women who felt called to serve their country after the attack on Pearl Harbor—bu ...
Jan 04, 2018
We're back in 2018 covering Trump's beef with North Korea's nuclear button, a WWII fighter pilot's passing, and the future of warfare in the Marine Corps.
Dec 22, 2017
Pierce Transit’s local bus and SHUTTLE vehicles will operate on a Sunday schedule on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, and New Year’s Day, Jan. 1.
Dec 21, 2017
On today's episode of the Military Minute, we're sharing stories from the community about a retired Sgt. Major disrespected on Jeopardy, the weather's effect on an exercise, and ...
Dec 19, 2017
On today's episode of the Military Minute, we're talking about the tragic train crash in DuPont, the UFO footage released by the Department of Defense, and the Army's new pistol ...
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Dec 18, 2017
"A 2009 Pentagon briefing summary of the program prepared by its director at the time asserted that 'what was considered science fiction is now science fact,' and that the Unite ...
Dec 18, 2017
It won’t be ready in time for Christmas, but the exact version of the Army’s new handgun will be for sale in limited supply in just a few months.
Dec 12, 2017
On today's episode of the Military Minute, we're talking about the USS Jacksonville, military payroll in 2018, peregrine falcons and their relevance in learning about drones, an ...
Dec 11, 2017
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared victory against “terrorists” in Syria on Monday during a surprise visit to a Russian military base in the county, where he also ann ...
Dec 08, 2017
"Researchers at Oxford University have discovered that peregrine falcons steer their attacks using the same control strategies as guided missiles."
Dec 07, 2017
On today's episode of the Military Minute, we remember Pearl Harbor, preview the Navy-Army football game this Saturday, and talk about a festive JBLM race.
Dec 06, 2017
It’s a game with a 127-year-old history. Two of the nation’s premier service academies, West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy face off this Saturday in a rivalry more amicab ...
Dec 05, 2017
On today's episodes of the Military Minute, we're talking about the Army's uniform response to the Navy's for Saturday's upcoming football matchup, the upcoming government sale ...
Nov 30, 2017
On today's episode of the Military Minute, we're looking at the former commander of the Thunderbirds, hyperbaric oxygen at the VA, the premiere of The Punisher on Netflix, and t ...
Nov 28, 2017
On today's episode of the Military Minute, we're talking about the surprisingly high troop goals the Army has for next year, our current number of troops deployed, the Army-Navy ...
Nov 21, 2017
The Washington Military Resource Media wishes you the happiest Thanksgiving week. Enjoy turkey, time off, friends and family.
Nov 16, 2017
On today's episode of the Military Minute, Senator John McCain talks about limiting hours for the military, Navy recruits need to show up to boot camp in "good" shape, we get an ...
Nov 14, 2017
On today's video-free edition of the Military Minute, we're sharing stories about on-base schooling and its possible end, the Turkey Trot and new USO center at JBLM, and another ...
Nov 10, 2017
This Veterans Day, many of our community business partners are offering excellent specials to our veteran and military community to recognize their sacrifice and service. Make y ...
Nov 09, 2017
On today's Military Minute, we're talking about the latest from Bowe Bergdahl, exciting corporate opportunities for NCOs, Veterans Day and ISIS' continued decline.
Nov 07, 2017
On today's episode of the Military Minute, we're giving you updates on the Green Beret/Navy SEAL death story, talking about the Air Forces failure involving the mass shooting th ...
Nov 03, 2017
Your Facebook pages are probably packed with boasts of "No Shave November" and "Movember," but how did these traditions start, and what's the military's relationship with facial ...
Nov 02, 2017
On today's episode of the military minute, we're talking about the retirement of Col. Gregory Gadson, illness outbreaks at Marine Boot Camp, local events for Veterans Day and Op ...
Oct 31, 2017
On today's Halloween edition of the Military Minute, we're talking about the Navy SEALs named as people of interest in the death of a Green Beret, Veterans Day in Auburn this ye ...
Oct 26, 2017
Today we talk about the soon-to-be-released feature film Thank You For Your Service, Rob Jones' Journey, and National Day of the Deployed.
Oct 25, 2017
October 26th is the National Day of the Deployed, where we honor all veterans and active duty military personnel who’ve spent time abroad during their service to our country. ...
Oct 24, 2017
On today's episode of the Military Minute, we talk about the latest Medal of Honor recipient, updates to the Bowe Bergdahl trial, Army-Navy football, and more job opportunities ...
Oct 19, 2017
In today's Military Minute, ISIS loses its "capital" city of Raqqa, a Marine veteran crafts beautiful woodwork to honor his fallen brothers, another Marine vet runs 31 marathon ...
Oct 18, 2017
Manny Abell was a three-day champion entering Final Jeopardy on Alex Trebek's transcendent trivia television show last night. But his reign appeared to be over.
Oct 17, 2017
Today's Military Minute discusses successful airstrikes on ISIS militants, Navy Football's first loss this past weekend, more North Korea nuclear news, and Harvest Fest for the ...
Oct 13, 2017
Don’t let Friday the 13th scare you away from recognizing our Navy’s 242nd birthday!
Oct 12, 2017
On today's episode, we're talking about communism at West Point, an unmissable rifle in development, changes to the Marine Corps Boot Camp and our South Sound Haunted House Guid ...
Oct 11, 2017
Halloween is simply the best. The weather is nice enough to have great times outside, and for weeks we get to prep ourselves for a night of fright! The ghosts are ghouling and t ...
Oct 10, 2017
On today's Military Minute, we talk about the Soldier and NCO of the Year awards, the return of the pink and green service uniforms, Navy-Air Force and Army football and the upc ...
Oct 09, 2017
On paper, Saturday’s college football matchup between Navy and Air Force looked to be about as lopsided as a game can get.
Oct 06, 2017
Starting on January 1st, expanded choices for TRICARE beneficiaries means that the health care will undergo its biggest improvements in two decades.
Oct 05, 2017
On today's episode of the Military Minute, we talk about three slain Green Berets in Niger, Iraq's success in fighting ISIS, upcoming changes to Tricare coverage and Military Ok ...
Oct 04, 2017
The Film Festival, also known as TFF, is going on its 12th year. Since 2006, the annual week-long festivity provides films, workshops, events and discussions to its patrons. Thi ...
Oct 03, 2017
On today's Military Minute, we discuss a new study linking higher Alzheimer's rates to veterans, the death of a soldier in Iraq this past weekend, the Tacoma Film Festival and a ...
Oct 02, 2017
The Film Festival, also known as TFF, is going on its 12th year. Since 2006, the annual week-long festivity provides films, workshops, events and discussions to its patrons. Thi ...
Sep 28, 2017
On today's Military Minute, we're covering a new study looking into pollution and the Department of Defense, increased activity in Afghanistan, a local event uniting veterans an ...
Sep 27, 2017
2017's Ms. Veteran America is an annual competition to showcase "The Woman Beyond the Uniform." This year's event is held in Washington D.C. on October 8th, with all proceeds go ...
Sep 26, 2017
On today's Military Minute, we cover the reports of a civilian drone colliding with military aircraft, $700 million dollars of ammunition given to Afghanistan forces by the U.S. ...
Sep 25, 2017
The temperature is falling, the leaves are changing, and the beer is pouring in Western Washington this fall.
Sep 21, 2017
On today's offsite Military Minute, we're sharing stories about Russia's aid of Syrian Forces, news on the Marine Corps' first female infantry officer, and some local events ben ...
Sep 19, 2017
We aren't able to do today's Military Minute in the studio - but we still want to talk about the latest stories in the military community with you! Today's briefing includes the ...
Sep 14, 2017
Today's episode of the Military Minute covers today's explosion at Fort Bragg, the Air Force Academy's America's Got Talent effort, JBLM"s weekend events and the Rainiers host a ...
Sep 13, 2017
Observe POW/MIA Recognition Day and Gold Star Mothers and Families Day this September.
Sep 12, 2017
Today's episode of the Military Minute covers the military's hurricane relief efforts, a despicable act by a Guardsman, and events in the capital for Friday's POW/MIA Recognitio ...
Sep 07, 2017
Today's special version of the Military Minute discusses revelations in the Navy collision problem, how the Coast Guard is helping during this hurricane season and what you can ...
Sep 05, 2017
The WAMilitary Minute gives you 4 of the latest and greatest stories from our military world every Tuesday and Thursday. Today's briefing includes more developments in Korea, a ...
Aug 31, 2017
The WAMilitary Minute gives you 3 of the latest and greatest stories from our military world every Tuesday and Thursday. Today's briefing discusses the troop numbers in Afghanis ...
Aug 29, 2017
The WAMilitary Minute gives you 4 of the latest and greatest stories from our military world every Tuesday and Thursday. Today's briefing covers more North Korea drama, a new ma ...
Aug 24, 2017
The WAMilitary Minute gives you 4 of the latest and greatest stories from our military world every Tuesday and Thursday. Today's briefing discusses an update on the transgender ...
Aug 23, 2017
We contacted bars in the South Sound to get details on their fight showing - check out a spot near you!
Aug 22, 2017
The WAMilitary Minute gives you 4 of the latest and greatest stories from our military world every Tuesday and Thursday. Today's briefing discusses the Navy's recent collisions, ...
Aug 18, 2017
Right here in the South Sound, we’re going to experience up to 94% of a total eclipse, so rather than putting yourself through the stress of navigating the highway parking lot ...
Aug 17, 2017
The WAMilitary Minute gives you 4 of the latest and greatest stories from our military world every Tuesday and Thursday. Today's briefing covers the upcoming defense spending bu ...
Aug 16, 2017
President Trump has officially signed the "Forever GI Bill," drastically expanding the education benefits for our military community. There's a lot to digest, but MilitaryTimes ...
Aug 15, 2017
The WAMilitary Minute gives you 4 of the latest and greatest stories from our military world every Tuesday and Thursday. Today's briefing covers new helmets at JBLM, a very impr ...
Aug 10, 2017
The WAMilitary Minute gives you 4 of the latest and greatest stories from our military world every Tuesday and Thursday. Today's briefing continues our coverage of the North Kor ...
Aug 08, 2017
The WAMilitary Minute gives you 4 of the latest and greatest stories from our military world every Tuesday and Thursday. Today's briefing includes an update on North Korea's nuc ...
Aug 03, 2017
The WAMilitary Minute gives you 4 of the latest and greatest stories from our military world every Tuesday and Thursday. Today's briefing includes a private air force in Afghani ...
Aug 01, 2017
The WAMilitary Minute gives you 4 of the latest and greatest stories from our military world every Tuesday and Thursday. Today's briefing includes the status of troops going to ...
Jul 31, 2017
There are 58,307 names on the Vietnam Memorial. They are the Americans who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam Conflict between 1959 and 1975.
Jul 27, 2017
The WAMilitary Minute gives you 4 of the latest and greatest stories from our military world every Tuesday and Thursday. Today's briefing includes the announced transgender ban ...
Jul 25, 2017
The WAMilitary Minute gives you 3 of the latest and greatest stories from our military world every Tuesday and Thursday. Today's briefing includes green camo for the Afghanistan ...
Jul 25, 2017
Thank you to our friends at Triggrcon for passing along these details for how and why you should register to get VIP treatment this Friday at the Tacoma Convention Center.
Jul 20, 2017
The WAMilitary Minute gives you 4 of the latest and greatest stories from our military world every Tuesday and Thursday. Today's briefing includes an update on John McCain, the ...
Jul 19, 2017
Voltage Gaming is JBLM’s representative in this year’s Branch Battle eSports tournament after a dominant showing in this past weekend’s tournament at the Warrior Zone.
Jul 18, 2017
The WAMilitary Minute gives you 4 of the latest and greatest stories from our military world every Tuesday and Thursday. Today's briefing includes changes to the Air Force's edu ...
Jul 17, 2017
The tragedy involving a military plane crash in Mississippi stretched to our South Sound community in the days following June 10th's incident.
Jul 14, 2017
The study determined state rankings using indicators such as share of the enlisted military, the share of adults who voted in the latest presidential election, and veterans per ...
Jul 13, 2017
The WAMilitary Minute gives you 4 of the latest and greatest stories from our military world every Tuesday and Thursday. Today's briefing includes an exciting expansion of the G ...
Jul 12, 2017
Pierce Transit's Board of Commissioners voted on the change at their July 10 meeting, with future plans to add new benefits for riders.
Jul 11, 2017
The WAMilitary Minute gives you 4 of the latest and greatest stories from our military world every Tuesday and Thursday. Today's briefing includes a key victory over ISIS, trage ...
Jul 10, 2017
The Warrior Games took place in Chicago for the past two weeks and wrapped up on Saturday.
Jul 06, 2017
The WAMilitary Minute gives you 5 of the latest and greatest stories from our military world every Tuesday and Thursday. Today's briefing includes a former Army Officer at the H ...
Jul 05, 2017
Retired Army officer "Buffalo" Jim Reeves powered through 22 hot dogs on Tuesday at the 2017 Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest on Coney Island, New York.
Jul 04, 2017
The WAMilitary Minute gives you 5 of the latest and greatest stories from our military world every Tuesday and Thursday. Today's briefing includes possible cuts to BAH, a review ...
Jun 30, 2017
If you ask the Department of Defense and the Navy, you’ll likely get vastly different answers. According to DoD, the number of Navy sailors using tuition assistance, or TA, ha ...
Jun 29, 2017
The WAMilitary Minute gives you 5 of the latest and greatest stories from our military world every Tuesday and Thursday. Today's briefing includes Mattis' thoughts on North Kore ...
Jun 29, 2017
The standard with any big event is that traffic and transportation tends to be a nightmare. Luckily for us, Pierce Transit has a plan ready for Freedom Fair along Ruston Way on ...
Jun 27, 2017
The WAMilitary Minute gives you 5 of the latest and greatest stories from our military world every Tuesday and Thursday. Today's briefing includes Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Ba ...
Jun 22, 2017
The WAMilitary Minute gives you 5 of the latest and greatest stories from our military world every Tuesday and Thursday. Today's briefing includes a fiery F-16 accident in Houst ...
Jun 20, 2017
The WAMilitary Minute gives you 5 of the latest and greatest stories from our military world every Tuesday and Thursday. Today's briefing includes the bios of the USS Fitzgerald ...
Jun 20, 2017
All we ask is that you spread the word about our contest and website - we'll be doing giveaways all summer!
Jun 15, 2017
The WAMilitary Minute gives you 5 of the latest and greatest stories from our military world every Tuesday and Thursday. Today's briefing includes the military debut of a new co ...
Jun 13, 2017
The WAMilitary Minute gives you 5 of the latest and greatest stories for our military world, in a brief but informative format. Today's briefing includes upcoming JBLM events, a ...
Jun 08, 2017
The WAMilitary Minute gives you 5 of the latest and greatest stories for our military world, in a brief but informative format. Today's briefing includes drama with Qatar, a pos ...
Jun 05, 2017
The WAMilitary team partnered with iFLY of Tukwila to put on a free event for our Armed Forces veteran in our community.
May 31, 2017
The WAMilitary Minute gives you 5 of the latest and greatest stories for our military world, in a brief but informative format. Today's briefing includes the USS Washington, JBL ...
May 23, 2017
The WAMilitary Minute gives you 5 of the latest and greatest stories for our military world, in a brief but informative format. Today's briefing includes Memorial Day events, an ...
May 15, 2017
In 1949, President Harry S Truman declared the third Saturday in May Armed Forces Day to honor Americans serving in the five U.S. military branches. 68 years later, Western Wash ...
May 04, 2017
The Recruitment Enlistment Dinner saw over 200 recruits for the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines take their Oath of Enlistment.
Apr 10, 2017
Serena West is an Army wife of 11 years, a mother to 2, serves on the Lewis Community Spouses’ Club board, and runs her own decor business, Westhouse.
Apr 01, 2017
The Seattle Mariners and Tacoma Rainiers have postseason aspirations in 2017, along with great events for the military community.
Mar 15, 2017
These are the biggest names in the armed forces when it comes to basketball.
Mar 08, 2017
Bust out your brackets because it's time for some military March Madness!
Mar 01, 2017
The History Channel’s “SIX” is a new military combat drama inspired by real SEAL Team Six missions.
Feb 25, 2017
Soldiers and their families needed to stay hush prior to and during their deployment.
Feb 08, 2017
The female officer is the first selected for the 75th Ranger Regiment.
Feb 01, 2017
The Department of Labor’s ApprenticeshipUSA helps Vets land paid training jobs with trusted employers.
Jan 28, 2017
The unmanned craft is likened to “Amazon on the battlefield”
Jan 21, 2017
Vancouver, WA organization pairs veterans with parrots in need of a home.
Jan 13, 2017
Are you preparing to transition from the military? Taking the plunge into civilian life comes with a lot of new and challenging tasks, including the choice of where to live.
Jan 13, 2017
by Senior Airman Rebecca Blossom 62nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Jan 12, 2017
Now a Pastor in the South Sound, Ed Choi served as a Chaplain in ‘the hardest hit unit in Iraq.
Jan 10, 2017
The new guidelines eliminate the limit on tattoo coverage as long as they aren’t above the neck or on the hands.
Dec 12, 2016
Washington State Patrol Honor Guard members guard Tacoma Police Officer Reginald “Jake” Gutierrez at Mountain View Funeral Home.
Dec 08, 2016
In the volatile world we live in, global threats are on the rise; our military is spread thin while still maintaining the same demanding workload; and our southern border is oft ...
