FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington ~ 24 JUNE 2014

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[laurenmarlowe]

 

 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, (JBLM), formerly Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base, is a joint United States military installation in Pierce County and Thurston County, Washington, United States. The post is named after Army Captain Meriwether Lewis and Army Air Corps Colonel William Caldwell McChord. The principal Fort Lewis maneuver units are U.S. I Corps, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Brigade and 4th Brigade 2nd Infantry Division; all of which are constituted as Stryker brigades.

 It is also home to 17th Fires Brigade, the 62nd Medical Brigade, the 593rd Sustainment Brigade, the 555th Engineer Brigade, the 42nd Military Police Brigade, the 201st Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, the 11th Signal Brigade, the I Corps NCO Academy, Headquarters, the Western Region Cadet Command, the 1st Personnel Support Group, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), 2d Ranger Battalion, the 75th Ranger Regiment, and Headquarters, 5th Army (West).

On Feb. 1, 2010, Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base became Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) -- one of 12 joint bases worldwide. On that day, JBLM reached its initial operational capability, meaning the installation support functions at Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base began a phased consolidation to Army management under the Joint Base Garrison. The process was complete on Oct. 1, 2010, when JBLM reached its full operational capability and all installation support functions have transferred.

JBLM has more than 25,000 soldiers and civilian workers. The post supports over 120,000 military retirees and more than 29,000 family members living both on and off post. Fort Lewis proper contains 86,000 acres; the Yakima Training Center covers 324,000 acres.

JBLM Main & North have abundant high-quality, close-in training areas, including 115 live fire ranges. Additional training space is available at the Yakima Training Center in eastern Washington, including maneuver areas and additional live fire ranges.

In 2009, the former Fort Lewis Regional Correction Facility was remodeled and renamed the Northwest Joint Regional Correctional Facility (NWJRCF). The facility houses minimum and medium security prisoners from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.

During the summer months (June, July, August), JBLM North hosts the Leader Development and Assessment Course, a capstone program for the U.S. Army's ROTC program. Also adjacent to the post is Camp Murray (Washington National Guard).

Learn More About Joint Base Lewis-McChord HERE!

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We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

 

 

[Intolerant in NJ]

Fort Lewis - nice place - stationed there for about fourteen months back in ‘67-’68.....

[MeekMom]

You have mail Ma!

xoxoxoxoxo,
Meeky

[MeekMom]

Evening angel pie!

How are you?

How’s your health?

I’m struggling this evening myself and am hoping to get better asap!

((((Hugs Luvy)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening/morning, Meeky...read and answered.
((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Intolerant in NJ....we thank you for your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sending prayers of peace for body and mind. ((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a cupcake?

Cookies?

Pancakes?

Treats?

[Kathy in Alaska]

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant goof Tuesday morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Ladies. Thanks for this morning's thread, Lauren. How's it going?

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. 74º with a chance of rain later. I have to go into Austin later this morning. YUCK. Hate the traffic.

[MEG33]

Good Morning To The Canteen

Thank you for the road trip, lauren.
We had a little light rain yesterday...may get more today.
I Wish Everyone A Great Day
*Thank You To All Who Serve Our Country*

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning Meg and (((HUGS))). We had a sprinkle here yesterday, but my wife said it poured in Cedar Park about 15 miles east. Hope we get showers later too.

[MEG33]

I see rain far to the west on radar..Looks like it is headed your way if it holds up. Good luck. Have your lake levels improved?

[Arrowhead1952]

Lake Travis has come up a little over six feet, but is still very low. The current level is 630 ft msl and full is 680 ft msl. 50 feet in a 62 mile long lake is a LOT of water.

[MEG33]

Indeed it is a lot of water.
(((HUGS)))
Safe trip in to Austin.

[luvie]

Hey there, Meeky! ((((hugs))))

Sorry I didn’t see your post last night! I decided to watch a show on Amazon and then crashed.

So sorry you are in pain. I pray that your doctors can find a solution so that you can have relief!

[luvie]

Seeeee? Night Owl is a happy birdie this morning!
Finally got to use this graphic...LOL...
because we got nearly an inch of rain last night!
Maybe more...the wind was blowing very hard!
I was awake for a while because of the thunder...
....and I didn't even mind! :)
Megs, hope you get more rain!
John...good luck with that Austin traffic! Ugh!
ALL you Early Birds have a Terrific Tuesday!
((((hugs))))

[MEG33]

I am so glad you got rain..(cute graphic)

(((HUGS)))