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January 11, 2023

The Air Force confirmed that 100 Ukrainian troops will train at Fort Sill, Oklahoma on how to operate the Patriot missile system, as Military Times reported. Such training usually takes a year, but the Pentagon is looking for ways to expedite the program….

Edzel Butac from the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Public Affairs Office profiled the Grace Gospel Community Choir, which is celebrating its 50th year. The group started in October 1973 as the Martin Luther King Singers. “In such a short time, we were known all over the Pacific Northwest,” said Michael Prather, who was a soldier who joined the group in its early days.

Choir photo courtesy of Anitra Reed

January 11, 2023

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Thursday: OLDCC Webinar on DCIP Proposal Process

Thursday: OLDCC Webinar on DCIP Proposal Process

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ICYMI: Stories from the Summit

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DOD to Extend Pre-K at Most Primary Schools by Fall

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Your Opportunity to Help Shape ADC50

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As ADC plans for its 50th anniversary in 2026, it’s forming three workgroups for members to help shape the organization’s future. For more information on each workgroup and to volunteer, check out the links below: Future of Military Community Collaboration Working...

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