JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER
2025
Cancer has touched all our lives in one way or another. When the diagnosis comes in, time stands still. A rush of emotions takes over, and in that moment, life changes. We all know someone who has faced this and begun the fight for their life.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers among women. This month is a powerful reminder to stay informed, take action to reduce risk, support those affected, and help advance the search for a cure.
Liberty Military Housing understands the impact of having someone close to you go through breast cancer. Whether you're currently facing this journey or standing by someone who is, please know that you are not alone. We are here for you and your family.
We all have a role to play - from spreading awareness and offering support to making changes that benefit our health and future.
Live Green: Studies show that adopting eco-friendly habits - like eating clean, reducing chemical exposure, and staying active - can significantly lower your risk of cancer. These simple lifestyle changes support both personal and environmental health.
Think Pink: Get involved, show your support, and help make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. Visit the Living Green Booth during your District’s Fall Festival to donate to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
For more information and tips, visit breastcancer.org.
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Living with Liberty- Your Home Guide
The Living with Liberty- Your Home Guide is a resource to provide residents with information about their Liberty community, including quick links to frequently visited websites, information for move-out, and more!
The Living with Liberty Guide includes helpful resources, tips, and tricks to make life in your community simple, easy, and stress-free. Inside the guide, you'll find:
Contact information for your community office and other important phone numbers
Hours and locations of your community amenities
Local and National resources for military families
Quick links to frequently used websites
To easily access your Living with Liberty Guide, download our Liberty at Your Service app.
Need help locating the information? Give us a call, and we can walk you through the process. Please contact our team via your district office or call Liberty at Your Service at 1-888-578-4141.
Routine Service Requests
Our goal is to provide exemplary service at every possible opportunity To best serve you, we ask you keep the following in mind.
Points to Remember:
Make sure all interior doors are unlocked. Ensure all pets are secure
Remember, we are unable to enter the home if minors are home alone
If you’ve given our team PTE, our goal is to respond to your request as quickly as possible.
Without PTE, your service request might be delayed. Requesting an appointment means you’ll receive a call from our team to confirm a day and time that you can expect us
If we happen to miss you, we’ll leave a door hanger letting you know the best way to reach us.
Holiday Decorations Policy Reminder
To help preserve the charm, appearance and safety of our community, we kindly ask all residents to follow the holiday decoration guidelines outlined below.
Halloween Decorations:
Must be removed by Nov. 10th
Halloween decorations consist of Jack o’ lanterns (carved pumpkins), skeletons, ghosts, spider webs, spooky décor, witches, scary cats and all related type blow up characters.
Fall Seasonal Decorations:
Must be removed by Dec. 10th
Fall seasonal decorations consist of leaves, scarecrows, gourds, whole uncarved pumpkins, natural wreaths, hay bales, corn stalks, etc.
December Holiday Decorations:
Must be removed by Jan. 10th
December holiday decorations consist of snowmen, snowflakes, and winter wreaths etc.
All holiday decorations are restricted to the first story gutters.
Questions? Contact your designated District Office
If you are PCS’ing or simply purging the bookshelf, consider donating to our neighborhood’s little library. Did you know that you can download the LeMay app to view your trash schedule?
1.Residents may schedule their own curbside bulk pick-up
2 Residents may request a larger or additional trash bin
3.Residents can purchase up to four approved LeMay 32-gallon bags from their district office Alternative Disposal Options
1.Lewis Recycling Center - 5290 Nevada Ave, JBLM | 253-966-6230
2.McChord Recycling Center - 516 South Gate Road, JBLM | 253-982-3451
3 Thurston County Waste & Recovery Center- 2420 Hogum Bay Rd NE, Lacey WA | 360-867-2912
4.Tacoma Landfill - 3510 S Mullen St., Tacoma WA | 253-591-5418
SELF-HELP DESK
We provide a variety of FREE items for our residents to pick-up at our Self-Help Desk
WE PROVIDE:
Grass Seed
Touch-Up Paint and Brush
Furnace Filters
Hose Bib Covers (Seasonal)
LEWIS NORTH
7910 Plant Road, JBLM (Second Door) MCCHORD
3080 Woodbrook Rd. SW, McChord AFB
Want to make sure your voice is heard? Did you have a fantastic experience and want to tell us about it?
Liberty Military Housing has teamed up with SatisFacts to provide online Resident Satisfaction Surveys at the time of move-in, service in your home, and at move-out Your feedback is essential in helping us achieve our goals to provide military families with exemplary service and a quality home environment Surveys are automatically sent to your email from SatisFacts Residents can also receive survey notifications via Text Look out for more details from SatisFacts
*Contact your district office for more information
Submit your photos on Facebook by Friday, October 24th
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Submit photos of your decorated house in the comments of our designated Facebook post. House photos will then by posted on October 27th for residents to vote on.
House with the most votes for the best Halloween decorated house will win a Household Supplies Bundle!
OCTOBER FREE BULK DROP-OFF
OCTOBER HOURS OF OPERATION
Wednesday, October 15th | 3pm-7pm
Saturday, October 18th | 9am-3pm
*FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. ONCE DUMPSTERS ARE FULL, WE WILL CLOSE*
RESIDENTS ONLY. Residents must sign the items drop-off form and provide their JBLM home address.
Must provide a list of items being disposed of at the time of drop-off.
Disposal of accepted items only.
Must be able to lift and dump all items yourself or with an accompanied person.
Location: Corner of N 5th and Pierce Ave in the Greenwood Neighborhood
ACCEPTED
Furniture (3 per household)
Bagged Items
Recyclables - Please breakdown boxes
Household Trash
Bicycles
Grills - (For gas, ignitor must be removed)
QUESTIONS? CONTACT
NOT ACCEPTED
A WORD FROM OUR WEST ARMY PARTNERS
Preventing Spills & Leaks: Keeping Your Home & JBLM’s Water Clean
By: James McEwan DPW Environmental Division, AGEISS
Spills happen Whether it is a leaking car, a knocked-over bottle of cleaner, or an accidental paint spill, small household leaks can greatly impact JBLM’s environment When spills aren’t cleaned up properly, rainwater washes them into storm drains, sending oil, chemicals, and pollutants straight into local streams, lakes, and groundwater.
The good news? We can all help prevent stormwater pollution and keep JBLM’s water clean with a few simple habits Here’s what you need to know about preventing and cleaning up spills in your home and around your neighborhood
Household Chemicals: Store & Dispose of Them Properly
Many common household products contain harmful chemicals that can pollute water if spilled or disposed of incorrectly These include:
Cleaning products – Bleach, ammonia, and disinfectants can harm fish and wildlife if they enter storm drains.
Paints & solvents – Leftover paint and paint thinners should never be rinsed into drains or dumped outside
Motor oil & antifreeze – Just one quart of motor oil can contaminate 250,000 gallons of water!
Prevent spills by:
✔ Storing chemicals in sealed, labeled containers.
✔ Keeping hazardous materials off driveways and outdoor areas where they could wash into storm drains
✔ Using JBLM’s designated hazardous waste disposal sites instead of dumping unwanted chemicals.
Need to dispose of hazardous waste? Call 253-967-4786 for a drop-off location.
Automotive
Leaks: Spot & Fix Them Fast
A few drops of oil might not seem like a big deal, but those small leaks add up fast with thousands of vehicles on JBLM. Oil, transmission fluid, and antifreeze that drip onto driveways and streets are washed into storm drains when it rains.
How to prevent automotive pollution:
✔ Check for leaks regularly – Look under your car for dark spots or puddles.
✔ Fix leaks immediately – A simple repair can prevent long-term damage to your car and the environment.
Spill Cleanup: What to Do When Accidents Happen
Even with the best prevention efforts, spills can still occur. The most important thing is to act fast and clean them up properly
If you spill oil, paint, or chemicals:
· Do NOT rinse it down the drain! This just sends pollutants straight to JBLM’s waterways. Use absorbent materials like kitty litter or sand to soak up the spill.
· Sweep it up and dispose of it properly. Never hose a spill into the street or storm drain.
· Report large spills. If a hazardous spill has occurred, call 911 and report it
Cleaning Without Polluting
Even everyday household cleaning can contribute to stormwater pollution. When washing outdoor surfaces, keep these best practices in mind:
Never rinse soapy water into storm drains. Use a mop and bucket to contain waste
Use JBLM’s approved car wash facilities. Unlike driveway washing, these facilities properly filter and treat runoff.
Use environmentally friendly cleaners. Look for non-toxic, biodegradable options to reduce chemical pollution.
Small Actions = Big Impact
Preventing pollution isn’t complicated. JBLM residents can help protect water quality, wildlife, and the environment by taking a few extra precautions. Whether fixing a leak, disposing of chemicals properly, or quickly cleaning up a spill, every action makes a difference.
Let’s work together to prevent spills and protect JBLM’s water!
Have questions? Please send them to usarmy.jblm.id-readiness.list.dpw-stormwater@army.mil.
The Garrison Command team is looking for spouses of neighborhoods that would like to serve their community as a mayor
The mayors act as a voice for our residents and engage on a quarterly basis with Liberty Military Housing.
If you are interested in being a mayor, please scan the QR code and get started on submitting your application to the Garrison Command team
Reconnecting military families with their loved ones during the holidays.
ASYMCA and Jack Daniel’s Operation Ride Home is open to E1-E5 military households from all six service branches who are on active duty or reserve status based at an installation in Washington State. Assistance in the forms of airline tickets or gift cards may be awarded to eligible single and married service members, military spouses, and direct dependent children ages 0-18 who might not otherwise have the full financial means to travel home for the holidays.
Since the inception of Jack Daniel’s Operation Ride Home in 2011, the Armed Services YMCA and Jack Daniel’s have:
reconnected 14,361 juniorenlisted service members, spouses and their children with loved ones.
served families from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard.
provided travel assistance to send military families home to all 50 states and around the world.
Labyrinth of Horrors
Friday–Saturday, Oct. 24 & 25
Feel that shiver down your spine? That’s just BOSS getting ready to scare you silly at the Labyrinth of Horrors! Brave the creepy characters Friday from 7–10 p.m., then bring the family back Saturday at 2 p.m. for a not-so-spooky experience perfect for all ages.
Hillside Youth Center Harvest Fest
Saturday, Oct 24, 11 a m -2 p m
Join Hillside Youth Center forits annual HarvestFest, filled with goodie bags, carnival games, spook-tacular crafts, face painting, spooky treats and more! Families are invited to come in costume, enjoy the seasonal fun with CYS staff and celebrate autumn together.
wear blue: Veterans Day Run
Saturday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m.
Honor our nation’s heroes at the 4th Annual wear blue: Veterans Day Run! Register for free and choose from 11-mile, 11K, 5K or 1.1K courses on Lewis North and run in tribute to veterans past and present. Register by Oct. 19 to secure your commemorative race shirt for just $10. Strollers and pets are welcome, so bring the whole family and join us for this powerful day of remembrance and community.
Army vs Navy Flag Football Game
Saturday, Nov. 2, 11 a.m.
Get ready for a tradition 25 years in the making — the Army-Navy Flag Football Game at Lumen Field! Come watch JBLM’s teams face off, cheer with friends and family, and enjoy the thrill of flag football. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the rivalry and the excitement of this long-standing tradition.
Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA
Hillside Youth Center, 6397 Garcia Blvd, JBLM-Lewis North, WA
Wilson Sports & Fitness, 11596 D St , JBLM-Lewis North, WA
MWR Fest Tent, S 12th St , JBLM, WA