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Fort Lewis Museum Remembers Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf

Schwarzkopf, who died Thursday, served two assignments at Fort Lewis, now Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The museum hopes people will visit to learn more about him and share their stories.

The Fort Lewis Museum remembers I Corps and 1st Brigade, 9th Infantry Divison Commander, General Norman Schwarzkopf who died yesterday, Dec. 27, 2012.

Gen. Schwarzkopf served 2 assignments at Fort Lewis (JBLM) and altogether served from 1956 to 1991. Called "Stormin Norman" and "The Bear", Gen. Schwarzkopf's legacy with Ft. Lewis and Operation Desert Storm is a symbol of leadership and dedication to our great nation!

Please visit the Fort Lewis Museum to learn more. And share your story about this great leader!

-Shared via I Corps Facebook page

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steve swortz May 14, 2013 at 09:43 pm
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David Anderson May 14, 2013 at 10:52 am
Despite your protestations to the contrary Steve, the Lakewood City Council does have aRead More responsibility and has established precedent on such businesses. Lakewood Ordinance #358 (November, 2004) consisted of 22 pages that included references to statistics nation-wide concerning the harmful secondary effects of Sexually Oriented Businesses (SOB’s – Lakewood’s own designation) upon communities; findings of a variety of stakeholders including “representatives from businesses, educational institutions, community leaders, and representatives from the adult entertainment industry;” research and study by the Planning Advisory Board citing case law and neighboring city’s ordinances affecting adult entertainment facilities; and the resulting action, based on this research, found that “an improperly operated SOB can constitute a public or moral nuisance.” This research was conducted in keeping with Lakewood’s purpose “to protect, foster and support the goals and ideals of schools, religious and public service organizations serving the Lakewood community.”
JM Simpson May 14, 2013 at 10:30 am
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