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By Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Councilmember (District 6) Pierce County is no stranger to the military. It’s not uncommon to see and hear Army helicopters and Air Force planes overhead or hear artillery booming in the distance as service members train. Many Pierce County cities have community partnerships with units stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord …https://blog.piercecountywa.gov/council/files/2023/05/7541408-300x200.jpg