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  • Honorary Commander visits Eagle Port

    The 62nd Aerial Port Squadron showcased its operations and capabilities Thursday during a visit from the squadron's new honorary commander, Tom Embleton from FedEx. As the Honorary Commander, Mr. Embleton was given a first-class tour of the "Eagle Port" squadron. The tour began with a mission brief

  • Combat controllers contributions honored in ceremony

    The Air Force chief of staff presented 13 medals to 11 combat controllers during a ceremony here April 29. Gen. Norton Schwartz pinned three Silver Stars, five Bronze Stars with Valor, three Bronze Stars, and two Purple Hearts on Airmen from the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron for their actions during

  • Photo Essay: Life sustaining mission!

    Senior Airman Zackery Riley, left, and Airman 1st Class Sascha Shelton, 62nd Operations Support Squadron, inventory equipment in preparation for an upcoming deployment. The Aircrew Flight Equipment field encompasses functions that enhance aircrew performance through the proper equipment integration

  • Photo Essay: Newest C-17 Globemaster III joins fleet

    The Air Force's newest C-17 Globemaster III arrived at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, McChord Field April 21. The aircraft was flown to McChord Field from the Boeing factory in Long Beach, Calif. The addition of this aircraft to McChord's fleet brings the total C-17 count here to 51.  The oldest C-17 is

  • Former 4th AS commander remembered

    Brig. Gen. Thomas R. Mikolajcik, former commander of the 4th Airlift Squadron, passed away April 17, 2010, at home in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., at the age of 63 after battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease. General Mikolajcik was commander of the 4th Airlift

  • 8th Airlift Squadron deploys to support warfighter

    More than 100 Airmen from the 8th Airlift Squadron will soon deploy to the Middle East in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. For approximately 120 days, the unit will operate out of a single base, managing and flying missions concentrated in and around Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn

  • Photo Essay: Culture of Fitness

    Senior Airman Angela Duff, 62nd Aerial Port Squadron, is currently becoming certified as a physical fitness leader for her unit. Revisions to the Air Force fitness programs take effect July 1, 2010. These modifications, improvements, and upgrades will bring about some of the most significant changes

  • JBLM, Weldon perfect match

    It would be difficult to better prepare an officer for the duties of deputy commander of Joint Base Lewis-McChord than with the background of Col. Jerry K. (Kenny) Weldon II. He is a career civil engineer officer who has served as a facility planner, readiness officer, environmental program manager,

  • Small shop, big job: modular repair center keeps aircraft flying

    Many people may not realize it, but there is a little known section of hardworking Boeing employees right here on McChord Field. They make the sure the C-17 Globemaster III continues to fly by keeping the 62nd Airlift Wing well supplied with replacement engines and the support equipment needed to