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  • Antiterrorism training required for Airmen

    To heighten personal security awareness, Airmen traveling outside the continental United States on leave are required to fill out a checklist and complete a computer- based training course online. "The Antiterrorism Force Protection travel checklist must be accomplished by all active duty members,"

  • Department works to give military families coordinated care

    The Defense Department, in conjunction with the military services and the Department of Veterans Affairs, has created a framework to help wounded, ill and injured service members not only survive, but also thrive as they transition from military service back into their communities. "We want them to

  • Spouses, agencies help Airmen, families during deployments

    With more than 800 Airmen currently deployed, McChord support agencies are making sure family members of deployed Airmen are being cared for while their loved ones are away. Part of that support network starts with the all-volunteer Phoenix Spouse program within each unit. While the nature of each

  • Club membership highlights benefits, privileges during drive

    The McChord Clubs and Community Center continues its annual membership drive through Oct. 15, offering two choices of club cards and other benefits. Interested members of Team McChord are encouraged to sign up to become a club member before the end of the drive. "There are lots of benefits to being

  • McChord aids in Ike relief operations

    Team McChord Airmen supporting Hurricane Ike relief operations went off alert status Sept. 15 after completing taskings from the 618th Tanker Airlift Control Center, the Air Mobility Command hub for planning and directing tanker and transport aircraft operations around the world."Our Airmen have