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  • Taking care of Airmen is top priority

    I have learned several lessons over the course of my career, but one thing has remained constant and vital, especially in this day and age of dwindling resources and that is taking care of our most valuable resource - people. One of the most important things a supervisor is charged to accomplish

  • Seeing fruits of airdrop labor a great thing

    We've all had those moments. Where we stand on the precipice ... certain that the actions and words we take and choose over the next few moments will inevitably change the outcome of our lives, and perhaps the lives of hundreds. That time, usually a countdown from 30 to 10 seconds, where you have

  • Team McChord ready for ORI

    I cannot think of a more fitting way to recognize the exemplary effort the wing has put forth leading up to our Operational Readiness Inspection then, Airlift Excellence ... Right here ... Right now! After all, we've been focusing on bringing our best to this inspection ... we've worked hard

  • Team McChord ready for ORI

    As the Operational Readiness Inspection approaches, Reservists of the 446th Airlift Wing are fully prepared to put their readiness and skills competency to the test with our partners from the 62nd Airlift Wing and the 319th Air Refueling Wing. We've all been involved and have contributed daily to

  • Reflections from Rodeo — a lifetime of history in a day

    Rarely in the career of an Airman can you learn so much about Air Force history in such a short time. For me, it fell into one day. That day, July 22, happened when I went to Air Mobility Rodeo 2009 at McChord. My job was to work my public affairs role in highlighting the competition. By the end of

  • Strategies for a successful military career

    I'm approaching completion of a 30-year career in the Air Force and have found it not only very challenging, but also extremely rewarding and would like to share a number of key strategies that could help each of you to also have a successful military career. Goals -- You may not be able to achieve

  • Tackling performance head-on pays big benefits

    I am absolutely amazed at how well our Air Force and Team McChord accomplishes the mission and honestly, at times I'm challenged to comprehend just how we do it. If we spent the time to peel it back, we'd probably find solid leadership and direction, team work, resources and ultimately individual

  • Team McChord ... it has been a pleasure!

    What a week this has been! As Rodeo 2009 draws to a close and our international and American partners prepare to depart the Great Northwest, another great chapter in McChord's history draws to a close.This event could not have happened without the dedicated effort of a myriad of professionals around

  • Team McChord - let's 'bring it on' for Rodeo

    If Rodeo excitement has not yet hit you, I'd say you've either been on a temporary duty assignment, on leave, or hiding in a cave for the last two weeks!Ladies and gentlemen, McChord Air Force Base is THE privileged host of THE premier international air mobility competition on the face of the

  • Airlift Excellence, Wingman culture prevalent at McChord

    For the past two weeks, Stacey and I have been getting to know the amazing McChord Air Force Base community ... it's been an enjoyable, exciting experience.I would like to once again thank all McChord Airmen and family members, as well as our community neighbors and joint base partners, for the very