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  • As UCI draws near, remain steadfast in preparation

    If you found yourself sheltered-in-place, getting recalled, or waiting at a longer line at the front gate this week, you may have been expecting this and it should remind you that we have a very large inspection coming up in January. The UCI is just 22 days away and you have all done a great job completing a busy week full of exercises in

  • Use caution when dealing with winter weather

    This past weekend, you may have had the opportunity to experience the first snow fall of the season. For some, this is an exciting time to get outdoors with your friends and family to enjoy sledding, skiing, and other winter activities. For others, you may be dreading the hazardous road conditions and below freezing temperatures. Regardless of your

  • AMC commander’s Fourth of July safety message

    To my fellow Airmen celebrating this July Fourth holiday around the globe, thank you for your sacrifice. Two hundred and thirty-one years ago, brave patriots very much like you created our nation ... the land of the free. As you proudly wear those broad stripes and bright stars on your uniforms, you serve as a beacon of hope to those in need and a

  • Teamwork, recuperation necessary to maintain global military dominance

    Recently I traveled through a couple of airports while on leave, and I could not help but notice the hundreds of Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen in uniform. Each had their own story -- some were saying farewell to their families on their way to war, some were home for rest and relaxation, while others were recent graduates of basic training

  • Celebrate democracy, remember patriots this Fourth of July

    "Thus may the 4th of July, that glorious and ever memorable day, be celebrated through America, by the sons of freedom, from age to age till time shall be no more." That quote appeared in the Virginia Gazette July 18, 1777, following one of the largest and most elaborate celebrations on the first anniversary of the Independence of the United States

  • Celebrate birth of our nation safely this Independence Day

    Next Wednesday we'll celebrate the birth of our great nation with more than 230 years of American independence. And on that day, we show appreciation and give thanks to the men and women who made, and continue to make, our freedom possible. I couldn't be more proud to serve with the men and women of Team McChord, knowing that each of you has

  • Effectively carry Air Force’s message into local community

    In his "Letter to Airmen: Every Airman an Ambassador," Secretary of the Air Force Michael Wynne urged each of us to carry the message of the Air Force to the communities in which we live. He encouraged us to engage our local leaders and neighbors with personal stories of service and to share the unique capabilities the Air Force brings to the

  • Everyone should get into deployment rhythm

    This month we're welcoming home Airmen from their air and space expeditionary force five and six rotations, just about finished sending out the AEF seven and eight deployers and have a group of people almost in their training window for AEF nine and 10. While this may just seem like a hectic time of year, I guarantee that it's not an anomaly --

  • Promotions: More than just stitching on new rank

    We received great news last Thursday when the Air Force released the master and technical sergeant promotion results. Nearly 150 McChord Airmen were selected to serve in a higher grade after demonstrating sustained superior performance amongst their peers. I'm proud to announce that we have 74 selected for technical sergeant and 71 for master

  • McChord’s success direct result of teamwork between groups, wings

    Today, I complete 23 months in command of the 62nd Operations Group. For me this has been the highlight of my career because of the teamwork I have experienced across the base during my time in command. As I reflect on the group's accomplishments, I realize our success is a direct result of the teamwork between groups and wings here at McChord. I
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