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  • McChord’s Airmen rated among top 1% of Americans

    In the military we work hard, sometimes too hard to identify who our star performers are and what responsibilities we will bestow on them next. Stratification is something we deal with every time we pen an officer or enlisted performance report. We use that in an attempt to separate the wheat from

  • Be smart, don't associate with the wrong crowd

    No matter where you are or what you're doing, you have an opportunity to succeed or fail. As an Air Force family, we each have a responsibility to make sure we're steering each other away from failure and not neglecting one another when your fellow Airman needs some guidance. While consistent

  • Branching out our environmental awareness

    Today, local Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts will join Col. Shane Hershman, 62nd Airlift Wing vice commander, to plant 11 flowering plum trees along Tuskegee Boulevard in celebration of Arbor Day. Arbor Day was created by a settler in Nebraska in the late 1800s to encourage other settlers to plant trees

  • Give yourselves credit for getting the mission done

    Currently we have the nuclear surety inspection team on board, and I know we will do very well. Later this summer we look forward to a having a few major events, such as Rodeo and another deployment cycle. I've been at McChord for about a year now, and I thought I'd take this opportunity to reflect

  • Team McChord primed for nuclear inspectors

    Tuesday, Team McChord will welcome inspectors from Air Mobility Command to the base for our Nuclear Surety Inspection. This demanding inspection will test every aspect of our nuclear surety program and many units throughout the base. Inspectors have already evaluated McChord Airmen on various

  • Create a personal plan

    Are you on the right track? If so, are you moving forward? Are you happy with the position you're in? Do you have a plan for success? More specifically, do you have your Community College of the Air Force associate's degree? If not, have you completed any courses or tests this year to get you credit

  • Physical fitness can lead to personal success

    If you're wondering why the Air Force stresses the importance of physical fitness, think of how a healthy lifestyle leads to success. Regular exercise can help build self-confidence and, in turn, sharpen your leadership ability. If you're physically fit, you can accomplish anything. Every so often,

  • Increase your offensive, defensive edge

    As Sexual Assault Awareness Month draws near, I'm reminded again just how important every Airman is to the team. Preventing sexual assault is not just about heightening awareness -- it's about being good wingmen. The original idea behind the wingman is mutual support between pilots in air combat.

  • Stand up against sexual assault

    Sexual Assault is the most underreported violent crime in America today. Because of this, the Air Force strives to ensure all Airmen are aware sexual assault is a crime. To combat sexual assault, the Department of Defense has implemented the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program, which

  • Airmen must be flexible

    Today's Air Force is constantly changing. Whether through technological advances, force shaping or joint basing, every day these changes lead to new challenges. As Airmen, we must be able to adapt and overcome in order to successfully accomplish the mission. The following five characteristics are