AGE technician wins AMC maintainer of the year award

Dallas Nickerson, 62nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment technician, was awarded Air Mobility Command's civilian maintenance professional of the year award and was recognized by Brig. Gen. Warren Berry, Headquarters Air Mobility Command director of logistics, at an awards ceremony June

Have Medical Questions? Call the TRICARE Nurse Advice Line

Sometimes it is difficult to know if and when to seek medical help for acute health problems, so having professional help at a moment's notice is invaluable. The Military Health System's new Nurse Advice Line for TRICARE beneficiaries does just that. Beginning late April 2014, TRICARE beneficiaries

An Air Force tradition to make stop at JBLM

The Tops in Blue variety show's 2014 World Tour continues the Air Force Entertainment's tradition of the best singers, dancers and performers in the U.S. Air Force. The tour began May 26 and makes a stop at Joint Base Lewis-McChord June 18, 6 p.m., at McChord Field's Hangar 9.The concept is similar

Construction project closes McChord Field South and Commercial Gates

Construction has begun on a new road and overpass project that will cross over Perimeter Road, which bisects JBLM Lewis Main and McChord Field, to link both sides of the joint base. Service members who work on either side of JBLM will more easily travel back-and-forth without needing to exit or

Special Tactics Airmen rescue an injured mountain climber

A program under development has already proven beneficial in saving lives. Two Special Tactics Airmen from Joint Base Lewis-McChord rescued an injured climber from Mount Rainier, May 28, 2014. 2nd Lt. Ryan McQuillan, a special tactics officer, and Master Sgt. Kim Brewer, a tactical air control party

Paying it forward: Bagram Airman teaches Afghans English

(This story is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series on AF.mil. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story.)Seventeen years ago a young Kenyan girl and her family embarked on a seven thousand mile journey to America, where they hoped for a better life, future,

627th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct unique fitness challenge

AMC logistics director visits McChord

MXS leads the way in motorcycle safety

With spring showing its brightest colors and weather warming up, it's easy to see how the topic of safety can get lost among thoughts of summer trips to the beach. For motorcyclists, however, safety is at the forefront of traveling ideas. That's why one Team McChord unit is making sure riders are

JAG issues reminder on Wash. marijuana law

Due to Washington state's passage of Initiative 502, the measure legalizing recreational marijuana use in the state, and with retail outlets soon opening throughout the state, the 62nd Airlift Wing Office of the Staff Judge Advocate issued the following reminders for service members and Department