WASP veteran shows off her flying skills

It is like riding a bike. Once you learn, you never forget. In the case of Betty Dybbro, Woman Airforce Service Pilots veteran, her bike is an airplane. Alongside 25,000 other women, Dybbro volunteered to fly for the Army Air Force during World War II. She was one of 1,074 women who passed the

Col. James Bowen Jr. takes command of the 1st Air Support Operations Group

The change of command is a military formation deeply rooted in history and tradition dating back to the time of Frederick the Great of Prussia. When Soldiers followed their leaders into battle, their flag was used to provide a visible point around which members of the unit could rally during the

SAPR down day focuses on Duty to Intervene

Operations on McChord Field fell silent May 22, as Team McChord Airmen and civilians spent the day discussing how to combat sexual assault in the Air Force.The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response down day is a Department of Defense initiative to reiterate zero tolerance of sexual assault and

Congratulations to Team McChord's newest NCOA graduates

Congratulations to the following 11 technical sergeants who graduated May 22, from the Forrest L. Vosler NCO Academy at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Brian Boisselle, 627th Civil Engineer Squadron Timothy Brady, 62nd Aerial Port Squadron Jason Byrd, 627th Logistics Readiness Squadron Marcelino

McChord's Product Improvement Airmen find ways to save the Air Force millions of dollars

Editor's Note: This is part one of a five part series on McChord's product improvement section. Tech. Sgt. Joseph Bilger, 62nd Maintenance Squadron product improvement manager, opens the door to his office and turns on the lights. He squints as he adjusts his eyes and lets out a yawn. Arriving to

The Power of One

Respect for all is a trait that most Airmen exemplify. Airman 1st Class Aaron Bell, 62nd Operations Support Squadron airfield management apprentice, demonstrated this trait April 16, 2014, when he helped save the life of a Joint Base Lewis-McChord service member. Bell was relaxing in his apartment

Congratulations to ALS Class 14-D

Congratulations to the following Airmen who graduated Julius A. Kolb Airman Leadership School here May 15.Senior Airman Edward Breen, 5th Air Support Operations Squadron Senior Airman Patrick Butler, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Senior Airman Brock Butschke, 627th Civil Engineer Squadron

U.S. Air Force Scientific Advisory Board visits JBLM

IG utilize UEI Capstone Survey

In preparation for Team McChord's upcoming unit effectiveness inspection coming up in September, the Air Mobility Command inspector general has developed a survey geared to help enhance their inspection process.The survey is being conducted to provide an opportunity for Team McChord Airmen, DOD

Airmen from the 22nd Special Tactical Squadron honored at awards ceremony