Airmen hit ground running during EOD exercise

Air Force Staff Sgt. Bradley Taylor and his team just wanted to push Cory McLellan in the right direction."This is (McLellan's) second operation with us," said Taylor, a seasoned bomb technician. "We try to get him to hit the ground running."The Airman 1st Class was being directed Jan. 16 to a

Team McChord aids Rwandan soldiers' transport to CAR

Team McChord participates in GRE

Deploying anywhere in the world on short notice is part of the intricate mission Airmen and Soldiers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., train to do. Executing the mission flawlessly when the needs of the military and humanity arise is paramount. One way to perfect that skillset is by

TERA and Enlisted VSP Window opens at 10 p.m. local/PST, Jan. 13th

Team McChord,We just received an update from Air Force Personnel Center regarding the fiscal year 2014 Force Management programs announced by the Air Force last month. The Voluntary Separation Pay program window for Enlisted Airmen opens tonight, Jan. 13, at 10 p.m. local/Pacific Standard Time. In

Mission ready = Inspection ready; the new Air Force Inspection System

In the past when a unit was notified of an upcoming Air Force inspection, months and weeks of intense preparation for the event would commence and the unit would be on high alert up and until the inspection.In June of 2013, the Under Secretary of the Air Force signed a directive implementing the new

Former NFL players mentor service members

McChord Airman named Military Citizen of the Year

Hemp reminder for all JBLM Airmen

Last year's passing of Washington State Initiative 502 legalized marijuana under certain circumstances within the state. This has sparked innovation by some business owners around the state to find new applications for hemp. One example is using hemp seed to brew beer. Airmen stationed here should

Team McChord Airmen participate in Seattle Seahawks pregame ceremony

18th Air Force Commander's Letter to Airmen: "A Time of Reflection"

Download .pdfAs I reflect on 2013 and prepare for an even more exciting 2014, I realize that our Air Force, Air Mobility Command, and I have asked much from you and your families this year. However, despite the challenges of a changing world and often great uncertainty, you have been a model for