Congratulations to ALS Class 13-F

Congratulations to the following Team McChord Airmen who graduated from the Julius A. Kolb Airman Leadership School, August 8, 2013 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.Senior Airman Shawn Blair, 361st Recruiting Squadron Senior Airman Derrik Bowen, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Senior Airman

18th Air Force: Commander's Intent

Airmen of the finest Numbered Air Force: thank you! In an environment of great uncertainty and challenge, you continue to embody excellence through your bold, innovative leadership. In the minds of our senior leaders and mission partners, you are essential to the success of our Nation and I am very

7th AS Airmen return home

More than 40 Airmen from the 7th Airlift Squadron returned to JBLM Aug. 3, 2013 after a 60-day deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.Airmen from the 7th AS were deployed as the 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron operating out of two bases, managing and flying missions in and around

Finding the Passion of Service

"When I was a captain, I received some unexpected news that I had been selected to fly the MQ-1 Predator," said Col. David Kumashiro, 62nd Airlift Wing commander. "I was at point in my career where I was uncertain whether I was going to make the Air Force a career. I had been flying the line for

McChord members return from U.S.-Australian exercise

Sixteen Airmen from the 62nd Airlift Wing recently returned from their participation in a coalition exercise between the U.S. military and the Australian Defense Force. That exercise is known as Talisman Saber 2013 and was executed in eastern Australia from July 15th through July 29th.Joining more

Professionals of the week

62nd APS Airman receives Spirit of Service Award

Tech. Sgt. Christopher Javier, 62nd Aerial Port Squadron passenger service supervisor, was recently awarded "The American Legion's Spirit of Service Award for the state of Washington" at a ceremony in Yakima, Wash., July 19.This award recognizes military members who excel in their performance

Congratulations to our newest staff sergeants

Congratulations to the following senior airmen who were selected for promotion to staff sergeant. The average score for those selected was 291.07, with an average time in grade of 1.98 years and time in service of 4.51 years. Weighted factor point averages were 131.84 for enlisted performance

Congratulations to quarterly award winners

Congratulations to the following members of the 62nd Airlift Wing and Team McChord who earned a quarterly award for the months of April through June 2013.Airman of the Quarter62nd AW: Senior Airman Karina Barajas, 62nd Comptroller SquadronTeam McChord: Airman 1st Class Matthew Wicker, 5th Air

Pathfinders head overseas for combat airlift deployment

Airmen from the 10th Airlift Squadron deployed July 28 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.More than 70 Airmen from the 62nd Airlift Wing's 10th AS "Pathfinders" departed for a 60-day deployment to the Middle East. They will be accompanied by Airmen from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska and