News Search

  • 18th AF commander issues letter to Airmen

    To the Airmen of our great global mobility enterprise: thank you! In a time of uncertainty for our military and Nation, you have inspired your leaders, your fellow Airmen, and the American people with your unfailing commitment to the mission, your innovative solutions to our most pressing

  • 4th AS deploys for overseas contingency

    The 4th Airlift Squadron deployed March 31 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. More than 60 Airmen from the 62nd Airlift Wing's 4th AS departed for a 60-day deployment to the Middle East. They will be accompanied by Airmen from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska and Joint Base Pearl

  • Congratulations to the newest major, lieutenant colonel selects

    Congratulations to the following officers who were announced as the Air Force's newest major and lieutenant colonel selects.Major selectsCapt. Joseph AubertCapt. Jason BirdsallCapt. Stephen BlackstoneCapt. Nicholas CardenCapt. Casey ChronisterCapt. Christopher CostleyCapt. Jonathon DedicCapt. Clark

  • McChord receives its final C-17

    Team McChord celebrated nearly 14 years of flying and maintaining the C-17 Globemaster III during a ceremony on the flight line here March 27, just moments after receiving its final C-17 delivery.McChord received its first C-17 aircraft July 30, 1999. That aircraft, named "The Spirit of McChord,"

  • 62nd AW honors local widows of Vietnam veterans

    The 62nd Airlift Wing hosted a ceremony March 23 to thank and honor Vietnam veterans and their family members living in the local area.During the ceremony, 16 widows of Vietnam veterans were presented with a certificate of honor from the Department of Defense. The ceremony is part of the DOD's

  • 62nd OG welcomes new commander

    The 62nd Operations Group saluted their new commander during a change of command ceremony March 21.Col. Andrew Hird, received command of the 62nd OG from Col. Paul Eberhart, who is stepping down for a new duty assignment. Col. Wyn Elder, 62nd Airlift Wing commander, officiated over the ceremony."I'm

  • 18th AF commander visits McChord

    Lt. Gen. Darren McDew, 18th Air Force commander, visited here March 14-15 to observe the 62nd Airlift Wing's unique missions firsthand and to talk to the wing's Airmen about their ideas, issues and challenges. While here, McDew visited various units and facilities and met with Airmen to discuss some

  • AMC cancels Rodeo 2013

    Air Mobility Command announced today that Rodeo 2013, which was to take place at McChord Field in the summer, is cancelled.Rodeo, sponsored by AMC, is the Mobility Air Force's readiness competition. Rodeo competitions are held to train and improve the abilities of U.S. and international partners'