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  • APS Airman receives Bronze Star

    Master Sgt. Scott Winchell, 62nd Aerial Port Squadron, was awarded a Bronze Star Medal during a ceremony at April 11, 2012.Winchell distinguished himself with exceptional meritorious service during his fifth deployment while serving in Afghanistan as the 19th Movement Control Team superintendent

  • What is an ORI?

    With the expeditionary nature of today's Air Force, it is important for Airmen to be prepared to take the fight anywhere. In order to better prepare the 62nd Airlift Wing, there will be a series of articles published leading up to our operational readiness inspection in October 2012. But what is an

  • Early retirement offered to select enlisted Airmen

    Air Force officials announced an application window for targeted early retirements for enlisted Airmen. Eligible Airmen will have 15-19 years of service in fiscal 2012 and be in the grades of staff sergeant through master sergeant in overmanned career fields.The Temporary Early Retirement Authority

  • Deployed 62nd AW Airmen make the mission happen

    C-17 Globemaster III crews begin their day not knowing where they'll be traveling or how long they'll be gone. It's a demanding job, but for 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron Detachment 1 Airmen, it's just another day at the office. In the past year, the 817th Det. 1 EAS has transported an

  • Congratulations to NCO Academy Class 12-3

    Congratulations to the following Airmen who graduated the Forrest L. Vosler NCO Academy April 5 at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo.Tech. Sgt. Jerel GabrielTech. Sgt. Carlos MaldonadoTech. Sgt. David WorkmanTech. Sgt. Rebecca MooreTech. Sgt. Layne FuellTech. Sgt. Melissa SimsTech. Sgt. Andrew

  • McChord Field introduces new mass notification system

    Wouldn't it be nice if you could instantly know of any emergency situation on base? What if you and your family could receive a text message to your personal mobile phones any time there is a threat? With the new emergency mass notification system being fielded at McChord Field this spring, this

  • Weekly financial tips: identity theft

    While watching the news, reading the paper or even viewing the headlines online, it's hard to get away from the recent increase in identity theft. With people stealing credit and debit card numbers, it's clear that steps need to be taken to protect our identity. Here are a few ways to help prevent