JBLM storm workers recognized for their efforts

When thousands of people were without power on Joint Base Lewis-McChord during the snow and ice storm two weeks ago, civilians and military personnel hustled to restore it.When roads, yards and common areas were covered in debris on base, they also cleared the damage. When the storm closed down

62nd AW wins AMC safety office of the year

The 62nd Airlift Wing Safety Office recently earned the 2011 Air Mobility Command Safety Office of the Year Award."This is a win for the entire wing," said Lt. Col. Jason King, 62nd AW chief of wing safety. "Each and every Airman's effort to safely accomplish the mission made 2011 one of the best

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‘Raider’ Strykers fly with 62nd AW to Yakima exercise

JBLM community gathers for National Prayer Breakfast

Airman making difference in Office of First Lady

The former commander of the 4th Airlift Squadron at McChord Air Force Base, Wash., is one of four service members to have been accepted into the 15-member 2011-2012 class of White House Fellows.Lt. Col. Rodney Lewis, a C-17A Globemaster III pilot, began his fellowship in August 2011 when he was

Deployed 62nd AW sergeant participates in language exchange

It’s storytime at McChord Library

Joint Base Lewis-McChord continues to have its share of VIP visits, but when a group includes a sophisticated pig named Olivia, a needy bear and his friends, along with an army of mosaic penguins, kids like Anna Grace Rasberry, 4-years-old, can't be expected to miss it. She was one of several JBLM

62nd AW kicks off AMC safety down day

The 62nd Airlift Wing dedicated Jan. 27 to focus on safety. According to the Air Mobility Command leadership, the purpose of the day is to raise awareness and focus attention on safe and effective mobility operations."This is an opportune time as we come off the holiday 'slow' period to refocus our

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