Tops In Blue returns with local flavor

Tops In Blue, the premiere entertainment showcase of the Air Force, is scheduled to perform 7 p.m. Nov. 8 in Hangar 9 at McChord Field, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.The 2011 edition of Tops In Blue is entitled "Rhythm Nation." The performances will feature music from Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday,

Congratulations to NCO Academy Class 11-7

Congratulations to the following Airmen who graduated the Forrest L. Vosler NCO Academy Oct. 28 at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Tech. Sgt. Jordan ApplegateTech. Sgt. Justin BabbTech. Sgt. Charles BranumTech. Sgt. Ronald BroughtonTech. Sgt. Jess DentonTech. Sgt. Dustie FogartyTech. Sgt. Jeremy

Congratulations to SDE and IDE selects

Congratulations to the following Airmen for being selected for Intermediate and Senior Developmental Education courses. Air Force developmental education programs expand knowledge and increase understanding of the role of air, space and cyberspace power in times of peace and war. The programs

Congratulations to ALS Class 11-G

Congratulations to the following Airmen who graduated Julius A. Kolb Airman Leadership School Oct. 27 at McChord Field, Wash.Staff Sgt. Kai BeckerStaff Sgt. Joshua Busch Senior Airman Elix Carrasquillo Senior Airman Cassia Carrasquillo Senior Airman Jeremy Chivington Senior Airman James Drury III

Energy superstars set shining examples, get cash for future initiatives

The red carpet unrolled as Air Mobility Command honored its energy efficiency superstars, wrapping up Energy Awareness Month with a celebration of innovation. Both the facility and aviation fuel efficiency offices recognized at total of six individuals and 42 units with awards and incentives for

4th AS deploys for overseas contingency operations

An airlift squadron from McChord Field deployed Wednesday in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn.More than 100 Airmen from the 62nd Airlift Wing's 4th Airlift Squadron departed for a 60-day deployment to the Middle East. The Airmen will take over operations of the 817th Expeditionary

62 AW, 627 ABG conduct mobility exercise

McChord aircrew gives Hillary Clinton ride on C-17

It was originally planned as a "routine" airlift mission. But a Reserve aircrew, along with active duty members, ended up carrying precious cargo on a C-17 Globemaster III to Tripoli, Libya earlier this week.Six Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing, a 62nd Airlift Wing active-duty pilot, and a

AMC meets, exceeds Air Force ground energy goals

Air Mobility Command has saved millions of dollars through energy-efficient projects across its 13 installations. With an annual energy bill of $100 million, it plans to save even more. As a leader in energy and water conservation efforts, AMC continues to aggressively pursue the federally mandated

Team McChord escorts Clinton on unannounced Libya trip