Committed to caring in CAF: First-line supervisors can influence an Airman's well-being

Imagine being told the following: "Listen to your people. Communicate with them and be perceptive to their needs." Who do you think said it? It actually isn't from a person -- it's from Air Force Pamphlet 36-2241, otherwise known as the Air Force Professional Development Guide, or PDG. The quoted

18th Air Force commander visits JBLM

627th CES Airman's EOD role helped to save lives

For most Americans, the Academy Award winning movie "The Hurt Locker" was just that -- a movie. But for Staff Sgt. Mark Walker, it's his life. Sergeant Walker, a member of 627th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight, spent part of 2010 diffusing bombs and improvised explosive devicess in Afghanistan,

Professionals of the Week

McChord field clinic gains services, Airmen gain access

The McChord Clinic at Joint Base Lewis-McChord now offers an opportunity for easier access to physical therapy services thanks to the opening Feb. 28 of the Physical Therapy Clinic for active-duty airmen.Col. Kevin Kilb, 62nd Airlift Wing commander, and Col. Jerry Penner, Madigan Healthcare System

'Celebrating Mobility Airmen Project' begins at McChord

Airman Activities Center gives Airmen a place of their own

Like a proud father, Staff Sgt. Nahkoma Doyle, 627th Civil Engineer Squadron dorm manager, sat at a table inside the newly completed Airman Activities Center inside Bldg. 572 and gushed about the work a group of Airmen put in to get the project completed."This whole thing was their idea," said

2011 intramural basketball standings

The 2011 intramural basketball season began Jan. 10. The league involves teams comprised of Airmen, Soldiers, Marines and civilians. Below are the current standings current as of Feb. 25. WashingtonJBLM Judge Advocate office 6-1520th Area Support Medical Company 5-121st Cargo Transfer Company 4-24th

Professionals of the Week

62nd MXS maintenance flight keeps aircraft safe, prepared

"When an aircraft breaks down, the obvious reaction is find the problem, fix it and get it back in the air," said Tech. Sgt. Adam Balmer, 62nd Maintenance Squadron crew chief. "Well, here in the maintenance flight, our job is to proactively do our best to prevent that break down from ever