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  • 2011 intramural basketball season begins

    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 Jan. 24. Washington520th Area Support Medical Company 3-0JBLM Judge Advocate office 3-04th Landing Support Battalion

  • McChord Chapel offers support, spiritual guidance

    "Our mission is simply to help people," said Lt. Col. Michael Husfelt, 627th Air Base Group wing chaplain. "We are here to develop relationships and support everyone on the installation in any way that we possibly can."As a direct contribution to the Comprehensive Airman Fitness program, the McChord

  • Afghanistan airdrop levels reach new frontier in 2010

    Mobility Airmen supporting deployed airdrop operations in Afghanistan reached an unprecedented level in 2010 with a record 60.4 million pounds of cargo airdropped throughout austere locations in the country.To put it another way, imagine watching 8,162 Chevy Suburbans with parachutes floating down

  • Airman ready to toot his horn on tour

    Growing up in Vacaville, Calif., Senior Airman James Santos got the opportunity to go see Tops in Blue, the Air Force's traveling entertainment showcase, a couple of times when he was a child.Each time, he left the show wondering what it would be like to be a part of the team. Airman Santos doesn't

  • McChord leaders implement remedial fitness program

    In order to better prepare Airmen for the redesigned PT test, McChord Field leaders have implemented a remedial fitness program."Fitness is a condition of employment in the United States Air Force," said Col. Kevin Kilb, 62nd Airlift Wing commander. "This program was designed to enhance the physical

  • 62nd AMXS: Crew chiefs get the job done

    No airlift wing can provide global airlift for America without ready and available aircraft. No aircraft can deliver global airlift without proper maintenance. At McChord Field, the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs ensure the 62nd Airlift Wing's C-17 Globemaster IIIs are safe, reliable

  • Airmen awarded at annual Honor Guard Appreciation Breakfast

    Six Airmen won awards Jan. 12 at the annual Honor Guard Appreciation Breakfast. The awardees are as follows:Most Improved: Senior Airman Robert Kruse, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Look Sharp: Airman 1st Class Pierre Fitzhugh, 62nd Maintenance Squadron. Spirit Award: Senior Airman Bennett