Unaccompanied Airmen feast

McChord hosts annual tree lighting

18th Air Force, Expeditionary Center restructuring to enhance air mobility, warfighting command and control

AMC officials announced plans Dec. 7 to restructure some command and control functions, commonly referred to as C2, effective Jan. 7, 2011. The command's 18th Air Force will focus on C2 of air mobility, contingency response, and enroute operations, including the 618th Air and Space Operations Center

Rudy retires after 10 years of service

After an Airman serves an honorable career, they are rewarded with a proper retirement. The same goes for Air Force Airmen who walk on four legs. A military working dog, Rudy, has retired after 10 years of faithful service to the Air Force. Rudy, badge number C012, entered the Air Force in November

AADD van keeps Team McChord safe

Professionals of the Week

McChord icon celebrates 40 years of service

"Forty years ago, when I drove my car to this base, I had no idea I would make chief master sergeant," said Jonathan Harris. "Now look at me. I've spent the majority of my life here. And I've loved every minute of it."Jonathan Tyronne Harris grew up in a small town called Salem, Va. He graduated

Holiday cooking safety

Safe driving ensures a happy holiday for all

Airmen here experienced the first snowfall of the season Nov. 22 when more than two inches of snow fell on the base. On that day alone, according to The Washington State Patrol, King County troopers responded to 305 collisions and 405 disabled vehicles. As Airmen and their families begin to travel

Carlos Mencia delivers humor to JBLM

Bursts of laughter radiated throughout the crowd of more than 2,200 as Carlos Mencia, the man behind Comedy Central's popular "Mind of Mencia" television program, brought smiles to the faces of the JBLM community here Nov. 19."The goal of this concert was to let people know how much their work is