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

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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

EOD Safety Day focuses on overall health

The 627th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit conducted a safety day here Nov. 19 to give the unit an opportunity to focus on compliance with standard operating procedures; tactics, techniques and procedures, and examine the overall health of the career field."The annual

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Hickam aircrew takes advantage of Pacific Northwest training opportunities

The drizzling rain and cold temperatures of the Pacific Northwest may not seem to be a fair trade for the sunshine and palm trees of the Hawaiian Islands, but a Hickam C-17 Globemaster III aircrew is toughing out the elements to hone their skills in the airlift arsenal.The 535th Airlift Squadron

McChord Annex reopens for fitness

The McChord Field Fitness Center Annex reopened Nov. 16 with several new and improved fitness resources for the JBLM community. After 10 months of restorations and refurbishment, some of the biggest differences gym goers will notice include remodeled locker rooms, new exercise equipment and an

McChord selections to chief master sgt

Air Force officials selected 504 of 2,287 eligible senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant, for a selection rate of 22.04 percent.The 62nd Airlift Wing selectees are as follows:Senior Master Sgt. Harold Simpson, 62nd Operations GroupSenior Master Sgt. Paul Julbes, 62nd

McChord selection to colonel

Air Force officials announced Nov. 17 their selection of 73 lieutenant colonels, 179 majors and 331 captains in health profession fields for promotion.The 2010A Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel and Major Medical Corps and Dental Corps and 2010B Colonel Medical Service Corps central selection boards