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  • JTAC Airmen earn Bronze stars for heroism

    Staff Sgts. Trevor Bradford and Matthew Muse, both joint terminal attack controllers from the 5th Air Support Operations Squadron, were awarded the Bronze Star Medal Jan. 25 at Fort Lewis. During the ceremony, Col. Eric Schnitzer, 1st Air Support Operations Group commander, presented the medals to Sergeants Bradford and Muse for their bravery and
  • A C-17 Globemaster III sits on the fllightline at McChord Air Force Base, Wash. Airmen from McChord AFB provide airlift and aeromedical evacuation in support of the war on terrorism and other contingencies around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Abner Guzman)

    Global reach, global power

  • A C-17 Globemaster III sits in Hangar 4 after being pressure washed during a routine home station inspection Jan. 29 at McChord Air Force Base, Wash. Regular washing and rinsing prevent and control aircraft corrosion. (U.S. Air Force photo/Abner Guzman)

    Glimmering Globemaster IIIs

  • Airman 1st Class Savannah Orozco is photographed in her physical training uniform for a fitness poster Jan. 5 in the multimedia studio at McChord Air Force Base, Wash. Airman Orozco is with the 62nd Operations Support Squadron there. (U.S. Air Force photo/Abner Guzman)

    Hold that pose

  • New equipment at base fitness center benefits Airmen

    The 62nd Services Squadron recently made various purchases to improve every Airman's overall fitness experience. The new additions include an upgrade to the outdoor hockey rink that will help it withstand the elements, said Master Sgt. Robert Snyder, 62nd SVS. "The rink we installed in 2000 contained wood which wasn't pressure treated enough to put
  • MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash.-- Keith McDowell, Western Air Defense Sector, shields the ball from members of 62nd Aerial Port Squadron 2. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tyler Hemstreet)

    WADS shuts down APS 2 42-28

    The Western Air Defense Sector's intramural basketball team cruised to a 42-28 victory Monday night at the fitness center shutting down 62nd Aerial Port Squadron 2. A considerable size advantage on the low post and a strong desire to rebound gave WADS an early momentum boost, said APS 2 guard Reginald Harden. Nursing a 9-5 lead midway through the

  • APS Airmen return from deployment

    More than 40 Airmen from the 62nd Aerial Port Squadron returned home Jan. 16 after a 120-day deployment to Iraq in support of the Global War on Terrorism. "I am excited to see our Airmen return home and reunite with their families," said Lt. Col. Marydarlene Morgan, 62nd Mission Support Group commander. "Our Airmen remain prepared to deploy
  • MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash.-- After waiting in line, Sizzlin' Sid, 62nd Services Squadron mascot, finally gets to coast down the slide. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Abner Guzman)

    ‘Xtreme Xtravaganza’ shows off base services

    Food, games, entertainment and family activities filled McChord's Hangar 3 Wednesday for the 62nd Airlift Wing's "Xtreme Xtravaganza." The 62nd Services Squadron hosted the bash as part of a celebration for winning the 2007 Gen. Curtis E. LeMay Award for Best Services Squadron in Air Mobility Command and to provide a hearty welcome to the Air

  • LeMay inspectors coming to base next week

    Starting Wednesday, a five-member inspection team will observe the day-to-day activities of the 62nd Services Squadron at McChord for four straight days as part of the Gen. Curtis LeMay competition that recognizes excellence in Air Force Services programs. The inspection team will look at the squadron's customer focus, programs, management,
  • MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash.-- Cyle Grieve, 62nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, drives to the basket while James Schwertman, 8th Airlift Squadron, defends. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tyler Hemstreet)

    LRS team gets back on track

    Utilizing sniper-like long range accuracy, the 62nd Logistics Readiness Squadron intramural basketball team earned its first win of the season by defeating the 8th Airlift Squadron, 47-31, Tuesday night at the fitness center. LRS torched the 8 AS from downtown, making nine 3-pointers in the game. Point guard Cyle Grieve led the way with 17 points,
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