News Search

  • Airmen honor former prisoners of war

    More than 60 former prisoners of war packed the McChord Clubs and Community Center ballroom Sept. 17 for the annual luncheon held in their honor. Each veteran was paired with an Airman for the duration of the event. "There were a lot of good conversations going on throughout the lunch," said Senior

  • Critical Days end, fall safety focus begins

    Even though the Critical Days of Summer Campaign is officially at an end, there is a serious issue to address before going into the Fall Safety Campaign. There were more fatalities this summer than in the prior two years. "There were 22 Air Force-wide fatalities due to lack of proper safety

  • 22nd Special Tactics Squadron Airmen honored

    The 22nd Special Tactics Squadron recently hosted an awards ceremony honoring 40 Airmen with an array of combat awards earned during deployments over the last two years, ranging from the Purple Heart to the Air Force Achievement Medal. Family members and friends of the honored Airmen, as well as

  • PNAF Airmen ... Perfect ... Always!

    As a security forces Airman at a previous duty location, Tech. Sgt. Matt Thompson would routinely patrol the base, keeping a close watch on the missiles and nuclear cargo that would come in and out of the installation.While securing the activity on the flightline surrounding the nuclear mission,

  • McChord Airmen head for 'the ice' as Deep Freeze season kicks off

    Thirty-seven Team McChord Airmen left today in a C-17 Globemaster III, loaded with more than 90,000 pounds of cargo destined for Antarctica, beginning another season of Operation Deep Freeze.The 2009-2010 season of ODF, the Defense Department's support of the U.S. Antarctic Program and the National

  • History on display at AF Ball Saturday

    This year's Air Force Ball has all the makings of what any marquee social event should require: fabulous décor, great food, a prestigious guest list and a proud heritage. All will be on display starting at 6 p.m. Sept. 26 in Hangars 3 and 4. Headlined by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton

  • Medics ready Team McChord for flu season

    With the flu season upon us, 62nd Medical Squadron officials have implemented a vaccination plan and are urging Airmen and their families to get vaccinated. Vaccination is the most important way to prevent catching or spreading the flu, said Col. (Dr.) Catherine Bard, 62nd Medical Squadron

  • Combined Federal Campaign begins

    The base Combined Federal Campaign began yesterday with an 11:30 a.m. luncheon at the McChord Clubs and Community Center. Federal employees and servicemembers can participate in CFC and make contributions to a wide variety of charities in cash, check or payroll deduction. CFC was established in 1961

  • Safety top priority at McChord

    When Airmen think about safety, one of the many things that comes to mind is the reflective belt. Affectionately known as the "disco belt," wear of the reflective belt is mandatory for active duty Airmen during hours of reduced visibility. Commanders are responsible for ensuring their members are

  • OPSEC: Every Airman’s security responsibility

    "Zip it! Careless talk costs lives" was a phrase circulated on countless U.S. and English World War II propaganda posters. While the phrase may not be as well known today, the U.S. military's concern that servicemembers might casually leak sensitive military information is still very much an