C-17 Globemaster III marks 10 years of service at McChord

With nearly 1,000 local community leaders and Team McChord members watching intently, McChord's first C-17 Globemaster III -- the "Spirit of McChord" -- touched down here July 30, 1999, piloted by then-Air Mobility Commander Gen. Charles "Tony" Robertson. The aptly-named aircraft was one of two

Wing celebrates historic birthday

The 62nd Airlift Wing's time at McChord will reach a historic milestone Saturday, marking the 62nd anniversary as a wing at this base. The wing was established as the 62nd Troop Carrier Wing on July 28, 1947, calling McChord Field (later Air Force Base) home on Aug. 15, 1947. The 4th, 7th and 8th

Joint Base preparation stays on steady course

Development of Joint Base Lewis-McChord reached a signifi cant milestone this week with the expected signing of the Memorandum of Agreement by the vice chiefs of them Army and Air Force. The MOA was developed locally and fi nalized in May after months of work by McChord and Fort Lewis leadership and

LRS Airman bulks up for upcoming competition

In the midst of a strict, 12-week diet, Airman 1st Class Ryan Timm, 62nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, is often subject to a never-ending list of food temptations. Friends and coworkers inadvertently (or at times, intentionally) parade by the young Airman goodies such as Girl Scout cookies, ice

Rolling along with 62nd LRS vehicle ops

The 62nd Logistics Readiness Squadron's vehicle operation section's slogan isn't something that's tossed around like a catch phrase or only recited after meetings. It's more a motto the LRS Airmen live by. "Nothing moves until we do" governs the section's everyday mindset. "Anything that moves on

Heat index puts McChord on alert

"Black flag" might sound similar to a training exercise, but after local temperatures soared recently, Team McChord members should be a little more familiar with its definition. Last week's heat wave broke various temperature records on McChord, triggering several high Heat Category warnings. On

Heat index puts McChord on alert

"Black flag" might sound similar to a training exercise, but after local temperatures soared recently, Team McChord members should be a little more familiar with its definition.Last week's heat wave broke various temperature records on McChord, triggering several high Heat Category warnings.On July

Secretary of Air Force speaks at Rodeo Town Hall

Editor's note: The following transcription of Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley's remarks at the Air Mobility Rodeo 2009 town hall Wednesday was provided by Tech. Sgt. Scott Sturkol, Air Mobility Command Public Affairs.What a treat for me to be here with you today. I've been looking forward

Rodeo 2009 kicks off with opening ceremonies

McChord welcomes international Rodeo teams