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  • 62nd Airlift Wing changes command

    Col. Kevin Kilb assumed command of the 62nd Airlift Wing from Col. Jeffrey Stephenson during a change of command ceremony today in Hangar 4. Colonel Stephenson has been appointed as Chief of Staff of the Air Force Chair, National War College at Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C. "Team McChord

  • Operation Air Force inspires AFA cadets

    Cadets from the United States Air Force Academy spent the past three weeks here experiencing active duty life. During that time, they shadowed Team McChord Airmen and participated in daily operations such as repairing flightline lighting, detonating C-4 explosives, firing M9 and MP5 weapons, logging

  • Team McChord trains NATO crew chiefs

    When the new NATO base in Papa, Hungary, becomes fully operational in the next few months, Team McChord can take great pride in the fact it played a role in helping establish an installation which will support airlift operations of 12 nations.Five flying crew chiefs -- three from Sweden, one from

  • Equity officials utilizing 'green' demolition practices

    There is a 'green' purpose behind the many piles of demolition debris throughout Cascade Village housing complex.Scattered around a mountain of torn-up wood are piles of vinyl siding, scrap metal flashings, brick and concrete rubble.All of the piles will be recycled or reused in one way or another

  • Community leaders experience Airmen, airpower

    Twenty-four civic leaders experienced multiple Air Force missions during a fly-away community relations tour April 7 and 8.As guests of the 62nd Airlift Wing commander and 446th AW vice commander, the civic leaders visited McChord, Fairchild and Malmstrom Air Force Bases in less than 36 hours,

  • McChord flying squadrons continue to meet the mission

    In late March, McChord's three flying squadrons (the 7th Airlift Squadron is currently deployed) had combined to fly 3,078 sorties, transporting more than 25,000 tons of cargo and piling up more than 11,000 flying hours since the beginning of the year.Airlift taskings continue at a heavy pace due to