62nd Maintenance Operations Squadron works behind the scenes

While it's likely you won't see 62nd Maintenance Operations Squadron Airmen changing tires, swapping engines or replacing various parts on McChord's fleet of C-17 Globemaster IIIs, rest assured the squadron plays a vital role in keeping the wing's mission operating at a high level. "We're behind the

Joint basing efforts under way at 3 AMC bases

Three Air Mobility Command bases are in the process of merging with two Army posts and a Naval Air Station as a result of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission which identified that these military facilities could be combined to streamline operational efficiency and save taxpayers'

Elmendorf Airmen, Hurricane Hunters continue missions while at McChord

Even without their own support equipment, operating from temporary work quarters and spending nights in a local hotel, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, Airmen continue flying their missions.Working with McChord Airmen while on temporary deployment here, the dedicated group continues to launch their

Base housing town hall addresses progress

Base leaders, Equity Residential representatives and base housing residents gathered Jan. 28 at Heartwood Elementary School here to discuss progress of the housing privatization project.More than 40 residents participated in a question and answer session with Col. Jeffrey Stephenson, 62nd Airlift

Wings integrate at ORI tabletop

McChord hosted an interactive table top discussion Jan. 30 at the Chapel Support Center in a move to better position three participating airlift wings for success in the upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection.Participating Airmen from the 62nd and 446th Airlift Wings and the 319th Air Refueling

Wingman concept applies to effort targeting alcohol use

The Air Force wingman concept is the foundation of a new 62nd Airlift Wing effort promoting responsible alcohol use. The program title, "1v1, Two's in", captures the Airman culture: "1-v-1" refers to a two-Airman team and applies to program presentation from a supervisor; "Two's in" refers to each

McChord receives Alaska-based Airmen, aircraft as precaution to volcano (updated)

McChord welcomed eight aircraft and nearly 200 Airmen from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, Jan. 31 through Feb. 2 as part of a precautionary redeployment in light of increased activity associated with Mount Redoubt volcano, located approximately 100 miles from Elmendorf.Three Air Force Reserve

Army Air Corps veteran receives delayed Distinguished Flying Cross (updated)

Editor's note: Photos from the actual presentation on Jan. 29 have been added to this story.Sixty-five years removed from unknowingly earning the Distinguished Flying Cross, Army Air Corps veteran Joseph Moser finally had his hard-earned day in the limelight. Mr. Moser was presented the

Inaugural address

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