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  • McChord earns top marks in critical inspection

    Air Force officials gave the 62nd Airlift Wing the highest-possible grade today following a week-long inspection of the wing's role as the nation's Prime Nuclear Airlift Force."These results underscore our commitment to the American people in our ability to conduct our number one no-fail mission,"

  • Team McChord begins 'year of the test'

    With the holiday season over, Team McChord members are now rested and facing the challenges of a new year.The first major inspection of 2009 kicked off Jan. 7 as members of the Air Mobility Command Inspector General team and Defense Threat Reduction Agency arrived to conduct the operational phase of

  • Joint Winter Safety Campaign stresses safety in driving, outdoor recreation

    In collaboration with the Defense Department's Joint Winter Safety Campaign, which began Dec.1 and runs through Feb. 28, safety officials here are asking Airmen to use extra caution while driving and partaking in outdoor activities. The Air Force is working with other military services to unite

  • McChord Airman receives Purple Heart

    Wednesday in Iraq -- another routine day -- it would be hump day if it weren't for the seven-day work week the Airmen from the 586th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron at Camp Bucca, Iraq, commit to.For one security forces .50 caliber Humvee gunner, Nov. 28, 2007 would be more than just another

  • AMC command chief praises Phoenix Spouse program

    Air Mobility Command officials got an up close and personal look at McChord's flourishing Phoenix Spouse program Dec. 10 as base leadership and program officials briefed Chief Master Sgt. Joe Barron, AMC command chief, on the success of the program here.Col. Michael Hornitschek, 62nd Airlift Wing

  • As winter approaches, driving safety moves to forefront

    With snow in the forecast for this week, Team McChord leaders are advising Airmen to conduct a few simple checks on their vehicles and keep some safety tips in mind to ensure they are prepared to navigate snowy or icy roads.Winter conditions -- wet, cold and icy weather -- present the greatest