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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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

Airborne Maintainers

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