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

Use care when lighting up holidays

The holiday tradition of stringing lights on the outside of the house, across the mantle and on the Christmas tree is commonplace in households across the nation.McChord Fire Department officials are asking Airmen and their families to take note of a few key safety tips when it comes to lighting up

Fitness Center program garners Five-Star status

The 62nd Force Support Squadron recently earned Five-Star status for the fourth time in the last five years for its fitness programs here.The award, which is given by the Air Force Services Agency, provides annual recognition and acknowledgement for bases that have reached the highest standard of

A season of giving

McChord Airmen fuel Operation Deep Freeze

Airmen from the 446th and 62nd Airlift Wings assigned to the 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron in support of Operation Deep Freeze completed the first operational C-17 Globemaster III airdrop to the Antarctic Gamburtsev Mountain Province Nov. 26. Thirty bundles of fuel and other supplies were

Upcoming exercise impacts entire base

Long lines and long waits will likely be commonplace at McChord the entire first week of December due to an anti-terrorism exercise. Other than personnel reporting for duty, base officials are strongly urging people with routine, non-emergency business to postpone their errands until the exercise

TACC commander discusses mission, manning during visit

Commands Air Force-wide have felt personnel constraints at every level, and the operations center responsible for centralized command and control of Air Force and commercial contract air mobility is no different. But officials at the 618th Tanker Airlift Control Center are finding creative ways to

Obstetric clinic now open on McChord

A fully operational obstetric clinic opened Nov. 1 at the McChord medical Clinic here to provide quality pre-natal care up to the time of delivery for pregnant Airmen and their family members. "The clinic is designed to provide quality care with the same caregiver throughout the duration of