Department works to give military families coordinated care

The Defense Department, in conjunction with the military services and the Department of Veterans Affairs, has created a framework to help wounded, ill and injured service members not only survive, but also thrive as they transition from military service back into their communities. "We want them to

Mentoring moment

Seal of approval

Joint basing town hall answers questions, eases concerns for Team McChord civilians

Joint basing experts assembled here Wednesday for a civilian town hall to address concerns of civilian employees at McChord, answer questions and explain details of the pending merger between Fort Lewis and McChord.More than 300 civilians attended the briefing and engaged in discussion of key topics

Spouses, agencies help Airmen, families during deployments

With more than 800 Airmen currently deployed, McChord support agencies are making sure family members of deployed Airmen are being cared for while their loved ones are away. Part of that support network starts with the all-volunteer Phoenix Spouse program within each unit. While the nature of each

Club membership highlights benefits, privileges during drive

The McChord Clubs and Community Center continues its annual membership drive through Oct. 15, offering two choices of club cards and other benefits. Interested members of Team McChord are encouraged to sign up to become a club member before the end of the drive. "There are lots of benefits to being

McChord aids in Ike relief operations

Team McChord Airmen supporting Hurricane Ike relief operations went off alert status Sept. 15 after completing taskings from the 618th Tanker Airlift Control Center, the Air Mobility Command hub for planning and directing tanker and transport aircraft operations around the world."Our Airmen have

POW/MIA luncheon

Foofaraw fun

Work set to begin on lodging for Rodeo 2009

Thanks to a little help from Gen. Arthur Lichte, Air Mobility Command commander, the 62nd Force Support Squadron's lodging section is moving forward on improvements that will better prepare the base for visitor accommodations during Rodeo 2009. The section was recently granted nearly $2.6 million