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  • Planners excited about McChord Air Expo 2008

    The group of dedicated Airmen behind Air Expo 2008 did more than just leaf through a contingency plan from the air show held here three years ago and make some phone calls.The group poured its heart and soul into the planning, according to Maj. Doug Edwards, Air Expo 2008 director.That included

  • New Enlisted Heritage Room bridges past to present

    It's been said that once you know your heritage, you always remember where you came from.That is exactly what the new Enlisted Heritage Room at the McChord Clubs and Community Center is all about, according to base officials. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of many people and agencies on

  • 62nd MXS munitions flight pitches AFSO idea to AMC

    The 62nd Maintenance Squadron's munitions flight recently came up with a plan to not only centralize its daily administrative and operational functions, but also limit the base population's exposure to dangerous explosives.The plan -- which was generated as part of an Air Force Smart Operations for

  • Volunteers needed for Special Olympics

    More than 2,000 athletes from across the state will gather here and at Fort Lewis May 30 through June 1 for the Washington Special Olympic Summer Games.For the 18th consecutive year, McChord will host the opening ceremony, as well as the victory dance and victory happenings.The athletic events such

  • AMC Commander visits McChord

    "Every time a C-17 (Globemaster III) from McChord, or any of our other bases, lands anywhere around the world, it's a symbol of hope," said Gen. Arthur Lichte, commander of Air Mobility Command, today during his visit here."It may be in the middle of an earthquake, it may be in the middle of a

  • DUI simulator shows Airmen dangers

    The national "Save A Life" Tour made its way though McChord this week in an effort to show Airmen the effects of driving under the influence of alcohol. The tour was developed to provide a state-of-the-art, interactive driving experience that simulates driving under the influence. When stepping into

  • New morale call system helps Airmen connect

    The 62nd Communications Squadron is implementing a new morale call system here that deployed Airmen can use to call home on a DSN phone line without going through the base operator. The Automated Health and Morale System is designed to consolidate the base operator and give Airmen a chance to