C-17 mission to Hickam highlights Operation Air Force

Somewhere over the Pacific Ocean, Air Force Academy Cadet Third Class Carly Olsowski stood in the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III from McChord and looked out across the vast expanse of blue. With a vision to fly jets for the Air Force after graduation, she spoke with C-17 pilots Lt. Col. Douglas

Vehicle, motorcycle safety paramount during 101 Critical Days of Summer

According to 2005 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the leading cause of death for young adults ages 21-34 was motor vehicle traffic crashes, which claimed the lives of 11,634 people.Those numbers reflect an equally dangerous trend in the Air Force. During the 101

Base security requires more than guns, guards

The Department of Defense has many tools it uses in furthering its antiterrorism programs.Some have catchy titles such as the "TSWG" or Technical Systems Working Group; others sound more grand, such as the Force Protection Corporate Structure. There are dozens of councils, boards and working groups

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Colonel joins joint base team

The boxes were already packed and the movers were ready to go as Col. Shane Hershman, former 62nd Airlift Wing vice commander, and his family prepared for the move to McGuire Air Force Base, N.J.But before departing on the 3,000 mile cross-country move, Colonel Hershman got the call from Air

Airmen conquer local Rainier-to-Ruston race

(Master Sgt. Bill Baker, 62nd Mission Support Squadron, recently competed in the Rainier-to-Ruston race. This is a first-person account of his experience.)It started innocently enough."Hey Shirt! What did you do this weekend?" they asked."I ran nine of 51 miles with my six-person team in the

McChord plays gracious host to Special Olympics

Local Airmen, Soldiers and event volunteers from across the area teamed up here May 30 through Sunday to welcome Special Olympians, their coaches, families and friends for the annual Washington Special Olympic Summer Games.More than 5,000 athletes, coaches and volunteers flocked to McChord to

Operation Air Force hits McChord

McChord Airmen are getting a firsthand opportunity to show Air Force Academy cadets what life is like outside the classroom.Nineteen cadets from the Air Force Academy are staying here for three weeks as part of the Operation Air Force program.The program gives the cadets the opportunity to get a

Keeping security in mind

A recent outbreak of security incidents surrounding the mishandling of classified documents has 62nd Security Forces Squadron officials asking Airmen and civilians to take their time and use the utmost discretion when it comes to working with the documents.There have been more than double the amount

LRS hosts AMC conference

Adding to the excitement surrounding what has already been a banner year, the 62nd Logistics Readiness Squadron hosted the Air Mobility Command's LRS commander's conference here May 12-15.The event marked the first time the LRS conference has been held at another base besides Scott Air Force Base,