Avoiding uniform violations key to looking sharp

In the midst of an Air Force-wide transformation from the battle dress uniform to the new Airmen battle uniform, some Airmen are falling victim to not properly wearing the uniform in accordance with Air Force Instruction 36-2903.The most common wardrobe violations include Airmen wearing the squadron

Setting Sail

New vice commander arrives

It's no coincidence that new 62nd Airlift Wing Vice Commander Col. Michael Hornitschek already feels right at home here at McChord.After all, the Air Force Academy graduate was raised on an evergreen farm in Wisconsin and now resides in the Evergreen State.Colonel Hornitschek comes to McChord after

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

Mail call

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