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

Digging Arbor Day

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

McChord commander meets with local media

In a move to reach out to the local media and build further on an already strong relationship, Col. Jeffrey Stephenson, 62nd Airlift Wing commander, and 62nd AW Public Affairs representatives met with television and newspaper reporters over lunch Tuesday in Seattle. Colonel Stephenson discussed a

Walk this way

FTC offers tips to improve gas mileage

Along with everyone in the nation, Airmen here are feeling the financial crunch when it comes to fuel consumption. To limit consumption, some are turning their back on four wheels and opting for two instead. "I choose to take my bike to work instead of my car because it is good exercise and I enjoy

SARC program brings powerful message to Airmen

More than 750 McChord Airmen attended the sexual assault response coordinator's annual sexual assault awareness program at the base theater Monday. At the event, Airmen had an opportunity to learn from Mike Domitrz, an award-winning speaker, author and creator of the "Can I Kiss You?" program. The

Top 3 scholarship program fuels education

McChord's Top 3 group knows the value of a good education -- so much so, the group is willing to monetarily contribute to the effort certain Airmen put forth to further their education. For the last three years, the Top 3 has offered two $100 scholarships each quarter to one non commissioned officer

‘Northwest Skunkworks’ challenges future leaders

Airmen interested in seeing how their outdoor skills match up to those of the contestants on the network TV show "Survivor" won't have to travel to an exotic tropical island to find out. They will have that opportunity starting Wednesday at the base's South 40 training area when the 62nd Security

Reserve, active-duty Airmen fly late season Deep Freeze mission

A total force aircrew from McChord Air Force Base, Wash., made history April 17 during the last Operation Deep Freeze mission of the 2007-2008 season. With only eight days remaining before Antarctica becomes shrouded in 24-hour darkness during winter, Airmen from the 446th and 62nd Airlift Wings