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,

Airmen can ease stress by tying up legal loose ends

Establishing a power of attorney, drawing up a will and getting legal advice are things Airmen shouldn't leave to the last minute before deploying.They should take care of these things ahead of time so they can spend more time with their families instead of tying up legal loose ends, said Capt.

62nd MOS team wins fitness contest

When it came to choosing fitness and nutrition goals and sticking to them for the sake of competition, the Buzzards picked their opponents clean.The four-person team comprised of Master Sgt. Timothy LeSuer, Tech. Sgt Johnathan Shew, Staff Sgt. Eric Rozzano and Marilyn Eubank from the 62nd

WADS dedicates historic aircraft

The Western Air Defense Sector hosted a formal dedication ceremony here May 21 for a historic F-16 static display.The aircraft, F-16A S/N 82-0929, was one of the three F-16s scrambled against hijacked airliners on Sept. 11, 2001. The aircraft and its pilot on that day - Lt. Col. Brad Derrig,

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

Safety reminder

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

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