Wing welcomes new commander

The 62nd Airlift Wing welcomed its new commander in a change-of-command ceremony Wednesday in Hangar 4. Col. Jeffrey Stephenson took command of the wing as Col. Jerry Martinez heads off to be the executive officer for Gen. Arthur Lichte, commander of Air Mobility Command at Scott Air Force Base,

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Inspectors proclaim 62nd Airlift Wing … Outstanding, Excellent

Airmen from the 62nd Airlift Wing are celebrating their accomplishment as the Air Mobility Command Inspector General Team certified the wing as "Outstanding" in the Logistics Standardization and Evaluation Program inspection and "Excellent" in the Unit Compliance Inspection in separate outbriefings

Tax assistance for Airmen available starting Jan. 28

McChord's tax center will offer free assistance to Airmen, retirees and spouses of deployed Airmen starting Jan. 28. Located in Room 3007 in Bldg. 100, the center will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. All tax services at the center are through appointment only, and can be made by calling

Weather impacts health care availability: Inclement conditions affect medical clinic winter schedule

If you've lived in Washington for some time, you may have noticed that our normally mild winters can include snow and ice. These conditions do not bode well for safe driving conditions. In the event that this winter follows similar trends, the 62nd Medical and Dental Clinics and pharmacy will follow

Hearty welcome

Combat controllers receive Silver Star, Bronze Stars, Purple Hearts, Air Force Combat Action Medal

Twenty-five medals were presented to 15 combat controllers and special tactics officers during a ceremony here Tuesday in Hangar 9, presided over by the Air Force Special Operations Command commander. One Silver Star, seven Bronze Stars with Valor, three Bronze Stars, two Purple Hearts and 15 Air

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Traffic delays, limited customer service due to exercise scenarios

Long lines, long waits and possible evacuations could be a common occurrence in certain areas on base in the weeks leading up and throughout the Unit Compliance Inspection and accompanying terrorism exercise, which runs from Jan. 8-16. Other than personnel reporting for duty, base officials are

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