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Oct. 9, 2007
October Fire Prevention Month kicks off

As Fire Prevention Week kicks off on Sunday, this year's theme of "Practice Your Escape Plan" will be highlighted by a housing safety demonstration here complete with a smoke machine. The demonstration located at 3188 Pine Street will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 10 and 11. People will have
Oct. 9, 2007
PC security everyone’s responsibility: Don’t let yourself, coworkers become threat to our system

Seldom a day goes by when the McChord Air Force Base Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) is not under surveillance or attack from an external threat. On average the 62nd Communications Squadron reports ten to 20 scans, probes, or attempts to gain access to our MAN. In many cases, these sources appear to
Oct. 9, 2007
Combined Federal Campaign underway this month

The base Combined Federal Campaign is now running through Nov. 12. Last year, Team McChord raised nearly $152,000, said Capt. Edward Molenaar, 4th Airlift Squadron, McChord's CFC project officer this year. Federal employees and servicemembers can participate in CFC and make contributions to a wide
Sept. 27, 2007
Have IDs ready at base gate

Starting Monday, 62nd Security Forces Squadron Airmen and U.S. Protect guards posted at gates here will check IDs for all vehicle occupants ages 16 and up at all times. The new requirement is designed to establish a standard protocol at all gates and further increase the 62nd SFS's ability to
Sept. 27, 2007
AFPC streamlines retirement, separation actions

As the result of processes developed under the Air Force Smart Operations for the 21 century initiative, retired or separated Airmen seeking corrections to their Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty -- commonly referred to as a Defense Department Form 214 -- will get a response in
Sept. 27, 2007
Computer security: Everyone's responsibility to help protect Air Force networks from harm

Have you ever considered what role Computer Security (COMPUSEC) has in the success of McChord's mission? Worldwide Air Force operations increasingly rely on the smooth transfer of information across Air Force networks. These networks have become just as important to mission success as the technology
Sept. 27, 2007
Dining facility keeps Airmen fueled with food

Whether it's a giant tray of lasagna, a pot of Jambalaya or a hearty helping of beef ball stroganoff, service apprentice and kitchen shift leader Airman 1st Class Anthony Ribeiro, 62nd Services Squadron, never hesitates to taste his creation between eight and 10 times before he puts it out. He wants
Sept. 20, 2007
McChord C-17 Globemaster III first to use synthetic blend of alternative fuel

When given the go-ahead from Air Mobility Command, the 62nd Airlift Wing will be the first operational wing to use the new Fischer-Tropsch fuel blend in a C-17 Globemaster III, according to the 62nd Logistics Readiness Squadron. "We're pretty excited about it," said Master Sgt. Shayne Somavia, 62nd
Sept. 20, 2007
62nd CPTS begins transition to new financial structure

Representatives from the Air Force's Financial Services Transformation Team visited McChord Tuesday and Wednesday to brief leadership on the transition to the new centralized financial service structure and the effect it will have on the base. The transition is slated to take full effect in October
Sept. 20, 2007
AF Marathon results announced: Team McChord finishes in top form at the annual race

Runners here during Saturday's U.S. Air Force Marathon were treated to crystal blue skies, cool temperatures and a new record set. The official results, announced Wednesday, confirmed 32-year-old Josh Cox from San Diego and Mammoth Lakes, Calif. as overall winner in the men's full marathon. Cox's

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