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  • Expect multiple base-wide exercises leading up to UCI

    Base officials are spreading the word that everyone can expect to experience several exercises in the weeks leading up to the Unit Compliance Inspection, which runs from Jan. 8-16. Due to the fact this year's UCI includes a weapons of mass destruction exercise -- where response will be graded by the

  • Servicemembers celebrate holiday in a new way

    Approximately 70 people from Joint Task Force Bravo made a five-and-half-mile hike up Comayagua Mountain Nov. 17 to bring a Thanksgiving-sized feast of more than 600 pounds of food to villagers in La Sampedrana, Honduras. The hike was the third in a series of five planned by Chaplain (Capt.) Chad

  • MDG takes intramural football title

    The 62nd Medical Group intramural football team pulled off late comebacks in two consecutive loser-out games to defeat the 62nd Logistics Readiness Squadron/1st Air Support Operations Group and win the intramural football title Nov. 20 at Rainier Field. MDG speedy wide receiver Harry Dennard hauled

  • Holidays bring additional risks around the house

    Every year we hear of personal injury statistics and home disasters during the holiday season. If not through safety channels, I am reminded each year of the loss that can devastate a family simply by watching the news. Allow me to give a few simple safety tips to help limit those misfortunes to

  • AMC commander thanks mobility warriors

    Our nation has much to be thankful for when it pauses Thursday to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. As my wife, Chris, and I reflect on our long list of blessings, we are especially thankful for you and your families - the men and women of Air Mobility Command. You make a difference in people's

  • Base offers free holiday portraits

    The Airman and Family Readiness Center will provide families a chance to take a free holiday portrait on Thursday at the Chapel Support Center. The 11th annual event is part of the AFRC's effort to celebrate November as the Month of the Military Family. From 3 to 7 p.m. families will have the

  • Month of observance brings abusive relationships out of shadows

    The tactics are varied, but effective. Telling her not to apply for a community college course, since she's not smart enough to pass. Physically isolating him in a rural home, with no job or vehicle. Striking her in the torso when the laundry piles up. The tactics may differ, but the end result for

  • Energy awareness, it’s in your hands

    Has anyone heard the joke, "How many Airman does it take to turn off a light bulb?" Or, more importantly, how many Airman turn off their lights, printers, copy machines, computers, monitors, coffee makers, fans, etc. when not in use? Think of your own unit for a second and you can probably see where

  • State recognizes Carter Lake as school of distinction

    Carter Lake Elementary School has been named one of 86 "Schools of Distinction" by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction for dramatic improvements in student reading and mathematics over the past several years. On Oct. 10, Al Cohen, interim superintendent of Clover Park School District

  • Bringing power to the mission: Teamwork, flexibility key to team's success

    The 62nd Maintenance Squadron's Aerospace Ground Equipment flight is home to some of the most versatile Airmen in the Air Force. "In this shop, each of us is a jack-of-all-trades," said Senior Airman Evan Nemeth, 62nd MXS, as he inspected a drill -- one of 304 tools in a neatly arranged composite