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  • 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

  • Football: 62nd MXS defeats WADS 26-6

    The air was crisp as the sun set on a seemingly rare and beautiful Northwest fall evening at Rainier field Tuesday. The conditions set the perfect stage for an intramural football game featuring past powerhouses, as the 62nd Maintenance Squadron defeated Western Air Defense Sector, 26-6. From the

  • Officials select local Airman to be physician assistant

    Air Force officials selected 14 Airmen to attend the Tri- Service (Phase I) Physician Assistant Training at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The September 2007 Physician Assistant Board met at the Air Force Personnel Center here to consider 47 applicants. In addition to those selected to attend training,

  • McChord passes NSI with flying colors

    Airmen who were evaluated during the Nuclear Surety Inspection here Sept. 12 to 18 received an overall grade of "satisfactory" -- the highest overall grade given -- by the Air Mobility Command's Inspector General team. Each unit the IG team visited here had just one week to prepare for the NSI

  • 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