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

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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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C-17 makes historic transcontinental flight using synthetic fuel blend

The U.S. Air Force marked the 104th anniversary of powered flight today by completing the first transcontinental flight of an aircraft using a blend of regular aviation and synthetic fuel. An Air Force C-17 lifted off shortly before dawn at McChord AFB, Wash., and arrived early this afternoon at

Following simple steps will help to ensure fires won’t ruin this season’s festivities

There's nothing quite like the smell of a fresh Christmas tree and the look of a long string of bright lights in the home to welcome the holiday season. But base officials are asking Airmen and their families to follow some simple steps in the home to mitigate any fire risks this holiday season.

Operation Cookie Drop delivers holiday joy

Airmen living in the dorms here can expect to receive a small bag of holiday joy delivered straight to their room next week. It's all part of Operation Cookie Drop, as the Officers and Enlisted Spouses Clubs and base volunteers are collecting and assembling nearly 600 bags of cookies to hand out to

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