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  • 62nd SFS: Abandoned vehicles will be cited, towed

    According to 62nd Airlift Wing Instruction 31-5, McChord Air Force Base Vehicle Traffic Instruction, a vehicle is considered abandoned when: Its license plates, tags or registration have been expired for more than 30 days. The vehicle is not registered with a state and military installation. The

  • Air Force convenes AFSO 21 summit

    The secretary of the Air Force, chief of staff and the heads of all Air Force major commands gathered here Aug. 22 to increase the capability of the individual warfighter through Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st century, commonly known as AFSO 21. AFSO 21 is a dedicated effort to maximize

  • AF officials announce 2008 force-shaping plans

    Air Force officials recently announced plans to meet the 2008 fiscal year end-strength of 328,600, which calls for a force reduction of about 5,400 officers and enlisted members through normal attrition, retirement or force shaping measures. The reductions are in line with Air Force efforts to

  • Airmen enjoy Sports Day

    Airmen packed the base softball fields, bowling alley, swimming pool and gymnasium Friday as part of Sports Day. Instead of preparing for a day of meetings or office work, at 8 a.m. Airmen switched out their battle dress uniform for their workout clothes, participating in either softball, bowling,

  • Annual Air Force physical fitness test now pass, fail

    Air Force officials here recently announced a change to physical fitness test standards for all Airmen. The "marginal" category has been eliminated, and the test will now be either pass or fail. Previously, Airmen who scored below 70 on the fitness test failed, and those who scored between 70 and

  • Health alert

    Base officials are asking Airmen to pay close attention to any unusual skin infections and to act accordingly. The 62nd Medical Group has found a general increase of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus infections on base and in the Tacoma/Pierce County area, said Master Sgt. John Lachance,

  • New nursing program needs Airmen

    The Air Force's Nursing Enlisted Commissioning Program is looking to fill 50 slots with Airmen who want to complete their bachelor's degree in nursing in two years or less. The new program, which awards up to $15,000 in scholarship money to those who qualify, has already filled slots for those who

  • Maintainers considered for return to flying squadrons

    Air Force leaders are considering realigning aircraft maintenance units directly into flying squadrons. "It's important for Air Force units to be structured by mission and not by function," said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley. "Aircraft maintenance is an important element of a

  • Letter to Airmen: Reach out to those in need, know how to help

    As Airmen fight terrorism in the far corners of the world, the sacrifices asked of them and their families have increased significantly. These sacrifices have been accepted with courage and valor, and I am very proud of their contributions both at home and abroad. Nevertheless, under such

  • Speakers talk integration, cyberspace at technology conference

    Nearly 5,000 government and industry officials gathered here at the Auburn University-Montgomery campus Aug. 13 to 15 for the 2007 Air Force Information Technology Conference. Hosted by the 754th Electronic Systems Group in conjunction with the city of Montgomery, the Air Force Information