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  • Services, mission support merger done at test bases

    The merger of services and mission support squadrons at six Air Force bases is now complete. The new combined organizations, called "force support squadrons," are paying huge dividends through improved service to customers, better synergy between organizations and increased efficiency in processes

  • McChord clinic offers physicals

    With the start of the youth sports season just a few weeks away, 62nd Medical Group officials are urging parents to schedule physical exams for their children in order to alleviate the big rush come September. Youth programs usually require children to get a physical exam before signing up, said 1st

  • Sport bike class comes to McChord

    In a move aimed at teaching Airmen how to become safer motorcyclists, base officials are offering a class that caters specifically to sport bike riders. One of the first bases in Air Mobility Command to offer a sport bike class, the course here mixes classroom time with hands-on instruction. The

  • Air Force makes progress with NSPS implementation

    WASHINGTON -- The Air Force has deployed more than 39,000 employees to the National Security Personnel System. When fully implemented, NSPS will cover more than 128,000 Air Force employees and affect civilian employees, civilian supervisors and military members who supervise civilian employees. The

  • Air Force streamlines officer, enlisted evaluation forms

    WASHINGTON -- Air Force officials are introducing new officer and enlisted evaluation forms. The major part of this effort has been directed at reducing the workload associated with preparing officer and enlisted performance reports while ensuring the evaluation process remains fair and provides for

  • Rodeo 2007:‘Best ever’ McChord Airmen shine

    Last week's Air Mobility Command Rodeo 2007 here was the "biggest and best" in the history of the event, according to AMC commander Gen. Duncan McNabb. General McNabb and several other generals in attendance were extremely pleased with the event, said Rodeo director Lt. Col. Bryan Huntsman, 62nd

  • Civic leaders get firsthand look at Rodeo

    More than 50 local civic leaders and visiting guests from Air Mobility Command bases around the nation took part in a tour of McChord Tuesday to watch Rodeo activities. The tour was designed to give civic leaders a taste of what goes on here during Rodeo, said public affairs officer Bud McKay, 62nd

  • Rodeo first rate: Competition successful, friendly as teams find stride

    Air Mobility Command's Rodeo 2007 hit full stride this week as the event proved challenging and rewarding for all those involved. McChord, international and U.S. teams worked extremely well, roping success and forming friendships throughout the intense competition, according to Rodeo

  • Combat cowpokes focus on fitness

    Though each of the Rodeo competitors used different training regimens in preparation for Air Mobility Command's Rodeo 2007, all are looking for the same result -- taking home a giant trophy. Saturday's Fit-to-Fight competition will be one of the first opportunities the teams will have to show off

  • Safety still No. 1 priority during AMC Rodeo 2007

    Base officials are reminding Airmen, Rodeo volunteers, competitors and the base community here to make safety a top priority this week. The projected warm weather combined with an estimated 3,000 Rodeo visitors might create conditions that can raise the risk involved with day-to-day operations, said