Base welcomes new honorary commanders

The 62nd Airlift Wing officially welcomed 24 new honorary commanders in a ceremony Tuesday morning at McChord's Clubs and Community Center. The ceremony served as a brief introduction to the incoming commanders about McChord and the 62nd AW's mission, as well as a farewell to the outgoing

AFSO 21 changes streamline force

Several groups on base are working together to come up with more efficient ways to use available C-17 Globemaster IIIs for training missions during the week. By shortening the turn time of each aircraft from three hours and 15 minutes to two hours and using an engine running crew change process, by

Shining star

Programs teach Airmen about predatory lenders

Thanks to a new law that goes into effect Oct. 1, Airmen at McChord will receive some protection from predatory lenders who charge triple-digit interest rates. The legislation includes an interest rate cap which prohibits any lender from imposing more than a 36 percent annual interest rate on loans

Hat trick leads LRS to 5-1 win

After trailing early, the 62nd Logistics Readiness Squadron's intramural soccer team scored five straight goals en route to a 5-1 victory over the 62nd Medical Group Monday evening at Rainier Field. Things got off to a great start for MDG just four minutes into the game.The LRS defense couldn't

McChord cares about planet: Base shows eco-friendliness by recycling goods, planting trees

From fostering a lush tree population to maintaining an elaborate recycling program, McChord has made environmental awareness a top priority. "We take our responsibility to care for the environment seriously," said Col. Shane Hershman, 62nd Airlift Wing vice commander. "All of our environmental

New falconer to help quell flightline bird strikes

A new vehicle, a new falcon and most importantly, a new person will be patrolling McChord's back roads and runways trying to keep birds away from aircraft. Ted Reilly, who's been working with birds since 1968, was hired recently to serve as the base's falconer. Mr. Reilly will work with his

Base celebrates military children

Children ages 3 to 5 got the chance April 20 to get an up close and personal view of what their parents here do on a day-to-day basis. For the fourth consecutive year, groups from the child development center and the Escape Zone toured a C-17 Globemaster III static as part of festivities celebrating

Reading is fundamental

Congrats Team McChord on acing NSI

Airmen who were evaluated during the Nuclear Surety Inspection here April 10 to 14 received a grade of "outstanding" in four of the five categories reviewed by Air Mobility Command's Inspector General team, while the other category received a grade of "excellent." "I just want to thank everyone for