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New equipment at base fitness center benefits Airmen

The 62nd Services Squadron recently made various purchases to improve every Airman's overall fitness experience. The new additions include an upgrade to the outdoor hockey rink that will help it withstand the elements, said Master Sgt. Robert Snyder, 62nd SVS. "The rink we installed in 2000

WADS shuts down APS 2 42-28

The Western Air Defense Sector's intramural basketball team cruised to a 42-28 victory Monday night at the fitness center shutting down 62nd Aerial Port Squadron 2. A considerable size advantage on the low post and a strong desire to rebound gave WADS an early momentum boost, said APS 2 guard

APS Airmen return from deployment

More than 40 Airmen from the 62nd Aerial Port Squadron returned home Jan. 16 after a 120-day deployment to Iraq in support of the Global War on Terrorism. "I am excited to see our Airmen return home and reunite with their families," said Lt. Col. Marydarlene Morgan, 62nd Mission Support Group

‘Xtreme Xtravaganza’ shows off base services

Food, games, entertainment and family activities filled McChord's Hangar 3 Wednesday for the 62nd Airlift Wing's "Xtreme Xtravaganza." The 62nd Services Squadron hosted the bash as part of a celebration for winning the 2007 Gen. Curtis E. LeMay Award for Best Services Squadron in Air Mobility

LeMay inspectors coming to base next week

Starting Wednesday, a five-member inspection team will observe the day-to-day activities of the 62nd Services Squadron at McChord for four straight days as part of the Gen. Curtis LeMay competition that recognizes excellence in Air Force Services programs. The inspection team will look at the

LRS team gets back on track

Utilizing sniper-like long range accuracy, the 62nd Logistics Readiness Squadron intramural basketball team earned its first win of the season by defeating the 8th Airlift Squadron, 47-31, Tuesday night at the fitness center. LRS torched the 8 AS from downtown, making nine 3-pointers in the game.

Medical Group runs by 1st ASOG 58-20

Three players from the 62nd Medical Group scored in the double figures to lead a balanced scoring attack as they defeated the 1st Air Support Operations Group, 58-20, Tuesday night at the fitness center. Using center George Fulleton's strong inside presence and the 3-point shooting of Demetrius

Sign up for spring sports at McChord quickly approaching

As snow and cold weather starts to give way to sunnier days, the intramural sports season will offer more options for Airmen to get out and compete. Volleyball, soccer and golf are on the horizon. Letters of intent for registering teams for volleyball and soccer are due March 16, while letters of

Flight tower gets new escape route

On Jan. 5, McChord's flight tower unveiled the Baker Life Chute, a fire escape mechanism that simplifies evacuation routes in case people are trapped in the tower during a fire. The 102-foot long, nylon braided chute has an aluminum and stainless steel framework and can be dropped from the catwalk