Leadership develops energy-saving strategies for McChord

With a utility budget of more than $6 million a year, conserving energy at McChord is a top priority. The Energy Management Steering Group, which is composed of wing and group commanders, is scheduled to meet with the 62nd Civil Engineer Squadron in the coming weeks to review energy reduction goals

SVS holds off 1st ASOG

The 62nd Services Squadron's flag football team isn't spending much time this year studying their playbooks. The way they've been playing lately, they haven't needed to. Since following their set plays early in the season didn't lead to the desired results, the team decided to put the book on the

Civic leaders join McChord Airmen on local mission

On Oct. 18, local business and civic leaders got an up close and personal look at of what exactly goes on at McChord. After a brief welcome from Col. Shane Hershman, 62nd Airlift Wing vice commander, 30 guests boarded two C-17 Globemaster IIIs for a local orientation flight -- instantly transforming

Program allows deployed Airmen to save pay

Airmen can now put their money to work while deployed by enrolling in an interest-accruing savings program. The Savings Deposit Program allows military members deployed in combat zones to deposit all or part of their pay into a Department of Defense savings account up to $10,000. Interest accrues on

Energy conservation a priority, group effort at McChord

Over the last 20 years, the Air Force has reduced facility energy usage by 30 percent by incorporating energy conservation into operations -- without impacting the mission. The Air Force is pushing to cut usage even more in the future -- another 20 percent by 2015. For the last two years, McChord

PT gear in high demand

For the first time in the Air Force's 59 year history, Airmen reporting for physical training must show up in the same gear beginning Sunday. But while several agencies have been preparing for this change for some time, the last-minute rush on the new mandatory gear is creating an overwhelming

Good times

CFC allows Airmen to give to many charities

The Combined Federal Campaign and its wide array of charities makes it easy for federal employees and military personnel of South Puget Sound to give.The program, which was created 45 years ago to help federal employees simplify their annual charitable giving plan, is now taking enrollment at

Flu vaccinations available for active duty Airmen

The arrival of fall brings with it not only the changing of the colors of the leaves on the trees, but flu season as well.The single best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccination each fall, said Maj. James Ault, a health care integrator with the 62nd Medical Group.It's also required by Air

AMC shows versatility, mobility in time of need

What started as a routine cargo transport missionturned into a chance to showcase a feat of teamwork and versatility for the 7th Airlift Squadron from McChord Air Force Base.   McChord Airmen played a vital role in transporting Maj. Jill Metzgerafter her recent ordeal, but it wasn't until the last