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  • Base public Web site undergoes upgrades

    McChord's public Web site has recently been upgraded to a standardized Air Force format, which includes more information and resources and is easier to navigate. The site's new-look and user friendly format makes it easier for the off-base public to gather information about McChord and the Air

  • McChord does its part to conserve energy, fuel

    Because energy costs are significantly impacting the Air Force's bottom line, Secretary of the Air Force Michael Wynne stressed energy conservation and his desire to make the Air Force more energy efficient in a recent letter."The Air Force has developed a two-pronged energy strategy to attack this

  • New virtual MPF services streamline Air Force processes

    Thanks to the Internet, the Air Force is making it easier for Airmen to take an active role in their Air Force career paths.Since Sept. 5, Airmen have been responsible for updating their own assignment preferences online through the virtual Military Personnel Flight.While completing the assignment

  • McChord set to celebrate history during AF Ball

    The Air Force turns 59 this month, and McChord is set to honor the milestone with a top-flight celebration at 8 p.m. Saturday in Hangar 3.The theme of this year's Air Force Ball is "Celebrating our part in history," said Captain Mark Barbire, 62nd Operations Support Squadron and Air Force Ball

  • AFI outlines appropriate BDU, accessory wear

    Editor's note: The following article gives a snapshot of the changes made to Air Force Instruction 36-2903 Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel. Although the following are significant changes, all Airmen should be familiar with the entire instruction.Based on the 97th Air Force

  • AMC commander visits McChord’s Airmen, dedicates aircraft

    The commander of Air Mobility Command visited McChord Aug. 31 to speak with Airmen and dedicate a C-17 Globemaster III to a local Medal of Honor recipient.Team McChord welcomed Gen. Duncan McNabb, a former 62nd Airlift Wing commander, with a standing ovation in Hangar 4 during a Wing All Call.

  • Safety program drives down summer mishaps

    Thanks in part to a robust safety campaign, the total number of mishaps during McChord's 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign, which ended Monday, were down from last year.The primary focus of this year's campaign was to reduce the number of fatalities Air Force-wide, said Ken Heath, ground safety