AMC commander visits base

Air Mobility Command commander, Gen. Duncan McNabb visited the base Tuesday and Wednesday for a Rodeo in-progress review. More than 100 national and international mobility teams will compete during Rodeo in July to see who has the best flight and ground skills of aircrews, security forces, aerial

McChord fitness readiness class keeps Airmen, civilians fit to fight

McChord's fitness readiness class offers Airmen a chance to get a complete workout in one hour. The class, which is taught three times a week at the fitness center annex, also satisfies a weekly fitness requirement for Airmen who have been placed on the fitness improvement program because they

Annual Awards Banquet: McChord recognizes its best, brightest at ceremony

The 62nd Airlift Wing hosted its Annual Awards Banquet from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 1 at McChord's Clubs and Community Center. The event, which honored the base's outstanding military and civilian achievers, was one of the best the 62nd AW has put on, said First Sergeant of the Year Master Sgt. Annette

JTAC Airmen earn Bronze stars for heroism

Staff Sgts. Trevor Bradford and Matthew Muse, both joint terminal attack controllers from the 5th Air Support Operations Squadron, were awarded the Bronze Star Medal Jan. 25 at Fort Lewis. During the ceremony, Col. Eric Schnitzer, 1st Air Support Operations Group commander, presented the medals to

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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