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  • Common access card required to access work e-mail from home

    Since Saturday, a Common Access Card has been required to access McChord's Web-based e-mail from a laptop or home computer. The move to CAC readers on every computer is part of an Air Force mandate to protect the entire network, said 1st Lt. Wayne Solley, 62nd Communications Squadron. "Our webmail

  • Voices win over Seahawk crowd

    SEATTLE, Wash. -- With 68,175 pairs of ears intently listening, the Voices of McChord delivered a barber shop quartet version of "The Star-Spangled Banner" in front of its largest venue Nov. 12 before the Seahawks took on the St. Louis Rams at Qwest Field. The performance was part of the Seahawks

  • CS snaps APS win streak

    Quarterback Anthony Butler threw for three touchdowns and ran for another, leading the 62nd Communications Squadron to a 26-13 victory over the 62nd Aerial Port Squadron Tuesday night at Rainier Field. The win earned CS its 11th victory of the season and snapped a 10-game winning streak by APS.

  • Team McChord must adhere to sponsor policy

    As the holiday season approaches and family and friends flock to McChord to visit, base officials are asking Team McChord members to be careful of whom they sponsor on base. There are a lot of people at McChord who sponsor people and don't understand their full responsibility, said Charles Thornton,

  • Annual gathering focuses on retiree resources

    Flu shots, depending on availability, will be one of the many things that will be on hand for retirees on Retiree Appreciation Day Nov. 18 at McChord's Clubs and Community Center. The annual wing-sponsored event will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will also feature a health fair and a wide array of

  • Halloween night creeps closer

    All the ghosts and goblins will take to the streets of McChord on Halloween night Tuesday. Extra safety precautions will once again include walking patrols of volunteers and members of the 62nd Security Forces Squadron to help make this a safe and fun time for everyone. With the assistance of

  • 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