Team McChord honors newest CCAF graduates

Dozens of Team McChord members joined the ranks of the more than 500,000 Airmen who have earned degrees through the Community College of the Air Force, and walked across the stage during a commencement ceremony June 2 at the McChord Theater.Guest speakers, Col. Stephen Snelson, 62nd Airlift Wing

Airmen set sights on excellence in competition

Team McChord Airmen from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, put their marksmen skills to the test May 29-30 during the Elementary Level Rifle Excellence Competition at JBLM.  The competition was hosted by the 627th Security Forces Squadron combat arms section to provide an opportunity for Airmen

Remembering the past, exploring the present, honoring the fallen

Nearly 37 years after the crash of an aircraft approaching McChord Field, an aviation archeologist discovered remnants of the crashed jet. David Trojan, an aviation archeologist came across various pieces of Capt. Mark Van Stone’s downed Convair F-106A Delta Dart jet fighter after examining the

Why is the grass so tall on McChord?

For the past few months members who work on McChord, those visiting and those living on McChord have noticed that the grass has grown out of control and that the grounds maintenance has seemed to go by the way side. Both the Joint Base Lewis-McChord and 62nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs offices have

McChord Testing Center develops Airmen

From multiple choice promotion exams to simulated flight test, the McChord testing center administers all force development official tests to Airmen on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.  The testing center is responsible for ensuring continuity of official test material and to ensure Airmen

Percival takes command of 627 ABG

Col. William Percival assumed command of the 627th Air Base Group, from the unit's outgoing commander, Col. Will Phillips, during a change of command ceremony conducted May 24 at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington.Maj. Gen. Christopher Bence, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, hosted

62nd OSS officer selected for Mansfield Fellowship Program

C-17 Globemaster III pilot with the 62nd Operation Support Squadron at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington will soon be on his way to Japan after being accepted for one of the world's most prestigious international fellowship programs.Maj. Rodger Welding, 62nd OSS C-17 pilot and assistant director

Prepping for Mobility Guardian 2017

For the first time ever at McChord Field, an A-400M Royal Air Force Aircraft was parked on the McChord flightline for international operations. Soldiers from the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team along with 62nd Airlift Wing members worked with members from the RAF to load a Stryker combat vehicle

62 AW members attend Wing CC All Call

Col. Leonard Kosinski, 62nd Airlift Wing commander, held two separate sessions of all-calls at the McChord theater May 17, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.Kosinski used this time as an opportunity to talk about important announcements and information affecting Team McChord. He also spoke on

Feeding Al Udeid Air Base: No easy task