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

20/20: The Air Force standard

Three Airmen at the McChord Field Optometry Clinic are responsible for more than 4,000 Airmen stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The clinic provides Team McChord Airmen with annual eye exams, pre-operation and post-operation eye care, and diagnosing and treating eye infections. "Our

McChord club chef- Journey to success

What do Bobby Flay, Emeril Lagasse and Rachael Ray all have in common with Derek Torrence? Like Torrence, they are all professional chefs. Torrence may not have the million-dollar television contract, but he does cook delicious and healthy food for members of the Armed Forces.Derek Torrence, McChord

Glimpse history with the 'Greatest Generation'

As Aluminum Overcast, a 77-year-old B-17 Flying Fortress, roared to life on the tarmac at the Olympic Flight Museum, the cabin filled with smoke and the passengers, wearing smiles and snapping photos, filled with anticipation.Anticipation was not a foreign feeling aboard Aluminum Overcast. Decades

62nd Operations Group receives new commander

Airmen of the 62nd Operations Group said farewell to their commander and saluted their new commander for the first time at a change of command ceremony May 1 at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington. During the ceremony, Col. Mark Fuhrmann took command from outgoing commander Lt. Col. Brian Smith.“We