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  • Mo’ money, no problem: 62nd CPTS keeps finances straight

    Every first and fifteenth, Airmen across Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, awaken to newly-replenished bank accounts; but much like children greeted by gifts on Christmas morning, few questions are asked about how those stockings - or wallets - went from barren to bursting overnight.The answer

  • The chase, the fight, the hunt: 62nd AMXS Airman hits the raceway

    “You’re out there on the track and you feel the adrenaline,” said Airman 1st Class Sabatino DiMascio, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron communication/navigation mission systems specialist. “With the wind blowing around you, the smell of the exhaust, the roar of the engine; you can accelerate, break

  • McChord Captain selected for Olmsted Scholarship

    Capt. Brad Fisher, 62nd Operations Group commander’s inspection program chief, was notified March 22 of his selection to the Olmsted Scholarship Program, a leadership program offered to only a small number of Air Force officers each year. The Olmsted Foundation was established by General George H.

  • McChord Airmen keep flightline mobile

    From all-terrain vehicles to snow plows, Airmen from the 627th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle management flight work on and are responsible for maintaining all government vehicles assigned to McChord Field.  “We accomplish anything from scheduled maintenance, such as an oil change, to

  • McChord security forces, protecting the flightline around the clock

    Here at McChord Field, the men and women of the 627th Security Forces Squadron have a very important job, which is to ensure the safety and well-being of all personnel, their families and base assets 24/7.Armed and trained Airmen from the 627th SFS answer the call of duty every day to ensure the

  • JBLM wins big: Claims MYOY title two years running

      For the second consecutive year, a dependent from Team Joint Base Lewis-McChord was named Washington State Military Youth of the Year during a Boys and Girls Club event, March 23 in Seattle.Nyah Hall, dependent of Tech. Sgt. Quincy Hall, 62nd Operations Support Squadron loadmaster and a sophomore

  • Team McChord hosts Logfest 2017

    Cheering and applause were heard all evening at Team McChord’s Logfest 2017. The 62nd Maintenance Group hosted the annual event, March 24 to recognize McChord’s top logisticians.    “Tonight we've recognized 76 nominees and had the terribly difficult job of selecting five of our best among them,”

  • McChord crew chiefs - More than turning wrenches

    C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on McChord Field cannot takeoff without the help of the 62nd Maintenance Group crew chiefs. A jack of all trades and a generalist in aircraft maintenance, crew chiefs are responsible for maintaining all of the 48 C-17s assigned to McChord.“We are the first line of

  • Team McChord gains new ‘Pilot for a Day’

    Team McChord’s newest pilot had a busy first day. “Pilot for a Day” participant, Stillen Rivera, along with his mother, sister and grandparents, tested out the emergency evacuation hanging harness and climbed to the top of the control tower; they got the chance to try out night vision goggles with

  • Airmen kick-off spring cleaning, beautify Perimeter Road

      Dozens of Team McChord Airmen launched a clean-up effort outside the gates of Joint Base Lewis, McChord, Washington, March 17.The Perimeter Road beautification project was orchestrated by Staff Sgt. Joshua Barnes, 7th Airlift Squadron C-17A loadmaster, who believes demonstrating good stewardship