Putting a stop to domestic violence

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Base leadership and domestic violence advocates are encouraging everyone to be part of the solution and “speak up.”“Everyone plays a role in upholding the military values and standards that support safe, healthy

JBLM Firefighters sharpen their rescue skills

McChord's newest Pilot for a day – Ben Lambertson

Benjamin Lambertson, a local 10-year-old, was recently honored as Pilot for a Day by the 4th Airlift Squadron, receiving a hero's welcome from the moment he arrived at McChord Field Oct. 7.According to the McChord Field Air Force Association, which is responsible for funding and child nominations,

McChord Airmen participate in Annual Sports Day

Airmen assigned to Joint Base Lewis McChord jumped into a morning of sports and comradery during the Annual 2016 McChord Field Sports Day at JBLM, Wash., Sept. 30.Before the day of events started, participants met at the McChord Field Fitness Center to sign-in and listen to opening remarks given by

Aerial Port uses x-ray vision

Air Force Passenger Terminal representatives from around the world met at the McChord Air Field Passenger Terminal for training lead by the International Air Transport Association Aug. 1st through 5th at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., The 15 Airmen attended the training to update to update their

627th ABG Airman receives American Red Cross Heroes award

The American Red Cross South Puget Sound Chapter hosted their annual 2016 Heroes luncheon Sept. 28 in Tacoma, Wash.This year, the local chapter honored individuals from the community at the Hotel Murano Bicentennial Pavilion in Tacoma, Wash., with more than 400 members of the community gathered

JBLM senior enlisted leadership members PT together

The top tier of Air Force and Army senior enlisted members got together Sept. 29, at Heritage Hill on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. for an early-morning physical training session.JBLM chief master sergeants and sergeant majors get together once a month for leadership training and mentorship across

Team McChord celebrates Air Force birthday

Team McChord with the help of the Air Force Association McChord Chapter hosted the 2016 Air Force Ball at the Lemay America’s Car Museum in Tacoma, Washington, Sept. 23. Approximately 500 Airmen of all ranks, Soldiers, civilian employees, family and friends gathered to celebrate the honor and legacy

62 AMXS win USTRANSCOM Innovation Award

The 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Innovation Team was selected for the United States Transportation Command Commander's Innovation Showcase Award for the third quarter on Sept. 16. The Innovation Showcase award was established in 2012 to recognize USTRANSCOM teams that demonstrate innovation

McChord hosts International Partners for Mobility Guardian prep

The 62nd Airlift Wing hosted more than 20 air crew members from Belgium, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Pakistan, Canada, Taiwan, Brazil and Australia Sept. 21, as part of Air Mobility Command’s Mobility Guardian in progress review at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.Mobility Guardian is AMC’s next