Team McChord Airmen enhance community

Airmen from the 627th Air Base Group participated in a Day of Service in Thurston County, Washington Oct. 27, volunteering at 10 different locations. This is the third year Airmen have participated in the event to help improve the local community.    "We are being ambassadors in the community;

Congratulations to ALS Class 16-G

Congratulations to the following Airmen who graduated the Julius A. Kolb Airman Leadership School here Oct. 20. Senior Airman Travis Barlock, 62nd Maintenance Squadron Senior Airman William Behl, 62nd MXSStaff Sgt. Mackenzie Cobb, 22nd Special Tactics Squadron Senior Airman Steven Cote, 62nd

Mobility Airmen provide global reach to Turkey

Matrons of the maintenance world

Some may fear change, but it can encourage the impossible. In a career field typically dominated by males, these six women are breaking the mold and rising to the challenge.Capt. Katherine Harmon and 1st Lt. Erin Howell from the 5th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron, Capt. Christine Harvey, Capt.

Santa’s Castle – gearing up for this holiday season

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Santa's Castle has been making the holidays brighter for children of military families since 1994 and this year is no different.Santa's Castle, located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., has a specific mission, and that's to provide as many holiday gifts as possible to

C-17 missions still continue into Afghanistan

The imposing C-17 Globemaster III moved through the darkness during a longer trip than is typical at the Rock, the busiest aerial port in the area of responsibility. The flight was headed to Afghanistan – another example of the steady and enduring requirements of Operation Freedom Sentinel.“The main

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