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  • Air Force 68th Birthday Video

    Celebrate with us! The United States Air Force birthday is a celebration of our service's heritage of innovation along with America's Airmen who provide global vigilance, reach and power. In the Official Air Force's 68th birthday videos, see how early pioneers epitomized the spirit of

  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord Airman speaks with the President of the U.S.

    What if you had the chance to speak to the President of the United States and ask him one question? What would you ask him? What you base your question on? What would you hope he would say to you?For one Joint Base Lewis-McChord Airman that opportunity came to a reality when on Sept. 11th, Maj.

  • A little teamwork

    Last year, the 5th Air Support Operations Squadron dominated the different events during McChord Sports Day, but they were edged out from receiving the trophy by the 10th Airlift Squadron based on "spirit" points.Fast forward to this year's McChord Sports Day Sept. 3, and there was no shortage of

  • Leaving a lasting impression

    A person's first impression of an organization is critical, but a final impression may be even more important at times.The McChord Field Honor Guard, assisted by the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, demonstrated an active duty honors followed by a graduation ceremony of their newest flight, Sept. 2, at

  • 62nd AW commander conducts first Commanders Call

    Just within two months of taking command of the 62nd Airlift Wing, Col. Leonard Kosinski, 62nd AW commander conducted his first commander's call Sept. 1st, at McChord Field .The primary reason for this commander's call was for the members of the 62nd AW to meet their new commander, understand his

  • Air Force selects Team McChord captain for prestigious PhD program

    Three officers were selected for the 2015 Chief of Staff of the Air Force Captains Prestigious Ph.D. Program.Selectees include Captains Bradley R. Dewees, U.S. Air Force Academy; Jason M. Rathje, Air Force Materiel Command; and Benjamin D. Schaftel, 62nd Airlift Wing chief of protocol.Officers

  • Playing through adversity

    Following a traumatic event, one may feel that they have lost hope, but through the Wounded Warrior Adaptive Sports Camp, service members can gain strength both mentally and physically.Athletes from across the U.S. joined together to learn and compete in various sports events during the Wounded