Army EOD techs cover McChord Field mission

Soldiers from the 707th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Company assumed responsibility for the EOD mission at McChord Field from U.S. Air Force EOD technicians June 15.The U.S. Air Force's 27th EOD Flight previously covered EOD operations at the airfield, home to the 62nd Airlift Wing.The 707th

62nd AW commander conducts Fini Flight

TFDC helps shape McChord Airmen

The requirement to find ways to better themselves is something all Airmen understand they must strive to do. How to actually achieve that can be a little harder to understand.The McChord Top-3 organization has implemented a committee to help improve professional development called the Total Force

62nd APS hosts, trains with reservists

For many Air Force Reserve and National Guard aerial porters, getting the chance to be a part of the mission doesn't happen as often as they would like.  These members must stay current on flight line operations as well as maintain currency on driving specific material handling equipment. The 62nd

Quadcopters and drones in restricted airspace

Quadcopters and remote controlled drones can be an entertaining toy, but without knowledge of the rules that come with them, the experience can quickly become unpleasant.With many flying toys such as kites and remote controlled airplanes, many might get confused on what really defines a drone."A

McChord Airmen promote diversity at Bagram AF

Members of Bagram recently came together for the first time to celebrate culture day bringing in people from many different backgrounds to share culture and enjoy performances.With the large variety of mixed cultures here at Bagram the culture day committee event drew people from different cultures,

62nd Aerial Port Squadron memorial run

For the second year in a row, the "Port Dawgs" from the 62nd Aerial Port Squadron honored their brothers and sisters who have passed, by participating in a memorial 5k at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., run during National Transportation Week, May 11-17.Since 2014, the Air Force air transportation

May and Motorcycles

The Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club Chapter 3, led by president, Tech. Sgt. Todd Spencer, 62nd Maintenance Squadron servicing section chief, met with Team McChord leadership at McChord Field, May 23, for a promotion photo with their motorcycles in an effort to promote Motorcycle Awareness

JBLM and NPS conduct mountain rescue training

The close proximity and beauty of Mount Rainier often hides its difficulty and dangers for people living in the Puget Sound. Experienced and non-experienced climbers alike at times can find themselves in need of rescue support from the mountain.This is where the National Parks Service and the DoD

Airmen compete in a Major league military softball tournament

Having the opportunity to play a game you love on a Major league field can be rare, but thanks to a local professional baseball team, service members were able to experience that feeling.With the help of the Tacoma Rainiers, service members were able to hear their names called out over the speakers