Forward posture enables 140 ton joint airlift

U.S. Airmen and Soldiers worked together here to transport two M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks to the Novo Selo Training area in Bulgaria, June 20 and 22.The joint team moved the two 70-ton tanks within 15 minutes into the back of a C-17 Globemaster III to aid in the multinational, U.S. Army

McChord commander summits mountains with squadron pride

If you wanted to show the pride you have with the Airmen you work with every day, how would you do it?To show his pride, Maj. Clinton Varty, 62nd Maintenance Squadron commander, has carried the 62nd MXS flag to the summit of the three highest mountains in Washington: Mount Rainier, Mount Baker and

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