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Helping the community

Airmen from the 62nd Airlift Wing, the 627th Air Base Group, and the Western Air Defense Sector, from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., along with members of the Rotary Club, transport wood chips to the playground, Nov. 30, 2012, at Ft. Steilacoom Park in Lakewood, Wash. The wood chips provide a soft cushion for the children using the jungle gym equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sean Tobin)

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Making it safe for the kids

Airmen from the 62nd Airlift Wing, the 627th Air Base Group, and Western Air Defense Sector, from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., work alongside members of the Rotary Club to spread wood chips on the playground, Nov. 30, 2012, at Ft. Steilacoom Park in Lakewood, Wash. The Airmen and Rotary members created a new bed of cushioning wood chips, as well as installed a new slide in an effort to revitalize the children's playground. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sean Tobin)

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Raking the chips

Airmen from the 62nd Airlift Wing, the 627th Air Base Group, and the Air Defense Sector, from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., use rakes to even out wood chips, Nov, 30, 2012, at Ft. Steilacoom Park in Lakewood, Wash. Approximately 30 Airman volunteered to work with members of the Lakewood Rotary Club to revitalize the playground. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sean Tobin)

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McChord Airmen help revitalize children's playground

Published Dec. 3, 2012