MPF limits service for two weeks

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  • By Tyler Hemstreet
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MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. --  Starting Monday, the Military Personnel Flight will have extremely limited services available for two weeks, fully reopening on March 17. 

The shutdown is to allow personnel time to move furniture, computers and phone lines to make room for additional staff, which is being absorbed into the MPF from various commander's support staffs across the wing, said Maj. Todd Ladd, 62nd Mission Support Squadron. 

The move comes as part of Air Force-mandated personnel consolidation efforts, Major Ladd said. 

"[The consolidation and brief closure] is the best way to ensure McChord Airmen still get topnotch personnel support," he said. 

While it is recommended customers hold off on seeking help with personnel matters that are not considered urgent, there will be someone available to provide service during the two weeks, said Master Sgt. Ernest Burr, 62nd MSS. 

Those emergency personnel matters include a lost or expired I.D. card or out-processing or re-enlistment with the date of separation happening within the closure period, Sergeant Burr said. 

"We're going to help people out with any personnel matters that can't wait until March 17 to be accomplished," Major Ladd said. In all cases, military members in uniform will have priority, he said. 

During the two-week closure period, customers can call 982- 8881 or 982-2172 for emergency help service. 

When the MPF reopens in full on March 17, it will feature new customer service hours, opening at 7:30 a.m. and closing at 4:30 p.m.