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  • The IG Team and how it relates to Airmen

    Almost all Airmen have heard about the Inspector General, but do you know what they do? Furthermore, do you know what role your IG team has within the 62nd Airlift Wing and 627th Air Base Group? Well, in short, your IG serves as an extension to commanders by acting as their eyes and ears, staying

  • 'Buy In': Do you have it?

    "Buy In" - Buzzword for the not quite committed? Today's continuously changing military environment requires people who can adapt to change, think on their feet, make decisions and think through problems and issues, all for mission accomplishment. So what does this have to do with "Buy In"? If you,

  • Leaving future Airmen with lasting legacy

    Over the weekend, I attended the Air Force Ball with guest speaker Maj. Gen. Darren W. McDew, Air Force District of Washington commander. The general's speech focused not on looking backward at our history, rather, he spoke in terms of what legacy we will leave for future generations of Airmen to

  • September 11th, 2001: Where were you then? Where are you now?

    "Where were you when the world stopped turning on that September day?" Country singer Alan Jackson poses a question we will hear a lot this weekend. Looking back ten years at a defining moment in our country's history, we ask, "Where were you?"I was deployed for Operation Joint Forge. While on the

  • New staff sergeant selectees: Are you ready?

    "Are we promoting our senior airmen too fast?" is a question I hear from many. Oftentimes, it's not even in the form of a question, people just state their opinion and compare the promotion rates now from the past. Whether it's true or not, they met the Air Force criteria and were selected to enter

  • To mobility Airmen and their families this Labor Day: Be proud and be safe

    For over 100 years America has celebrated Labor Day as the first Monday in September. It is a day to pause and recognize the contributions of the American worker to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our great nation. It has also evolved to include a day of rest and signifies the end of

  • New AMC command chief sends letter to Airmen

    To the Airmen of Air Mobility Command (officers, enlisted and civilians),Greetings to you from your new command chief! I am Chief Master Sgt. Andy Kaiser, and my beloved bride Debbie and I are honored and delighted to be your new "senior enlisted servants" for this amazing command. I say "servants"

  • Rodeo 2011, the "very best ever!"

    Whew! After (literally) years of planning, thousands of hours of hard work, and the combined efforts of the Joint Base Lewis-McChord team, Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 is over. The success of this year's Rodeo is a testament to your efforts, enthusiasm and professionalism. Thanks to Rodeo, our fellow

  • Team McChord- Ready to win!

    McChord Field, we have reached the home stretch for the RODEO competition! International competitors began arriving Monday, followed Saturday with more than 110 United States teams. Despite a high operations tempo, including many inspections, deployments and other events, the 62nd Airlift Wing,

  • McChord Field welcomes RODEO guests

    Guests of Air Mobility Command RODEO 2011, welcome to Joint Base Lewis-McChord! RODEO is an invaluable competition that showcases the best of US and international mobility forces and we're glad to have you here. This year we are expecting more than 150 teams and 3,000 people from the U.S. Air Force,