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  • Take the time, effort to make a memory

    Imagine the year is 2048, sitting around the back porch with your family and friends talking about the "good ole days" back when you were an Airman. What will your Air Force story be? What will you remember about your time in our Air Force when you are 60? Will you remember the inspections, long

  • Join a professional organization

    When was the last time someone spoke with you about the importance of joining a professional organization? Some examples of professional organizations available on McChord Field include the Air Force Sergeant's Association, Company Grade Officer's Council, Top 3, 5/6 Club , Rising 4, Airmen Against

  • Take your leadership role to the big leagues and beyond

    For just a moment, join me in thinking about people who wore a different type of uniform - not military uniforms - but team uniforms of the National Football League. Besides playing in the NFL, what do Troy Smith, Danny Wuerffel, Eric Crouch, Andre Ware, Jason White, Gary Beban and Rashan Salam all

  • What to do next...

    It's a new year, the sun is shining and great opportunities lie ahead. Okay, maybe the sun hasn't been shining here at Joint Base Lewis-McChord very much lately, but opportunities do lie ahead. We will all have the opportunity to take on an important role over the next few months during

  • The new Air Force inspection program

    In 2010, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz tasked the Air Force inspector general to give the Air Force inspection program a major overhaul. You may have noticed a few changes as a result, such as the implementation of the Consolidated Unit Inspection. The overall goal of the CUI was to

  • When the call comes, will you be ready to answer it?

    We live in a very dynamic world; our nation has been fighting back the forces of terrorism for over a decade now but there are still nations unable to resist the forces of terrorists and militants. Take for example, the recent events in Africa where Islamic militants have nearly overrun the entire

  • Making the most of military leave

    Have you considered the Air Force wants you to work 11 months of the year and the 12th month is yours to rest and recuperate? Most of the demands imposed at the office make it seem like you could work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year and there would still be more to accomplish.

  • Look forward to 2013

    Team McChord, 2012 was a busy year and I thank you for your hard work and persistence that made it a success. I hope all of you were able to enjoy the holidays with your friends and family. For those of you who were gone during the holidays, your sacrifices did not go unnoticed. To begin the year,

  • Reflect on your actions

    As we approach the New Year, many of us will set goals and/or challenges to complete in the upcoming year. For many, weight loss will be their challenge, for some it may be giving up a bad habit, and for others it might be to spend more time with family and friends. This year I have a challenge for

  • AMC commander: Home for the holidays

    After years away, Ricki and I are overjoyed to return to Air Mobility Command. It feels like we have come back home, just in time for the holidays. To you, the more than 130,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian men and women who make up our Mobility Air Forces, we could not be more proud of