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  • SOUTHWEST ASIA ? Senior Airman Kyle Preece, 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight, works on a F6A robot recently as a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device burns in the background. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    EOD Airmen diffuse problems one at a time

    In a war where the enemy is constantly changing tactics, Airmen from the 62nd Civil Engineer Squadron's Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight are on the front lines fighting to stay one step ahead. Master Sgt. Everett Sisseck, 62nd CES EOD technician, recently returned from a deployment where he was part of a weapons intelligence team. The team
  • MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash., -- Pallets of cargo are off-loaded from a C-17 Globemaster III in support of OIF. Airmen from the 817th EAS have transported cargo on more than 1, 211 combat sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Go-to Guys in the Skies: 817th EAS provides vital logistics link to Soldiers, Airmen

    Supply and demand. Those two words sum up the 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron's mission. Staffed by McChord's 4th Airlift Squadron and operating out of Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, and Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan, the 817th EAS is a vital logistics link between agencies outside of Central Command's area of responsibility and troops fighting in
  • MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash., -- Kylie, left, and Lauren Nolen wait for their father Senior Airman Ryan Nolen, 62nd Aerial Port Squadron, to arrive after his deployment recently near Bldg. 1422. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Randy White)

    Family members combat challenges of separation

    Airmen aren't the only ones who battle stress and loneliness during deployments. Spouses and children at home go without a vital piece of the family structure when the deployed member is gone. Not having someone for four to six months to help with shopping, cleaning the house or helping care for children can put a certain amount of stress on a
  • MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash., -- Members of the 4th Airlift Squadron prepare to board a commercial aircraft on McChord?s flightline in November enroute to Turkey as part of their deployment. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Abner Guzman)

    Deployments help Airmen develop, grow: Members battle stress, loneliness in foreign lands

    Watching morning talk shows while you're getting dressed or reading the local paper while enjoying a cup of coffee isn't an option, and coming home at night to an excited dog and anxious hugs from loved ones just doesn't happen. Though deployments offer Airmen a chance to live in a foreign country, experience new things, get totally immersed in the

  • Justice for all: McChord Airmen assist in Iraqi court system

    Kidnappers, foreign jihadists, architects of improvised explosive devices -- they've seen it all. As members of Task Force 134 Multi-National Forces, Iraq, Capt. Lisa Gorog and Tech. Sgt. Donna Larkins work directly with the Central Criminal Courts of Iraq to present evidence to Iraqi judges against enemy detainees captured by the MNF. Since they

  • Deploying Airmen should complete their legal documents early

    Establishing a power of attorney, drawing up a will and getting legal advice are things Airmen shouldn't leave to the last minute before deploying, said Capt. Nicole Bryson, 62nd Airlift Wing legal office. They should take care of these things ahead of time so they can spend more time with their families instead of tying up legal loose ends, she

  • Aircraft Structural Maintenance: MXS’ structural maintenance shop keeps aircraft flying, looking great

    From the newly refinished C-17 Globemaster III model perched on a stand in front of Bldg. 100 to the freshly repainted C-82 Packet aircraft at McChord's Air Museum, the 62nd Maintenance Squadron's Aircraft Structural Maintenance shop plays a key role in keeping McChord looking sharp. "A lot of places, you're only as good as your product looks,"

  • Battle-tested warriors: Two 22nd STS members earn Bronze Stars for their valor

    Tech. Sgts. Jared and Brad of the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron were awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor last week for their bravery and heroism while serving in Afghanistan in 2006. Col. William Sherman, 720th Special Tactics Group deputy commander, presented the medals to the two sergeants as they stood in front of 22nd STS squadron members
  • MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash.-- Patty Valdez, 62nd Services Squadron, left, discusses projects with sales representative Darcy Beleny Jan. 18 in the arts and crafts frame shop. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Abner Guzman)

    Arts & Crafts: Creative projects await Airmen at base arts and crafts center

    Though you wouldn't be able to tell by looking at the rather plain, warehouse-style building, McChord's Arts and Crafts Center is a place where people can get in touch with their creative side. The program, which recently garnered the 2007 Best in Air Mobility Command award for arts and crafts, offers a wide variety of projects for everyone. When
  • MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash.-- Airman 1st Class Brantley Day, 62nd Aerial Port Squadron, uses a checklist in Bldg. 1419 to ensure first aid kits are complete prior to being transported to various aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Abner Guzman)

    Fleet Services: APS Airmen get their hands dirty

    The tools of their trade are neatly organized in the back of a white, windowless truck parked at the loading dock of a building at the edge of the flightline. Each stack of coffee stirrers, cups and paper towels has its own spot in the neatly cordoned-off rear of the truck. There are also spots for motion sickness bags, packs of ear plugs, wet
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