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Sept. 22, 2006
Retired CMSAF visits base

Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Robert Gaylor visited McChord recently for a base tour and to speak at the Air Force Sergeant's Association Division 14 convention. Although he is retired, Chief Gaylor, who was the fifth chief master sergeant of the Air Force, keeps busy traveling around
Sept. 22, 2006
AMXS takes softball title

Just one year away from losing several key players to deployments and temporary duty assignments, the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron softball team -- or as their orange jerseys so colorfully illustrate in blue cursive, the "Clowns" -- knew it had to strike while the iron was hot.And strike it
Sept. 22, 2006
Bioenvironmental Engineering Element: BEEs stand prepared to protect McChord from harmful substances

In an era where trace amounts of an unknown powder can scare hundreds, and a small vial of a biological agent can potentially kill thousands, McChord's Bioenvironmental Engineering Element, also known as the "BEEs," plays a vital role in keeping Airmen safe.That responsibility is something the BEEs
Sept. 22, 2006
Squadron turns weather into military ally

Though the stifling desert heat in Iraq rarely gives way to pouring rain or heavy snowfall, unstable weather can often compromise a mission.The 5th Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron works hard to make sure that never happens. The 5th EASOS, currently deployed from Fort Lewis to a forward
Sept. 15, 2006
Youth sports benefit Airmen, kids

Some of the most valuable leadership skills being taught at McChord aren't in the shops, offices or on the flightline -- but on the soccer field.Teamwork is teamwork no matter how you look at it, said Lt. Col. Ted Detwiler, 62nd Operations Support Squadron, who coaches his son's 9 and 10-year-old
Sept. 15, 2006
Flying without leaving the ground: McChord’s flight simulators give C-17 pilots, loadmasters the chance to get hands-on experience

C-17 Globemaster III pilots stationed at McChord can fly from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., to , or without ever leaving McChord. Three state-of-the-art flight simulators run by Boeing give pilots from all seven flying active duty and reserve squadrons on base the ability to practice emergency
Sept. 7, 2006
For a dedicated group of Air Force veterans, working at McChord’s Heritage Center is ... A labor of love

The McChord Heritage Center not only connects visitors to decades of rich aviation history, but it also connects them to those who work behind the scenes. Retired Air Force Col. Herman Wood is an expert on the legacy of the enlisted pilot. Mr. Wood, who is an 87-year-old docent at the museum, was a
Aug. 24, 2006
Calling Sgt. Doolittle… Vet clinic serves bases’ furry friends

When Soldiers and Airmen get the call to be deployed or transferred to another base, they must ensure that their pets are ready to go. The McChord Veterinary Treatment Facility makes sure taking care of pets isn't overlooked, said Dr. Brian Neir, a veterinarian at the facility. Approving about 800
Aug. 24, 2006
McChord’s resident golf pro teaches Airmen, family members: Women’s Professional Golf Tour champ gives tips at base golf course

Whispering Firs Golf Course club pro Chris Burkhart cuts right to the point when it comes to her job at McChord. "Without a doubt, it's the best golf job I've ever had," the 56-year-old Burkhart said. She learned to play at age 10, but since there was no female high school golf team at the time, Ms.
Aug. 24, 2006
First Friday offers food, fun, relaxation: Airmen socialize, enjoy music, win prizes at McChord’s Clubs and Community Center

Airmen piled their plates high with meatballs, buffalo wings, potato wedges and jalapeño poppers while the disc jockey spun some early Michael Jackson Aug. 4 at McChord's Clubs and Community Center as part of First Friday. Roger Davis, 62nd Services Squadron deputy chief of services, said the

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