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  • 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. Burkhart took up tennis, she said. She spent four

  • 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 monthly event is a good way to boost Airmen's

  • Deployment processing at McChord aims for efficiency, less stressful

    Deployment is a reality every Airman has to face while serving. Fortunately, constant throughout the entire deployment process is a support network available to Airmen, from the many pre-deployment briefings open to Airmen and their families to the unit deployment manager who helps ensure Airmen's pre-deployment checklists are current, said Richard

  • Summer busiest time to PCS:Traffic management office offers advice for smooth moves

    Summertime for many means time spent with family and travel ... but not always in the form of a vacation. This time of year traditionally sees a lot of change of stations, causing many Airmen to pack for more than just a few days off. However, Rocky Deaton, 62nd Aerial Port Squadron Traffic Management Office chief of personal property, said

  • Fitness meets scenic beauty in local parks: Hiking, biking, diving available nearby

    Editor's note: The following is the first in a series of articles highlighting Washington's great outdoors. Articles in the Northwest Airlifter featuring information on state parks do not imply Air Force endorsement. Whether you're looking for outdoor adventure or a quiet retreat from the world, you'll find it in one of Washington's many state

  • Ruff Mission: Airmen, working dogs keep tight leash on safety

    Dogs are proving once again to be man's best friend by risking their lives for their country alongside the men and women of the armed forces. Canine patriots like Kimbo from the 62nd Security Forces Squadron are busier and more in-demand than ever because they can seek out bombs in Iraq and Afghanistan and help the Army and Marines combat the enemy

  • Honor Guard always on call

    Neatly pinned on a bulletin board encased in glass, each handwritten thank you card and heartfelt letter is proudly on display for all those who set foot in the honor guard office at McChord. "That's my baby," said Tech. Sergeant Douglas Pecor, 62nd Services Squadron, beaming with pride while admiring the fruits of his team's hard work. "I tell all

  • T-shirts offered as incentive for fitness program

    If a clean bill of health isn't a good enough reason to start getting in shape, here's another -- free T-shirts. The McChord Fitness Center Incentive Program offers free T-shirts to those tough and committed enough to complete six different feats of strength and agility. The program, which has been in existence for a little over a year, offers

  • Operation Purple Camp Washington a hit

    As the CH-47 Chinook helicopter touched down in the midst of a whirlwind of dust and debris, the rear door opened and four Army Reservists wearing full military garb and holding rubber weapons stormed out to greet the children. "It got them going," said Gabe Laramie, Operation Purple Camp counselor from the 62nd Services Squadron, of the roaring

  • Professor returns to AF roots

    Success is something we all desire, whether it's financial or personal. Most of the time reaching your goals takes hard work and dedication -- two qualities synonymous with success in the Air Force. For one former Airman, it was these characteristics which not only put him on the road to success, but also led him back to the Air Force. "I learned
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