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Gathering Easter eggs

Daughter of Tech. Sgt. Shaun Wheeler, 627th Logistics Readiness Squadron quality assurance officer, gathers eggs at the 5/6 Junior NCO Council’s free Easter egg hunt, April 12, 2014 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The event was sponsored by the McChord Spouses Club, First Sergeants Council, The Top Three Council and Operation Warm Heart. (U.S. Air Forces/Airman 1st Class Jacob Jimenez)
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Rifle review

Staff Sgt. Christopher Hoffman, 627th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, identifies each component of an M-4 carbine rifle to a class of McChord Airmen, April 9, 2014 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Enlisted combat arms instructors are certified security forces members who have completed the Combat Arms Apprentice Course at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas and serve as the professionals of small arms training within the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Russ Jackson)
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Teaching class

Staff Sgt. Christopher Hoffman, 627th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor educates McChord Field Airmen proper technique for reloading the M-4 carbine rifle, April 9, 2014 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. In the classroom, McChord Field Airmen gain in-depth knowledge of the M-4 carbine rifle including safety, inspecting, and cleaning. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Russ Jackson)
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Explaining firing position

Richard Jette, 627th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, reveals common mistakes shooters make when attempting to accurately fire the M-4 carbine rifle to McChord Field Airmen at Range 108 next to North Fort Lewis, April 9, 2014 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Combat arms instructors are taught how to recognize problems Airmen have while conducting live fire so corrections can be made to reinforce good shooting habits. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Russ Jackson)
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Preparing to fire

McChord Field Airmen prepare to shoot from the prone position at targets downrange in order to qualify on the M-4 carbine rifle at Range 108 next to North Fort Lewis, April 9, 2014 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Airmen must fire from the prone supported position, prone unsupported, kneeling with support and standing behind a barricade when they qualify on the M-4 carbine rifle. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Russ Jackson)
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‘Red Hats’ keep watch

Tech. Sgt. David Buchanan, 446 Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, observes McChord Field Airmen to ensure the firing line is safe at all times at Range 108 next to North Fort Lewis, April 9, 2014 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The red hat instructors wear is specifically for the firing range in order to easily distinguish them. As a result, combat arms instructors have acquired the nickname, “Red Hats.” (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Russ Jackson)
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Instructors downrange

Combat arms instructors review zeroing corrections with McChord Field Airmen individually before they can qualify on the M-4 carbine rifle at Range 108 next to North Fort Lewis, April 9, 2014 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. While most of their time is concentrated on the firing range, combat arms instructors inspect and repair weapons, schedule classes, and manage munitions accounts, spare parts and hazardous material issues. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Russ Jackson)
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Explaining zeroing procedures

Tech. Sgt. David Buchanan, 446 Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, explains zeroing rifle corrections to Staff Sgt. James Horne, 62nd Maintenance Squadron crew chief, at Range 108 next to North Fort Lewis, April 9, 2014 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Airmen need to accomplish weapons training and qualification prior to deploying to an area that requires them to carry a weapon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Russ Jackson)
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Adjusting firing position

Richard Jette, 627th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, adjusts the shooting position of Senior Airman Kevin Alfonso, 627 Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, at Range 108 next to North Fort Lewis, April 9, 2014 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Civilians must complete the Combat Arms Apprentice Course at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas to become combat arms instructors for the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Russ Jackson)
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Teaching

Lt. Col. Jennifer Phelps explains water run-off effects to kids at McChord Youth Center. (Northwest Guardian photo by Jake Dorsey)
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Mustache March

Team McChord Airmen grew mustaches last month, including Airman 1st Class Eric Deleon, right, 2nd Lt. Jared Stewart, Lt. Col. Edward Peterson, MSgt. Jason Norberg and Tech Sgt. Mike Burst. (Northwest Guardian photo by Dean Siemon)
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Operation Warm Heart

Team McChord first sergeants pose for a photo after passing out gift cards to Airmen as part of Operation Warmheart at the Olympic Dining Facility, April 9, 2014, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. As part of Operation Warmheart, Team McChord first sergeants facilitated the event to show support to young Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Jacob Jimenez)
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Free gift cards

Master Sgt. Erik Degnan, 627th Force Support Squadron first sergeant, hands out gift cards to Airmen at the Olympic Dining Facility, April 9, 2014, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Team McChord first sergeants passed out gift cards to young Airmen as random acts of kindness sponsored by Operation Warmheart. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Jacob Jimenez)
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LogFest

Attendees of the 62nd Maintenance Group LogFest event socialize prior to the start of the event April 4, 2014 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The event kicked off with a social hour, followed by a buffet style barbeque dinner, games, a speech by Chief Master Sgt. Gordon Drake, 62nd Airlift Wing command chief and concluded with award presentations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Jacob Jimenez)
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Top Knucklebuster

Col. Craig Gaddis (left), 62nd Maintenance Group commander, Senior Airman Tiffany Slattery (center), 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulics specialist, and Chief Master Sgt. Gordon Drake (right), 62nd Airlift Wing command chief, pose for photos during LogFest April 4, 2014 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Slattery was awarded the 62nd MXG’s Top Knucklebuster award, an award given to the 62nd MXG’s highest performing Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Jacob Jimenez)
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Stage 1

Senior Airman Danielle Snyder, 62nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, paints a mural of the 62nd OSS patch April 6, 2014 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Snyder volunteered to paint the mural to represent the squadron and raise morale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman First Class Jacob Jimenez)
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Professional of the Week

Oscar West (U.S. Air Force graphic/Adamarie Lewis-Page)
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Professional of the Week

Senior Airman Timothy Hartsfield (U.S. Air Force graphic/Adamarie Lewis-Page)
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Q-and-A session

Dr. Jamie Morin, the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller, holds a questions and answers session with members of the 62nd Comptroller Squadron and resource advisors from various McChord units April 2, 2014, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Morin visited McChord to oversee the implementation of the Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System, an audit readiness financial management system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sean Tobin)
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Meeting the 62nd CPTS

Dr. Jamie Morin, the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller, visits with members of the 62nd Comptroller Squadron April 2, 2014, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Morin visited McChord to oversee the implementation of the Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System, an audit readiness financial management system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sean Tobin)
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