Team McChord Airmen experience pilot training at Columbus AFB

Team McChord Airmen toured Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., Feb 15, 2023. Airmen experienced first hand the 14th Flying Training Squadron's mission: Produce Pilots, Advance Airmen, Feed the Fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Callie Norton)

Tough AF Jobs: Pest Management

You never realize how bad you need a pest management professional until a battalion of ants’ march into your kitchen showing no signs of surrender. Like any other community, the Air Force uses pest managers to combat those relentless pests, as well as provide additional crucial services to its

62d Medical Squadron takes care of Airmen

The 62d Medical Squadron, located in the McChord Clinic, provides quality healthcare services to promote fit, resilient, and ready forces. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Callie Norton)

62d AW impacts future generations through AIM

Students from Stafford Elementary School, Tacoma, participate in an Aviation Inspiration and Mentorship (AIM) tour at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan. 17, 2023. AIM is a community outreach program that is designed to inform, influence and inspire the next generation of Air Force aviators.

Team McChord holiday tree lighting ceremony

The Team McChord holiday tree signifies the holiday season at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

Team McChord remembers: 30th anniversary of C-141 collision

A sea of Airmen, past and present, gathered for a remembrance ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Nov. 30, 2022.The ceremony was held to commemorate the 13 Airmen who paid the ultimate sacrifice when two C-141B Starlifters collided during routine training.“Today, we solemnly remember

Thirteen Lost

A few years ago, I visited a fellow Air Force historian and commented on the photos of service members he had tacked to his bulletin board. “Who are they?” I asked somewhat naïve. “Those,” he said as he pointed to one side of the board, “are Airmen from my wing who lost their lives in combat.

Team McChord holds annual Operation Turkey Drop

Team McChord First Sergeants host Dormsgiving Extravaganza

Team McChord first sergeants serve a variety of food and desserts at the Dormsgiving Extravaganza at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Nov. 17, 2022. Team McChord first sergeants hosted this event as a way to thank Airmen for their hard work and dedication to Team McChord.

Team McChord hosts POW/MIA Remembrance Week

Team McChord held a POW/MIA Remembrance week Sept. 12-16; which included events like a 24-hour run, memorial motorcycle ride and a tour of the C-141 Starlifter aircraft.