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(62nd AW PA) - Airmen from the 62nd Airlift Wing, in conjunction with Reserve partners from the 446th AW, recently completed a record-setting Operation Deep Freeze season. The ODF season began Aug. 20, 2011, with late winter flights known as WINFLY, and consisted of a 35-person team delivering supplies to the
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(62nd AW PA) - The 62nd Airlift Wing has been awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for meritorious service from Sept. 11, 2010 to Sept. 12, 2011. During this period, the 62nd AW provided airlift for Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn, delivering more than 128,000 personnel and 308 million
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You've been on the road for eight days of non-stop flying and the plane just broke down. Your crew is transporting wounded servicemembers from the war zone to receive medical treatment in a country nearby. Everyone is counting on you to fix the problem, your hands
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The ball is tossed into the air and for a moment, everyone holds their breath. Eyes follow the ball as an Airman's hand reaches up to take possession, and the first game of the four-day intramural basketball tournament officially began. Although the 627th Security Forces Squadron
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(62nd AW PA) - More than 100 Airmen assigned to the 8th Airlift Squadron departed McChord Field Aug. 26 for a 60-day deployment in support of the Operations New Dawn and Enduring Freedom. "While it has been approximately one year since the 8th Airlift Squadron returned from last year's deployment, our
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For women, pregnancy can mean packing on extra pounds and cutting out exercise for a few months. This wasn't the case for Miriam Howard, executive officer for the 62nd Maintenance Group commander, who gave birth to her son, Jalen, 16 months ago and used the qualities of the Comprehensive Airmen Fitness
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A majority of the 34 international Rodeo competitors arrived at McChord Field July 18 and were in-processed by mobility Airmen from several different career fields. The in-processing line consisted of eight different stations that provided the teams with everything they'll need during their stay. "As the teams come through, we are their
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(62nd AW PA) - Airmen from the 62nd Airlift Wing, 446th AW and 627th Air Base Group have begun preparing 'Rainier Ranch' to host the multitude of United States and international teams when they arrive in the next few weeks. The installation will host Air Mobility Command Rodeo 2011, and competition
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(62nd AW PA) - Now that summer has arrived, the temperatures will rise and motorcyclists will surely take advantage of the prime riding weather. While the riders enjoy their hobby, the Air Force is determined to keep them safe. "I'd rather sweat than bleed," said Tech. Sgt. Carlos Damian, 62nd Aircraft
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(62nd AW PA) - When asked about his position as the 62nd Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, Senior Master Sgt. Ernesto Rendon replied, "There's no better job." In the United States Air Force, "first sergeant" is not a grade, but a special duty designation. He or she reports directly to the unit
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(62nd AW PA) - Congratulations to the following Airmen who graduated Julius A. Kolb Airman Leadership School March 24 at McChord Field, Wash. Staff Sgt. Lauren M Badger, 627th Security Forces Squadron Senior Airman Nichole B Blanchett, 62nd Aerial Port Squadron Staff Sgt. Jorae P Borja, 62nd Maintenance Group Senior Airman Daniel M Carroll, 627th Security Forces Squadron Senior Airman
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(62nd AW PA) - "When an aircraft breaks down, the obvious reaction is find the problem, fix it and get it back in the air," said Tech. Sgt. Adam Balmer, 62nd Maintenance Squadron crew chief. "Well, here in the maintenance flight, our job is to proactively do our best to
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(62nd AW PA) - While frequent missions and a high operations tempo can make life stressful, Tech. Sgt. Ron Strayhorne, says that he wouldn't trade his seven years as a loadmaster for anything in the world. At the 62nd Airlift Wing, loadmasters are assigned to one of four flying squadrons, and
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(62nd AW PA) - Members of Team McChord work hard for their money. Money keeps the various missions in people's homes flowing smoothly. The Airmen of the 62nd Comptroller Squadron do the same thing for Team McChord's daily activities by managing the money that funds the mission. The 62nd CPTS offers
