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(62nd AW PA) - From providing Airmen with healthy food choices and exercise facilities to personnel records and mortuary affairs, the 627th Force Support Squadron is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Airmen and their families. "The force support squadron is important because we take care of the Airmen," said
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(62nd AW PA) - Three pilots assigned to McChord Field's 10th Airlift Squadron participated in Key Peninsula Middle School's annual pilot panel Jan. 24 in Lakebay. "Every year, we invite both civilian and military pilots to speak to the kids about their careers," said Kareen Borders, KPMS NASA Explorer School team
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(62nd AW PA) - In order to better prepare Airmen for the redesigned PT test, McChord Field leaders have implemented a remedial fitness program. "Fitness is a condition of employment in the United States Air Force," said Col. Kevin Kilb, 62nd Airlift Wing commander. "This program was designed to enhance the
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(62nd AW PA) - No airlift wing can provide global airlift for America without ready and available aircraft. No aircraft can deliver global airlift without proper maintenance. At McChord Field, the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs ensure the 62nd Airlift Wing's C-17 Globemaster IIIs are safe, reliable and able to
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(62nd AW PA) - The 62nd Airlift Wing has been awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for meritorious service from Sep. 12, 2008 to Sep. 11, 2010. The 62nd AW was named Air Mobility Command's hardest flying mobility wing. It held the highest use rate of C-17 Globemaster III units,
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(62nd AW PA) - The broad term "operation support" is thrown around and often spoken of at the 62nd Airlift Wing. But what exactly does that term entail? The 62nd Operations Support Squadron, foundation of the 62nd Operations Group, provides direct support to each and every flying mission at McChord Field. "The
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(62nd AW PA) - Commonly referred to as "Military FedEx," the 62nd Aerial Port Squadron's mission is to take people and cargo to the fight. "Our mission is to move passengers and cargo where it needs to go," said Tech. Sgt. Charles Branum, 62nd APS shift supervisor. "We deliver for a
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(62nd AW PA) - After bouncing around from foster home to foster home, Mark Moore Jr. is relieved to be with a loving family during the holiday season. The 9-year-old Tacoma native was selected by members of the 4th Airlift Squadron to participate in their "Pilot for a Day" program Dec.
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(62nd AW PA) -The 2010 Combined Federal Campaign will came to an end Dec. 15, and McChord Field meet its goal of 100 percent face-to-face contact. The CFC is an annual charity drive, this year running from Sept. 22 to Dec. 15., which gives Department of Defense employees and their families
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(62nd AW PA) - The 62nd Airlift Wing Civilian Personnel Office has won 2010 Air Mobility Command Civilian Personnel Program of the Year. "About 18 months ago, this office went through a change in leadership," said Norman Fernaays, Civilian Personnel Office officer. "But we put together a strong program that meets
