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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
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"Forty years ago, when I drove my car to this base, I had no idea I would make chief master sergeant," said Jonathan Harris. "Now look at me. I've spent the majority of my life here. And I've loved every minute of it." Jonathan Tyronne Harris grew up in a small
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(62nd AW PA) - The McChord Field Fitness Center Annex reopened Nov. 16 with several new and improved fitness resources for the JBLM community. After 10 months of restorations and refurbishment, some of the biggest differences gym goers will notice include remodeled locker rooms, new exercise equipment and an elevated indoor
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(62nd AW PA) - October 5 was a normal day at Iva Alice Mann Middle School for 12-year-old Paxton Baker, until she got called into the principal's office. With her head down, Paxton slowly walked down the hall to the principal's office. She opened the door to find her father, Tech.
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(62nd AW PA) - A group of 29 civic leaders visited McChord Field Sept. 30 to see the end result of the airmen that have trained at Altus Air Force Base, and to learn about McChord Field's mission. Civic leader/employer tours are organized in order to spread mission awareness, foster liaisons
Veterans
(62nd AW PA) - Airmen, soldiers and sailors assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, escorted residents of the Washington State Soldiers Home to the Puyallup Fair Sept. 15, giving the servicemembers a chance to connect with veterans. "It is truly amazing to see the connection formed between the veterans and the current
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(62nd AW PA) - Seven combat controllers assigned to the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron received several medals Sept. 8 for their accomplishments while engaged in combat operations in Afghanistan. "These airmen deserve to be recognized and praised for their efforts down range," said Lt. Col. Michael Flatten, 22nd STS commander. "They
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(62nd AW PA) - More than 120 airmen from the 8th Airlift Squadron returned Sept. 2 after a 120-day deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The 8th AS Airmen were deployed as the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron to an overseas contingency location in the Middle East. "I couldn't be more proud
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(62nd AW PA) - "With a strong sense of dedication, we will precisely execute military honors for active duty, retirees and veterans. Precisions inspired by accuracy ... to honor with dignity!" For 24 newly graduated Honor Guard airmen, this motto has become their way of life. The graduates, assigned to the
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(62nd AW PA) - Technical Sgts. Steven Ostrander and Robert Fitzpatrick, both assigned to the 62nd Security Forces Squadron, received Bronze Star medals Aug. 19 for their leadership, forward thinking and technical knowledge during their deployments supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. "These men are heroes," said Col. Kenny Weldon, 62nd Mission Support
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(62nd AW PA) - Seven C-17 Globemaster III aircraft flew a local area flight formation May 12. The flight was part of a joint requirement to execute Army forcible entry operations by airdropping an entire brigade on short notice. "Basically, the mission today is to qualify the loadmasters so they would be
