Giving the gift of life to others through organ donation is one of the most selfless things a person can do. Many people think that's something you do only after you die, but doctors encourage donors to do so...
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. - Air Mobility Command demoed the Aircraft Battle Damage Repair...
DOD, State Department expand employment opportunities for military spouses stationed overseas
A new memorandum of agreement signed April 17 by Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks and...
Military youth invited to apply for American Red Cross Summer Youth Program
The American Red Cross Northwest Region is seeking dedicated young individuals who are eager to...
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Korean War vet's 'guardian angel'
There are many who believe there is no such thing as coincidence; things happen for a reason and people enter their lives for a purpose.
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Team McChord takes to the skies
The 62nd Airlift Wing partnered with fellow mobility forces and the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division for a joint forcible entry exercise, Dec. 8-11, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
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AFJROTC launches Flight Academy program
Headquarters Air Force Junior ROTC has launched a program aimed at potentially putting more pilots in the cockpits of military aircraft to help address the Air Force's ongoing aircrew shortage.
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Col. Sean P. Pierce will assume his role as the 446th Airlift Wing's newest commander following a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Jan. 6.
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In conjunction with the 446th Airlift Wing, the 62nd Operations Group kicked off the 2017-2018 season of Operation DEEP FREEZE (ODF), a mission offering unparalleled Department of Defense support to the National Science Foundation (NSF)-managed...
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WADS DPH designed and successfully implemented unique resilience program
The demands of military service can take a toll on the mental health of service members and their families. Mental health disorders comprise a large percentage of the hospitalizations of military members, and prevention and early intervention...
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Army and Air Force Reserve integrate to practice strategic air mobility
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - U.S. Army Reserve soldiers and U.S. Air Force Reserve airmen teamed up to conduct an air deployment readiness exercise April 4, 2024. The training event began when soldiers assigned to the 373rd Military Intelligence...
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AF Chief lists quality-of-life updates
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin released his latest letter to airmen, following up on his previous letter: Fellow Airmen, When I took my position six months ago, I made a call to all Airmen...
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DAF set to launch full youth summer camp schedule
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs launched myriad 2024 summer youth camps April 8 for kids across the enterprise to boost morale, skills, teamwork and resiliency. The specialized...
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Local schools named ‘purple stars’
Washington state is home to thousands of military-connected families, including active-duty service members, reserves members, and veterans. To recognize school districts that have incorporated military-friendly practices and demonstrate a...