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Airman Leah Young on February 16th, 2011
(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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Airman Leah Young on January 27th, 2011
(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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Airman Leah Young on January 20th, 2011
(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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Airman Leah Young on December 30th, 2010
(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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Airman Leah Young on December 28th, 2010
(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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Airman Leah Young on December 16th, 2010
"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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Airman Leah Young on October 20th, 2010
(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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Airman Leah Young on October 14th, 2010
(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
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Airman Leah Young on September 30th, 2010
(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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Airman Leah Young on September 22nd, 2010
(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
McChord Flightline Chatter
Airman Leah Young on December 20th, 2010
MCCHORD FIELD, JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- 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, Wash., native was selected by members of the 4th Airlift Squadron to participate in their "Pilot for a Day"
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Airman Leah Young on November 19th, 2010
MCCHORD FIELD, JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- 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
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Airman Leah Young on July 1st, 2010
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- The McChord Honor Guard Team has been named the 2009 Air Mobility Command Honor Guard Team of the Year. The Honor Guard Team has conducted 624 total funeral honors, to include final escort of 417 war veterans. In addition, they have performed flag folding at 225 retirement ceremonies
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