McChord Airman receives Purple Heart
MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Wednesday in Iraq -- another routine day -- it would be hump day if it weren't for the seven-day work week the Airmen from the 586th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron at Camp Bucca, Iraq, commit to.
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AMC command chief praises Phoenix Spouse program
MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Air Mobility Command officials got an up close and personal look at McChord's flourishing Phoenix Spouse program Dec. 10 as base leadership and program officials briefed Chief Master Sgt. Joe Barron, AMC command chief, on the success of the program here.
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As winter approaches, driving safety moves to forefront
MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- With snow in the forecast for this week, Team McChord leaders are advising Airmen to conduct a few simple checks on their vehicles and keep some safety tips in mind to ensure they are prepared to navigate snowy or icy roads.
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Use care when lighting up holidays
MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- The holiday tradition of stringing lights on the outside of the house, across the mantle and on the Christmas tree is commonplace in households across the nation.
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Fitness Center program garners Five-Star status
MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- The 62nd Force Support Squadron recently earned Five-Star status for the fourth time in the last five years for its fitness programs here.
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A season of giving
McChord spouse Maria Kimmy removes a name from the McChord first sergeant's Angel Tree display Thursday at the base exchange. The tree contains names of McChord families in need of a little extra holiday assistance. Airmen have the opportunity to select names off the tree and buy a gift for a deserving child until Dec. 17. (U.S. Air Force photo/Abner Guzman)
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McChord Airmen fuel Operation Deep Freeze
MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash -- Airmen from the 446th and 62nd Airlift Wings assigned to the 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron in support of Operation Deep Freeze completed the first operational C-17 Globemaster III airdrop to the Antarctic Gamburtsev Mountain Province Nov. 26. Thirty bundles of fuel and other supplies were delivered to a scientific camp in the province, one of the most remote locations on earth.
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Highlights from around McChord. |
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