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McChord Air Force Base is the home of Combat Airlift. Team McChord has flown continuous combat airlift every day since October 2001, providing airlift and aeromedical evacuation in support of the Global War on Terrorism and other contingencies around the world. Each day, hundreds of Airmen from the Pacific Northwest support air superiority from locations around the world.

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McChord Airman receives Purple Heart
  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.

AMC command chief praises Phoenix Spouse program
  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.

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.

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.

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.

A season of giving
  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)

McChord Airmen fuel Operation Deep Freeze
  McChord Airmen complete airdrop to Antarctic Gamburtsev Mountain Province
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.
Hickam aircrew delivers vehicles to warfighters

Afghan media learn about close-air support

Academy among nation's top 100 'best value colleges'

Disney, Army resort offer affordable vacations for troops

Air Force Band prepares for inauguration day

Airmen to deliver peacekeeping equipment to Darfur

Jan. 6 airpower summary: F-15s bomb targets

Airman leads team in managing enemy's weapons cache

VA officials assist veterans with health care costs

Alaska Air Guard members save 167 lives in 2008

• Officials announce aircraft accident investigation board findings

• AMC airlift to deliver equipment supporting peacekeeping operations in Darfur

• Airlift delivers for warfighters

• AMC announces best 2008 Public Affairs programs, communicators

• Tankers: From a Question Mark to Today's Fight

• Flight of the ‘Question Mark’

• McChord Airman receives Purple Heart

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McChord News Release: McChord Airman to recieve Purple Heart

Strangers turn into pals at Puyallup Fair

Experience helps Airmen mentor academy cadets

Operation AF broadens career choices for cadet

Man's best friend plays key role in GWOT


Mentor our Airmen for a bright, focused future
MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- The United States Air Force, like many other large organizations, faces multiple organizational constraints and is striving to strengthen operational performance despite all our challenges and missions. 

Weighing the cost: financial benefits of military service
MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- As military members, we are often tasked with long hours and working under difficult or even dangerous circumstances. It is easy to believe that a career in the private sector would be easier, however the military's numerous financial benefits (education, tax savings, healthcare and retirement) should be considered when weighing continued service against a foray into the corporate world. 

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