First McChord deployment with new AFFORGEN model

Members of the 62d Airlift Wing said their goodbyes to friends and families before deploying in support  of U.S. Central Command, U.S. European Command, and U.S. Africa Command operations Sept. 26-27, 2022. This deployment is McChord’s first implementation of the new Air Force Force Generation

Team McChord welcomes 2022-2024 Honorary Commanders

Team McChord welcomed the 2022-2024 honorary commanders during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Sept. 29, 2022. These local community leaders come from various backgrounds and play a key role in continuing to strengthen ties between Team McChord and the

From ground to air: Aircrew plans, demonstrates C-17 capabilities in 24 hours

Lt. Col. Bruce Cohn, an instructor pilot assigned to the 97th Airlift Squadron and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft commander at the airshow, forwarded the request to his commander. In 24 hours, Cohn and his crew were approved to showcase the combat agility of the over 330,000-pound aircraft before a

Win or die: AMC commander presents Mobility Manifesto

Gen. Mike Minihan, commander of Air Mobility Command, presented his case for the state of air mobility to a packed audience of Airmen at the 2022 Air, Space & Cyber Conference, Sept. 21.

Healy promotes readiness, transformation at AFA 2022

The new chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command highlighted his two strategic priorities – Ready Now and Transforming for the Future – during the fall 2022 Air Force Association National Convention here Sept. 19.

AGR program changes on the horizon

In line with Lt. Gen. John Healy’s strategic priorities of “Ready Now!” and “Transforming for the Future,” Air Force Reserve Command is instituting changes to the Active Guard and Reserve program effective Oct. 1.

Connecting flight: 446 AW bridges gap with Employer Day

This year, 23 employers came to the base and flew aboard a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. The passengers took pictures in the cockpit, spoke with the aircrew, as well as saw Reservists perform their military jobs on the aircraft.

Force Generation Center under new leadership

Brig. Gen. Stacey Scarisbrick relinquished command of the Force Generation Center to Col. Christopher Zidek with Lt. Gen. John Healy, commander of Air Force Reserve Command and Chief of the Air Force Reserve, presiding over the ceremony.

Eligible Airmen, Guardians have access to more monkeypox vaccines

The Department of Defense is increasing its supply of the approved monkeypox vaccine, JYNNEOS, which allows for more Airmen and Guardians at higher risk for transmission to access preventive measures to keep themselves safe.

Hartman gets a pulse on new 446 CES command position

The 446th Civil Engineer Squadron welcomed new commander, Lt. Col. Patricia Hartman, in an assumption of command ceremony July 23, 2022, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

86 APS welcomes new commander

The 86th Aerial Port Squadron welcomed a new commander July 24, 2022 on McChord Field at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Lt. Col. Tara Horton took the helm of the squadron during a change of command ceremony.

DoD releases first departmentwide social media policy 

The Defense Department released a policy that spells out how DoD military and civilian personnel should use official social media accounts to best advance the mission of the U.S. military and further instill trust in the credibility of the DoD. 

First in-person Enlisted Symposium since the pandemic

The symposium was open to all enlisted members and was comprised of a variety of guest speakers and informational sessions for Airmen to be inspired, learn, and grow from the presenters and each other.

AFRC welcomes new commander, Lt. Gen. John Healy

Air Force, Space Force members at high risk for monkeypox urged to stay informed

The current outbreak of monkeypox continues to spread, with more than 6,600 active cases in the United States mostly occurring among gay and bisexual men. The White House declared on August 4 that monkeypox is a national public health emergency.