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  • 2016 JBLM Airshow and Warrior Expo one week away

    JBLM officials are putting the finishing touches on the 2016 JBLM Airshow and Warrior Expo at McChord Field, which is now 8 days away, August 27-28.The 2016 JBLM Airshow and Warrior Expo, free and open to the public, will feature the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron—Thunderbirds, the U.S.

  • Congratulations to ALS Class 16-F

    Congratulations to the following Airmen who graduated theJulius A. Kolb Airman Leadership School here Aug. 12. SeniorAirman Evan Brazie, 142nd Maintenance Squadron SeniorAirman Tai Cartwright, 627th Logistics Readiness SquadronStaffSgt. Benjamin Gatdula, 8th Airlift Squadron MasterArm 2nd Class

  • McChord members summit Mount Rainier

    As part of the U.S. Air Force 50 Summits Challenge, 8 Team McChord members summited Mount Rainier. Standing at 14,411 feet tall, Mount Rainier is the tallest mountain in Washington and one of the 50 summits that was yet to be summited under the 50 Summits Challenge until now.

  • 'Tacoma Starlifter' historic POW service remembered

    Nearly 50 years to the day, members of the 62nd and 446th Airlift Wings celebrated the anniversary of the arrival of the first C-141 Starlifter, August 6 at McChord Field, Wash. The McChord Starlifter 50 event featured the rechristening of McChord’s first C-141 Starlifter, Tacoma Starlifter, by

  • Engineers team-up for training

    Engineers from both the Washington Air National Guard and the 446th Airlift Wing teamed-up for a first-ever training event in April. Engineering Assistant training introduced engineering geographical designing programs like Revit Architecture ArcGIS (Geographic information system), and field survey

  • JBLM 2016 Air Show information

    The 2016 JBLM Air Show & Warrior Expo is fast approaching August 27-28 at McChord Field. The all-day event will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as the marquee act, along with the U.S. Army’s “Golden Knights.”For up-to-date information on frequently asked questions as well as who is

  • Heroes on the Water come to JBLM

    Service members and veterans gathered at the shoreline as they prepared to set out on the still waters of Puget Sound. A row of kayaks sat prepped for the day of fishing and crabbing ahead. The participants were part of the Heroes on the Water northwest chapter event July 23, held at Solo Point,

  • Historic Port of Moses Lake celebrates 50th Anniversary

    Members from the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron teamed-up with the 62nd Airlift Wing to support a huge anniversary community event in Moses Lake July 1. Community members put together the 50th Anniversary of the Port of Moses Lake held at the Grant County International Airport, Wash.

  • Operation KUDOs 'deploys' kids

    Operation KUDOs allowed children ages 5 to 12 received supply items before deploying to Hanger 9. During the mock deployment, children toured a C-17 Globemaster III static display and received meals provided by the USO Mobile Canteen, while their families prepared welcome home posters and awaited

  • Wing bids farewell to Command Chief

    Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Mack, 446th ‘Rainier’ Airlift Wing command chief will transition to be the new command chief at the 934th Airlift Wing located at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Air Reserve Station, Minn., in August.

  • Survey seeks member, spouse feedback

    The 446th ‘Rainier’ Airlift Wing is currently undergoing a Unit Effectiveness Inspection which will culminate in a Capstone event during the December Unit Training Assembly. As part of the inspection, Rainier Wing members and their spouses are encouraged to take the UEI Survey at

  • Dietary supplements: Know what you're taking to avoid positive drug tests

    Air Force reservists should be careful when taking dietary supplements because of their potential health risks but also because they could lead to a positive urinalysis test result, according to officials with Air Force Reserve Command’s Medical Services Directorate and staff judge advocate’s

  • Safety -- Make it a habit for life

    Summertime can be an enjoyable time to relax and recharge with family and friends. These enjoyable summertime activities do not come without hazards. Too often, what was thought to be risk-free fun turns into a not so enjoyable injury or accident. In fact, in recent years, exciting and fun