McChord Airmen provide humanitarian airlift to Indonesia

Airmen from the 7th Airlift Squadron of McChord Air Force Base, Wash., completed their second humanitarian airlift mission in just over a week Oct. 9, delivering more than 87,000 pounds of cargo here in support of relief operations following the deadly 7.6-magnitude earthquake that shook the island

Soldiers discuss Air Force support as eighth OEF anniversary passes

In the eight years since the start of Operation Enduring Freedom on Oct. 7, 2001, service members from all of the U.S. Armed Forces have had a part in making the operation a continuing success. In 2009, the Air Force is one of those partners working ever closer with its joint and coalition allies in

Enduring Freedom airdrop: Supplies land at Forward Operating Base Baylough

U.S. Army Soldiers prepare to gather fuel supplies being dropped from a C-130 Hercules aircraft onto a landing zone at Forward Operating Base Baylough in the Zabul province of Afghanistan on Sept. 17, 2009. The Soldiers are assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment. Air

Joint training initiative at Expeditionary Center prepares security forces Airmen for battlefield

Since the beginning of Operation Enduring Freedom, security forces Airmen have been fighting on the joint operations battlefield. The career field has evolved from air base defense operations to missions "outside the wire" with sister services including the U.S. Army, security forces have changed

McChord C-17 supports Ranger Rendezvous 2009

Joint team moves critically ill infants over holiday weekend

A joint team of U.S. servicemembers spanning the globe from Japan to Texas successfully moved two critically ill infants needing specialized care over the Memorial Day weekend.The infants -- one 9 months old and the other 20 days old, when moved -- were flown from Kadena Air Base, Japan, to San

Expeditionary Center NCO represents Air Force in NJ Hall of Fame induction

"That lieutenant is six miracles in one," said Master Sgt. Jeff Norway, reflecting on his experience meeting U.S. Army 1st Lt. Brian Brennan, who received the first Unsung Hero Award during the 2009 New Jersey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony May 3 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in

3rd Airlift Squadron performs first squadron deployment

The 3rd Airlift Squadron made history as they deployed for the first time April 26th. More than 150 3rd AS members deployed to Southwest Asia to support the airlift mission, providing intratheater airlift through two main hubs to deliver much-needed cargo to the front lines. "This is a unique

Veteran gets Bronze Star after 65 years

On Dec. 30, 1943, Army Pfc. Clarence Wallaert was shot in the hip by a German sniper while fighting against the German Winter Line in Italy.  Private Wallaert bandaged his wound and provided 12 hours of automatic rifle support for his Army comrades advancing into the Liri Valley, the "gateway to

AMC Outstanding Airmen of the Year recognized April 29

During this year's Air Mobility Command Outstanding Airmen and First Sergeant of the Year banquet April 29, 12 AMC Airmen will be recognized as the best of the best in their respective categories. Additionally, during the banquet, three of these Airmen - from the Airman, NCO and senior NCO