May 7, 2011 at 5:40am
May 5, 2011 at 2:00pm
MCCHORD FIELD, Wash.- Emmy Award-winning host of The Tonight Show, Jay Leno will perform Saturday, May 7th in Hangar 4 at McChord Field, as part of the Air Force Reserve's Tour for the Troops. Reserve Generation from the Band of the Air Force Reserve will open the show starting at 7 p.m. performing a variety of popular music. The show is free and open to only military ID holders and their guests.
Military personnel will represent all of the military installations in the Puget Sound area including: Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen from the Reserve, Army and Air National Guard, and active-duty components but not limited to: Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Naval Base Kitsap, Camp Murray, and U.S. Coast Guard Base Pier 36 in Seattle. The performance is a gesture of appreciation for the hard work and sacrifices they make day-in and day-out.
Tour for the Troops is a concert series sponsored by the Air Force Reserve that visits military bases around the world. This is the second Tour for the Troops for Jay Leno, who performed last year at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Leno joins a list of entertainers including Kid Rock, John Legend and Ludacris who have appeared in past concerts as a way of showing their support for our military service men and women.
May 5, 2011 at 5:56am
May 4, 2011 at 1:51pm
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - More than 130 Airmen from the McChord Field
are due to return Thursday to Joint Base Lewis-McChord after a 120-day
deployment in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, New Dawn, Odyssey Dawn
and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.
During their deployment, the C-17 squadron moved more than 33,984 passengers
and delivered more than 81 million pounds of cargo to include 9,635 bundles
with a combined weight of more than 15 million pounds on 280 drop zones.
The Airmen, comprised mostly from the 7th Airlift Squadron, were deployed as
the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron. Their mission was to provide global
strategic airlift, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation and humanitarian relief, to
create an air bridge for personnel, equipment and supplies throughout the
assigned areas of responsibility.
The 62 Airlift Wing's four active duty flying squadrons share responsibility
for the deployed squadron and rotate operating the 816 EAS continuously. The
deployments allow Air Mobility Command to consistently position assets closer
to the action.
May 4, 2011 at 7:27am
Several year groups and competitive categories no longer will be required to meet the September 2011 reduction-in-force board.
Air Force officials announced that RIF-eligible officers from previously announced competitive categories for chaplains, medical service corps and 1999 and 2000 judge advocate general year groups will not meet this year's RIF board.
The RIF board will now only consider officers in the grade of captain and major in the following year groups and competitive categories:
Captains: line of the Air Force, 2000 and 2003 through 2005 only.
Majors: line of the Air Force, 2000; judge advocate general, 2001 through 2003; and biomedical service corps, 2000 and 2001
According to Air Force officials, the RIF board will consider approximately 9,000 officers to retain at least 95 percent in the year groups and competitive categories listed above.
Answers to specific RIF and voluntary separation pay questions are available at the FY11/12 Force Management Programs section on the Air Force Personnel Services website. Type "15766" in the search by keyword box to go directly to the FAQs.
For information about specific skills needed by the Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard select embedded links. Detailed RIF eligibility criteria, to include the latest information on year groups and competitive categories eligible for the RIF board, are on the AFPERS website at https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil/app/login; do a keyword search for RIF. First time users will need to create an account with a username and password.
(Courtesy of the Air Force Personnel, Service and Manpower Public Affairs)
May 3, 2011 at 7:59am
Reservists with the 446th Airlift Wing are not just encouraged to stay physically fit, it's one of the basic requirements for serving in the Air Force Reserve. Being able to incorporate regular physical activity into an already demanding work and family life can be a major challenge. That's why members of the 446th Force Support Squadron recently spearheaded the formation of group fitness classes to help wing members pass their PT test. Fitness improvement group exercise classes are now held twice every UTA Saturday with the main goal of helping Reservists pass their biannual fitness test. The class has been experiencing a rapidly growing number of participants since its formation in January. "We're held to the same fitness standard as active duty," said Capt. Vanessa Balint, 446th FSS Operations Officer. "This is our way to do what we can in the limited time we have during UTA weekends." Captain Balint, a certified group exercise instructor, was instrumental in developing the group exercise class. She also helped seek out several highly qualified fellow Reservists to serve as physical training leaders. The results have been impressive. At the end of fiscal year 2010, roughly 60 percent of Reservists within the wing held "unsatisfactory" scores on their fitness test. "I knew we needed to do something to help our people that were failing," said Tech Sgt. Ed Callahan, a Reservist with the 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and a wing fitness instructor who was sought out by Captain Balint. The latest results as of April 28 show only 19 percent of Reservists are in "unsatisfactory" status. Sergeant Callahan, a certified personal trainer, is one of the lead instructors for the group exercise class. He leads Reservists through various workout routines including circuit training, calisthenics, speed work and various cardio exercises. He also tries to be a valuable fitness resource for fellow Reservists, offering tips and tricks to anyone that needs a helping hand. "Fitness is a passion of mine that has carried over from my time in the Marine Corps," said the Wenatchee, Wash. native and full-time nursing student. Since the classes began in January, Captain Balint said she's already received positive feedback. "I've received about 15 emails telling me how great Ed's class was," she said. The instructors say they want to keep the classes fun and upbeat, even though many Reservists are mandated to be there until they improve their fitness scores. "We're not just going to run a mock fitness test," said Capt. Carrianne Culy, 446th FSS wing fitness instructor and certified personal trainer. "Instead, we'll try to focus on targeted activities involving upper and lower body that will help us pass the fit test." For those interested in attending, classes are held every UTA Saturday at 5:30 a.m. at the main gym, and again at 3 p.m. at the outdoor track. A nutrition and weight management class is also being held every other UTA Sunday in Bldg 1207 at 8:30 a.m. |
May 3, 2011 at 7:49am
Tech. Sgt. Peter Terault, 446th Maintenance Squadron engine mechanic, checks a C-17 Globemaster III engine thrust reverser during a routine inspection at McChord Field. The thrust reversers divert an aircraft engine's exhaust so that the thrust produced is directed forward, rather than aft. This acts against the forward travel of the aircraft, providing deceleration, slowing the aircraft after touch-down which reduces wear on the brakes and allows for shorter landing distances. Sergeant Terault is also a full time engine mechanic in his civilian job here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Moody)
May 3, 2011 at 7:48am
An airlift squadron from McChord Field deployed Thursday in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. More than 100 Airmen from the 62nd Airlift Wing's 10th Airlift Squadron departed for a 120-day deployment to the Middle East. The Airmen will take over operations of the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron. The unit will operate out of a single base, managing and flying missions concentrated in and around Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They are replacing McChord's 7th Airlift Squadron who are scheduled to return in May. Their mission is to provide global strategic airlift, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation and humanitarian relief, to create an air bridge for personnel, equipment and supplies throughout the assigned areas of responsibility. "It's always hard leaving behind your loved ones, but our Airmen are motivated and committed to the mission," said Col. Kevin Kilb, 62nd Airlift Wing commander. "They are prepared, professional, and looking forward to supporting their fellow combat warriors." The 62 AW's four active duty flying squadrons share responsibility for the deployed squadron and rotate operating the 816 EAS continuously. The deployments allow Air Mobility Command to consistently position assets closer to the action. |
April 30, 2011 at 9:22am
An airlift squadron from McChord Field
deployed Thursday in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn.More than 100 Airmen from the 62nd Airlift Wing's 10th Airlift Squadron
departed for a 120-day deployment to the Middle East. The Airmen will take
over operations of the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron.The unit will operate out of a single base, managing and flying missions
concentrated in and around Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They are
replacing McChord's 7th Airlift Squadron who are scheduled to return in May.Their mission is to provide global strategic airlift, airdrop, aeromedical
evacuation and humanitarian relief, to create an air bridge for personnel,
equipment and supplies throughout the assigned areas of responsibility."It's always hard leaving behind your loved ones, but our Airmen are motivated
and committed to the mission," said Col. Kevin Kilb, 62nd Airlift Wing
commander. "They are prepared, professional, and looking forward to supporting
their fellow combat warriors."The 62 AW's four active duty flying squadrons share responsibility for the
deployed squadron and rotate operating the 816 EAS continuously. The
deployments allow Air Mobility Command to consistently position assets closer
to the action.
April 30, 2011 at 7:06am
MCCHORD FIELD, Wash. -- Just as Summer is sneaking up on us (even with Spring missing in action), so too is the Air Mobility Command air mobility competition, RODEO 2011.
AMC's Rodeo will be held at McChord Field, Wash., July 18-30 and the call is now going out for volunteer Wranglers.
According to Senior Master Sgt. John D'Aprile, 446th Maintenance Group, there are MPA's available for Reservists who volunteer and who live in the local area.
Reservists will need to contact Sergeant D'Aprile at 982-2803 and complete a Wrangler Letter of Intent in order to volunteer.
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