McChord Field was formally dedicated on 3 July 1940, in memory of Colonel William C. McChord, Chief, Army Air Corps Training and Operations Division who was killed in a plane crash on 18 August 1937.
On 1 January 1948, the field was re-designated McChord Air Force Base. McChord AFB has played a major role in almost every military action in recent history from Vietnam to Desert Storm and Desert Shield, to Bosnia and the former Yugoslavia. In addition, members of the 62nd Airlift Wing have played significant roles in rescue and relief efforts after the eruptions of Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Pinatubo and the more recent tsunami in Southeast Asia.
McChord and the 62nd Airlift Wing continue to play a major role in Iraq and the Global War on Terror through airlift efforts and the transportation of troops from nearby Fort Lewis and Naval installations.
Welcome to McChord Field.
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Fleetwood Mac, one of rock’s most enduring, beloved and successful bands, will be embarking on a major 34-city US Tour after a three year break beginning April 4th, 2013. ...Mon, May 20, 2013 8:00 PMTacoma Dome, Tacoma, WA -
It’s been a short time since Carrie Underwood first performed on the American Idol stage, yet so much has happened since that date in 2005. She has become a country music superstar singer/songwriter with hit songs, “Jesus, Take the Wheel” “Before He Cheats,” “So Small,” “Just a Dream,” “Cowboy Casanova,” and “Blown Away. ...Fri, Sep 13, 2013 7:30 PMWashington State Fair, Puyallup, WA -
The 44th Tacoma Highland Games will be held at Frontier Park in Graham, WA on Saturday, June 22nd, 2013. This family event features Celtic entertainment, massed bands, clan gathering, children's events, Highland farm,commercial and food vendors, a beer garden, whisky tasting and new this year - a British Isle's Car Show. ...Sat, Jun 22, 2013 8:00 AMFrontier Park, Graham, WA
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Fri, May 24, 2013 10:00 AMHyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle's Eastside, Bellevue, WASponsored Listing
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Tacoma Dome, Tacoma, WA
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McChord Field (Operator) (253) 982-1110 Visitor Control Center McChord Field (253) 982-2119
