62nd Annual Award Banquet Soon

Team McChord Civic Leaders, Honorary Commanders, PMBA members, commanders and members of our communities:

It is that time to recognize the 2014 Best of the Best for Team McChord!

Please join us for the 2014 Annual Awards Banquet, "Commitment to Excellence... Celebrating Team McChord's 2014 MVPs,"  which is scheduled for March 6, 2015 at the McChord Colocated Club starting with an 1800 social hour. Uniform is Mess Dress or Semi-formal for military and formal for civilians.

Please see the below link for event details. The payment options are cash, debit/credit, or club card. There will be a cash payment table at the event but please try to bring the correct amount as change may be limited.

Please see the e-invitation for RSVP/Payment POCs HERE.

If you are unable to click on the above link, please copy and paste into your browser:
https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=223528&k=0063410C795F

Please let MSgt. Wivell know if you have any questions about the March 6th event.

MSgt Todd Wivell
Chief of Public Affairs, 62d AW
McChord Field, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
253-982-5645; DSN 382-5645 Cell 253-229-4515

Financial Issues Focus of Town Hall Event

A Military Saves Week Town Hall on Feb. 26, featuring Ms. Holly Petraeus, Asst. Director, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, will address consumer issues faced by the military community.

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NW Aerospace & Defense Symposium

PNAA & PNDC will host this two-day symposium for aerospace and defense businesses, military and government leaders to discuss new developments and business opportunities in aerospace, space, defense and security.

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BBB Serves with MilitaryLine

The BBB was the sponsoring organization at the last Military Affairs Forum.  Among info share with attendees was about their MilitaryLine:

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Save the Date for the 2nd Vet Resource Fair

On the 30th of May, the 2nd annual Veterans Resource Fair at the Tacoma Dome will be taking place.  At last year’s event over 130 service providers and over 1,000 Veterans and family members that attended.

Veterans Resource Fair at the Tacoma Dome HERE.

You May Like The Veterans Resource Fair on FB HERE.

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Military Affairs Forum Welcomes New CO

Military Affairs Committee

Date & Time:  Wednesday, Feb. 11, 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Place:  La Quinta Inn | 1425 E. 27th St. | Tacoma 98421
Register: REGISTER HERE.
Event Sponsor:

The event fee will be complimentary for invited Military Personnel who reserve with Janice Hutchins, (253) 683-4882





AGENDA Items:

WELCOME THE NEW CO AND LEARN HIS LEADERSHIP PLANS
Col. Scott McLaughlin, Commander, 446th AW, JBLM


The 446th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, is the state's only flying Air Force Reserve wing. He is responsible for the organization, training, equipage and worldwide readiness of a combined Reserve and civilian wing of nearly 2,100 people at JBLM, McChord Field. The 446th Airlift Wing flies and supports the C-17 Globemaster III weapons system. Under Colonel McLaughlin’s command, Air Force reservists are capable of deploying anywhere in the world, 365 days a year for training, humanitarian efforts or combat.


ARMY COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSION
Roel A van der Lugt, Director of Military Affairs & Senior Policy Advisor Office of Congressman Denny Heck & Tiffany Speir, Program Manager, South Sound Military & Communities Partnership

We had a great success, but what did we accomplish?  Roel and Tiffany will share with you the communities’ achievements at the Army Listening Session, what are the next steps and when will we know?


UPCOMING MEETING
April 21, (11:45 am – 1:15 pm, La Quinta Inn & Suites) Howard O. Scott Citizen-Soldier of the Year.
AMC RODEO  
The AMC Rodeo returns again to host site JBLM-McChord Field in August, 2015.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
C-9 Blog, the Chamber’s military-community blog which focuses on the armed forces and civilian relationships, with an emphasis on the Pacific Northwest.
Veteran & Business Service, at its Facebook page, works with businesses to seek the "Veteran Advantage," promoting, encouraging and facilitating Veteran employment across the business community.

Military Family Education Forum

The Captain Meriwether Lewis Chapter is pleased to launch its first Military Family Education Forum, on March 11, 2015, featuring Patty Barron, the AUSA, Director of Family Readiness.

Register online by March 1^st HERE.  All branches of the military are welcome to attend. 

Pac-12 Women's Basketball Tickets Free to Military Units/Family

Here's your Military Unit & Family opportunity to attend the 2015 Pac-12 Women's Basketball Champion Tournament FREE.

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