We are excited that you’ll be joining us to celebrate Tim’s career in the U.S. Air Force!

On this page you’ll find the most up-to-date information about events, locations, as well as the important contact information for the weekend.

IMPORTANT Base Access Notice:

If you have submitted your information for base access, plan for 20-30 minute wait at the visitor center to process your passes. Give yourself time to get your pass and then drive to the event location. 

  • All people 16 and older need ‘Real ID’ or proof of citizenship to get your base access pass.

  • All Drivers also need to present their drivers license, registration, and insurance.


McChord AFB Front Gate Visitor Center Address:

849 W Entrance Rd.
McChord AFB, WA 98438

https://maps.app.goo.gl/wCXxiLJZttFSkrW1A

Sequence of Events

July 29th - Fini Flight @ 1404*

“Fini-Flight” is a USAF tradition when it is someone’s last flight with the unit. For more information about the tradition, follow this link. This will be an indoor/outdoor event with pictures and a tour of the aircraft. Tim will be doused with water and champagne. Light refreshments will be offered in the squadron following Tim’s landing.

Attire: casual & weather appropriate

Event Timeline:

  • 1330 (1:30 pm) - Arrive at the Squadron (4th Airlift Squadron) 2nd floor.

  • 1345 (1:45 pm) - Walk out on the flight line with flight line escort

  • 1404 (2:04 pm) - Expected landing and taxi of jet to parking spot

Location:

4th Airlift Squadron, Second Floor - Heritage Room
1141 Levitow Blvd.
JBLM W.A. 98438

*Base access required

July 30th - Casual Open House

For anyone in town on the 30th we’re hosting a casual gathering at our house. Please come by, grab a bite and say hello! We’d love to see you!

Time: 1800 - 2100 (6-9 pm)

Location:

Team Walberg Haus
1583 Jensen Ave.
DuPont, WA 98327

July 31st - Retirement Ceremony*

Join us to recognize Tim’s time with the U.S. Air Force and to celebrate his transition from active duty to retirement.
Light dessert reception to follow. *Base access required

Attire: business or smart casual

Event Timeline:

  • 1404 (2:04 pm) - Ceremony begins

  • 1440 (2:40 pm) - Ceremony ends

Location:

Hangar 9
1166 B St.
McChord AFB, WA 98438

Celebration Dinner

Join us for dinner at the Home Course to celebrate our time with the Air Force.

Event Timeline:

  • 1800 - 1900 (6-7 pm) Cocktail hour & appetizers

  • 1900 (7 pm) - Dinner line opens

  • 1945 (7:45 pm) - Paper Airplane competition

Location:

The Home Course Clubhouse
2300 Golf House Rd.
DuPont, WA 98327

August 1st - Open House & Afternoon BBQ

We’re hosting an open house for anyone in town on Saturday. BBQ (Bratwurst & hot dogs), snacks and drinks available. Come by - we’d love to see you! When the sun goes down we’ll have the chiminea going so we can enjoy the PNW evening.

Time: 1100 - 0200

Location:

Team Walberg Haus
1583 Jensen Ave.
DuPont, WA 98327

August 2nd - Light Breakfast

Join us for a light German-style breakfast (Toasted brötchen, sliced meats & cheeses) for anyone still in town. We’d love to send you off on your way with one more high five for the road.

Time: 0800 - 1200

Contact Information

Here are our phone numbers in case you need to reach us for anything - or just want to say hi!

  • Tim Walberg - 253-985-7763

  • Nicole Walberg - 253-226-8963

  • There are a number of hotels in DuPont if you'd like to stay close to our house.

    Downtown Tacoma has lots to offer well. If staying in Tacoma, places along Ruston Way down on the waterfront are particularly nice, or staying at the McMenamins Elks Temple is fun with it's 5 bars/restaurants in it including a speakeasy and an eclectic tiki bar. 

    For military affiliated friends, JBLM has multiple hotels on base. The hotels on the Lewis side of JBLM are closer to our house. The hotels on the McChord Field side are closer to the ceremony. 

  • Both Tacoma and Olympia are about 30 minutes away from DuPont. 

    I've created a wander log with some of our favorite places in the area on it. I hope that it will give you some ideas of things you can do here. I'll continue to add things as I think of them. 

    Tacoma/Western Washington Wanderlog

  • There are many ways to get to Tacoma from SeaTac airport. This website has a list of Aeroporters and public transit options:

    - Public Transport Info, SeaTac Airport

    If you want to get closer to Tacoma before hiring an uber, you can take an express bus or light rail:

    Express bus from Sea-Tac airport to downtown Tacoma, or Lakewood, WA (about 15 mins from our house):

    - Sea-Tac Airport Bus Transportation

    - 574 Express Bus Schedule - SeaTac to Tacoma/Lakewood

    Link Lightrail to the Federal Way Transit Center. This is the end of the rail line, so you’ll need to catch a ride share or bus from there.

    - Link Lightrail Route 1 (Lynnwood to Federal Way