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18th Air Force visits Team McChord

U.S. Army Col. Joseph Handke, Joint Base Lewis-McChord garrison commander, briefs Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, Eighteenth Air Force commander, during an immersion at JBLM, Wash., Dec. 5, 2025. Handke spoke about the more than 290,000 people supported by the Joint Base, as well as the mission-essential support and services provided to JBLM’s units, service members, and families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Blake Gonzales)
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18th Air Force visits Team McChord

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, Eighteenth Air Force commander, participates in a demonstration with the 627th Security Forces Squadron, during a visit at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Dec. 5, 2025. The 627th SFS provides integrated defense and supports rapid global mobility to protect Joint Base assets and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Blake Gonzales)
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18th Air Force visits Team McChord

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, Eighteenth Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Arce, 18th AF command chief, speak with Airmen during a commander's call at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Dec. 5, 2025. Bolton and Arce visited the 62d Airlift Wing and the 627th Air Base Group to engage with Airmen and discuss mission priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Colleen Anthony)
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18th Air Force visits Team McChord

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, Eighteenth Air Force commander, coins Airman 1st Class Ricardo Sisk, 62d Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Dec. 4, 2025. During his visit, Bolton emphasized leadership engagement and operational excellence across the 62d Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Colleen Anthony)
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18th Air Force visits Team McChord

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton Eighteenth Air Force commander and his wife Stacey Bolton, participate in a breakfast roundtable discussion with Team McChord Airmen at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Dec. 4, 2025. The discussion focused on ongoing efforts to enhance quality of life and family resilience across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sydney Dawn)
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18th Air Force visits Team McChord

Stacey Bolton, spouse of Eighteenth Air Force commander, Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, exits a surrey at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Dec. 4, 2025. Bolton's visit focused on initiatives to enhance quality of life and family resilience across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sydney Dawn)
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18th Air Force visits Team McChord

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael J. Thompson, 62d Maintenance Group commander, briefs Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, Eighteenth Air Force commander, during his visit to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Dec. 4, 2025. During the visit Bolton witnessed the ongoing training and maintenance efforts that sustain mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Colleen Anthony)
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18th Air Force visits Team McChord

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, Eighteenth Air Force commander, boards a C-17 Globemaster III from the 62d Airlift Wing during his visit to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Dec. 4, 2025. During the visit Bolton witnessed the ongoing training and maintenance efforts that sustain mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sydney Dawn)
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18th Air Force visits Team McChord

U.S. Army Capt. Alexander Vahadji, Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery, 1st Multi-Domain Task Force commander, briefs U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, Eighteenth Air Force commander, during a visit to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Dec. 4, 2025. The tour highlighted ongoing training and maintenance efforts that sustain mission readiness across the joint base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Colleen Anthony)
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18th Air Force visits Team McChord

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, Eighteenth Air Force commander, receives a mission briefing from Col. Jessica Regni, 62d Airlift Wing commander, during a visit to the 62d AW and 627th Air Base Group at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Dec. 4, 2025. Regni briefed Bolton on the 62d AW's capabilities as the Primary Nuclear Airlift Force and the high standards exhibited by Airmen executing its critical mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Blake Gonzales)
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62d Airlift Wing Welcomes New Commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Jessica Regni, center, incoming 62d Airlift Wing commander, assumes command from Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, Eighteenth Air Force commander, left, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 29, 2025. Regni, former deputy commander of the 3rd Wing, assumed command of more than 2,400 active-duty military and civilian personnel, along with 40 permanently assigned C-17 Globemaster III aircraft that support worldwide combat and humanitarian airlift and airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Riddle)
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62d Airlift Wing Welcomes New Commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, center, outgoing 62d Airlift Wing commander, relinquishes command to Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, Eighteenth Air Force commander, left, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 29, 2025. The 62d AW’s mission is to execute global airlift, prepare for Joint and Coalition Multi-Domain Operations in near-peer contested environments, and continually ensure Force Development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Riddle)
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62d Airlift Wing Welcomes New Commander

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, Eighteenth Air Force commander, gives remarks during the 62d Airlift Wing change of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 29, 2025. Col Jessica Regni, former deputy commander of the 3rd Wing, assumed command of more than 2,400 active-duty military and civilian personnel, along with 40 permanently assigned C-17 Globemaster III aircraft that support worldwide combat and humanitarian airlift and airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Riddle)
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62d Airlift Wing Welcomes New Commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, outgoing 62d Airlift Wing commander, gives a final salute to the Airmen of the 62d AW, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 29, 2025. The 62d AW’s mission is to execute global airlift, prepare for Joint and Coalition Multi-Domain Operations in near-peer contested environments, and continually ensure Force Development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Elizabeth Nash)
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62d Airlift Wing Welcomes New Commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, outgoing 62d Airlift Wing commander, gives remarks to the 62d AW, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 29, 2025. The 62d AW’s mission is to execute global airlift, prepare for Joint and Coalition Multi-Domain Operations in near-peer contested environments, and continually ensure Force Development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Elizabeth Nash)
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62d Airlift Wing Welcomes New Commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, right, outgoing 62d Airlift Wing commander, receives the Legion of Merit from Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, Eighteenth Air Force commander, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 29, 2025. The 62d AW’s mission is to execute global airlift, prepare for Joint and Coalition Multi-Domain Operations in near-peer contested environments, and continually ensure Force Development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Nash)
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62d Airlift Wing Welcomes New Commander

From left, U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, Eighteenth Air Force commander, Col. Sergio Anaya, outgoing 62d Airlift Wing commander, and Col. Jessica Regni, incoming 62d AW commander, render a salute to the flag during the presentation of colors at the 62d AW change of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 29, 2025. The 62d AW’s mission is to execute global airlift, prepare for Joint and Coalition Multi-Domain Operations in near-peer contested environments, and continually ensure Force Development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Elizabeth Nash)
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Sonkiss takes command of the 62 AW

Airmen, Soldiers and distinguished guests listen to comments from Lt. Gen. Giovanni Tuck, 18th Air Force commander, during the 62nd Airlift Wing change of command July 14, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Tuck presided over the ceremony, transferring command from Col. Leonard Kosinski to Col. Rebecca Sonkiss. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jacob Jimenez)
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Sonkiss takes command of the 62 AW

Lt. Gen. Giovanni Tuck, 18th Air Force commander, addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony, July 14, 2017 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. As 18th AF commander, Tuck is responsible for the command's worldwide operational mission of providing rapid global mobility and sustainment for America's armed forces through airlift, aerial refueling, aeromedical evacuation and contingency response. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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Sonkiss takes command of the 62 AW

Col. Rebecca Sonkiss (right), 62nd Airlift Wing commander, accepts the 62nd AW guidon from Lt. Gen. Giovanni Tuck (left), 18th Air Force commander, during a change of command ceremony July 14, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Sonkiss is the former vice wing commander of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing. Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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