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62d Airlift Wing Airmen set the stage for training flight

A C-17 Globemaster III takes off from the flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Nov. 26, 2024. The 62d Airlift Wing is an active duty wing of the U.S. Air Force, and provides airlift capability around the globe, preparing the Wing to win by maintaining and updating training standards on a regular basis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Airman Benjamin Riddle)

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62d Airlift Wing Airmen set the stage for training flight

A 373rd Training Squadron Airman marshals a C-17 Globemaster III toward the runway at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Nov. 26, 2024. This training sortie included important combat offload practice upon destination arrival. Combat offloads are used to quickly deliver cargo from a C-17 aircraft to austere locations without the use of forklifts or other cargo handling vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Airman Benjamin Riddle)

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62d Airlift Wing Airmen set the stage for training flight

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lorenzo Slaton, 4th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, checks proper engine startup on a C-17 Globemaster III before takeoff at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Nov. 26, 2024. Loadmasters ensure proper load distribution within the cargo bay, which is critical for flight safety because improperly distributed weight can impact the aircrafts stability, maneuverability and performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Airman Benjamin Riddle)

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62d Airlift Wing Airmen set the stage for training flight

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 62d Airlift Wing load a palletized tire onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Nov. 26, 2024. This training sortie included important combat offload practice upon destination arrival. Combat offloads are used to quickly deliver cargo from a C-17 aircraft to austere locations without the use of forklifts or other cargo handling vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Airman Benjamin Riddle)

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62d Airlift Wing Airmen set the stage for training flight

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lorenzo Slaton, 4th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, conducts a loadmaster pre-flight checklist before takeoff on a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Nov. 26, 2024. Loadmasters ensure proper load distribution within the cargo bay, which is critical for flight safety because improperly distributed weight can impact the aircrafts stability, maneuverability and performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Airman Benjamin Riddle)

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62d Airlift Wing Airmen set the stage for training flight

U.S. Air Force Capt. Rob Pak, 7th Airlift Squadron pilot, enters in pre-flight data to the aircraft computer systems on a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Nov. 26, 2024. C-17 pilots perform comprehensive pre-flight checklists before takeoff, ensuring the full capability of engine instruments, flight controls and other critical systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Airman Benjamin Riddle)

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62d Airlift Wing Airmen set the stage for training flight

A C-17 Globemaster III’s fan blades sit idly inside the engine inlet on the flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Nov. 26, 2024. The 62d Airlift Wing is an active duty wing of the U.S. Air Force, and provides airlift capability around the globe, preparing the Wing to win by maintaining and updating training standards on a regular basis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Airman Benjamin Riddle)

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62d Airlift Wing Airmen set the stage for training flight

U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Giordano, 4th Airlift Squadron evaluator pilot, evaluates sortie and pre-flight checklist requirements on a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Nov. 26, 2024. C-17 pilots perform comprehensive pre-flight checklists before takeoff, ensuring the full capability of engine instruments, flight controls and other critical systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Airman Benjamin Riddle)

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McChord’s newest little pilot

McCoy Cannon, Team McChord’s newest 12-year-old “Pilot for a Day” participant, salutes before riding in an aircraft rescue and firefighting truck at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 11, 2024. McCoy was recently selected to participate this program that allows a young person to take an in-depth look at a myriad of departments and jobs on a U.S. military base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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McChord’s newest little pilot

McCoy Cannon, Team McChord’s newest 12-year-old “Pilot for a Day” participant, attends a “secret” briefing before climbing into the C-17 Globemaster III simulator at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 11, 2024. U.S. Air Force Capt. Rori Apodaca, 4th Airlift Squadron Globemaster III pilot, gives an Air Force mission brief tailored to one of McCoy’s favorite franchises, Jurassic Park. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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McChord’s newest little pilot

McCoy Cannon, Team McChord’s newest 12-year-old “Pilot for a Day” participant, center left, and his family stand in front of a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 11, 2024. McCoy was accompanied on this tour by his brothers, Ryder Cannon, left, and Mason Cannon, and his parents, Ashley Cannon and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert Cannon, 2-358 Armor Regiment Battalion observer, coach/trainer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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McChord’s newest little pilot

Mason Cannon turns a dial inside a C-17 Globemaster III’s flight deck at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 11, 2024. Mason, his brother, McCoy, Team McChord’s newest 12-year-old “Pilot for a Day” participant, and McCoy’s twin brother, Ryder, were able to explore the flight deck of the aircraft under the supervision of U.S. Air Force Capt. Rori Apodaca and Capt. Jordan Peterson, 4th Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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McChord’s newest little pilot

McCoy Cannon, Team McChord’s newest 12-year-old “Pilot for a Day” participant, sits inside of a static C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 11, 2024. McCoy was taught about almost everything inside of the aircraft’s flight deck from the switches, buttons, and dials to the bunk beds, windows and control stick grip. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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McChord’s newest little pilot

Mason Cannon, left, and Ryder Cannon play shuffleboard in the 4th Airlift Squadron’s heritage room at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 11, 2024. The Cannon family played games and rested inside before eating lunch in the heritage room and continuing the tour’s list of activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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McChord’s newest little pilot

U.S. Air Force Col. John Berger, the 62d Airlift Wing deputy commander, and McCoy Cannon, Team McChord’s newest 12-year-old “Pilot for a Day” participant, stand together in the 4th Airlift Squadron building at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 11, 2024. Berger came out to the 4th AS building to meet McCoy and support him and his family while sharing laughs and smiles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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McChord’s newest little pilot

McCoy Cannon, Team McChord’s newest 12-year-old “Pilot for a Day” participant, aims down the sight of an inert rocket propelled grenade launcher at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 11, 2024. McCoy was able to pick up and test several inert explosives as well as several bomb detection remote operated robots at the U.S. Army explosive ordnance disposal presentation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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McChord’s newest little pilot

Ryder Cannon watches a C-17 Globemaster III taxi toward the runway at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 11, 2024. Ryder, his brother, McCoy, Team McChord’s newest 12-year-old “Pilot for a Day” participant, and their youngest brother, Mason, were given a tour of the air traffic control tower before climbing onto the tower’s roof. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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McChord’s newest little pilot

McCoy Cannon, Team McChord’s newest 12-year-old “Pilot for a Day” participant, salutes before riding in an aircraft rescue and firefighting truck at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 11, 2024. McCoy was recently selected to participate this program that allows a young person to take an in-depth look at a myriad of departments and jobs on a U.S. military base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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Team McChord Airmen execute today's global Airlift Mission

A C-17 Globemaster III piloted by U.S. Air Force Capt. Ethan Hoder, a pilot with the 4th Airlift Squadron, flies over Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 12, 2024. Airmen with the 4th AS are completing a contingency mission to guarantee the execution of today’s global airlift mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Team McChord Airmen execute today's global Airlift Mission

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Wyatt Carlson, a loadmaster with the 4th Airlift Squadron, boards a C-17 Globemaster III during a contingency mission from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 12, 2024. Loadmasters are responsible for supervising the loading and unloading of cargo, vehicles and passengers on aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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