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Maintaining excellence: 62 AMXS Airman receives AF-level award

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daylon Siverly, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief, is the 2020 Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Award winner for the noncommissioned officer category. Siverly has been an Air Force maintainer for 15 years, recently achieving his goal of becoming a flying crew chief. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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AGE Airmen keep C-17s young

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sean Gilbert, 62nd Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight apprentice, tows a generator at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, April 7, 2021. The service, pick-up and delivery (SPUDS) section of the 62nd MXS AGE flight transports equipment to and from the flightline to assist in the inspection and repair of C-17 Globemaster IIIs at McChord Field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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AGE Airmen keep C-17s young

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sean Gilbert, 62nd Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight apprentice, attaches a stand to the back of his vehicle at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, April 7, 2021. Gilbert delivers equipment to the flightline, but is also capable of troubleshooting and providing on-the-spot fixes to equipment as needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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AGE Airmen keep C-17s young

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sean Gilbert, 62nd Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight apprentice, removes the brakes on a stand to hook it to his vehicle at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, April 7, 2021. Gilbert delivers equipment to the flightline to be used in the inspection and repair of C-17 Globemaster IIIs at McChord Field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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AGE Airmen keep C-17s young

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shawn Welch, 62nd Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight, inspects the engine compartment of a man lift vehicle at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, April 7, 2021. The 62nd MXS AGE flight oversees all the equipment used to inspect, fix and maintain aircraft at McChord Field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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AGE Airmen keep C-17s young

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lunsford Rochester, 62nd Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight apprentice, checks for cracks or damages on a ground heater at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, April 7, 2021. Airmen with the 62nd MXS AGE flight provide maintenance and inspections on more than 390 pieces of equipment worth $13.9 million. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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AGE Airmen keep C-17s young

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Korey Klausing, 62nd Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight apprentice, inspects the engine air breather on a power generator at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, April 7, 2021. Klausing is performing an annual inspection on the generator and is looking for any cracks or damages on the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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AGE Airmen keep C-17s young

U.S. Air Force Airman Anthony Katoke, 62nd Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight apprentice, cleans out a generator heater to inspect the equipment for cracks or damages at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, April 7, 2021. The 62nd MXS AGE flight oversees all the equipment used to inspect, fix and maintain aircraft at McChord Field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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AGE Airmen keep C-17s young

Lucinda Oglesby, left, 62nd Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight mechanic, left, helps U.S. Air Force Airman Anthony Katoke, 62nd MXS AGE flight apprentice, inspect the combustion section for a generator heater at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, April 7, 2021. Once the heater is clean, Katoke will inspect it for cracks or damage as a part of the 62nd MXS AGE’s mission to maintain and inspect all equipment used to repair and inspect aircraft at McChord Field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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AGE Airmen keep C-17s young

U.S. Air Force Airman Anthony Katoke, 62nd Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight apprentice, cleans out a generator heater during a combustion section inspection at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, April 7, 2021. The 62nd MXS AGE shop focuses on preventative maintenance for equipment going to the flightline to assist with inspecting or repairing aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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AGE Airmen keep C-17s young

Lucinda Oglesby, right, 62nd Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight mechanic, shows U.S. Air Force Airman Anthony Katoke, 62nd MXS AGE flight apprentice, how to properly clean parts of the combustion section for a generator heater at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, April 7, 2021. The 62nd MXS AGE flight consists of 44 total force personnel, to include active duty, reservists and civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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AGE Airmen keep C-17s young

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mackenzee McCarty, 62nd Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight journeyman, conducts an annual inspection on a floodlight at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, April 7, 2021. The floodlights are used to provide proper illumination for maintenance Airmen working on aircraft at night or during times of low visibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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AGE Airmen keep C-17s young

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Stoehr, 62nd Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight journeyman, performs maintenance to the butterfly valve of a piece of equipment that helps C-17 Globemaster IIIs start engines at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, April 7, 2021. The AGE flight is in charge of more than 390 pieces of equipment worth $13.9 million. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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AGE Airmen keep C-17s young

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Stoehr, 62nd Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight journeyman, performs maintenance to the butterfly valve of a piece of equipment that helps C-17 Globemaster IIIs start engines at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, April 7, 2021. The 62nd MXS AGE shop focuses on preventative maintenance for equipment going to the flightline to assist with inspecting or repairing aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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62 MXG participates in Exercise Long Hammer/Rainier War

The 62nd Maintenance Squadron Crash Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery team tow a simulated damaged C-17 Globemaster III during Exercise Long Hammer/Rainier War at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 10, 2020. Exercises like this maintain Team McChord’s readiness to deploy and operate anywhere anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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62 MXG participates in Exercise Long Hammer/Rainier War

The 62nd Maintenance Squadron Crash Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) team tow a simulated damaged C-17 Globemaster III during Exercise Long Hammer/Rainier War at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 10, 2020. Along with the CDDAR inject, the 62nd Maintenance Group also conducted engine running offloads during night operations, responded to a simulated aircrew member infected with COVID-19 and more during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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62 MXG participates in Exercise Long Hammer/Rainier War

Airmen assigned to the 62nd Maintenance Squadron Crash Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) team set up the attachment for the towing cable for a simulated damaged C-17 Globemaster III during Exercise Long Hammer/Rainier War at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 10, 2020. Exercises like this maintain Team McChord’s readiness to deploy and operate anywhere anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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62 MXG participates in Exercise Long Hammer/Rainier War

An Airman assigned to the 62nd Maintenance Squadron Crash Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) team sets up the attachment for the towing cable for a simulated damaged C-17 Globemaster III during Exercise Long Hammer/Rainier War at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 10, 2020. The week-long exercise evaluated Team McChord’s ability to conduct airlift operations while complying with real-world COVID-19 pandemic countermeasures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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62 MXG participates in Exercise Long Hammer/Rainier War

Airmen assigned to the 62nd Maintenance Squadron Crash Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) team carry a towing cable for a simulated damaged C-17 Globemaster III during Exercise Long Hammer/Rainier War at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 10, 2020. The week-long exercise evaluated Team McChord’s ability to rapidly deploy and conduct airlift operations in contested airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh) (Portions of this photo have been blurred for operational security)
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62 MXG participates in Exercise Long Hammer/Rainier War

An Airman assigned to the 62nd Maintenance Squadron Crash Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) team checks the gear for towing a simulated damaged C-17 Globemaster III during Exercise Long Hammer/Rainier War at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 10, 2020. Along with the CDDAR inject, the 62nd Maintenance Group also conducted engine running offloads during night operations, responded to a simulated aircrew member infected with COVID-19 and more during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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