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  • 7th EAS conducts Sharp Start to OKR

    The 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron began daily flight operations during Operation KENNEY’S RETURN at Royal Australian Air Force Base Townsville, Queensland, Australia, on August 23, 2024. The daily operational missions are conducted to accomplish strategic, operational, and tactical Desired

  • 7th EAS Explodes into OKR

    On August 19, more than 150 U.S. Air Force Airmen and Army Soldiers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., alerted and loaded onto four C-17 Globemaster IIIs, departing for their final destination...Royal Australian Air Force Base Townsville, Queensland, Australia.Within hours of the alert, each C-17

  • Team McChord executes OKR deployment

    The 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron explodes into the Indo-Pacific theatre during Operation KENNY’S RETURN. On August 19, 2024, aircrews, personnel, equipment, loaded onto four aircraft before launching out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, heading out to execute air mobility operations

  • Sharpest in the Business: Lead Planners from the 7AS ready for OKR

    Planners from the 7th Airlift Squadron are gearing up to lead Team McChord execution of a Combined and Joint exercise throughout the Indo-Pacific called Operation KENNY’S RETURN. Operation KENNEY’S RETURN was created by the 62d Airlift Wing, named after World War II Air Force Gen. George C. Kenney,

  • The 62d AW prepares for OKR Explodeo!

    The 62d Airlift Wing is preparing and developing a joint and coalition exercise in the Indo-Pacific area of operations named Operation KENNY’S RETURN.  The foundation of any successful operation is the people who perform maintenance and support functions, and OKR is no different. Months of careful

  • JB Charleston weathers Tropical Storm Debby out at JBLM

    As news of Tropical Storm Debby’s imminent landfall began to reach the 62d Airlift Wing’s Airfield Management Office, Team McChord prepared the flightline for incoming C-17 Globemaster III aircraft evacuating in preparation for the storm.  The 437th Airlift Wing from Joint Base Charleston, South

  • 3rd Annual Dash for Danielle: Honoring Service, Raising Awareness

    JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — On August 9, 2024, the Team McChord First Sergeant Council hosted the third annual "Dash for Danielle” memorial run, a deeply significant event honoring the memory of Master Sgt. Danielle Lynch. A beloved first sergeant, Lynch tragically lost her life to domestic

  • 62d AW to demonstrate maintenance capabilities for Pacific exercise

    Team McChord Airmen will join forces Aug. 19-29 to become the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron to conduct and execute maintenance capabilities with joint and coalition allies and partners across the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility during Operation KENNY’S RETURN.The 62d Airlift Wing is

  • JBLM Chaplain Corps celebrates dual anniversaries

    U.S. Air Force and Army chaplains provide remarks and socialize with attendees during a joint celebratory anniversary picnic at Tall Firs Pavilion, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, August 1, 2024. The U.S. Air Force and Army came together to celebrate the Air Force Chaplain Corps’ 75th