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  • Team McChord leaders gear up for upcoming deployment

    Members from Team McChord and more than 30 other Air Force bases are primed and ready to embark on a springtime deployment as the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing to Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait.This deployment marks a pivotal moment for the 386th AEW and the Air Force, as it will be one of the first

  • ‘Airmen Prevail’ transforms peer mental health crisis support

    Team McChord first sergeants host a three-day peer support symposium for junior enlisted Airmen at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan. 29 - 31, 2024.The “Airmen Prevail” symposium is a course designed for Airmen to learn skills to identify and effectively respond to peers undergoing mental

  • Airfield operations flight maintains safety from all angles

     In 2014, the radar airfield and weather systems (RAWS) career field underwent a transition from communication squadrons to operation support squadrons throughout the Air Force. At the 62d Airlift Wing, RAWS is now seamlessly integrated into the 62d Operations Support Squadron's airfield operations

  • 4th Airlift Squadron stays ready with training flights

    U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 4th Airlift Squadron conduct a training flight at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan. 23, 2024. These training flights include exercises in aerial refueling, touch-and-go landings, low-level flying and more. These exercises are conducted ensuring readiness in

  • 18th AF commander visits Team McChord

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Corey Martin, 18th Air Force commander, meets with Team McChord leaders and Airmen at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan. 26, 2024. The goal of Martin’s visit was to learn about Team McChord’s initiatives, accomplishments, goals for the upcoming year and to recognize

  • 62d Airlift Wing opens doors to Red-Tailed Hawks Flying Club

    The 62d Airlift Wing opened its doors to the Red-Tailed Hawks Flying Club during an immersive tour at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan. 27, 2024. Before the tour began, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Lisa Craig, Air Force Recruiting Service’s deputy commander, answered questions the club members

  • World War II Veteran visits Team McChord

    U.S. Air Force retired Capt. Stuart “Boot” Gordon speaks to Airmen during his visit at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Wash., Dec. 20, 2023. Gordon shared his experiences as a fighter pilot in World War II, and he also toured the 8th Airlift Squadron and a C-17 Globemaster III. Team McChord hosted the

  • Airmen, Sailors conduct C-5M Super Galaxy cargo upload

    U.S. Air Force and Navy service members conduct a cargo upload operation on a C-5M Super Galaxy at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Dec. 8, 2023. The joint operation consisted of loading cargo and mini submersibles on the aircraft and was conducted by service members from Travis Air Force Base,

  • Team McChord families celebrate the holidays with Jingle Jamboree

    Team McChord service members and families celebrated the annual Jingle Jamboree holiday celebration in hanger three at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Dec. 9, 2023.The holiday celebration falls directly in line with the 62d Airlift Wing’ mission priority three, focuses on developing ready