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  • 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

  • JBLM Airmen, Soldiers conduct Operation Wardog Express

    U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army service members conduct Operation Wardog Express at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Nov. 28, 2023. The joint training event assessed the units’ knowledge and abilities in mission essential tasks and static cold loading for personnel and equipment. Training exercises are

  • Team McChord Celebrates annual tree lighting ceremony

    Despite the drizzle common to the Pacific Northwest, Team McChord Airmen and families gather to witness the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Nov. 30, 2023. Hot chocolate, cookies, and other desserts were provided by the USO. Children were able to take

  • Team McChord Airmen, units recognized at ATA conference

    The Air Mobility Community and Airlift/Tanker Association brought together Airmen and senior leaders Nov. 9-11 in Grapevine, Texas, to recognize Air Mobility Command’s top performers and encourage professional development.  The ATA manages several recognition programs, including the Outstanding

  • 2023 Operation Turkey Drop takes flight at JBLM

    Team McChord Airmen and volunteers with the Air Force Association, Washington State Chapter Pierce Military and Business Alliance, gathered to donate 293 turkeys to Airmen and families at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Nov. 16, 2023. Operation Turkey Drop is an annual event to support Team McChord