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  • 4th EAS provides airlift capabilities during Exercise Rainier War 23A

    Exercise Rainier War 23A kicked off this week at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, and dozens of aircrew boots hit the ground running to participate and evaluate the Wing’s ability to generate, employ and sustain in-garrison and forward deployed forces, ensuring strategic advantage by advancing

  • 627th LRS supports Rainier War 23A

    The 627th Logistics Readiness Squadron refueling maintenance team performs a limited technical inspection on an R-11 fuel truck during Exercise Rainier War 23A at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Sept. 20, 2023. The LTI performed by Team McChord’s refueling maintenance Airmen includes a 57-item

  • Ready for War: Exercise Rainier War 23A continues

    Simulated deployers receive a newcomers brief during Exercise Rainier War 23A at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Sept. 20, 2023. Rainier War is an annual exercise led by the 62d Airlift Wing designed to evaluate the ability to generate, employ and sustain in-garrison and forward deployed

  • Team McChord kicks off Exercise Rainier War 23A

    Team McChord kicked off Exercise Rainier War 23A, Sept. 18, 2023, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.Rainier War is designed to evaluate the Wing’s ability to generate, employ and sustain in-garrison and forward deployed forces and ensure strategic advantage by advancing warfighting

  • U.S. Service Members sail into annual FOOFARAW event

    Every year, the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce and Olympia Yacht Club invite military personnel in coordination with local installations and commands to attend the event. More than 400 Department of Defense service members attended this year. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Kylee

  • Team McChord hosts POW/MIA wreath laying ceremony

    Team McChord held a wreath laying ceremony to close out POW/MIA Recognition Day at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Sept. 15, 2023. Team McChord held their POW/MIA Recognition Day Sept. 14-15; the day included a 24-hour memorial run and a wreath laying ceremony to remember those who sacrificed

  • Team McChord spouses participate in annual spouses flight

    More than 150 spouses had the opportunity to see firsthand what it’s like to fly in a C-17 Globemaster III. The goal of the spouses flight is to familiarize spouses into the rapid global mobility mission.(U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus) 

  • LRS Airmen of McChord support AMC mission

    Along with repairing military vehicles throughout the year, Airmen also perform annual quality checks on all vehicles to ensure proper upkeep throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)

  • A how to on Space-A

    The Space Available Travel program has grown in popularity over the years as an affordable way for active duty and retired service members and their families to travel abroad, or across the United States at nearly no cost.However, the process is unfamiliar compared to standard travel airfare which