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  • Operation HOMECOMING: Fifty Years Later

    Fifty years ago, the United States signed the Paris Peace Accords effectively ending the U.S. military involvement in Vietnam. The country breathed a sigh of relief and eagerly awaited the return of their men and women in uniform.Throughout 1973, the 62d Military Airlift Wing, alongside other wings

  • 62d AW returns from AFFORGEN deployment

    U.S. Airmen with the 62d Airlift Wing return from a deployment at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, April 4, 2023. This deployment was the 62d Airlift Wing’s first under the new Air Force Force Generation Model in support of U.S. Central Command, U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command

  • 4th Airlift Squadron welcomes new commander

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Timothy Ober, commander of the 4th Airlift Squadron, assumes command from Col. Sergio Anaya, commander of the 62d Operations Group, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 27, 2023. Aircrews from the 4th AS operate the C-17

  • Bringing the Thunder: Twenty Years of Lethality

    When people think of mobility forces, lethality is not usually the first word that comes to mind. However, watching as 17 C-17 Globemaster IIIs carrying over a thousand Army paratroopers fly directly over you is a show of mobility forces.This is the lethality of what C-17 crews do, they bring the

  • JBLM Civilian Hall of Fame welcomes Minickiello into its ranks

    A special ceremony was held March 23 at the Eagle’s Pride Golf Course in Dupont to celebrate the induction of Mark Minickiello, vice president of Community Development for Harborstone Credit Union, into the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Civilian Hall of Fame.Minickiello was presented with the LTG William

  • JBLM Fire & Emergency Services fosters community partnerships

    Joint Base Lewis-McChord Fire and Emergency Services hosted a training for local off-installation partners, here, March 20-31, 2023.Over the course of two weeks, training sessions are being held for more than seven local fire departments. The goal of the training is to partner with and educate local

  • Furthering agility and lethality: McChord C-17s refuel, re-arm F-35s

    Two C-17 Globemaster IIIs hailing from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, forward deployed to Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, to participate in Exercise Monster Jam, March 6-9, 2023.The intent for the exercise was to verify the 7th Airlift Squadron’s ability to employ and perform in a high

  • 62d AW provides air-to-ground communications during Ex BLACK FLAG 23-1

    Aircrew and maintainers with the 62d Airlift Wing packed their bags and flew south to participate in Exercise Black Flag 23-1 in late February of 2023; working alongside the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron’s Command and Control Division from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., and the Joint

  • Team McChord holds monthly Airmen Experience

    The two-day Airmen Experience tour is an opportunity for new Team McChord Airmen to learn about the mission, visit different units as well as participate in an orientation flight on a C-17 Globemaster III.