4th AS Airman awarded prestigious enlisted award

In September of 2022, Senior Airman Austin Andrews, 4th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, received the Staff Sgt. Henry E. “Red” Erwin Outstanding Enlisted Aircrew Member of the Year award.This award is given to one flight engineer, loadmaster, air surveillance operator or other related career field each

Team McChord Airmen return from deployment

U.S. Airmen reunite with family and friends after returning from a deployment at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan. 3, 2023. Nearly two-dozen Team McChord Airmen with the 8th Airlift Squadron reunited with their loved ones after being deployed for several months.

62d AW Airmen awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for Afghanistan efforts

Hundreds of Airmen, friends and family members gathered as U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Randall Reed, deputy commander of Air Mobility Command, recognized four Mobility Warfighters for their extraordinary aerial achievements during Operation ALLIES REFUGE with the Distinguished Flying Cross at Joint Base

Team McChord brings holiday cheer during Operation Cookie Drop

Operation Cookie Drop is an annual tradition where homemade cookies are distributed to single Airmen at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Over 700 single Airmen received cookies during Operation Cookie Drop this year.

Team McChord holiday tree lighting ceremony

The Team McChord holiday tree signifies the holiday season at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

Team McChord remembers: 30th anniversary of C-141 collision

A sea of Airmen, past and present, gathered for a remembrance ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Nov. 30, 2022.The ceremony was held to commemorate the 13 Airmen who paid the ultimate sacrifice when two C-141B Starlifters collided during routine training.“Today, we solemnly remember

Thirteen Lost

A few years ago, I visited a fellow Air Force historian and commented on the photos of service members he had tacked to his bulletin board. “Who are they?” I asked somewhat naïve. “Those,” he said as he pointed to one side of the board, “are Airmen from my wing who lost their lives in combat.

Team McChord holds annual Operation Turkey Drop

Team McChord First Sergeants host Dormsgiving Extravaganza

Team McChord first sergeants serve a variety of food and desserts at the Dormsgiving Extravaganza at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Nov. 17, 2022. Team McChord first sergeants hosted this event as a way to thank Airmen for their hard work and dedication to Team McChord.

Team McChord promotes interoperability during RF-A, Rainier War

Members from Team McChord participated in Exercise RED FLAG, Alaska 23-1 and Exercise Rainier War 22B, October 3-21.During the nearly month-long exercises, multiple U.S. and allied aircraft and personnel practiced executing simulated combat missions in and over training areas above Alaska.RED