Swap in, swap out – McChord Airmen deploy to Al Udeid

Every Airman has their own story about deploying, whether they’re about to retire and haven’t deployed once or a junior Airman deploying for the third time in three years.At McChord Field, Airmen from the 62nd Airlift Wing, along with other C-17 Globemaster III bases within Air Mobility Command, are

Chief Master Sergeant Selectees Released

Department of the Air Force officials selected 505 Air Force senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 2,775 eligible for a selection rate of 18.19% in the 21E9 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities. This is an outstanding accomplishment and

We did the extraordinary; 62nd AW Airman details his involvement in Operation Allies Refuge

C-17 Globemaster III crews were at the forefront of evacuation efforts, the media and the thoughts of Team McChord Airmen during Operation Allies Refuge from mid to late August of this year. Aircrews would work a continuous cycle of sleep and fly, evacuating military personnel, U.S. and Afghan

Team McChord's 2021 Tree Lighting

Holiday season arrives at McChord with annual Operation Turkey Drop

It’s the beginning of the holiday season, which once again means it’s time for Operation Turkey Drop.Every year, members of the Air Force Association (AFA) McChord Field Chapter and the Pierce Military and Business Alliance (PMBA) donate hundreds of turkeys to Team McChord Airmen and their

62nd AW enables America’s I Corps’ communication capes

U.S. Soldiers with I Corps set up and test a new, early entry command post concept aboard a C-17 Globemaster III while flying in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility during Exercise Rainier War 21B Nov. 9, 2021. I Corps deployment and redeployment efforts from Andersen Air Force

7th Airlift Squadron achieves proficiency training on assault landing zones in INDOPACOM

Aircrew with the 7th Airlift Squadron execute proficiency training in a C-17 Globemaster III on an assault landing zone in Guam, Nov. 9, 2021, during Exercise Rainier War 21B. Rainier War 21B exercised and evaluated the 62nd Airlift Wing’s ability to employ the force and their ability to perform

62d AW executes specialized refueling operations during Exercise Rainier War

U.S. Airmen with the 62d Airlift Wing train U.S. Airmen with the 36th Wing on specialized refueling operations on a C-17 Globemaster III at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Nov. 9, 2021, during Exercise Rainier War 21B. Specialized refueling allows an aircrew to quickly and efficiently deliver large

C-17 West Coast Demo Team concludes ‘best season yet’

The C-17 West Coast Demonstration Team concluded its 2021 season with its 14th show at the Wings Over North Georgia Airshow in Rome, Georgia, Oct. 31.Since the beginning of the season in April, the C-17 Globemaster III Demo team, which consists of seven pilots and five loadmasters, has flown in 14

62d Airlift Wing provides global mobility for 14th Fighter Squadron

U.S. Airmen load F-16 Fighting Falcon fuel tanks onto a C-17 Globemaster III during Exercise Rainier War 21B in Daegu, South Korea, Nov. 6, 2021. The 62nd Airlift Wing provided transport for the 14th Fighter Squadron from Daegu, South Korea, to Misawa Air Base, Japan. Rainier War is a semi-annual,