Rainier War to increase aircraft activities

The 62nd Airlift Wing’s Exercise Rainier War is scheduled Nov. 1-10, 2021.During the two-week exercise, there may be an increase in aircraft activities. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs through

62nd Airlift Wing kicks off Rainier War 21B

The 62nd Airlift Wing kicked off Exercise Rainier War 21B, Nov. 1, 2021. Exercise Rainier War is a major exercise for the wing, including multiple airlift and fighter assets, joint partners and special operations forces.“It is designed to evaluate Team McChord’s ability to generate, employ and

‘If It Has To Be Someone, Make It Me’; 8th AS commander details personal, squadron involvement in Operation Allies Refuge

“The first thing that went through my mind when I was notified was that my crews are uniquely prepared to prevail in this kind of environment,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kyle Stewart, 8th Airlift Squadron commander. He was describing his mindset prior to his unit participating in the Operation

62nd AW leadership leads CFC donation

U.S. Air Force Col. David Fazenbaker, 62nd Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Arce, 62nd AW command chief, complete their Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) pledge forms at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Oct. 22, 2021. The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is one of the largest

’We understood we were doing something important;’ 62nd AW Airman details involvement in Operation Allies Refuge

“I have answered my Nation’s call.”  That is a line from the Airman’s Creed that all U.S. Airmen have memorized, repeated countless times and been dedicated to honoring. When the orders came down to evacuate thousands of military personnel, civilians and millions of pounds of cargo from Afghanistan

Eagle Port recognized as Top Port Dawg Team at rodeo

Earning the name “America’s Airlift Wing” doesn’t happen overnight. To ensure that reputation stays with the 62nd Airlift Wing takes years of dedicated work from each Airman, each team and each flight of the C-17 Globemaster III. As of August 2021, the 62nd AW added another accolade to the list of

Team McChord holds wreath-laying ceremony on POW/MIA Recognition Day 

In honor of POW/MIA Recognition Day and to conclude the POW/MIA Remembrance Week, Team McChord held a wreath laying ceremony this morning. Col. Christopher Hall, 627th Air Base Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Clark, 627th ABG superintendent, laid the wreath at the McChord War

Team McChord Airmen hold 24-hour POW/MIA Remembrance run

Team McChord celebrates 74th Air Force birthday

Today, we celebrated the United States Air Force's 74th birthday with a cake-cutting by Col. Brian Collins, 62nd Airlift Wing vice commander, and Airman Basic Jacob Johns, the youngest Airman with Team McChord.74 years of incredible history, hardworking Airmen and a dedication to our mission; to

Operation HOMECOMING: Bringing our heroes home

As we pause this week to reflect on those who were held prisoners of war or remain missing in action, it is important to remember our resolve to bring home all our heroes. For decades, the 62nd and 446th Airlift Wings have fulfilled this solemn promise and conducted multiple airlifts to reunite POWs