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  • PRESS RELEASE: Rainier War to increase aircraft activities

    The 62nd Airlift Wing’s Exercise Rainier War is scheduled April 19-30.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

  • AGE Airmen help keep C-17s young

    When people think of maintenance in the U.S. Air Force, they often picture an Airman working directly on an aircraft. However, many jobs within the maintenance career field have different ways they contribute to the mission of keeping jets in the air.The 62nd Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground

  • 18th AF leadership visits America’s Airlift Wing

    The top leaders from 18th Air Force visited the 62nd Airlift Wing here, April 7-9.During their visit, Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb, 18th AF commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, 18th AF command chief, learned about the wing’s unique mobility mission and met with Airmen across the base, seeing

  • 62 AW airlifts COVID-19 patient to Texas

    The 62nd Airlift Wing’s quick action enabled a COVID-19 patient to be airlifted from JBLM to San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas, March 31.The individual was a patient at Madigan Army Medical Center here. The individual was in severe respiratory distress and had undergone surgery earlier to

  • AFAF kicks off at McChord Field

    The Air Force Assistance Fund began at McChord Field March 15 and will last through April 23.The AFAF is an annual effort to raise funds for the charities that provide support to Air Force families in need including active duty, retirees, reservists, guard and dependents, including surviving

  • Dr. Jill Biden visits JBLM

    First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden, is visiting with military families as part of an on-going effort to relaunch Joining Forces, an initiative to support service members, veterans and their families through wellness, education, and employment opportunities.

  • 4th AS receives new leader in change of command ceremony

    U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Lankford, left, 62nd Operations Group commander, presents the 4th Airlift Squadron guidon to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ellen Canup, incoming 4th AS commander, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 4, 2021. Canup is the 56th

  • Team McChord Annual Award Winners

    Please join us in congratulating our 2020 Team McChord Annual Award ! The efforts of these Airmen stood out as “the best of the best” throughout the year 2020 and it is with great pride that we announce the award recipients!Team McChord Annual Award Winners: Airman of the Year: 62 AMXS – SrA George

  • 62nd AW Annual Award Winners

    Please join us in congratulating the 2020 62nd Airlift Wing Annual Award winners! Airman of the Year: 62 AMXS – SrA George ZawNCO of the Year: 62 MDS – TSgt Chankrisna ChimSNCO of the Year: 62 AMXS – MSgt Patrick StarkeyFirst Sergeant of the Year: 4 AS – MSgt Derek ThompsonJr CGO of the Year: 4 AS –