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  • Team McChord’s JA office keeps the mission on track

    The Judge Advocate office at the 62d Airlift Wing is essential to legal operations, offering services in military justice and civil law. By upholding military standards and supporting Airmen and their families, the JA office plays a vital role in ensuring mission readiness across Team McChord.The

  • Inspiring the next generation: Team McChord hosts CAP cadets

    The 62d Airlift Wing hosted a tour for Washington Civil Air Patrol cadets at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Nov. 23, 2024. CAP is the civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force and a congressionally chartered nonprofit organization that operates under three missions: Aerospace

  • Team McChord launches annual Operation Turkey Drop

    Team McChord Airmen joined forces with members of the Air Force Association Washington State Chapter and Pierce Military and Business Alliance to carry out Operation Turkey Drop at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Nov. 21, 2024. Hundreds of turkeys were donated by the AFA Washington State

  • Global reach starts here: 62d MXG Airmen keep the mission moving forward

    U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 62d Maintenance Squadron and the 62d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform various maintenance tasks at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Nov. 20, 2024. Crew chiefs ensure aircraft are maintained, safe, operational and ready to fly at a moment’s notice. Maintenance

  • Mission-ready: AFE equips aircrew for CBRN defense

    U.S. Air Force aircrew flight equipment Airmen with the 62d Operational Support Squadron conduct aircrew Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear defense training at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Nov. 15, 2024. The training teaches aircrew how to don the equipment, operate within a

  • Team McChord Recognizes CCAF Graduates

    Service members from units across Team McChord and 17 members from various Air National Guard units across Washington & Oregon gathered to celebrate a significant milestone as they graduated from the Community College of the Air Force. The ceremony, held earlier today, recognized their dedication to

  • 62d MXG Airmen replace C-17 main landing gear axle

    Airmen from the 62d Maintenance Squadron and the 62d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron worked together to remove and replace a main landing gear axle on a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord on Nov. 13, 2024.Reclamation and Repair specialists, electrical and environmental technicians, and

  • Gear up for success: AFE’s vital role in aircrew readiness

    U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 62d Operations Support Squadron maintain aircrew flight safety equipment at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, November 13, 2024. The M69 Joint Service Aircrew Mask Strategic Aircraft assembly is the Air Force’s next generation aircrew Chemical, Biological,

  • Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch gateway to Antarctica

    Team McChord, through Operation Deep Freeze, plays a crucial role in ensuring that the Antarctic airlift mission operates smoothly and efficiently. The 62d Airlift Wing and 446th Airlift Wing crews come together to form the 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and have perfected the process over the

  • Rainier War 25A Validates 62d AW MGFE Capabilities

    The 62d Airlift Wing, 7th Airlift Squadron and Team McChord participated in Rainier War 25A and Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 25-01 in Hawaii, from Oct. 4 to Oct. 19, 2024. These Joint and Combined exercises mark a significant step in the Air Force's re-optimization for the Great