Airmen gain valuable experience at Rainier War

The states of Washington and Arizona played the parts of hostile nations Dec. 7, during the latest iteration of Rainier War, the semi-annual large-formation exercise hosted by the 62nd Airlift Wing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.  To complete the exercise, 62nd AW Airmen were joined by

2016 Team McChord Operation Cookie Drop

To a lot of people, the holidays mean more time to spend with family, but for Airmen living in the dorms, spending time with family isn't always an option. Team McChord volunteers and supporters collected and packaged cookies Dec. 8-9 at the McChord Field Chapel Support Center for First Sergeants to

Service members gather for annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Team McChord hosts second Lunch and Leadership Lecture

Retired Maj. Gen. Donald Brown, former 62nd Airlift Wing commander, shared his leadership experience at the Lunch and Leadership Lecture Dec. 2 at the McChord Chapel Support Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.  This month’s Lunch and Leadership Lecture was called “Leadership over Time”

ICSC plate aims to cut costs

Recently, two 62nd Maintenance Squadron avionic technicians reintroduced the implementation of the Inter-Communication Set Controller cover plate of a C-17 Globemaster III after an increase of broken ICSC’s at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.The original design was developed by a former avionics

McChord Volunteer receives USO Northwest Volunteer of the Year Award

The McChord Field USO Northwest Shali Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington recently recognized a longtime volunteer for outstanding service Nov. 28.  Wayne Jackson, USO Northwest Shali Center volunteer and retired Army staff sergeant was awarded the USO Northwest Volunteer of the Year

Final phase of C-17 drag reduction testing underway

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The 418th Flight Test Squadron is completing the final three of five phases on the Air Force Research Laboratory’s C-17 Drag Reduction Program using 3-D printed parts by Lockheed Martin at Edwards Air Force Base, California.The squadron is testing parts in various

What does the WIC move mean to McChord

Recently Air Mobility Command announced the move of the Weapons Instructor Course in 2017 from Joint Base McQuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., a move that is anticipated to save the government $12 million annually. The 57th Weapons Squadron and the C-17 WIC will

62nd Airlift Wing Commander conducts Commanders Calls

“McChord Field is about a legacy of excellence, innovation and respect,” said Col. Leonard Kosinski, 62nd Airlift Wing commander, during his opening remarks at the Nov. 22nd 62nd AW commander’s call conducted at the base theater on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.  Kosinski talked about the 62nd AW

Team McChord hosts Hearts Apart dinner

The McChord Field chapel staff, the 62nd Comptroller Squadron and Team McChord Leadership hosted a Hearts Apart dinner Nov. 17 at the McChord Chapel located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.  The dinner was hosted for Airmen and their families who are recently, currently or soon to be