Team McChord spouses participate in annual spouses flight

Team McChord spouses board a C-17 Globemaster III during the annual spouses orientation flight at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Sept. 9, 2023. During the flight, Team McChord spouses had the opportunity to experience firsthand what it’s like to fly on a C-17. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)

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Team McChord spouses participate in annual spouses flight

Team McChord spouses await takeoff on a C-17 Globemaster III during the annual spouses orientation flight at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Sept. 9, 2023. Before the flight, spouses were given a safety briefing by a loadmaster as well as a timeline for the flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)

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Team McChord spouses participate in annual spouses flight

62d Airlift Wing spouses receive a mission briefing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Sept. 9, 2023. Spouses day provided a unique opportunity for service members’ spouses to receive a mission brief and participate in a flight on a C-17 Globemaster III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)

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Team McChord spouses participate in annual spouses flight

A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing taxis on the runway at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Sept. 9, 2023. During the orientation flight, spouses had the opportunity to see firsthand what it’s like to fly on a C-17. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kylee Tyus)

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Team McChord spouses participate in annual spouses flight

Team McChord spouses pose for a picture before one of the annual orientation flights at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Sept. 9, 2023. The goal of the spouses flight is to familiarize spouses into the rapid global mobility mission. During the flight, spouses had the opportunity to see firsthand what it’s like to fly in a C-17 Globemaster III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kylee Tyus)

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Team McChord spouses participate in annual spouses flight

Team McChord spouses take photos during the annual spouses orientation flight over Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, Sept. 9, 2023. More than 150 spouses had the opportunity to see firsthand what it’s like to fly in a C-17 Globemaster III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kylee Tyus)

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Team McChord spouses participate in annual spouses flight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bright Frimpong, a loadmaster with the 8th Airlift Squadron, gives a pre-flight briefing during the annual spouses orientation flight at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Sept. 9, 2023. During the briefing, Frimpong discussed safety procedures on a C-17 Globemaster III with passengers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)

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Team McChord spouses participate in annual spouses flight

Team McChord spouses prepare to board a C-17 Globemaster III during the annual spouses orientation flight at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Sept. 9, 2023. The goal of the flight was to give spouses the opportunity to see firsthand how their support helps in carrying out the 62d Airlift Wing mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)

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Team McChord spouses participate in annual spouses flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, 62d Airlift Wing commander, briefs Team McChord spouses during the annual spouses orientation flight at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Sept. 9, 2023. During the briefing, spouses had the opportunity to learn about the 62d Airlift Wing mission and how their support for their service member bolsters rapid global mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)

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Team McChord spouses participate in annual spouses flight

Published Sept. 12, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus
62d Airlift Wing Public affairs

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. --

More than 150 spouses had the opportunity to see firsthand what it’s like to fly in a C-17 Globemaster III. The goal of the spouses flight is to familiarize spouses into the rapid global mobility mission.(U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)