Team McChord opens base to University of Washington ROTC

University of Washington ROTC cadets pose for a picture before takeoff in a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 23, 2024. Team McChord opened its doors to the cadets, so they could have the opportunity to better understand the McChord mission and see how each Airman contributes to it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)

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Team McChord opens base to University of Washington ROTC

U.S. Air Force Capt. Megan McCormick, middle, a pilot with the 4th Airlift Squadron, explains aspects of the C-17 Globemaster III during a tour at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 23, 2024. University of Washington ROTC paid a visit to JBLM to learn about the mission and different career opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)

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Team McChord opens base to University of Washington ROTC

University of Washington ROTC cadets take pictures during a tour inside a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 23, 2024. Team McChord opened its doors to the cadets, so they could have the opportunity to better understand the McChord mission and see how each Airman contributes to it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)

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Team McChord opens base to University of Washington ROTC

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Molly Erickson, a loadmaster with the 8th Airlift Squadron, talks to University of Washington ROTC cadets during a tour at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 23, 2024. Team McChord opened its doors to the cadets, so they could have the opportunity to better understand the McChord mission and see how each Airman contributes to it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus) on

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Team McChord opens base to University of Washington ROTC

University of Washington ROTC cadets tour a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 23, 2024. Team McChord opened its doors to the cadets, so they could have the opportunity to better understand the McChord mission and see how each Airman contributes to it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)

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Team McChord opens base to University of Washington ROTC

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gerald Luna, a 7th Airlift Squadron pilot, briefs University of Washington ROTC cadets during a tour at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 23, 2024. Team McChord opened its doors to the cadets, so they could have the opportunity to better understand the McChord mission and see how each Airman contributes to it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)

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Team McChord opens base to University of Washington ROTC

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gerald Luna, left, a pilot with the 7th Airlift Squadron, talks to University of Washington ROTC cadets during a tour at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 23, 2024. Team McChord opened its doors to the cadets, so they could have the opportunity to better understand the McChord mission and see how each Airman contributes to it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)

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Team McChord opens base to University of Washington ROTC

University of Washington ROTC cadets tour a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 23, 2024. Team McChord opened its doors to the cadets, so they could have the opportunity to better understand the McChord mission and see how each Airman contributes to it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)

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Team McChord opens base to University of Washington ROTC

U.S. Air Force Col. David Morales, 62d Airlift Wing deputy commander, speaks to University of Washington ROTC cadets at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 23, 2024. Morales spoke with the cadets about the Team McChord mission and how, upon entering the military, they will shape the future of the Air Force. The cadets toured a C-17 Globemaster III to experience the rapid global mobility mission first-hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)

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Team McChord opens base to University of Washington ROTC

Published Feb. 27, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus
62d Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. --

University of Washington ROTC toured a C-17 Globemaster III along with various locations around Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 23, 2024. The cadets were introduced to Team McChord Airmen as well as various aviation career fields and toured a C-17 to experience the rapid global mobility mission first-hand. Team McChord hosts tours to and to give future Airmen the chance to experience various career opportunities.