627th CS Cable and Antenna Airmen prepare the wing to win

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Hector Salinas, a cable and antenna systems technician with the 627th Communications Squadron, suspends off of an antenna tower at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 28, 2024. Cable and antenna systems Airmen are required to take safety precautions while working in the field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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627th CS Cable and Antenna Airmen prepare the wing to win

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Angel Cortez, a cable and antenna systems technician with the 627th Communications Squadron, listens to instruction from a teammate at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 28, 2024. Cable and antenna systems Airmen work closely to ensure safety procedures are met and assist each other during operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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627th CS Cable and Antenna Airmen prepare the wing to win

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Apatang, a cable and antenna systems technician supervisor with the 627th Communications Squadron, left, Airman 1st Class Rogelio Alvarez, middle, and Senior Airman Hector Salinas, cable and antenna systems technicians with the 627th CS, look down a manhole at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 28, 2024. Cable and antenna systems Airmen work closely to ensure safety procedures are met and assist each other during operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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627th CS Cable and Antenna Airmen prepare the wing to win

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Apatang, a cable and antenna systems technician supervisor with the 627th Communications Squadron, checks emergency rescue equipment functionality before an antenna tower inspection at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 28, 2024. Cable and antenna systems Airmen are required to take safety precautions while working in the field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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627th CS Cable and Antenna Airmen prepare the wing to win

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Hector Salinas, a cable and antenna systems technician with the 627th Communications Squadron, left, and Tech. Sgt. Jayden DeBolt, NCO in charge of cable and antenna operations with the 627th CS, secure manhole maintenance safety equipment at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 28, 2024. Cable and antenna systems Airmen work closely to ensure safety procedures are met and assist each other during operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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627th CS Cable and Antenna Airmen prepare the wing to win

Cable and antenna systems route partially through antenna towers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 28, 2024. Cable and antenna facilities are vital in allowing service members to swiftly and effectively communicate from anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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627th CS Cable and Antenna Airmen prepare the wing to win

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Angel Cortez, left, and Senior Airman Hector Salinas, both cable and antenna systems technicians with the 627th Communications Squadron, climb an antenna tower at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 28, 2024. Cable and antenna systems Airmen work closely to ensure safety procedures are met and assist each other during operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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627th CS Cable and Antenna Airmen prepare the wing to win

The 627th Communications Squadron cable and antenna systems team concludes an underground cable inspection at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 28, 2024. Cable and antenna systems Airmen work closely to ensure safety procedures are met and assist each other during operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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627th CS Cable and Antenna Airmen prepare the wing to win

Cable and antenna systems route partially underground through maintenance holes at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 28, 2024. Cable and antenna facilities are vital in allowing service members to swiftly and effectively communicate from anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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627th CS Cable and Antenna Airmen prepare the wing to win

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Angel Cortez, a cable and antenna systems technician with the 627th Communications Squadron, scans for underground cables at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 28, 2024. Cable and antenna systems Airmen are required to take safety precautions while working in the field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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627th CS Cable and Antenna Airmen prepare the wing to win

Published June 24, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle
62d Airlift Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. --

Cable and antenna systems Airmen with the 627th Communications Squadron perform routine inspections on essential facilities at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 28, 2024. The Airmen perform these inspections to maintain facility and equipment functionality. Cable and antenna systems Airmen verify and repair proper communication capabilities ensuring the 62d Airlift Wing is constantly mission-ready and prepared to win.