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The backbone of airlift: 62d MXS keeps the C-17 Globemaster III soaring

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Wilgeroth, a 62d Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation craftsman, describes his experience in the maintenance career field at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 24, 2024. Wilgeroth explained the importance of their daily tasks keeping the aircraft maintained and ready to execute today’s global airlift mission. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger)

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The backbone of airlift: 62d MXS keeps the C-17 Globemaster III soaring

Published June 28, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger
62d Airlift Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. --

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Wilgeroth, a 62d Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation craftsman, describes his experience in the maintenance career field at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 24, 2024. Wilgeroth explained the importance of their daily tasks keeping the aircraft maintained and ready to execute today’s global airlift mission.