Team McChord executes OKR deployment

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron perform hot-pit refueling operations on a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, August 19, 2024. The 62d Airlift Wing developed Operation KENNY’S RETURN as a Joint and Coalition integrated, 62d AW planned and executed, exercise construct to accomplish strategic, operational, and tactical Desired Learning Objectives for the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and our joint maneuver force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger)

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Team McChord executes OKR deployment

U.S. service members board a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, August 19, 2024. The C-17 and servicemembers are preparing to deploy in support of Operation KENNY’S RETURN across the U.S. Indo-Pacific. OKR will involve joint and coalition maneuver with representatives from the U.S. Army’s I Corps, Pacific Air Forces, United States Transportation Command Joint Communication Service Element, as well as units assigned to the U.S. Space Force, and the Royal Australian Air Force and Army. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger)

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Team McChord executes OKR deployment

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Keifer Baldwin, 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron crew chief, works with Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) members to service a C-17 Globemaster III Aug. 21, 2024, at RAAF Base Townsville, Queensland, Australia. U.S. servicemembers have joined together to form the 7th EAS during Operation KENNY’S RETURN. OKR will involve joint and coalition maneuver with representatives from the U.S. Army’s I Corps, Pacific Air Forces, United States Transportation Command Joint Communication Service Element, as well as units assigned to the U.S. Space Force, and the Royal Australian Air Force and Army. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Heath Reichenbach, and Capt. William Borden, both 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron pilots, prepare to land at Royal Australian Air Force Base Townsville, Queensland, Australia, August 21, 2024. Operation KENNY’S RETURN will involve joint and coalition maneuver with representatives from the U.S. Army’s I Corps, Pacific Air Forces, United States Transportation Command Joint Communication Service Element, as well as units assigned to the U.S. Space Force, and the Royal Australian Air Force and Army. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger)

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Team McChord executes OKR deployment

U.S. Air Force Airmen load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, August 19, 2024. Team McChord Airmen are combining to become the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron during Operation KENNY’S RETURN. OKR will involve joint and coalition maneuver with representatives from the U.S. Army’s I Corps, Pacific Air Forces, United States Transportation Command Joint Communication Service Element, as well as units assigned to the U.S. Space Force, and the Royal Australian Air Force and Army. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger)

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A C-17 Globemaster III takes off at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, August 19, 2024. U.S. service members will join forces to become the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron to conduct and execute operational capabilities with joint and coalition allies and partners across the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility during Operation KENNY’S RETURN. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger)

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Team McChord executes OKR deployment

U.S. Air Force Airmen and personnel load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, August 19, 2024. The 62d Airlift Wing developed Operation KENNY’S RETURN as a Joint and Coalition integrated, 62d AW planned and executed, exercise construct to accomplish strategic, operational, and tactical Desired Learning Objectives for the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and our joint maneuver force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. William Rodriguez-Febres, and Staff Sgt. Cameron Moots, both 7th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, August 19, 2024. The 62d Airlift Wing developed Operation KENNY’S RETURN as a Joint and Coalition integrated, 62d AW planned and executed, exercise construct to accomplish strategic, operational, and tactical Desired Learning Objectives for the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and our joint maneuver force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger)

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Team McChord executes OKR deployment

U.S. service members board a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, August 19, 2024. The C-17 and servicemembers are preparing to deploy in support of Operation KENNY’S RETURN across the U.S. Indo-Pacific. OKR will involve joint and coalition maneuver with representatives from the U.S. Army’s I Corps, Pacific Air Forces, United States Transportation Command Joint Communication Service Element, as well as units assigned to the U.S. Space Force, and the Royal Australian Air Force and Army. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger)

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Team McChord executes OKR deployment

A C-17 Globemaster III sits on the flightline prior to departure at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, August 19, 2024. The C-17 is preparing to deploy in support of Operation KENNY’S RETURN across the U.S. Indo-Pacific. OKR will involve joint and coalition maneuver with representatives from the U.S. Army’s I Corps, Pacific Air Forces, United States Transportation Command Joint Communication Service Element, as well as units assigned to the U.S. Space Force, and the Royal Australian Air Force and Army. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger)

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Team McChord executes OKR deployment

U.S. Air Force Airmen and personnel load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, August 19, 2024. U.S. service members will join forces to become the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron to conduct and execute operational capabilities with joint and coalition allies and partners across the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility during Operation KENNY’S RETURN. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger)

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Team McChord executes OKR deployment

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Katherine Hamilton, 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, loads cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, August 19, 2024. U.S. service members will join forces to become the 7th EAS to conduct and execute operational capabilities with joint and coalition allies and partners across the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility during Operation KENNY’S RETURN. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger)

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Team McChord executes OKR deployment

Published Aug. 22, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger
62d Airlift Wing Public Affairs

JONT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD,Wash. --

The 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron explodes into the Indo-Pacific theatre during Operation KENNY’S RETURN. On August 19, 2024, aircrews, personnel, equipment, loaded onto four aircraft before launching out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, heading out to execute air mobility operations and the Explodeo window of OKR. OKR focuses on Joint Force collaboration and preparing the wing to win.