62d AW reiterates global airlift capabilities during seven-ship training

Four C-17 Globemaster IIIs depart from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 18, 2025. The aircraft were part of a seven-ship generation during a large-scale training designed to demonstrate mass airdrop capabilities in a mock peer-adversarial contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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62d AW reiterates global airlift capabilities during seven-ship training

U.S. Air Force Capt. Christopher Culp-Cano, 8th Airlift Squadron pilot, conducts preflight checks at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 18, 2025. The aircrew prepped for a seven-ship C-17 Globemaster III generation, showcasing the 62d Airlift Wing's precision airdrop capabilities and commitment to rapid global mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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62d AW reiterates global airlift capabilities during seven-ship training

U.S. Air Force Capt. Andrew Lichtsinn, 7th Airlift Squadron pilot, performs preflight checks at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 18, 2025. The aircrew prepped for a seven-ship C-17 Globemaster III generation, showcasing the 62d Airlift Wing's precision airdrop capabilities and commitment to rapid global mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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62d AW reiterates global airlift capabilities during seven-ship training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Ramos, left, and Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Roader, both 7th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, conduct preflight checks at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 18, 2025. The aircrew prepped for a seven-ship C-17 Globemaster III generation, showcasing the 62d Airlift Wing's precision airdrop capabilities and commitment to rapid global mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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62d AW reiterates global airlift capabilities during seven-ship training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Marco Licona-Hernandes, 62d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares to marshal an aircraft on the flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 18, 2025. The aircraft were part of a seven-ship generation during a large-scale training designed to demonstrate mass airdrop capabilities in a mock peer-adversarial contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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62d AW reiterates global airlift capabilities during seven-ship training

Four C-17 Globemaster IIIs are lined up before departure at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 18, 2025. The aircraft were part of a seven-ship generation during a large-scale training designed to demonstrate mass airdrop capabilities in a mock peer-adversarial contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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62d AW reiterates global airlift capabilities during seven-ship training

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III takes off from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 18, 2025. The aircraft was part of a seven-ship generation during a large-scale training designed to demonstrate mass airdrop capabilities in a mock peer-adversarial contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger)

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62d AW reiterates global airlift capabilities during seven-ship training

Published March 21, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle and Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger
62d Airlift Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. --

The 62d Airlift Wing executes a seven-ship C-17 Globemaster III generation from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 18, 2025. The exercise showcased large-scale training designed to demonstrate mass airdrop capabilities in a mock peer-adversarial contested environment. This regular training enhances the Wing’s ability to rehearse concepts of operation, ensuring mission-ready Airmen and aircraft.