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Snow covered C-17s

A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft is parked on the McChord Field ramp, Dec. 10, 2013 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Earlier in the morning, McChord Field experienced its first snow fall of the season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jacob Jimenez)

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Working in the snow

A maintainer from the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepares for inspection of C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, Dec. 10, 2013 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Maintainers began the morning de-icing aircraft tasked for missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jacob Jimenez)

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First snowfall dusts McChord Field

Published Dec. 10, 2013