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  • Joint Forcible Entry 2: A Milestone in Aerial Operations

    On October 15, 2024, the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron executed Joint Forcible Entry 2, marking the largest JFE operation to date. This critical mission involved the transportation of the 11th Airborne Division from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, to a designated simulated combat zone

  • Airman makes a difference for single service members across JBLM

    September 24, 2022. This date might not mean much to the average person, but when that Saturday marks arriving to your first duty station, it’s the day your new life begins.For Airman 1st Class Ryan Wert, 62d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron heavy aircraft integrated avionics specialist, Washington

  • Team McChord’s Operational Support Team enhances Airmen health, readiness

    Team McChord’s Operational Support Team is a multidisciplinary, rotational medical team designed to support Airmen in the areas of physical therapy, strength training, and mental health. OST plays a pivotal role in ensuring Airmen’s health by providing comprehensive support and preventative

  • Airmen save child during Rainier War 25A, JPMRC 25-01

    When you visit Waikiki, Hawaii, it is easy to understand the popularity. With spectacular views, beautiful turquoise water, rolling waves perfect for surfing, soft sandy beaches, and within a few short minutes’ walk from major hotels, it’s an amazing location for a perfect vacation or wonderful day

  • CPTS completes fiscal year 2024 closeout, readies for year ahead

    With fiscal year 2025 underway, it’s important to take a moment and reflect on the dedication of Team McChord Airmen and personnel with the 62d Comptroller Squadron budget office and the months spent dialing in to complete a successful end-of-year closeout of fiscal year 2024.Each fiscal year, which

  • Antarctic Airlift: Change of Command on Ice

    At Team McChord, whether you're civilian, reserve, or active duty, you’ll have the chance to learn about Operation Deep Freeze—an incredible mission playing a crucial role in supporting the U.S. Antarctic Program.As you walk through the main buildings on the McChord Field side of the Joint Base

  • 62d AW hosts Warrior Heart, health, resiliency fair

    The 62d Airlift Wing hosts a Warrior Heart All-Call and a health and resiliency fair at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Nov. 6, 2024. Warrior Heart is an Air Mobility Command initiative aiming to enhance Airmen’s resiliency, communication skills and ability to handle stress, ensuring they are

  • Legacy of Service: 62d AW Welcomes Veterans to JBLM

    On October 29, 2024, the 62d Airlift Wing welcomed 78 veterans and their families, including those from World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, Operation Desert Storm, and more recent conflicts, for a day of reflection and recognition. The tour featured participants from organizations such as the

  • Rainier War 25A Validates 62d AW MGFE Capabilities

    The 62d Airlift Wing, 7th Airlift Squadron and Team McChord participated in Rainier War 25A and Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 25-01 in Hawaii, from Oct. 4 to Oct. 19, 2024. These Joint and Combined exercises mark a significant step in the Air Force's re-optimization for the Great

  • Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch gateway to Antarctica

    Team McChord, through Operation Deep Freeze, plays a crucial role in ensuring that the Antarctic airlift mission operates smoothly and efficiently. The 62d Airlift Wing and 446th Airlift Wing crews come together to form the 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and have perfected the process over the