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Flightline Reopening

The first aircraft lands on the newly resurfaced runway at McChord Field, June 17, 2019, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. McChord Field aircraft and Airmen continued operations at other west coast bases while the runway was resurfaced. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sara Hoerichs)

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Flightline Reopening

The first aircraft lands on the newly resurfaced runway at McChord Field, June 17, 2019, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. McChord Field aircraft and Airmen continued operations at other west coast bases while the runway was resurfaced. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sara Hoerichs)

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Flightline Reopening

62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen marshal the first returning aircraft to its parking spot at McChord Field, June 17, 2019, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. McChord Field aircraft and Airmen were relocated to other west coast bases while the runway was resurfaced. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sara Hoerichs)

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Flightline Reopening

The first aircraft lands on the newly resurfaced runway at McChord Field, June 17, 2019, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. McChord Field aircraft and Airmen continued operations at other west coast bases while the runway was resurfaced. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sara Hoerichs)

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McChord Airmen showcase their warrior culture during 18th Air Force visit

Chief Master Sgt. Chris Simpson, 18th Air Force command chief master sergeant, and Maj. Gen. Sam C. Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, are given a presentation by Will Nelson, 62nd Maintenance Squadron Metals shop foreman, on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Feb. 21, 2019. The metals shop innovates, develops, and then produces technological advances for McChord's aircrafts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Mikayla Heineck)

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McChord Airmen showcase their warrior culture during 18th Air Force visit

Maj. Gen. Sam C. Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Marty Wohlgemuth, 5-3 Field Artillery Battalion commander, listen while Capt. Guy Evertson, 8th Airlift Squadron pilot, shares the applicability of joint-basing to real-world skills development on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Feb. 21, 2019. As a joint base, both Air Force and Army personnel have more opportunities to learn from each other and practice effective joint-training. (U.S. Air force photo by Airman Mikayla Heineck)

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McChord Airmen showcase their warrior culture during 18th Air Force visit

Chief Master Sgt. Chris Simpson, right, 18th Air Force command chief master sergeant, sits as a soldier from the 17th Field Artillery Brigade highlights the unique capabilities of the high mobility artillery rocket systems (HIMARS) on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Feb. 21, 2019. McChord's C-17 Globemaster III aircraft transport HIMARS to rural locations for more realistic joint-training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Mikayla Heineck)

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McChord Airmen showcase their warrior culture during 18th Air Force visit

Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, right, observes as U.S. Army high mobility artillery rocket systems (HIMARS) offload from a McChord C-17 Globemaster III on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Feb. 21, 2019. As a joint base, the Air Force and Army work together on JBLM in joint-training exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Mikayla Heineck)

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McChord Airmen showcase their warrior culture during 18th Air Force visit

Col. Erin Staine-Pyne, 62nd Airlift Wing vice commander, Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, Col. Scovill Currin, 62nd Airlift Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Chris Simpson, 18th Air Force command chief master sergeant, exit the 62nd Airlift Wing headquarters to see more of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Feb. 20, 2019. As the sole numbered air force under Air Mobility Command, 18th Air Force is responsible for delivering innovative rapid global mobility solutions through operational expertise and capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Mikayla Heineck)

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McChord Airmen showcase their warrior culture during 18th Air Force visit

Chief Master Sgt. Chris Simpson, 18th Air Force command chief master sergeant, and Maj. Gen. Sam C. Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, are briefed by Senior Master Sgt. Kristopher R. Russ, 627th security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, inside the air traffic control tower at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Feb 20, 2019. The air traffic control tower overlooks the entire McChord field flightline and operates 24 hours a day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Mikayla Heineck)

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McChord Airmen showcase their warrior culture during 18th Air Force visit

Chief Master Sgt. Chris Simpson, 18th Air Force command chief master sergeant, and Maj. Gen. Sam C. Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, are briefed by Senior Master Sgt. Kristopher R. Russ, 627th security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, inside the air traffic control tower at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Feb 20, 2019. The air traffic control tower overlooks the entire McChord field flightline and operates 24 hours a day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Mikayla Heineck)

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McChord Airmen showcase their warrior culture during 18th Air Force visit

Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, takes questions from the audience during an all call, Feb. 22, 2019, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Barrett encouraged innovation from individual Airmen and whole squadrons when solving problems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sara Hoerichs)

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Airmen battle ice, snow to ensure readiness

In order to make the aircraft safe to fly, Tech. Sgt. Salomon Gutierrez, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of Silver Flight, sprays deicing liquid onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Jan. 16, 2019. The deicing liquid prevents ice and snow from interfering with flight control surfaces such as the tail and wings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)

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Airmen battle ice, snow to ensure readiness

Senior Airman Dakota Crites, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance integrated flight control systems specialist, brings the bucket of a deicing truck down to the ground after deicing a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Jan. 16, 2019. Crites and other 62nd AMXS Airmen sprayed deicing liquid on the wings and tail of the C-17 to remove snow and ice from the aircraft and make it safe to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)

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Airmen battle ice, snow to ensure readiness

In the haze of a light fog, Tech. Sgt. Salomon Gutierrez, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of Silver Flight, prepares to spray deicing liquid onto the wing of a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Jan. 16, 2019. Snow and ice can make the aircraft heavy and freeze the flight control surfaces making it unsafe for take-off. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)

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Airmen battle ice, snow to ensure readiness

As the team begins deicing procedures, Tech. Sgt. Salomon Gutierrez, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of Silver Flight, controls the bucket of a deicing truck at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Jan. 16, 2019. The bucket allows Airmen to move around and spray deicing liquid onto the wings and tails of an aircraft to remove ice and snow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)

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Airmen battle ice, snow to ensure readiness

By controlling the bucket seat of a deicing truck, Tech. Sgt. Salomon Gutierrez, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of Silver Flight, sprays deicing liquid onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Jan. 16, 2019. The purpose of the deicing liquid is to make the aircraft safe to take off. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)

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Airmen battle ice, snow to ensure readiness

In order to make the aircraft safe to fly, Tech. Sgt. Salomon Gutierrez, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of Silver Flight, sprays a C-17 Globemaster III’s wing with deicing liquid at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Jan. 16, 2019. Gutierrez and other 62nd AMXS Airmen deiced the wings and tail of the aircraft to make it safe to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)

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Airmen battle ice, snow to ensure readiness

Airmen assigned to the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron spray a C-17 Globemaster III with deicing liquid at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Jan. 16, 2019. Ice and snow on the flight control surfaces, such as the tail and wings, can introduce unknown aerodynamic characteristics that may render the aircraft unsafe for takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)

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Airmen battle ice, snow to ensure readiness

Senior Airman Dakota Crites, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron integrated flight control systems specialist, prepares to spray a C-17 Globemaster III with deicing liquid at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Jan. 16, 2019. Crites and other 62nd AMXS Airmen deice aircraft throughout the winter months to ensure jets are safe to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)

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