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Attaching a snatch block

Tech. Sgt. Jeff Austin, 10th Airlift Squadron evaluator loadmaster, affixes a pulley to an aircraft cargo winch cable in a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, Oct. 5, 2013, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., prior to loading a helicopter onto the aircraft in preparation for deployment. A total of 35 McChord Airmen deployed to Christchurch, New Zealand, as part of the 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, where they will provide airlift into and out of McMurdo Station, Antarctica, in support of Operation Deep Freeze. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Jacob Jimenez)
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Positioning a helo on a C-17

Loadmasters from the 62nd and 446th Airlift Wings position a Bell 212 Twin Huey helicopter in a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, Oct. 5, 2013, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The Airmen loaded a total four helicopters onto the aircraft in preperation for their deployment to Christchurch, New Zealand, in support of Operation Deep Freeze. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Jacob Jimenez)
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Going up the ramp

Chief Master Sgt. Jim Masura, 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron operations superintendent, loads an AS-350 helicopter onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, Oct. 5, 2013, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. More than 35 Airmen from McChord Field deployed to Christchurch, New Zealand, as part of the 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadro, to provide airlift support for the National Science Foundation's mission at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Jacob Jimenez)
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Loading helos

Loadmasters from 62nd and 446th Airlift Wings prep an AS-350 helicopter, Oct. 5, 2013, for transport on a C-17 Globemaster III, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The helicopters were bound for Christchurch, New Zealand, where they will be used in support of the 2013-2014 Operation Deep Freeze season. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Jacob Jimenez)
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Getting honored by the honored

Senior Airmen Anthony Haupert, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron communications and navigation systems specialist, smiles as honored guests congratulate him for his award of the Purple Heart medal, Sept. 27, 2013, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Haupert’s wife, daughter, mother and father were among the honored guests at the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Truskowski)
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Purple Heart recipient and wife

Senior Airmen Anthony Haupert, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron communications and navigation systems specialist, hugs his wife after receiving the Purple Heart medal at a ceremony, Sept. 27, 2013, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Haupert received the medal for wounds received in action, Aug. 22, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Truskowski)
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Purple Heart

The Purple Heart medal hangs from the service coat of Senior Airmen Anthony Haupert, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron communications and navigation systems specialist, Sept. 27, 2013, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The Purple Heart medal was first introduced in 1782 by General George Washington as the Badge of Military Merit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Truskowski)
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Purple Heart pin-on

Col. Craig Gaddis, 62nd Maintenance Group commander, pins the Purple Heart medal to the service coat of Senior Airmen Anthony Haupert, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron communications and navigation systems specialist, Sept. 27, 2013, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Haupert received the medal for injuries received during a deployment to Afghanistan in 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Truskowski)
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Battle damage

Col. Craig Gaddis, 62nd Maintenance Group commander, points to eight patchwork sections on a battle-damaged C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during a Purple Heart medal presentation ceremony, Sept. 27, 2013, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The C-17 was used as cover for retreating Airmen during an attack in Afghanistan in 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Truskowski)
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Professional of the week

Airman 1st Class Jose Murillo (U.S. Air Force graphic/Adamarie Lewis-Page)
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Professional of the week

Airman 1st Class Jose Murillo (U.S. Air Force graphic/Adamarie Lewis-Page)
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Moving to the music

Attendees of the 2013 Air Force Ball, hosted by the Airlift Tanker/Association, Pacific Northwest chapter, dance on the dance floor, Sept. 20, 2013, at the Landmark Convention Center in Tacoma, Wash. Guest were invited to stay and enjoy music and dancing after the event had ended. (U. S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Jacob Jimenez)
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Singing the Air Force song

Col. David Kumashiro, 62nd Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Gordon Drake, 62nd AW command chief, sing the Air Force song at the closing of the Air Force Ball, Sept. 20, 2013, at the Landmark Convention Center in Tacoma, Wash. The ball was Kumashiro’s first since taking command of the 62nd AW in July. (U. S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Jacob Jimenez)
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Cutting the cake

Retired Maj. Gen. Donald Brown, former 62nd Airlift Wing commander (left), Airman 1st Class Zachary Betz, 62nd Comptroller Squadron accounting technician (center), and Col. David Kumashiro, 62nd AW commander (right), cut a cake in celebration of the Air Force’s 66th birthday, at the 2013 Air Force Ball, hosted by the Airlift Tanker/Association, Pacific Northwest chapter, Sept. 20, 2013, at the Landmark Convention Center in Tacoma, Wash. The cutting of the cake with the sword is reminder of Airmen’s profession of arms and commitment to defend the U.S. Tradition states that the cake be cut by both the most senior, and most junior ranking Airmen in attendance. (U. S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Jacob Jimenez)
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Commander give opening remarks

Col. David Kumashiro, 62nd Airlift Wing commander, gives opening remarks at the 2013 Air Force Ball, hosted by the Airlift Tanker/Association, Pacific Northwest chapter, Sept. 20, 2013, at the Landmark Convention Center in Tacoma, Wash. Kumashiro spoke on the importance of service and highlighted the Air Force’s 66th birthday. (U. S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Jacob Jimenez)
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Remembering POW MIA

A candle burns on the empty POW/MIA table during the 2013 Air Force Ball, Sept. 20, 2013, at the Landmark Convention Center in Tacoma, Wash. The four hats represent the men and woman from each branch of service, the overturned glass represents that they could not toast at the event and the lit candle represents the light of hope that they’ll return. (U. S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Jacob Jimenez)
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A toast

Attendees of the 2013 Air Force Ball, hosted by the Airlift Tanker/Association, Pacific Northwest chapter, hold a toast to fallen service members, Sept. 20, 2013, at the Landmark Convention Center in Tacoma, Wash. The ball was held in support of the Fisher House Foundation at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., a non-for-profit organization that supports service members and their families when hospitalized. (U. S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Jacob Jimenez)
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Full house

Attendees of the 2013 Air Force Ball hosted by the Airlift Tanker/Association, Pacific Northwest chapter, socialize prior to dinner, Sept. 20, 2013, at the Landmark Convention Center in Tacoma, Wash. More than 400 service members, civic leaders and spouses attended the event. (U. S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Jacob Jimenez)
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Paying respect to the flag

Attendees of the 2013 Air Force Ball, hosted by the Airlift Tanker/Association, Pacific Northwest chapter, pay respect to U.S. flag during the singing of the national anthem, Sept. 20, 2013, at the Landmark Convention Center in Tacoma, Wash. The event’s theme was “Light up the Night” and focused on service. (U. S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Jacob Jimenez)
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Singingt the national anthem

Senior Airman Timothy Hartsfield, 7th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, sings the national anthem as the colors are presented by members of the McChord Field Honor Guard at the 2013 Air Force Ball, hosted by the Airlift Tanker/Association, Pacific Northwest chapter, Sept. 20, 2013, at the Landmark Convention Center in Tacoma, Wash. The ball was held in celebration of the Air Force’s 66th birthday. (U. S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Jacob Jimenez)
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