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Troubleshoot

Senior Airman Curtis Rosga, 62nd Maintenance Squadron avionics technician, troubleshoots a public address control using a breakout and an oscilloscope May 13, 2013 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. After testing the voltage on the public address control, Rosga was able to identify the problem as broken light bulbs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jacob Jimenez)
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Avionics flight

The 62nd Maintenance Squadron Avionics Flight troubleshoots, diagnoses and fixes air attack control systems, radars, laser instruments, flight controls and communication and navigation equipment at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The flight has maintained a 100 percent quality assurance rating for more than two years and saved the Air Force more than $20 million in 2012. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Airman 1st Class Jacob Jimenez)
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NVG landing

Pilots assigned to the 62nd and 446th Airlift Wings at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., perform nighttime formation flying during a training mission May 14, 2013. The pilots utilized the darkness to perform landings using night vision goggles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jacob Jimenez)
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Midair refueling

A C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker for midair refueling during a training mission May 14, 2013. Pilots practiced maintaining flight controls while the KC-135 boom operator attempts to attached refueling boom. Pilots were able to meet essential training requirements for performing nighttime midair refueling to maintain their certifications. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jacob Jimenez)
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1200-foot view

Staff Sgt. Christopher Sicotte, 7th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, watches the sunset May 14, 2013 from the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III following an airdrop over Moses Lake, Wash. Loadmasters are responsible for ensuring cargo and personnel are properly loaded and situated in the aircraft, monitoring the cargo or personnel throughout the flight and ensuring safe airdrops and personnel jumps. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jacob Jimenez)
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Airdrop

C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., airdrop pallets into a drop zone during a training mission May 14, 2013. Pilots maintained an altitude of approximately 1,000 feet for each airdrop. Pilots and loadmasters simulated and practiced dropping container delivery system bundles, heavy equipment and simulated personnel within the drop zone during formation flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jacob Jimenez)
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CDS bundle

A simulated container delivery system bundle is packed and ready to be dropped from a C-17 Globemaster III during a training mission May 14, 2013 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Each airdrop is carefully calculated to ensure cargo lands in the designated drop zone. Loadmasters during the mission were able to meet their training requirements for heavy equipment rigging and airdrops. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jacob Jimenez)
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Drop zone ahead

Seven C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., fly in formation May 14, 2013 toward a drop zone east of Moses Lake, Wash. Airdrops allow the Air Force to deliver supplies to troops in remote locations as well as supply humanitarian support to other nations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jacob Jimenez)
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C-17s in step

Capt. Donald Frey, 7th Airlift Squadron pilot, keeps a watchful eye on the lead C-17 Globemaster III aircraft May 14, 2013, during a 7-ship formation flight at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The training mission incorporated numerous multi-element training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jacob Jimenez)
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Into the blue

Seven C-17 Globemaster III aircraft fly east of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., after performing a low-level pass during a training mission May 14, 2013. During the mission, 300 requirements were met to keep loadmasters and pilots certified. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Frances Kriss)
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Fly-by

Seven C-17 Globemaster III aircraft perform a low-level pass May 14, 2013 over Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Airmen from the 7th Airlift Squadron flew a 7-ship formation flight lasting more than seven hours. Pilots had to maintain a distance of 2,000 feet away from each aircraft to avoid turbulence from each other. The aircraft were also required to be at a 500-foot difference in altitude from each other. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Frances Kriss)
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One at a time

C-17 Globemaster III aircraft takeoff one at a time May 14, 2013 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Airmen from the 7th Airlift Squadron conducted training where they flew seven C-17s in formation, conducted heavy equipment airdrops, low-level operations, midair refueling and landing using night vision goggles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Frances Kriss)
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Taxi

Seven C-17 Globemaster III aircraft taxi to the runway prior to takeoff May 14, 2013 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Frances Kriss)
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Professionals of the Week

Staff Sgt. Ryc Cyr (U.S. Air Force graphic/Adamarie Lewis-Page)
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Professionals of the Week

Tech. Sgt. Jason Markin (U.S. Air Force graphic/Adamarie Lewis-Page)
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Cold weather gear

Staff Sgts. Robert Tingle (left) and Erik Welp, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chiefs, along with the aircrew begin to don cold weather gear May 10, 2013 in preparation for a decent into Pegasus Field at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. The temperatures at Antarctica were at approximately minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Tingle)
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Aeromedical evacuation

Passengers board a C-17 Globemaster III May 10, 2013 at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Airmen from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., arrived to pick up an ailing contractor working at McMurdo and transported the patient to Christchurch, New Zealand, for further medical attention. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Tingle)
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The final salute

Maj. Clinton Varty, outgoing 62nd Maintenance Operations Squadron commander, renders the final salute to his squadron members prior to the 62nd MOS deactivation May 13, 2013 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Varty is slated to become the 62nd Maintenance Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Truskowski)
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Saying goodbye to an era

Maj. Clinton Varty, outgoing 62nd Maintenance Operations Squadron commander, thanks members of the 62nd MOS prior to its deactivation May 13, 2013 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Varty was the MOS commander for one year prior to its deactivation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Truskowski)
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Standing proud

Capt. Benjamin Chapman, 62nd Maintenance Group maintenance operations officer in charge, leads the a formation during the 62nd Maintenance Operations Squadron Deactivation Ceremony May 13, 2013 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The 62nd MOS has a history of notable achievements, including earning the Air Force Meritorious Unit Award for the period Sept. 11, 2001 through Sept. 10, 2003, as well as the Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards eight times since 1996. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Truskowski)
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