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500 ODF missions

The crew of “Ice 11,” comprised of members from the 62nd and the 446th Airlift Wings, pause for a photo after flying the 500th mishap-free Operation Deep Freeze mission, Oct. 14, 2012, at Pegasus Field, Antarctica. Team McChord has been flying C-17 Globemaster III missions to Antarctica in support of the National Science Foundation since 1999. (Courtesy photo)
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50-cal firing

Jeff Lang, McChord Field civic leader, fires a mock 50-caliber machine gun during a tour of the 58th Special Operations Wing "Monster Garage," Aug. 13, 2015 as part of the 2015 McChord Field Fly-away Civic Leader tour of Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. More than 20 civic leaders from the Puget Sound spent two days at Kirtland AFB learning what other Airmen in the Air Force do. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Jackson)
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52 Years of Selfless Sevice

After 21 years of civil service, 16 of them as McChord's Airfield Manager, Ronald "RD" Reid retires Oct 31, 2009. Mr. Reid has consistently provided a safe and efficient airfield for Team McChord since 1993. During this period, he was involved -- from planning to completion -- in more than $100M in airfield construction projects, most notably to facilitate the C-17A arrival at McChord. During this time, Mr. Reid ensured demanding unified facilities criteria were met for each project. He also played a pivotal role in McChord's first RODEO in 1996 as he guided his team through an FAA flight planning system upgrade enabling McChord's Airfield Management team to process the 150 percent increase in flight plans for RODEO with ease. Mr. Reid has provided rock-solid continuity for every RODEO competition since, culminating with RODEO 2009 in which the Air Mobility Command commander lauded, "Best RODEO ever...nailed it!" In 1999, he introduced a new Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard Program initiative that saw local bird strikes plummet from $500K in damage in 1998 to zero in 1999. Before joining Team McChord, Mr. Reid retired from the Air Force once before as a Chief Master Sergeant with 31 years of uniformed service. In 1988, he completed his active duty career as the tower chief controller at George AFB, Calif. With 52 years of selfless service to his country, Mr. Reid is a shining example of the incredible civilians Team McChord is fortunate to have executing the mission every day. Author Jim Collins, in his book, Good to Great, states the adage, "People are your most important asset, misses the mark. People are not your most important asset. The right people are." Mr. Reid has been the right person for the Air Force for 52 years.
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5-4-3-2-1

Col. Wyn Elder, 62nd Airlift Wing commander, gets help from some eager children to countdown the annual McChord Tree Lighting ceremony, Dec. 3, 2012, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. After a short countdown, Elder and the children pulled a switch to light the tree located behind the Chapel Annex on Col. Joe Jackson Blvd. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sean Tobin)
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56th APS

Master Sgt. Sarah Kraft, 56th Aerial Port Squadron team chief, discusses the experience the Reserve Airmen had and what training they received in a briefing with 62nd Aerial Port Squadron leadership March 11. (U.S. Air Force photo/Abner Guzman)
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56th APS

Maj. Gregory Kuzma, 62nd Aerial Port Squadron deputy commander, listens as Master Sgt. Sarah Kraft, 56th Aerial Port Squadron team chief, discusses the experience the Reserve Airmen had and what training they received in a briefing with 62nd Aerial Port Squadron leadership March 11. (U.S. Air Force photo/Abner Guzman)
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56th APS

Staff Sgt. Dewayne Martin, 56th Aerial Port Squadron Airman, reflects on his two-week training during a briefing with 62nd Aerial Port Squadron leadership March 11. (U.S. Air Force photo/Abner Guzman)
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56th APS

Airmen from the 62nd Aerial Port Squadron here, along with Airmen from the 56th Aerial Port Squadron from March Air Reserve Base, Calif., complete a 5-mile run as part of their physical training session recently. (Courtesy photo)
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58th AS participates in 7 ship LFE with 7th and 8th AS

A C-17 Globemaster III from the 58th Airlift Squadron (AS) sits on the flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 22, 2024. Airmen from the 58th AS participated in a large formation exercise that included aircrews from the 58th AS, 8th AS, and the 7th AS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trenton Jancze)
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58th AS participates in 7 ship LFE with 7th and 8th AS

From right to left, U.S. Air Force Capt. Nathan Hartman, 58th Airlift Squadron (AS) instructor pilot, goes over questions from the mission brief with Capt. Andrew Butler, 58th AS instructor pilot, and Capt. Kameron Saranto Mercado, 58th AS instructor pilot, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 21, 2024. The Airmen participated in mission planning and flew a C-17 Globemaster III during a large formation exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trenton Jancze)
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58th AS participates in 7 ship LFE with 7th and 8th AS

Three C-17 Globemaster IIIs fly during a large formation exercise at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 22, 2024. The exercise served as a platform for pilot and loadmaster instructors from the 58th Airlift Squadron to apply their skills, gaining real-world experience and valuable training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trenton Jancze)
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58th AS participates in 7 ship LFE with 7th and 8th AS

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nathan Hartman, 58th Airlift Squadron instructor pilot, writes down notes after completing a large formation exercise (LFE) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 22, 2024. The LFE was an opportunity to bring back essential lessons to Altus Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trenton Jancze)
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58th AS participates in 7 ship LFE with 7th and 8th AS

U.S. Air Force Capt. Andrew Butler, 58th Airlift Squadron (AS) instructor pilot, goes through his preflight checklist before a large formation exercise (LFE) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 22, 2024. During the LFE, the aircrew from the 58th AS completed multiple airdrop and low level formations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trenton Jancze)
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5-kilometer relay race

McChord Field Airmen start their run as part of the 5-kilometer relay race during Sports Day Aug. 24, 2012, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The race was one of 10 events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Frances Kriss)
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5th ASOS

Staff Sgt. Edward Breen Jr., 5th Air Support Operations Squadron tactical air control party member, displays a laser designator mounted on a high multipurpose wheeled vehicle July 22, 2014, to members of the U.S. Japan Leadership Program at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The USJLP brings approximately 20 young leaders together from each country for discussions revolving around historical and current issues in bilateral relations, as well as issues reaching beyond the two countries. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Russ Jackson)
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5th ASOS fires on all cylinders during Yakima FTX

A U.S. Air Force tactical air control party Airman with the 5th Air Support Operations Squadron examines a 5.56mm ammunition blank shell at Yakima Training Center, Washington, April 28, 2021. Blank ammunition is often used by the 5th ASOS for exercise purposes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Callie Norton)
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5th ASOS fires on all cylinders during Yakima FTX

A U.S. Air Force tactical air control party Airman with the 5th Air Support Operations Squadron holds his position during a small unit tactics exercise at Yakima Training Center, Washington, April 28, 2021. Small unit tactics are used for the combat deployment of platoons in a particular strategic and logistic environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Callie Norton)
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5th ASOS fires on all cylinders during Yakima FTX

A U.S. Air Force tactical air control party Airman with the 5th Air Support Operations Squadron reviews small unit tactics with TACP Airmen at Yakima Training Center, Washington, April 28, 2021. Small unit tactics are used for the combat deployment of platoons in a particular strategic and logistic environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Callie Norton)
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5th ASOS fires on all cylinders during Yakima FTX

A U.S. Air Force tactical air control party Airman with the 5th Air Support Operations Squadron opens a skedco litter at Yakima Training Center, Washington, April 28, 2021. During the Over the course of their week-long field training exercise, TACP Airmen conducted various medical practices in order to meet changing tactical requirements and advance ground skill sets for varying mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Callie Norton)
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5th ASOS fires on all cylinders during Yakima FTX

A U.S. Air Force tactical air control party Airman with the 5th Air Support Operations Squadron applies a tourniquet to his wingman at Yakima Training Center, Washington, April 28, 2021. During the week-long field training exercise, TACP Airmen conducted various medical practices in order to meet changing tactical requirements and advance ground skill sets for varying mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Callie Norton)
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