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McChord leadership visits BMT

Members of the 62nd Airlift Wing command staff walk into a tent January 11, 2018, at the Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training site on the Medina Annex of Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. Trainees sleep in the tents during the week-long mock deployment environment they experience at the BEAST. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sara Hoerichs)
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McChord Airmen survive Winterhook, improve readiness

Master Sgt. Heran Pandya, 62nd Operations Support Squadron crew chief, checks his communication with the pilots of a C-17 Globemaster III during Exercise Winterhook at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Jan. 25, 2018. Team McChord participated in the exercise from Jan. 22 to 26 to practice their ability to deploy and operate during a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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McChord Airmen survive Winterhook, improve readiness

Airman 1st Class Conner Adams and Airman 1st Class Andrew Amezquita, 62nd Aerial Port Squadron air transportation, measure cargo for upload during Exercise Winterhook, Jan 23, 2018, at the McChord Field flightline, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Cargo is checked for correct documentation, weights, and dimensions before being loaded onto an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sara Hoerichs)
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McChord Airmen survive Winterhook, improve readiness

Airmen assigned to the 62nd Airlift Wing and 627th Air Base Group don mission oriented protective posture gear during Exercise Winterhook, Jan. 25, 2018 on the McChord Field flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Throughout the exercise, Airmen demonstrated proficiency not only in utilizing MOPP gear effectively at all five levels, but in carrying out job-related tasks while wearing the gear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Whitney Taylor)
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McChord Airmen survive Winterhook, improve readiness

An Airmen assigned to the 62nd Airlift Wing references the Airman’s Manual following a simulated attack during Exercise Winterhook, Jan. 25, 2018 on the McChord Field flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Winterhook was designed to test the preparedness of 62nd Airlift Wing and 627th Air Base Group Airmen should they need to rapidly deploy or operate in a chemical environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Whitney Taylor)
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McChord Airmen survive Winterhook, improve readiness

Tech. Sgt. Ryan Pappas, 62nd Aerial Port Squadron air transportation, discusses load plans with Senior Airman Darius Freeman, 7th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, prior to loading cargo on a C-17 Globemaster III during Exercise Winterhook, Jan. 25, 2018 on the McChord Field flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Throughout the exercise, Airmen demonstrated proficiency not only in utilizing MOPP gear effectively at all five levels, but in carrying out job-related tasks while wearing the gear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Whitney Taylor)
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McChord Airmen survive Winterhook, improve readiness

Senior Airman Darius Freeman, 7th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, prepares a C-17 Globemaster III for cargo upload during Exercise Winterhook, Jan. 25, 2018 on the McChord Field flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Winterhook was designed to test the preparedness of 62nd Airlift Wing and 627th Air Base Group Airmen should they need to rapidly deploy or operate in a chemical environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Whitney Taylor)
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McChord Airmen survive Winterhook, improve readiness

Tech. Sgt. Ryan Papas, 62nd Aerial Port Squadron air transportation, labels cargo as part of the pre-upload inspection process, Jan. 23, 2018 on the McChord Field flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The inspection was conducted as part of Exercise Winterhook, a readiness exercise designed to test the preparedness of 62nd Airlift Wing and 627th Air Base Group Airmen should they need to rapidly deploy or operate in a chemical environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Whitney Taylor)
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CWP 2017 Top 10

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Air Force units were evaluated and received scores in several areas including body mass indexes, tobacco use, physical training, and deployment rates. Based on the Commander’s Wellness Program rankings, the top 10 were highlighted and the No. 1, the 4th Airlift Squadron, was presented the Healthy Squadron Award trophy Dec. 13, 2017. To maintain or claim possession of the roving trophy for 2018, additional criteria including sleep, nutrition and physical activity measures will be evaluated.
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Airmen honor prisoners of war

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Yeomans, Air Force Sergeants Association president, gives a speech during the POW/MIA wreath laying ceremony, Sept. 11, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Yeomans spoke to more than 100 attendees that included members of JBLM and local community members. (U.S Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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Airmen honor prisoners of war

Retired Maj. Joseph Crecca, former prisoner of war and guest speaker, tells his POW story to attendees of the POW/MIA Remeberance Day Luncheon Sept. 15, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Crecca was held as POW for 2,280 days from November 1966 until his release in February 1973. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jacob Jimenez)
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Airmen honor prisoners of war

Staff Sgt. Daniel Aguirre, 446th Security Forces Squadron fire team member, run at the McChord outdoor track during the 24-Hour POW/MIA Run Sept. 14, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. In recognition of POW/MIA Remembrance Week, members of the armed forces participated in an annual 24-Hour POW/MIA Run to show support for those who served and are not forgotten. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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Airmen honor prisoners of war

Team McChord Airmen participate in the 24-hour POW/MIA Memorial run, as part of the 2017 POW/MIA Remembrance Week, at the McChord Field track, Sept. 13, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Between the participating teams, a total of 3,540 miles were completed during the 24- hour POW/MIA Memorial Run. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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Leadership encourage safety over holiday

Lt. Col. Christopher Stephens, 8th Airlift Squadron commander, wishes Airmen a safe Labor Day weekend Sept. 1, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Airmen are encouraged to use precautions and proper safety equipment over the long weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jacob Jimenez)
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Leadership encourage safety over holiday

Tech. Sgt. Bethany Whiteley, 62nd ground safety technician, and Lt. Col. Kenneth Weiner, 62nd Operations Support Squadron commander, provide safety tips to base patrons at the McChord Field housing gate Sept. 1, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. If drinking, Airmen are encouraged to have a plan, but if the plan fails and they need safe free transportation, they can anonymously call Airmen Agianst Drunk Driving at 253-982-AADD. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jacob Jimenez)
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Leadership encourage safety over holiday

Master Sgt. Casey Payne 62nd Airlift Wing weapons safety manager, and Lt. Col. Christopher Stephens, 8th Airlift Squadron commander, greet base patrons reminding them to be safe for Labor Day Sept. 1, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. When grilling, Airmen our encouraged to keep clean grills, check for gas leaks and keep water nearby for flare-ups. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jacob Jimenez)
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Leadership encourage safety over holiday

Master Sgt. Casey Payne 62nd Airlift Wing weapons safety manager, and Lt. Col. Christopher Stephens, 8th Airlift Squadron commander, greet base patrons reminding them to be safe for Labor Day Sept. 1, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. When grilling, Airmen our encouraged to keep clean grills, check for gas leaks and keep water nearby for flare-ups. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jacob Jimenez)
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JBLM host 2017 JASC

Col. Reba Sonkiss, 62nd Airlift Wing commander, speaks to members of the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program and volunteers during the closing ceremony of the Joint Adaptive Sports Camp Aug. 29, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. During Aug. 28-31, JBLM supported the 2017 JASC management team as they hosted a joint services camp at Cowan and Memorial Stadiums, and at other athletic venues across the installation. This was the third annual event hosted here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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JBLM host 2017 JASC

Participants of the Air force Wounded Warrior Program, play wheelchair basketball during the 2017 Joint Adaptive Sports Camp Aug. 29, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. During Aug. 28-31, JBLM supported the 2017 JASC management team as they hosted a joint services camp at Cowan and Memorial Stadiums, and at other athletic venues across the installation. Cowan Stadium and Memorial Field was setup for all track and field events. The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation tent was used for archery and shooting events, and Soldier’s Field House was used for swimming events. The McChord Field Fitness Center hosted basketball and volleyball, and the McChord Field seven mile jogging trail was used for the cycling events. Sports include wheelchair basketball, swimming, sitting volleyball, rowing/kayaking, and archery. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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JBLM host 2017 JASC

Participants of the Air force Wounded Warrior Program, play wheelchair basketball during the 2017 Joint Adaptive Sports Camp Aug. 29, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. During Aug. 28-31, JBLM supported the 2017 JASC management team as they hosted a joint services camp at Cowan and Memorial Stadiums, and at other athletic venues across the installation. Cowan Stadium and Memorial Field was setup for all track and field events. The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation tent was used for archery and shooting events, and Soldier’s Field House was used for swimming events. The McChord Field Fitness Center hosted basketball and volleyball, and the McChord Field seven mile jogging trail was used for the cycling events. Sports include wheelchair basketball, swimming, sitting volleyball, rowing/kayaking, and archery. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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