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62d AW Leadership and Team McChord NCOs Visit JBSA

A loved one taps out their Airman following the Basic Military Training coin and retreat ceremony in the Pfingston Reception Center the at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 9, 2025. Following the ceremony, Airman are required to stand at the position of parade rest until a loved one, friend, or fellow Airman touches them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)
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62d AW perform Ex Arctic Shock combined U.S.-Norway airdrop during Ex NORDIC RESPONSE 24

U.S. Air Force Airmen and Army Soldiers stand together inside a C-17 Globemaster III before an airdrop March 18, 2024, over Norway. Airmen assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, and Army Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, 1-501 Parachute Infantry Regiment, from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, participated in a joint airdrop as part of Exercise Arctic Shock over Lake Takvatnet, Norway. Two C-17s flown by the 7th Airlift Squadron carried 126 U.S. Soldiers and a Norwegian Soldier from the 2nd battalion over the Arctic pole and into Norway delivering both people and equipment in less than 10 hours showcasing rapid global mobility by projecting air power globally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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62d AW perform Ex Arctic Shock combined U.S.-Norway airdrop during Ex NORDIC RESPONSE 24

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III is shown parked during equipment offloading at an airport March 18, 2024, near Lake Takvatnet, Norway. Airmen assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, and Army Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, 1-501 Parachute Infantry Regiment, from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, participated in a joint airdrop as part of Exercise Arctic Shock over Lake Takvatnet, Norway. Two C-17s flown by the 7th Airlift Squadron carried 126 U.S. Soldiers and a Norwegian Soldier from the 2nd battalion over the Arctic pole and into Norway delivering both people and equipment in less than 10 hours showcasing rapid global mobility by projecting air power globally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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62d AW perform Ex Arctic Shock combined U.S.-Norway airdrop during Ex NORDIC RESPONSE 24

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cameron Moots, 7th Airlift Squadron instructor loadmaster, checks the landing gear of a C-17 Globemaster III March 18, 2024, at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England. Airmen assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, and Army Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, 1-501 Parachute Infantry Regiment, from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, participated in a joint airdrop as part of Exercise Arctic Shock over Lake Takvatnet, Norway. Two C-17s flown by the 7th AS carried 126 U.S. Soldiers and a Norwegian Soldier from the 2nd battalion over the Arctic pole and into Norway delivering both people and equipment in less than 10 hours showcasing rapid global mobility by projecting air power globally. The 62nd AW Airmen then continued to RAF Mildenhall after successful completion of their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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62d AW perform Ex Arctic Shock combined U.S.-Norway airdrop during Ex NORDIC RESPONSE 24

U.S. Air Force Capt. Daniel Bostelman, 7th Airlift Squadron instructor pilot, and Capt. Kevin Yoshimoto, 7 AS copilot, fly a C-17 Globemaster III March 18, 2024, over the Norwegian sky enroute to Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England. Airmen assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, and Army Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, 1-501 Parachute Infantry Regiment, from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, participated in a joint airdrop as part of Exercise Arctic Shock over Lake Takvatnet, Norway. Two C-17 Globemaster IIIs flown by the 7th AS carried 126 U.S. Soldiers and a Norwegian Soldier from the 2nd battalion over the Arctic pole and into Norway delivering both people and equipment in less than 10 hours showcasing rapid global mobility by projecting air power globally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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62d AW perform Ex Arctic Shock combined U.S.-Norway airdrop during Ex NORDIC RESPONSE 24

U.S. Air Force Airmen from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, maneuver pallets onto a C-17 Globemaster III March 17, 2024, at JBER, Alaska. Airmen assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, from JBLM, and Army Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, 1-501 Parachute Infantry Regiment, from JBER, participated in a joint airdrop as part of Exercise Arctic Shock over Lake Takvatnet, Norway. Two C-17’s flown by the 7th Airlift Squadron carried 126 U.S. Soldiers and a Norwegian Soldier from the 2nd battalion over the Arctic pole and into Norway delivering both people and equipment in less than 10 hours showcasing rapid global mobility by projecting air power globally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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62d AW perform Ex Arctic Shock combined U.S.-Norway airdrop during Ex NORDIC RESPONSE 24

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, 1-501 Parachute Infantry Regiment, from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, execute an airdrop as part of Exercise Arctic Shock over Lake Takvatnet, Norway. Two C-17 Globemaster IIIs from the 62nd Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, carried 126 U.S. Soldiers and a Norwegian Soldier from the 2nd battalion over the Arctic pole and into Norway delivering both people and equipment in less than 10 hours showcasing rapid global mobility by projecting air power globally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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62d AW provides air-to-ground communications during Ex BLACK FLAG 23-1

United States Army 1st Lt. Erickson Gonzalez, left, and Sgt. Monique Easy, Joint Communications Support Element, pose in front of the van and C-17 used in the Command and Control Element during Black Flag 23-1 operations at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 23, 2023. This operation was accomplished by the combined effort between the C2 teams both on the ground and on the C-17 as they shared real time data to facilitate live operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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62d AW provides air-to-ground communications during Ex BLACK FLAG 23-1

United States Air Force and Army service members disassemble the Command and Control Element after Black Flag 23-1 operations at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 23, 2023. This allowed for Air Force Command and Control to access real time data and resources to execute live operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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62d AW provides air-to-ground communications during Ex BLACK FLAG 23-1

U.S Army Sgt. Ryan Chavez, left, and Sgt. Monique Easy, Joint Communications Support Element Soldiers, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, work on setting up the Command and Control Element during Black Flag 23-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 23, 2023. Airmen and Soldiers executed mission sets that demonstrated the ability to provide integral communication through accessing Department of Defense computer networks, employing multiple tactical data links, and communicating with aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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62d AW provides air-to-ground communications during Ex BLACK FLAG 23-1

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Hannah Fisk, left and Tech. Sgt. Megan Wolfe, Weapons Directors with the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron, Command and Control (C2) Division, operate inside the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III during Black Flag 23-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 23, 2023. This operation was accomplished by the combined effort between the C2 teams both on the ground and on the C-17 as they shared data real time to facilitate live operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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62d AW provides global airlift during U.S. Army, USAFE-AFAFRICA led DEFENDER 23

U.S Air Force Senior Airman Abby Beachnau, loadmaster with the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, gives a five-minute warning to Spanish paratroopers with the Grupo De Artilleria during DEFENDER 23 over Spain, May 10, 2023. DEFENDER 23 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa-led exercise, supported by U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, focused on the strategic deployment of continental United States-based forces and interoperability with Allies and partners. Taking place from April 22 to June 23, DEFENDER 23 demonstrates the U.S. Air Force’s ability to aggregate U.S.-based combat power quickly in Europe; increase lethality of the NATO Alliance through the U.S. Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment; build unit readiness in a complex joint, multi-national environment; and leverage host nation capabilities to increase USAFE-AFAFRICA’s operational reach. DEFENDER 23 includes more than 7,800 U.S. and 15,000 multi-national service members from various Allied and partner nations. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Callie Norton)
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62d AW provides global airlift during U.S. Army, USAFE-AFAFRICA led DEFENDER 23

Spanish paratroopers with the Grupo De Artilleria sit on a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, during DEFENDER 23 at Base Aerea De Zaragoza, Spain, May 10, 2023. DEFENDER 23 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa-led exercise, supported by U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, focused on the strategic deployment of continental United States-based forces and interoperability with Allies and partners. Taking place from April 22 to June 23, DEFENDER 23 demonstrates the U.S. Air Force’s ability to aggregate U.S.-based combat power quickly in Europe; increase lethality of the NATO Alliance through the U.S. Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment; build unit readiness in a complex joint, multi-national environment; and leverage host nation capabilities to increase USAFE-AFAFRICA’s operational reach. DEFENDER 23 includes more than 7,800 U.S. and 15,000 multi-national service members from various Allied and partner nations. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Callie Norton)
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62d AW provides global airlift during U.S. Army, USAFE-AFAFRICA led DEFENDER 23

U.S Air Force Master Sgt. Kent Koerner, loadmaster with the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, views a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, from the ramp of a C-17 during DEFENDER 23 at Base Aerea De Zaragoza, Spain, May 10, 2023. DEFENDER 23 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa-led exercise, supported by U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, focused on the strategic deployment of continental United States-based forces and interoperability with Allies and partners. Taking place from April 22 to June 23, DEFENDER 23 demonstrates the U.S. Air Force’s ability to aggregate U.S.-based combat power quickly in Europe; increase lethality of the NATO Alliance through the U.S. Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment; build unit readiness in a complex joint, multi-national environment; and leverage host nation capabilities to increase USAFE-AFAFRICA’s operational reach. DEFENDER 23 includes more than 7,800 U.S. and 15,000 multi-national service members from various Allied and partner nations. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Callie Norton)
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62d AW provides global airlift during U.S. Army, USAFE-AFAFRICA led DEFENDER 23

U.S. Air Force Capt. Heath Reichenbach, pilot with the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, flies a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, during DEFENDER 23 over Spain, May 10, 2023. DEFENDER 23 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa-led exercise, supported by U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, focused on the strategic deployment of continental United States-based forces and interoperability with Allies and partners. Taking place from April 22 to June 23, DEFENDER 23 demonstrates the U.S. Air Force’s ability to aggregate U.S.-based combat power quickly in Europe; increase lethality of the NATO Alliance through the U.S. Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment; build unit readiness in a complex joint, multi-national environment; and leverage host nation capabilities to increase USAFE-AFAFRICA’s operational reach. DEFENDER 23 includes more than 7,800 U.S. and 15,000 multi-national service members from various Allied and partner nations. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Callie Norton)
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62d AW provides global airlift during U.S. Army, USAFE-AFAFRICA led DEFENDER 23

U.S Air Force Master Sgt. Kent Koerner, loadmaster with the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, looks out the troop door window on a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, during DEFENDER 23 at Base Aerea De Zaragoza, Spain, May 10, 2023. DEFENDER 23 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa-led exercise, supported by U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, focused on the strategic deployment of continental United States-based forces and interoperability with Allies and partners. Taking place from April 22 to June 23, DEFENDER 23 demonstrates the U.S. Air Force’s ability to aggregate U.S.-based combat power quickly in Europe; increase lethality of the NATO Alliance through the U.S. Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment; build unit readiness in a complex joint, multi-national environment; and leverage host nation capabilities to increase USAFE-AFAFRICA’s operational reach. DEFENDER 23 includes more than 7,800 U.S. and 15,000 multi-national service members from various Allied and partner nations. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Callie Norton)
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62d AW provides global airlift during U.S. Army, USAFE-AFAFRICA led DEFENDER 23

U.S Air Force Senior Airman Abby Beachnau, loadmaster with the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, gives a pre-flight safety brief to Spanish paratroopers with the Grupo De Artilleria on a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, during DEFENDER 23 at Base Aerea De Zaragoza, Spain, May 10, 2023. DEFENDER 23 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa-led exercise, supported by U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, focused on the strategic deployment of continental United States-based forces and interoperability with Allies and partners. Taking place from April 22 to June 23, DEFENDER 23 demonstrates the U.S. Air Force’s ability to aggregate U.S.-based combat power quickly in Europe; increase lethality of the NATO Alliance through the U.S. Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment; build unit readiness in a complex joint, multi-national environment; and leverage host nation capabilities to increase USAFE-AFAFRICA’s operational reach. DEFENDER 23 includes more than 7,800 U.S. and 15,000 multi-national service members from various Allied and partner nations. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Callie Norton)
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62d AW provides global airlift during U.S. Army, USAFE-AFAFRICA led DEFENDER 23

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, prepares for takeoff during DEFENDER 23 at Base Aerea De Zaragoza, Spain, May 10, 2023. DEFENDER 23 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa-led exercise, supported by U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, focused on the strategic deployment of continental United States-based forces and interoperability with Allies and partners. Taking place from April 22 to June 23, DEFENDER 23 demonstrates the U.S. Air Force’s ability to aggregate U.S.-based combat power quickly in Europe; increase lethality of the NATO Alliance through the U.S. Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment; build unit readiness in a complex joint, multi-national environment; and leverage host nation capabilities to increase USAFE-AFAFRICA’s operational reach. DEFENDER 23 includes more than 7,800 U.S. and 15,000 multi-national service members from various Allied and partner nations. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Callie Norton)
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62d AW reiterates global airlift capabilities during seven-ship training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Marco Licona-Hernandes, 62d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares to marshal an aircraft on the flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 18, 2025. The aircraft were part of a seven-ship generation during a large-scale training designed to demonstrate mass airdrop capabilities in a mock peer-adversarial contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)
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62d AW reiterates global airlift capabilities during seven-ship training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Ramos, left, and Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Roader, both 7th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, conduct preflight checks at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 18, 2025. The aircrew prepped for a seven-ship C-17 Globemaster III generation, showcasing the 62d Airlift Wing's precision airdrop capabilities and commitment to rapid global mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)
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