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Americas Competitiveness Exchange comes to McChord

U.S. Air Force Col. David Fazenbaker, 62d Airlift Wing commander, greets members of the Americas Competitiveness Exchange at Joint Base Lewis- McChord, Washington, May 17, 2023.The members toured the 62d Airlift Wing, received a brief at the 8th Airlift Squadron, and toured a static display of a C-17 Globemaster III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colleen Anthony)
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Americas Competitiveness Exchange comes to McChord

Members of Americas Competitiveness Exchange, receive a briefing from U.S. Air Force Col. David Fazenbaker, 62d Airlift Wing commander, at the 8th Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 17, 2023. The members toured the 62d Airlift Wing, received a brief at the 8th Airlift Squadron, and toured a static display of a C-17 Globemaster III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colleen Anthony) (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colleen Anthony)
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Americas Competitiveness Exchange comes to McChord

U.S. Air Force Col. David Fazenbaker 62d Airlift Wing commander, greets Staff Sgt. Allyscia Brown, ground transportation non commissioned officer with the 627th Logistics Readiness Squadron, before starting a tour at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 17, 2023. Ground transportation Airmen are fundamental to the success of JBLM tours as well as the carrying out of the Team McChord mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colleen Anthony)
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7 EAS transports HIMARS to Estonia [Image 7 of 13]

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Brown, communication/navigation journeyman with the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and an Estonian Division Artillery Battalion safety officer secure a high mobility artillery rocket system to a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, during Exercise Swift Response in Lielvarde, Latvia, May 14, 2023. Swift Response is an exercise related to DEFENDER 23. 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, multinational 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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7 EAS transports HIMARS to Estonia

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tanner Sullivan, loadmaster with the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, and U.S. Army Sgt. Chandler Stoutenburg, high mobility artillery rocket systems chief with the 1st Battalion, 182nd Field Artillery Regiment, load a HIMAR onto a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, during Exercise Swift Response in Lielvarde, Latvia, May 14, 2023. Swift Response is an exercise related to DEFENDER 23. 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, multinational 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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7 EAS transports HIMARS to Estonia

U.S. Army Soldiers with the 1st Battalion, 182nd Field Artillery Regiment prepare to load high mobility artillery rocket systems onto a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, during Exercise Swift Response in Lielvarde, Latvia, May 14, 2023. Swift Response is an exercise related to DEFENDER 23. 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, multinational 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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Dutch paratroopers static line jump from 62d AW C-17

U.S. Air Force Capt. Christopher Ferrario, pilot with the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, flies a C-17 Globemaster III wearing night vision goggles over Greece during Exercise Swift Response, May 12, 2023. Swift Response is an exercise related to DEFENDER 23. 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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Dutch paratroopers static line jump from 62d AW C-17

U.S. Army jump masters with the 1st Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade and Dutch paratroopers with the 11 Luchtmobiele Brigade, prepare for a static line jump from a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, during Exercise Swift Response over Greece, May 12, 2023. Swift Response is an exercise related to DEFENDER 23. 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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Dutch paratroopers static line jump from 62d AW C-17

A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing flies through clouds prior to a personnel air drop of Dutch paratroopers with the 11 Luchtmobiele Brigade during Exercise Swift Response over Italy, May 12, 2023. Swift Response is an exercise related to DEFENDER 23. 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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Dutch paratroopers static line jump from 62d AW C-17

A Dutch paratrooper assigned to 11 Luchtmobiele Brigade flies on a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing prior to a static line jump during Exercise Swift Response over Greece, May 12, 2023. Swift Response is an exercise related to DEFENDER 23. 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 Airlift Wing 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, inspects the troop door of 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 Airlift Wing provides global airlift during U.S. Army, USAFE-AFAFRICA led DEFENDER 23

A U.S. Army jumpmaster with the 5th Quartermaster Theater Ariel Delivered Company attaches a static line for a paratrooper with the Grupo De Artilleria during DEFFENDER 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 Airlift Wing provides global airlift during U.S. Army, USAFE-AFAFRICA led DEFENDER 23

Spanish paratroopers with the Grupo De Artilleria board 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 Airlift Wing provides global airlift during U.S. Army, USAFE-AFAFRICA led DEFENDER 23

U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules assigned to Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, A-10 Thunderbolt IIs assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, and C-17 Globemaster IIIs assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, are participating in DEFENDER 23 at Base Aerea De Zaragoza, Spain, May 9, 2023. During the exercise, U.S. and various Allied and partner nations will conduct Agile Combat Employment training. ACE ensures U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa, along with NATO Allies and partners, are ready for potential short or no-notice contingencies by allowing forces to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. This ensures Airmen and aircrews are postured to respond across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Callie Norton)
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5th ASOS holds annual 24-Hour TACP Memorial Run

U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party Airmen with the 5th Air Support Operations Squadron host the annual 24-hour TACP Run at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 11-12, 2023. The event is held annually by TACP units across the Air Force in honor of those who have fallen in the line of duty and raises awareness for Gold Star families. This year, a total of 812 miles were ran, 299 were walked or rucked and over $1,300 in donations were raised. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)
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5th ASOS holds annual 24-Hour TACP Memorial Run

U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party Airmen with the 5th Air Support Operations Squadron support the TACP 24-Hour Run with a visual display of fallen TACP Airmen at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 12, 2023. The event is held annually by TACP units across the Air Force in honor of those who have fallen in the line of duty and raises awareness for Gold Star families. This year, a total of 812 miles were ran, 299 were walked or rucked and over $1,300 in donations were raised. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)
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5th ASOS holds annual 24-Hour TACP Memorial Run

U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party Airmen with the 5th Air Support Operations Squadron and additional Team McChord Airmen begin the first lap to kick-off the annual 24-hour TACP Run at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 12, 2023. The event is held annually by TACP units across the Air Force in honor of those who have fallen in the line of duty and raises awareness for Gold Star families. This year, a total of 812 miles were ran, 299 were walked or rucked and over $1,300 in donations were raised. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)
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5th ASOS holds annual 24-Hour TACP Memorial Run

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Timothy Hahn, commander of the 5th Air Support Operations Squadron, gives opening remarks prior to the annual 24-Hour Tactical Air Control Party Run at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 11, 2023. The event is held annually by TACP units across the Air Force in honor of those who have fallen in the line of duty and raises awareness for Gold Star families. This year, a total of 812 miles were ran, 299 were walked or rucked and over $1,300 in donations were raised. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)
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5th ASOS holds annual 24-Hour TACP Memorial Run

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Timothy Hahn, commander of the 5th Air Support Operations Squadron, salutes the flag during the presentation of colors at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 11, 2023. Tactical Air Control Party Airmen with the 5th ASOS hosted the annual 24-Hour TACP Run, May 11-12, 2023; the event is held annually by TACP units across the Air Force in honor of those who have fallen in the line of duty and raises awareness for Gold Star families. This year, a total of 812 miles were ran, 299 were walked or rucked and over $1,300 in donations were raised. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)
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5th ASOS holds annual 24-Hour TACP Memorial Run

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tylor Dunlap, a tactical air control party Airman with the 5th Air Support Operations Squadron, leads a formation in memorial pushups during the annual 24-hour TACP Memorial Run at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 12, 2023. The event is held annually by TACP units across the Air Force in honor of those who have fallen in the line of duty and raises awareness for Gold Star families. This year, a total of 812 miles were ran, 299 were walked or rucked and over $1,300 in donations were raised. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)
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