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McChord C-17s first in AMC to refuel with commercial KDC-10B tanker

An Omega Air Refueling Service KDC-10B prepares to refuel a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, over California, April 10, 2025. This aerial refueling event marked the first time an Air Mobility Command C-17 has refueled with a commercial KDC-10B. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Geiger)
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McChord C-17s first in AMC to refuel with commercial KDC-10B tanker

An Omega Air Refueling Service KDC-10B prepares to refuel a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., over California, April 10, 2025. The KDC-10B is a converted civilian aircraft with a unique refueling system which uses an advanced optical sensor system for refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Geiger)
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McChord C-17s first in AMC to refuel with commercial KDC-10B tanker

An Omega Air Refueling Service KDC-10B refuels a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, above California, April 10, 2025. The KDC-10B is a converted civilian aircraft with a unique refueling system which uses an advanced optical sensor system for refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Geiger)
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McChord C-17s first in AMC to refuel with commercial KDC-10B tanker

U.S. Air Force Maj. Joseph Wiginton, 8th Airlift Squadron director of staff, left, and Lt. Col. Jonathan Fariss, 62d Operations Group chief of standards and evaluations, prepare to conduct aerial refueling with an Omega Air Refueling Service KDC-10B above California, April 10, 2025. This aerial refueling event marked the first time an Air Mobility Command C-17 has refueled with a commercial KDC-10B. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Geiger)
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Disciplined Devoted Care: McChord’s DCC Program

U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Jacob Eakle, 62d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, holds his ADCC plaque aboard the C-17 Globemaster III, tail 0219, he takes ownership of at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 26, 2025. In November 2023, Eakle was one of the first Airman to join the DCC program at McChord. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)
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Disciplined Devoted Care: McChord’s DCC Program

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Cook, 62d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, stands next to the plaque marking one of the two C-17 Globemaster IIIs, tail 0103, he takes ownership of at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 26, 2025. Cook was one of the two Airmen instrumental in starting and running McChord’s DCC program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)
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Disciplined Devoted Care: McChord’s DCC Program

U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Jacob Eakle, top, and Senior Airman George Gonzales, both 62d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chiefs, work to remove the wing tip assembly on a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 26, 2025. ADCCs typically work under DCCs for a time before moving into a DCC position with an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)
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Disciplined Devoted Care: McChord’s DCC Program

U.S. Air Force Airman Staff Sgt. Jarrod Trent, 62d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, holds his DCC plaque while standing in the core section of a C-17 Globemaster III engine the Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 26, 2025. Trent was the first specialty AFSC aircraft maintenance Airman, as opposed to the crew chief AFSC, to become a McChord DCC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)
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Disciplined Devoted Care: McChord’s DCC Program

U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Jacob Eakle, Senior Airman David Cook, Staff Sgt. Joshua Davids, and Senior Airman Joseph Tammaro, respectively, all 62d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chiefs or assistant dedicated crew chiefs, stand in front of a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 26, 2025. Dedicated and assistant dedicated crew chiefs hold their position because of their level of knowledge, commitment to their aircraft and their drive to ensure their C-17 remains mission ready and fully capable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)
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Disciplined Devoted Care: McChord’s DCC Program

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Davids, 62d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, puts up an Airman’s photo on the DCC wall outside of the 62d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron’s Silver Aircraft Maintenance Unit shop at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 26, 2025. Davids was one of the two Airmen instrumental in starting and running McChord’s DCC program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)
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Disciplined Devoted Care: McChord’s DCC Program

Banners representing different 62d Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III’s, and showing their dedicated and assistant dedicated crew chiefs, hang in the 62d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron’s Silver Aircraft Maintenance Unit shop at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 26, 2025. Dedicated and assistant dedicated crew chiefs from McChord create these banners as a way of showing pride in and commitment to their aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)
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Team McChord hosts C-17A Weapons System Council

U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster IIIs prepare for departure at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 18, 2025. The C-17A Weapons Systems Council serves as a forum to enhance cooperation, communication and collaboration across the C-17 community and Air Mobility Command. The council’s intent is to influence C-17 operations in the near-term by identifying collective gaps and working together to develop solutions to strengthen warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger)
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A U.S. Air Force service member conducts preflight checks on a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan. 8, 2025. The pilot ensured the aircraft was fully prepared for a nine-ship formation exercise, showcasing the 62d Airlift Wing's readiness and precision in global mobility operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Schoubroek)
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A C-17 Globemaster III generates a powerful downdraft as it prepares for takeoff at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan. 8, 2025, causing water to be picked up from the ground. The dramatic effect of the engine wash highlights the immense power and capability of the C-17's engines during takeoff and landing operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Schoubroek)
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A C-17 Globemaster III takes off as flightline personnel, including aircraft maintenance crews, security forces, vehicle operators, and leadership, observe the departure at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan. 8, 2025. These dedicated teams ensure the safe and efficient operation of the flightline, supporting the 62d Airlift Wing’s mission readiness and global mobility capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Schoubroek)
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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Andrew Madrid, a crew chief assigned to the 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, marshals a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan. 8, 2025. The 446 AMXS plays a vital role in ensuring the aircraft’s readiness, supporting rapid global mobility and airdrop missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Schoubroek)
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Mission control: The critical work of SARM

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rachel Moretto, right, Tech. Sgt. Bryan Cooper, center, and Abelardo Rodriguez, all 8th Airlift Squadron aviation resource managers, stand together at the 8th AS at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Dec. 3, 2024. The SARM team plays a vital role in supporting the mission of the 62d Airlift Wing and Air Mobility Command by managing aviation resources, scheduling aircraft and aircrew, managing flight operations and providing critical reports and analysis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger)
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Mission control: The critical work of SARM

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rachel Moretto, 8th Airlift Squadron aviation resource manager, oversees the squadron’s daily operations at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Dec. 3, 2024. The SARM team plays a vital role in supporting the mission of the 62d Airlift Wing and Air Mobility Command by managing aviation resources, scheduling aircraft and aircrew, managing flight operations and providing critical reports and analysis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger)
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Mission control: The critical work of SARM

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rachel Moretto, 8th Airlift Squadron aviation resource manager, oversees the squadron’s daily operations at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Dec. 3, 2024. The diligent work of the SARM team arms the 62d Airlift Wing with a force ready to meet the safe and successful execution of the Wing’s global airlift mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger)
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62d Airlift Wing Airmen set the stage for training flight

A C-17 Globemaster III takes off from the flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Nov. 26, 2024. The 62d Airlift Wing is an active duty wing of the U.S. Air Force, and provides airlift capability around the globe, preparing the Wing to win by maintaining and updating training standards on a regular basis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Airman Benjamin Riddle)
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