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McChord host STEM event for local school

Students from Elk Plain School of Choice visits McChord Field during a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) event Dec. 14, 2018 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. During the STEM event, the students received the opportunity to see a C-17 Globemaster III and visited the Air Traffic Control Tower. While visiting the C-17, the students learned the ins and outs of a turbine engine. At the ATC, the students learned about how why it is important to communicate with incoming and outgoing aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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McChord host STEM event for local school

Students from Elk Plain School of Choice visits McChord Field during a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) event Dec. 14, 2018 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. During the STEM event, the students received the opportunity to see a C-17 Globemaster III and visited the Air Traffic Control Tower. While visiting the C-17, the students learned the ins and outs of a turbine engine. At the ATC, the students learned about how why it is important to communicate with incoming and outgoing aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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McChord host STEM event for local school

Students from Elk Plain School of Choice visits McChord Field during a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) event Dec. 14, 2018 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. During the STEM event, the students received the opportunity to see a C-17 Globemaster III and visited the Air Traffic Control Tower. While visiting the C-17, the students learned the ins and outs of a turbine engine. At the ATC, the students learned about how why it is important to communicate with incoming and outgoing aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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McChord host STEM event for local school

Students from Elk Plain School of Choice visits McChord Field during a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) event Dec. 14, 2018 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. During the STEM event, the students received the opportunity to see a C-17 Globemaster III and visited the Air Traffic Control Tower. While visiting the C-17, the students learned the ins and outs of a turbine engine. At the ATC, the students learned about how why it is important to communicate with incoming and outgoing aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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McChord host STEM event for local school

Students from Elk Plain School of Choice visits McChord Field during a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) event Dec. 14, 2018 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. During the STEM event, the students received the opportunity to see a C-17 Globemaster III and visited the Air Traffic Control Tower. While visiting the C-17, the students learned the ins and outs of a turbine engine. At the ATC, the students learned about how why it is important to communicate with incoming and outgoing aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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McChord host STEM event for local school

Students from Elk Plain School of Choice visits McChord Field during a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) event Dec. 14, 2018 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. During the STEM event, the students received the opportunity to see a C-17 Globemaster III and visited the Air Traffic Control Tower. While visiting the C-17, the students learned the ins and outs of a turbine engine. At the ATC, the students learned about how why it is important to communicate with incoming and outgoing aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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Base beautification in store for McChord

A member of Directorate of Public Works prune trees during a Historical Reset project Oct. 12, 2018 on McChord Field, Joint Base Lewis McChord, Wash. Throughout the year, a team of individuals from the Directorate of Public Works will be working diligently to address safety concerns associated with trees in the vicinity of the McChord Field, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Particularly the historical area [parade field] which consist of more than 130 trees; 90 of which were identified as safety hazards and require removal or major pruning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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Base beautification in store for McChord

Members of Directorate of Public Works closed parts of Col. Joe Jackson Blvd. during a Historical Reset project Oct. 12, 2018 on McChord Field, Joint Base Lewis McChord, Wash. DPW started this beautification project in early October 2018. This project will consist of two phases. Phase 1 will focus on safety and the removal of 90 hazardous and or dead trees as well as the pruning of 60 trees along Col Joe Jackson Blvd. and Tuskegee Airman Avenues West and East. Phase 2 will consist of selectively replanting 24 trees [Flowering, Maple and Elm], mostly around the Flag Pole block, in the spring of 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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Base beautification in store for McChord

Members of Directorate of Public Works clean up tree branches after pruning trees during a Historical Reset project Oct. 12, 2018 on McChord Field, Joint Base Lewis McChord, Wash. Throughout the year, a team of individuals from the Directorate of Public Works will be working diligently to address safety concerns associated with trees in the vicinity of the McChord Field, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Particularly the historical area [parade field] which consist of more than 130 trees; 90 of which were identified as safety hazards and require removal or major pruning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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Base beautification in store for McChord

Trees wrapped in white ribbon waits to be removed and pruned during a Historical Reset project Oct. 12, 2018 on McChord Field, Joint Base Lewis McChord, Wash. This project will consist of two phases. Phase 1 will focus on safety and the removal of 90 hazardous and or dead trees as well as the pruning of 60 trees along Col Joe Jackson Blvd. and Tuskegee Airman Avenues West and East. Phase 2 will consist of selectively replanting 24 trees [Flowering, Maple and Elm], mostly around the Flag Pole block, in the spring of 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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Base beautification in store for McChord

A rotten and diseased tree waits to be removed during a Historical Reset project Oct. 12, 2018 on McChord Field, Joint Base Lewis McChord, Wash. This project will consist of two phases. Phase 1 will focus on safety and the removal of 90 hazardous and or dead trees as well as the pruning of 60 trees along Col Joe Jackson Blvd. and Tuskegee Airman Avenues West and East. Phase 2 will consist of selectively replanting 24 trees [Flowering, Maple and Elm], mostly around the Flag Pole block, in the spring of 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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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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JBLM host 2017 JASC

Volunteers for the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program keeps score during the 2017 Joint Adaptive Sports Camp wheelchair basketball games Aug. 29, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. More than 100 volunteers helped support this year’s camp. (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

Air Force Wounded Warrior caregivers and ambassadors, play music during the closing ceremony of the Joint Adaptive Sports Camp Aug. 29, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The AFW2 caregivers and ambassadors work directly with the warrior to support them with whatever they need help with. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Divine Cox
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Sonkiss takes command of the 62 AW

Airmen, Soldiers and distinguished guests listen to comments from Lt. Gen. Giovanni Tuck, 18th Air Force commander, during the 62nd Airlift Wing change of command July 14, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Tuck presided over the ceremony, transferring command from Col. Leonard Kosinski to Col. Rebecca Sonkiss. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jacob Jimenez)
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Sonkiss takes command of the 62 AW

Lt. Gen. Giovanni Tuck, 18th Air Force commander, addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony, July 14, 2017 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. As 18th AF commander, Tuck is responsible for the command's worldwide operational mission of providing rapid global mobility and sustainment for America's armed forces through airlift, aerial refueling, aeromedical evacuation and contingency response. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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Sonkiss takes command of the 62 AW

Col. Rebecca Sonkiss (right), 62nd Airlift Wing commander, accepts the 62nd AW guidon from Lt. Gen. Giovanni Tuck (left), 18th Air Force commander, during a change of command ceremony July 14, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Sonkiss is the former vice wing commander of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing. Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
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