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Antarctic Airlift: Operating on Ice

A U.S. Air Force Team McChord loadmaster, and a U.S. National Science Foundation airfield ground equipment personnel perform pre-flight checks on a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 22, 2024. The NSF manages the United States Antarctic Program and supports scientific research by overseeing a massive cooperative effort among researchers, the military and civilian agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Operating on Ice

A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing prepares to take off from Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 20, 2024. The 62d AW’s commitment to supporting the Antarctic airlift mission of Operation Deep Freeze spans an impressive 26 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Operating on Ice

U.S. Air Force Team McChord flying crew chiefs, and a U.S. National Science Foundation airfield ground equipment personnel attach heaters to the engines of a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 22, 2024. The NSF manages the United States Antarctic Program and supports scientific research by overseeing a massive cooperative effort among researchers, the military and civilian agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Operating on Ice

U.S. National Science Foundation airfield ground equipment personnel remove heaters from the engines of a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 22, 2024. The NSF manages the United States Antarctic Program and supports scientific research by overseeing a massive cooperative effort among researchers, the military, and civilian agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Operating on Ice

U.S. Air Force Team McChord Airmen wait in a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 22, 2024. The 62d AW’s commitment to supporting the Antarctic airlift mission of Operation Deep Freeze spans an impressive 26 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Operating on Ice

Cargo is offloaded from a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 22, 2024. The 62d AW’s commitment to supporting the Antarctic airlift mission of Operation Deep Freeze spans an impressive 26 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Operating on Ice

U.S. Air Force Team McChord flying crew chiefs, and a U.S. National Science Foundation airfield ground equipment personnel attach heaters to the engines of a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 22, 2024. The NSF manages the United States Antarctic Program and supports scientific research by overseeing a massive cooperative effort among researchers, the military and civilian agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Operating on Ice

U.S. Air Force Team McChord flying crew chiefs, and National Science Foundation airfield ground equipment personnel attach heaters to the engines of a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 22, 2024. The U.S. National Science Foundation manages the United States Antarctic Program and supports scientific research by overseeing a massive cooperative effort among researchers, the military and civilian agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Operating on Ice

Passengers traveling with the United States Antarctic Program exit a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 22, 2024. The U.S. National Science Foundation manages the United States Antarctic Program and supports scientific research by overseeing a massive cooperative effort among researchers, the military and civilian agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Operating on Ice

Aerial footage from the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, of the Antarctic landscape during a flight from Christchurch, New Zealand, to Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 22, 2024. According to the U.S. National Science Foundation, Antarctica's area of 5.4 million square miles makes it 1.5 times the size of the conterminous United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Operating on Ice

Aerial footage from the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, of the Antarctic landscape during a flight from Christchurch, New Zealand, to Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 22, 2024. According to the U.S. National Science Foundation, Antarctica's area of 5.4 million square miles makes it 1.5 times the size of the conterminous United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Operating on Ice

Aerial footage from the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, of the Antarctic landscape during a flight from Christchurch, New Zealand, to Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 22, 2024. According to the U.S. National Science Foundation, Antarctica's area of 5.4 million square miles makes it 1.5 times the size of the conterminous United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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8th AS Conducts JPADS Training

A U.S. Air Force Airman watches as an advanced cargo delivery parachute system airdrop package guides itself toward the designated drop zone after being airdropped from a C-17 Globemaster III near Yakima, Washington, Dec. 12, 2024. This system increases safety for the aircrew dropping the cargo, reduces a deployed unit’s logistical footprint and decreases the need for other deliveries or convoys to sustain the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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8th AS Conducts JPADS Training

A U.S. Air Force Airman and Army Soldier watch an airdrop package descend from a C-17 Globemaster III near Yakima, Washington, Dec. 12, 2024. Airmen and Soldiers from JBLM worked together throughout the mission to facilitate a variety of mission functions including cargo preparation, pallet rigging, airdrop functions, cargo recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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8th AS Conducts JPADS Training

U.S. Air Force Capt. Christopher Culp-Cano, 8th Airlift Squadron pilot, positions the C-17 Globemaster III for another airdrop pass near Yakima, Washington, Dec. 12, 2024. During the training mission, the aircraft made five passes over the designated drop zone and airdropped multiple dropsondes and self-guiding pallets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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8th AS Conducts JPADS Training

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Adam Bergoo, 8th Airlift Squadron operations director, left, and Capt. Dillon Crawford, 8th AS pilot, read data from the dropsondes during the Joint Precision Airdrop System training mission near Yakima, Washington, Dec. 12, 2024. During the training mission, the aircraft made five passes over the designated drop zone and airdropped multiple dropsondes and self-guiding pallets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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8th AS Conducts JPADS Training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shane Stoddard, 8th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, prepares a dropsonde for use during the Joint Precision Airdrop System near Yakima, Washington, Dec. 12, 2024. During the training mission, the aircraft made five passes over the designated drop zone and airdropped multiple dropsondes and self-guiding pallets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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8th AS Conducts JPADS Training

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 62d Airlift Wing and Army Soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion work to ensure all cargo is fastened down properly and ready for the mission at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Dec. 12, 2024. Airmen and Soldiers from JBLM worked together throughout the mission to facilitate a variety of mission functions including cargo preparation, pallet rigging, airdrop functions, cargo recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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8th AS Conducts JPADS Training

An advanced cargo delivery parachute system sits above the palletized cargo on a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Dec. 12, 2024. This system increases safety for the aircrew dropping the cargo, reduces a deployed unit’s logistical footprint and decreases the need for other deliveries or convoys to sustain the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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Weather Airmen ensure safety, mission readiness

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 62d Operations Support Squadron weather flight stand together at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Dec. 10, 2024. Weather Airmen track forecasts and communicate critical weather data ensuring operation and mission safety for base and transient aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger)

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