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62 MXG participates in Exercise Long Hammer/Rainier War

Staff Sgt. Tyler Stover, 627th Security Forces Squadron weapons vault NCO in charge, checks a simulated deploying Airman’s paperwork before issuing a weapon during Exercise Long Hammer/Rainier War at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 10, 2020. The week-long exercise was designed to evaluate Team McChord’s ability to conduct airlift operations while complying with real-world COVID-19 pandemic countermeasures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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62 MXG participates in Exercise Long Hammer/Rainier War

Team McChord Airmen process through the 62nd Logistic Readiness Squadron deployment line during Exercise Long Hammer/Rainier War at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 10, 2020. The week-long exercise was designed to evaluate Team McChord’s ability to rapidly deploy and conduct airlift operations in contested airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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62 MXG participates in Exercise Long Hammer/Rainier War

Airman 1st Class David Newgent, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals a C-17 Globemaster III to its parking spot during Exercise Long Hammer/Rainier War at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 10, 2020. Exercises like this maintain Team McChord’s readiness to deploy and operate anywhere anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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62nd AMXS Airman accepted to Air Force Academy class of 2025

Airman 1st Class Chad Schuch, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, holds his acceptance certificate to the U.S. Air Force Academy (AFA) Preparatory School in Colorado Springs, Colo., at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., June 19, 2020. The AFA accepts about 1,000 students per year, with 170 spots available for prior enlisted applicants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikayla Heineck)
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62nd AMXS Airman accepted to Air Force Academy class of 2025

Airman 1st Class Chad Schuch, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, holds his acceptance certificate to the U.S. Air Force Academy (AFA) Preparatory School in Colorado Springs, Colo., at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., June 19, 2020. The prep school is an avenue of opportunity for a carefully selected group of Airmen and civilians by providing them the academic, leadership and physical skills that will prepare them for success as cadets at the AFA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikayla Heineck)
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CSAF visits Team McChord for COVID-19 update

First Lt. Kristina O’Sullivan, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flight commander, left, shows Gen. David Goldfein, chief of staff of the Air Force, right, how the 62nd AMXS Consolidated Tool Kit shop is preventing the spread of COVID-19 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., June 18, 2020. Goldfein believes that if Airmen continue to remain disciplined and diligent following the procedures that have been put in place, the Air Force will continue to operate and survive during the pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sara Hoerichs)
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CSAF visits Team McChord for COVID-19 update

Tech. Sgt. Nathan Nachatilo, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, left, explains the process of aircraft decontamination to Gen. David Goldfein, chief of staff of the Air Force, right, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., June 18, 2020. During his tour of Team McChord, Goldfein visited the Western Air Defense Sector, 62nd Maintenance Squadron, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 7th and 4th Airlift Squadrons to see how their mission shave been impacted by COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sara Hoerichs)
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CSAF visits Team McChord for COVID-19 update

Gen. David Goldfein, chief of staff of the Air Force, listens to the stories of Airmen personally affected by the COVID-19 pandemic at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., June 18, 2020. During his tour of Team McChord, Goldfein visited the Western Air Defense Sector, 62nd Maintenance Squadron, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 7th and 4th Airlift Squadrons to see how their mission shave been impacted by COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sara Hoerichs)
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CSAF visits Team McChord for COVID-19 update

Chief Master Sgt. John Lipsey, 62nd Maintenance Group command chief, right, and Col. Aaron Sasson, 62nd Maintenance Group commander, center, greet Gen. David Goldfein, chief of staff of the Air Force at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., June 18, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sara Hoerichs)
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CSAF visits Team McChord for COVID-19 update

Gen. David Goldfein, chief of staff of the Air Force, right, and Senior Master Sgt. Jonathan Reece, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, left, discuss how the wing has continued aircraft maintenance while taking steps to prevent COVID-19 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., June 18, 2020. Goldfein visited JBLM to see firsthand how operations within Team McChord have been continuing to provide airlift support during the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sara Hoerichs)
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Maintenance Airmen execute mission safely during COVID-19

Tech. Sgt. Veryon Moore, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) integrated flight control systems craftsman, left, and Staff Sgt. Bertrand Foley, 62nd AMXS communication, navigation and mission systems craftsman, search for foreign objects or debris after a C-17 Globemaster III departed from the flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., April 14, 2020. The Airmen are maintaining at least six feet apart and wearing protective masks to help slow the spread of COVID-19 while continuing to execute their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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Maintenance Airmen execute mission safely during COVID-19

Staff Sgt. Christopher Bowen, 62nd Maintenance Squadron (MXS) hydraulics technician, right, and Airman 1st Class Ian Cernetich, 62nd MXS hydraulics apprentice, open the panel covering the engine of a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., April 14, 2020. Maintenance Airmen are mission essential and cannot be sent home to maintain social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, so they must take precautions such as wearing protective masks to stay healthy while continuing to execute their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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Maintenance Airmen execute mission safely during COVID-19

Staff Sgt. Christopher Bowen, 62nd Maintenance Squadron (MXS) hydraulics technician, supervises while Airman 1st Class Ian Cernetich, 62nd MXS hydraulics apprentice, works to remove a hydraulic pump from the engine of a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., April 14, 2020. Both Airmen are wearing protective masks to help stop the spread of COVID-19 while they work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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Maintenance Airmen execute mission safely during COVID-19

Airman 1st Class Ian Cernetich, 62nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics apprentice, removes a hydraulic pump from the engine of a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., April 14, 2020. The 62nd Airlift Wing has initiated a minimal manning posture and since maintenance Airmen are mission essential, they must take precautions such as wearing protective masks to stay healthy while working on aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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Maintenance Airmen execute mission safely during COVID-19

Staff Sgt. Bertrand Foley, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron communication, navigation and mission systems craftsman, removes the chalks from a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., April 14, 2020. Aircrews are still flying missions during the COVID-19 pandemic, which means maintenance Airmen are critical in keeping aircraft in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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Maintenance Airmen execute mission safely during COVID-19

Tech. Sgt. Veryon Moore, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) integrated flight control systems craftsman; Senior Airman Tyler DiNoto, 62nd AMXS integrated flight control systems journeyman, front right; and Staff Sgt. Bertrand Foley, 62nd AMXS communication, navigation and mission systems craftsman, move a generator away from a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., April 14, 2020. Airmen wear protective masks to protect themselves and others from the spread of COVID-19 while continuing to perform their duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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Maintenance Airmen execute mission safely during COVID-19

Senior Airman Tyler DiNoto, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron integrated flight control systems journeyman, marshals a departing C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., April 14, 2020. Maintenance Airmen are mission essential and are taking precautions such as wearing protective masks to remain safe and healthy while continuing to work during the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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Airmen battle ice, snow to ensure readiness

In order to make the aircraft safe to fly, Tech. Sgt. Salomon Gutierrez, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of Silver Flight, sprays deicing liquid onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Jan. 16, 2019. The deicing liquid prevents ice and snow from interfering with flight control surfaces such as the tail and wings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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Airmen battle ice, snow to ensure readiness

Senior Airman Dakota Crites, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance integrated flight control systems specialist, brings the bucket of a deicing truck down to the ground after deicing a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Jan. 16, 2019. Crites and other 62nd AMXS Airmen sprayed deicing liquid on the wings and tail of the C-17 to remove snow and ice from the aircraft and make it safe to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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Airmen battle ice, snow to ensure readiness

In the haze of a light fog, Tech. Sgt. Salomon Gutierrez, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of Silver Flight, prepares to spray deicing liquid onto the wing of a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Jan. 16, 2019. Snow and ice can make the aircraft heavy and freeze the flight control surfaces making it unsafe for take-off. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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