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Team McChord Hosts Sandia Weapon Intern Program

Sandia National Laboratories Weapon Intern Program participants sit inside of a crash rescue engine at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 6, 2026. The group toured JBLM fire station 105 to further their understanding of McChord flightline operations and the various airlift capabilities of the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Frederick Barnes)
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Team McChord Hosts Sandia Weapon Intern Program

Participants of the Sandia National Laboratories Weapon Intern Program pose for a group photo in front of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 6, 2026. The group, consisting of professionals from various career fields in science, technology, engineering, and math, visited JBLM to understand 62d Airlift Wing airlift operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Frederick Barnes)
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Team McChord Hosts Sandia Weapon Intern Program

U.S. Air Force Maj. Greg Isley, 62d Operations Group deputy director of aircrew plans and programs, speaks to participants of the Sandia National Laboratories Weapon Intern Program aboard a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 6, 2026. Isley answered questions pertaining to the aircrafts structure and how its many systems support and sustain operations while thousands of feet in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Frederick Barnes)
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Team McChord Hosts Sandia Weapon Intern Program

U.S. Air Force Capt. Austin Day, 62d Airlift Wing pilot, briefs participants of the Sandia National Laboratories Weapon Intern Program before boarding a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 6, 2026. Day briefed participants on the capabilities of the C-17 in performing airlift operations such as relocating personnel, vehicles and supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Frederick Barnes)
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62d MXG Airmen replace C-17 main landing gear axle

A photo of new main landing gear axle for a C-17 Globemaster III, left, is merged together with a photo of a removed axle during a C-17 main landing gear axle replacement at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Nov. 13, 2024. Each of these main landing gear axles required more than seven Airmen to pick up and move. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)
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62d MXG Airmen replace C-17 main landing gear axle

Airmen of the 62d Maintenance Group stand in front of an ongoing main landing gear axle replacement at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Nov. 13, 2024. Each of the main landing gear axles on a C-17 Globemaster III holds three wheels with each tire rated for a maximum weight capacity of 29,200 lbs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)
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62d MXG Airmen replace C-17 main landing gear axle

A maintenance Airman removes a C-17 Globemaster III part at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Nov. 13, 2024. Airmen have to be very careful throughout a complex and dangerous process like a landing gear axle replacement, as most of the critical components are extremely heavy and susceptible to damage if dropped. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)
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62d MXG Airmen replace C-17 main landing gear axle

Technicians prepare to remove a main landing gear axle from a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Nov. 13, 2024. For a job like this maintenance Airmen require several pieces of specific equipment such as the rolling landing gear axle stand, that holds the axle as they lower it and move it away from the jet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)
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62d MXG Airmen replace C-17 main landing gear axle

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gerardo Maldonado, 62d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, works to remove the old landing gear axle at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Nov. 13, 2024. Dedicated crew chiefs are responsible for their specific aircraft and for many repairs across its systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)
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62d MXG Airmen replace C-17 main landing gear axle

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Brewer, 62d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental technician, removes wire molding in preparation for the landing gear removal at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Nov. 13, 2024. Electrical and environmental Airmen are responsible for any aircraft components with wires, with exception to avionics components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)
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62d MXG Airmen replace C-17 main landing gear axle

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cameron Wilson, 62d Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation specialist, sits above the main landing gear axle at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Nov. 13, 2024. Airmen have to be very careful throughout a complex and dangerous process like a landing gear axle replacement, as most of the critical components are extremely heavy and susceptible to damage if dropped. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)
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JB Charleston weathers Tropical Storm Debby pout at JBLM

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., and another from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, are parked next to each other on the flightline, Aug. 8, 2024. JB Charleston routinely relocates aircraft prior to extreme weather conditions to continue the rapid global mobility mission and to prevent potential damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)
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JB Charleston weathers Tropical Storm Debby pout at JBLM

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston, S.C is parked on the flight line at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 8, 2024. JB Charleston routinely relocates aircraft prior to extreme weather conditions to continue the rapid global mobility mission and to prevent potential damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)
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JB Charleston weathers Tropical Storm Debby pout at JBLM

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ethan Mueller, electrical and environmental specialist, and Tech. Sgt. Adam Dear, E &E functions and activities NCO in charge, both with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, inspect the engine of a C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston, S.C, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 8, 2024. Maintenance and aircrews diligently worked to ensure the C-17’s were fueled and prepared for relocation to ensure rapid global mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)
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JB Charleston weathers Tropical Storm Debby pout at JBLM

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Adam Dear, electrical and environmental functions and activities NCO in charge with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, stands on the flight line at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 8, 2024. Maintenance and aircrews diligently worked to ensure the C-17 Globemaster III were fueled and prepared for relocation to ensure rapid global mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)
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JB Charleston weathers Tropical Storm Debby pout at JBLM

U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston, S.C. is parked on the flight line at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 8, 2024. JB Charleston routinely relocates aircraft prior to extreme weather conditions to continue the rapid global mobility mission and to prevent potential damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)
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JB Charleston weathers Tropical Storm Debby pout at JBLM

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brett Watkins, jets and engines maintenance specialist with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, lowers the ladder of a maintenance stand at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 8, 2024. The maintenance crews from Joint Base Charleston maintain the C-17 Globemaster III while they are operating out of JBLM. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)
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Team McChord tackles Swift Response 2024

U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62nd Airlift Wing, takes off during exercise Swift Response 24 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 7, 2024. Through collaborative work with Allies and partners, the U.S. provides forces with the resources and infrastructure necessary to combat current and future threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
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Team McChord tackles Swift Response 2024

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade prepare to load a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Swift Response 24 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 7, 2024. Agile Combat Employment allows U.S. forces to work closely with our European Allies and partners to deter, defend and win across the spectrum of conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
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U.S. Air Force Maj. Keith Muller, left, and Capt. Joshua Bruski-Hyland, both pilots with the 4th Airlift Squadron, fly a C-17 Globemaster III over Idaho during Exercise Rainier War 23A, Sept. 25, 2023. Rainier War is an annual exercise led by the 62d Airlift Wing designed to evaluate the ability to generate, employ and sustain in-garrison and forward deployed forces. These exercises are necessary in assessing and maintaining wartime operational tempos, ensuring command and control across multiple locations. During the exercise, Airmen will respond to scenarios that replicate today’s contingency operations and will address full-spectrum readiness against modern threats brought on by peer adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)
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