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220603-F-CR035-1023

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kyle Stewart, outgoing commander of the 8th Airlift Squadron, receives a Meritorious Service Medal from Col. Sergio Anaya, commander of the 62d Operations Group, during the 8th AS change of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 3, 2022. Stewart earned the medal for his actions while commanding the 8th AS. Aircrews of the 8th AS operate the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, directly supporting numerous U.S. government agencies and international forces in global operations ranging from troop airlift/airdrop to lifesaving medevac and humanitarian/disaster relief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)
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220603-F-CR035-1019

U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, left, commander of the 62nd Operations Group, Lt. Col. Kyle Stewart, center, outgoing commander of the 8th Airlift Squadron, and Lt. Col. Nicholas Disney, incoming commander of the 8th AS, stand at attention during the 8th AS change of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 3, 2022. Stewart relinquished command to Disney. Aircrews of the 8th AS operate the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, directly supporting numerous U.S. government agencies and international forces in global operations ranging from troop airlift/airdrop to lifesaving medivac and humanitarian/disaster relief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)
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220603-F-CR035-1017

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kyle Stewart, outgoing commander of the 8th Airlift Squadron, listens to remarks during the 8th AS change of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 3, 2022. Stewart relinquished command to Lt. Col. Nicholas Disney. Aircrews of the 8th AS operate the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, directly supporting numerous U.S. government agencies and international forces in global operations ranging from troop airlift/airdrop to lifesaving medevac and humanitarian/disaster relief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)
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220603-F-CR035-1013

U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, commander of the 62nd Operations Group, gives remarks during the 8th Airlift Squadron change of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 3, 2022. Lt. Col. Kyle Stewart, outgoing commander of the 8th AS, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Nicholas Disney. Aircrews of the 8th AS operate the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, directly supporting numerous U.S. government agencies and international forces in global operations ranging from troop airlift/airdrop to lifesaving medevac and humanitarian/disaster relief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)
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220603-F-CR035-1008

Friends, family and Team McChord Airmen gather for the 8th Airlift Squadron change of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 3, 2022. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kyle Stewart, outgoing commander of the 8th AS, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Nicholas Disney. Aircrews of the 8th AS operate the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, directly supporting numerous U.S. government agencies and international forces in global operations ranging from troop airlift/airdrop to lifesaving medevac and humanitarian/disaster relief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)
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62d AW exemplifies Agile Combat Employment during Swift Response

Two 62nd Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III’s prepare for aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean May 7, 2022 during Exercise Swift Response. Exercise Swift Response focuses on building airborne interoperability with Allies and partners, and the integration of joint service partners in a contested environment; testing the capability and operational reach to rapidly deploy and employ U.S. and Europe-based multi-national airborne forces with little to no warning from across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Zoe Thacker)
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62d AW exemplifies Agile Combat Employment during Swift Response

Pilots with the 7th and 8th Airlift Squadron prepare for aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean during Exercise Swift Response, May 7, 2022. Exercise Swift Response focuses on building airborne interoperability with Allies and partners, and the integration of joint service partners in a contested environment; testing the capability and operational reach to rapidly deploy and employ U.S. and Europe-based multi-national airborne forces with little to no warning from across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Zoe Thacker)
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McChord Air Museum reopens

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Airmen Experience Orientation Flight

U.S. Air Force Capt. Katelyn Maffei, 4th Airlift Squadron pilot, flies a C-17 Globemaster III over Mount Rainier, Washington, June 2, 2021. The 4th AS hosted the Airmen Experience for an orientation flight where they conducted an air refueling exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Callie Norton)
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Airmen Experience Orientation Flight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Imani Belgrave, 627th Force Support Squadron administrator, looks out the window of a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 2, 2021. Belgrave participated in an orientation flight as part of the Airmen Experience, a two day immersive program that connects Airmen to the mission, allowing them to see firsthand how their role contributes to the bigger picture at JBLM. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Callie Norton)
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Airmen Experience Orientation Flight

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brandon Gorab, 4th Airlift Squadron pilot, flies a C-17 Globemaster III over Sacramento, California, June 2, 2021. The 4th AS hosted the Airmen Experience for an orientation flight where they conducted an air refueling exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Callie Norton)
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Airmen Experience Orientation Flight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Imani Belgrave, 627th Force Support Squadron administrator, looks out the window of a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 2, 2021. Belgrave participated in an orientation flight as part of the Airmen Experience, a two day immersive program that connects Airmen to the mission, allowing them to see firsthand how their role contributes to the bigger picture at JBLM. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Callie Norton)
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Airmen Experience Orientation Flight

U.S. Air Force Capt. Katelyn Maffei, 4th Airlift Squadron pilot, flies a C-17 Globemaster III over Mount Rainier, Washington, June 2, 2021. The 4th AS hosted the Airmen Experience for an orientation flight where they conducted an air refueling exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Callie Norton)
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Airmen Experience Orientation Flight

Team McChord Airmen await takeoff in a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 2, 2021. These Airmen participated in an orientation flight as part of the Airmen Experience, a two-day immersive program that connects Airmen to the mission, allowing them to see firsthand how their role contributes to the bigger picture at JBLM. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Callie Norton)
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Airmen Experience Orientation Flight

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ian Bertsch-Huber, 4th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, gives Airman 1st Class Imani Belgrave, 627th Force Support Squadron command support staff member, an inflight lunch on a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 2, 2021. Belgrave participated in an orientation flight as part of the Airmen Experience, a two-day immersive program that connects Airmen to the mission, allowing them to see firsthand how their role contributes to the bigger picture at JBLM. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Callie Norton)
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Airmen Experience Orientation Flight

Team McChord Airmen board a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 2, 2021. These Airmen participated in an orientation flight as part of the Airmen Experience, a two-day immersive program that connects Airmen to the mission, allowing them to see firsthand how their role contributes to the bigger picture at JBLM. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Callie Norton)
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Airmen Experience Orientation Flight

Team McChord Airmen board a C-17 Globemaster III as part of Airmen Experience at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 2, 2021. As part of the Airmen Experience, Airmen receive a briefing about the Team McChord mission, tour different units as well as participate in an orientation flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Callie Norton)
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Airmen Experience Orientation Flight

A U.S. Air Force Airman grabs ear protection before boarding a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 2, 2021. This Airman participated in an orientation flight as part of the Airmen Experience, a two-day immersive program that connects Airmen to the mission, allowing them to see firsthand how their role contributes to the bigger picture at JBLM. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Callie Norton)
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8 AS Airman’s career is a slam ‘dunk’

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael “Dunk” Dunkelberger, 62nd Operations Group evaluator loadmaster, has served as loadmaster in the Air Force for 25 years. Dunkelberger began and is now ending his career in the 8th Airlift Squadron at McChord Field. During his time in the Air Force, he assisted in the transition of C-141 Starlifters to C-17 Globemaster III’s at McChord; helped evacuate people out of New Orleans, Louisiana, after Hurricane Katrina; participated in Operation Enduring Freedom after 9/11; was a loadmaster evaluator for the 62nd Operations Group; and was a member of the 62nd Airlift Wing’s C-17 West Coast Demonstration Team to highlight the aircraft’s capabilities at air shows. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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62nd AW strengthens joint warfighting capabilities through Exerc

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Keoni Gibson, 8th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, checks the perimeter of a door on a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62nd Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, prior to a static-line jump during Exercise Predictable Iron at Pope Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Feb. 25, 2021. The exercise provided the opportunity for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army to strengthen their skill sets together and accomplish the Department of Defense’s mission to provide combat-credible military forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)
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