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McChord Air Museum: Keeps installation’s legacy alive

U.S. Air Force retired Tech. Sgt. Shon Zawada, McChord Air Museum curator, repairs a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft model, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Oct. 16, 2023. The museum is separated into three different areas: the main gallery, which has exhibits showcasing the relationship between the base and its Canadian counterparts; Heritage Hill Airpark, which holds aircraft previously assigned to McChord as well as aircraft that play a role in the base’s history; and the aircraft restoration facility, which is used to repair and restore any new and existing exhibits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)
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McChord Air Museum: Keeps installation’s legacy alive

U.S. Air Force retired Tech. Sgt. Shon Zawada, left, the curator of the McChord Air Museum, Bruce Shields, middle, and James (Jim) Bernethy, volunteers with the McChord Air Museum, repair a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft model, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Oct. 16, 2023. The museum was established in July of 1984 as one of three air mobility museums in the world. It showcases the influence of the U.S. Army Air Corps, Army Air Forces and the Air Force had in McChord’s history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)
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McChord Air Museum: Keeps installation’s legacy alive

U.S. Air Force retired Tech. Sgt. Shon Zawada, the curator of the McChord Air Museum, left, and Bruce Shields a McChord Air Museum volunteer, repair a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft model, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Oct. 16, 2023. The museum is separated into three different areas: the main gallery, which has exhibits showcasing the relationship between the base and its Canadian counterparts; Heritage Hill Airpark, which holds aircraft previously assigned to McChord as well as aircraft that play a role in the base’s history; and the aircraft restoration facility, which is used to repair and restore any new and existing exhibits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)
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McChord Air Museum: Keeps installation’s legacy alive

Aircraft are displayed in Heritage Hill Park at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Oct. 18, 2023. The museum is separated into three different areas: the main gallery, which has exhibits showcasing the relationship between the base and its Canadian counterparts; Heritage Hill Airpark, which holds aircraft previously assigned to McChord as well as aircraft that play a role in the base’s history; and the aircraft restoration facility, which is used to repair and restore any new and existing exhibits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)
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McChord Air Museum: Keeps installation’s legacy alive

McChord Field Air Museum resides on 517 Barnes Blvd in building 517 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Oct. 18, 2023. The museum is separated into three different areas: the main gallery, which has exhibits showcasing the relationship between the base and its Canadian counterparts; Heritage Hill Airpark, which holds aircraft previously assigned to McChord as well as aircraft that play a role in the base’s history; and the aircraft restoration facility, which is used to repair and restore any new and existing exhibits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)
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McChord Air Museum: Keeps installation’s legacy alive

Model aircraft are displayed in the McChord Air Museum at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Oct. 17, 2023. The museum was established in July of 1984 as one of three air mobility museums in the world. It showcases the influence of the U.S. Army Air Corps, Army Air Forces and the Air Force had in McChord’s history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)
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McChord Air Museum: Keeps installation’s legacy alive

Aircraft displays hang in the McChord Air Museum at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Oct. 17, 2023. The museum was established in July of 1984 as one of three air mobility museums in the world. It showcases the influence of the U.S. Army Air Corps, Army Air Forces and the Air Force had in McChord’s history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)
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Retired U.S. Army Capt. Dick Nelms, a former WWII B-17 Bomber pilot, stands in front of a birthday cake while guests sing “Happy Birthday” during a celebration for Nelms’ 100th birthday at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, Feb. 17, 2023. U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, 62d Operations Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Toby Thompson, 62d OG senior enlisted leader, attended the celebration on behalf of the 62d Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)
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Photos of retired U.S. Army Capt. Dick Nelms, a former WWII B-17 bomber pilot, appear on a slideshow during a celebration for Nelms’ 100th birthday at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, Feb. 17, 2023. U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, 62d Operations Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Toby Thompson, 62d OG senior enlisted leader, attended the celebration on behalf of the 62d Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)
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230217-F-CR035-1231

Retired U.S. Army Capt. Dick Nelms, a former WWII B-17 bomber pilot, celebrated his 100th birthday at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, Feb. 17, 2023. U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, 62d Operations Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Toby Thompson, 62d OG senior enlisted leader, attended the celebration on behalf of the 62d Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)
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Retired U.S. Army Capt. Dick Nelms, center, a former WWII B-17 bomber pilot, poses for a photo with U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, far left, 62d Operations Group commander, Chief Master Sgt. Toby Thompson, far right, 62d OG senior enlisted leader, and members of the Team McChord Honor Guard during a celebration for Nelms’ 100th birthday at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, Feb. 17, 2023. Anaya and Thompson attended the celebration on behalf of the 62d Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)
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230217-F-CR035-1182

Dozens of people attend the 100th birthday celebration for retired U.S Army Capt. Dick Nelms, a former WWII B-17 bomber pilot, at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, Feb. 17, 2023. U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, 62d Operations Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Toby Thompson, 62d OG senior enlisted leader, attended the celebration on behalf of the 62d Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, 62d Operations Group commander, salutes retired U.S. Army Capt. Dick Nelms, a former WWII B-17 bomber pilot, during a ceremony for Nelms’ 100th birthday at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, Feb. 17, 2023. Anaya and Chief Master Sgt. Toby Thompson, 62d OG senior enlisted leader, attended the celebration on behalf of the 62d Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)
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230217-F-CR035-1158

U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, 62d Operations Group commander, presents a coin to retired U.S. Army Capt. Dick Nelms, a former WWII B-17 bomber pilot, during a ceremony for Nelms’ 100th birthday at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, Feb. 17, 2023. Anaya and Chief Master Sgt. Toby Thompson, 62d OG senior enlisted leader, attended the celebration on behalf of the 62d Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)
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230217-F-CR035-1148

Retired U.S. Army Capt. Dick Nelms, a former WWII B-17 bomber pilot, celebrated his 100th birthday at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, Feb. 17, 2023. U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, 62d Operations Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Toby Thompson, 62d OG senior enlisted leader, attended the celebration on behalf of the 62d Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)
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A member of the Team McChord Honor Guard salutes retired U.S. Army Capt. Dick Nelms, a former WWII B-17 bomber pilot, during a ceremony for Nelms’ 100th birthday at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, Feb. 17, 2023. U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, 62d Operations Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Toby Thompson, 62d OG senior enlisted leader, attended the celebration on behalf of the 62d Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)
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A member of the Team McChord Honor Guard presents an American Flag to retired U.S. Army Capt. Dick Nelms, a former WWII B-17 bomber pilot, during a ceremony for Nelms’ 100th birthday at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, Feb. 17, 2023. U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, 62d Operations Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Toby Thompson, 62d OG senior enlisted leader, attended the celebration on behalf of the 62d Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)
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Members of the Team McChord Honor Guard fold an American Flag to present to retired U.S. Army Capt. Dick Nelms, a former WWII B-17 bomber pilot, during a ceremony for Nelms’ 100th birthday at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, Feb. 17, 2023. U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, 62d Operations Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Toby Thompson, 62d OG senior enlisted leader, attended the celebration on behalf of the 62d Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)
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230217-F-CR035-1034

The Team McChord Honor Guard present the colors during a ceremony for retired U.S. Army Capt. Dick Nelms, a former WWII B-17 bomber pilot, 100th birthday celebration at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, Feb. 17, 2023. U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, 62d Operations Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Toby Thompson, 62d OG senior enlisted leader, attended the celebration on behalf of the 62d Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)
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230217-F-CR035-1020

Retired U.S. Army Capt. Dick Nelms, a former WWII B-17 bomber pilot, celebrated his 100th birthday at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, Feb. 17, 2023. U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, 62d Operations Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Toby Thompson, 62d OG senior enlisted leader, attended the celebration on behalf of the 62d Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)
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