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Aug. 3, 2023
Woman in STEM: 62d AW civilian receives certificate of service for 40-year dedication

In 1983, the year of Super Mario Bros. debut and the release of “Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi,” and the first American woman making history by traveling to space; in Spencer, Iowa, Pamela Best, made the honorable decision to join the United States Air Force as an Avionic Inertial RADAR
Aug. 1, 2023
You Are What Makes the Mission Happen; 62d AW holds first all-call with new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, 62d Airlift Wing commander, held his first all-call as Wing commander, accompanied by Chief Master Sgt. Timothey Hodgin, 62d AW command chief, at JBLM, Washington, July 31, 2023.Anaya’s lasting message behind the all-call was very clear: you are a Mobility
July 28, 2023
62d Airlift Wing executes Operation Max Moose, paving the way for Global Mobility

In the early months of 2023, Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander, sent a memorandum to all AMC commanders, detailing his orders in preparation for the next fight.Minihan stated that his intent for the command is to go faster, driving readiness, agility and integration for AMC and the
July 7, 2023
Airmen of McChord: 62d Medical Squadron

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Sarah Hirsch, a physician assistant with the 62d Medical Squadron, poses for a feature photo at the Warrior Operational Medicine Clinic at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 6, 2023. Hirsch received recognition from her peers for her continuous positive outlook,
July 7, 2023
5th ASOS tackles Lowlife Challenge in preparation for Chaos, Lightning Challenges

The 5th Air Support Operations Squadron held the Lowlife Challenge, here, June 22, 2023.Throughout the competition, tactical air control party members and special warfare mission support Airmen with the 5th ASOS participated in a series of strenuous mental and physical challenges including an
June 29, 2023
Military Impacted Schools Association visits 62d AW

Members of the Military Impacted Schools Association visited McChord Field during a base tour at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 27, 2023. MISA is a national organization of school superintendents whose mission is to serve school districts with a high concentration of military children.
June 27, 2023
5th ASOS trains with Australian JTACS

Australian Army joint terminal attack controllers, train in a flight simulator with the 5th Air Support Operations Squadron at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 8, 2023. Members of the Australian Army spent the week visiting the 5th ASOS training in the simulator to maintain currency in
June 27, 2023
North West Youth Leadership Conference visits Team McChord

Students with the North West Youth Leadership Conference visited Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 26, 2023. The NWYLC participants visited McChord Field where they received a mission brief from Col. Sergio Anaya, 62d Airlift Wing commander, toured a C-17, and Station 105. The NWYLC is a
June 22, 2023
627th LRS Airmen host 16th Combat Aviation Brigade Soldiers for joint fuels mobility training

During this training, Soldiers with various battalions assigned to the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade were trained by Airmen with the 627th Logistics Readiness Squadron on various methods of refueling aircraft along with how to utilize Air Force equipment that they may encounter in and outside of the
June 21, 2023
America's Airlift Wing gains new commander

The 62d Airlift Wing welcomed their new commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio E. Anaya, at a change of command ceremony at 10 a.m., today, June 21, 2023, at Hangar 9, on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.The presiding official for the ceremony was Maj. Gen. Corey J. Martin, 18th Air Force

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