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  • 7th EAS Explodes into OKR

    On August 19, more than 150 U.S. Air Force Airmen and Army Soldiers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., alerted and loaded onto four C-17 Globemaster IIIs, departing for their final destination...Royal Australian Air Force Base Townsville, Queensland, Australia.Within hours of the alert, each C-17

  • JB Charleston weathers Tropical Storm Debby out at JBLM

    As news of Tropical Storm Debby’s imminent landfall began to reach the 62d Airlift Wing’s Airfield Management Office, Team McChord prepared the flightline for incoming C-17 Globemaster III aircraft evacuating in preparation for the storm.  The 437th Airlift Wing from Joint Base Charleston, South

  • JBLM Chaplain Corps celebrates dual anniversaries

    U.S. Air Force and Army chaplains provide remarks and socialize with attendees during a joint celebratory anniversary picnic at Tall Firs Pavilion, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, August 1, 2024. The U.S. Air Force and Army came together to celebrate the Air Force Chaplain Corps’ 75th

  • 62d AW Airmen Win “Red” Erwin Award

    When leaders win awards through their hard work, passionate leadership and positive attitude, their teams win with them.Senior Master Sgt. Gary West, 7th Airlift Squadron senior enlisted leader, and Senior Master Sgt. Kyle Favorite, 62d Operations Group superintendent, won the distinguished Staff

  • 7AS Airman selected for prestigious award

    U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Gary West, the 7th Airlift Squadron’s senior enlisted leader has been chosen to be the representative for Air Mobility Command for the prestigious Staff Sgt. Henry E. “Red” Erwin award.During his time in service, one of West’s many notable contributions to the Air

  • Team McChord participates in Delta Field Certification Exercise

    U.S. Air Force servicemembers participate in deployment training Feb. 12-16, 2024, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Various units across Team McChord participated in the week-long Field Certification Exercise (FCX) to meet the requirements under the new Air Force Force Generation (AFFORGEN)

  • 4-6 ACS and 8th AS execute air load operations for deployment readiness

    U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 8th Airlift Squadron and U.S. Army Soldiers with the 4th Squadron, 6th Air Cavalry Regiment work together during an air load operation at Yakima Airport, Washington, Feb. 15, 2024. Joint trainings ensure Army and Air Force assets are operable for deployments regardless

  • Team McChord leaders gear up for upcoming deployment

    Members from Team McChord and more than 30 other Air Force bases are primed and ready to embark on a springtime deployment as the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing to Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait.This deployment marks a pivotal moment for the 386th AEW and the Air Force, as it will be one of the first

  • Airfield operations flight maintains safety from all angles

     In 2014, the radar airfield and weather systems (RAWS) career field underwent a transition from communication squadrons to operation support squadrons throughout the Air Force. At the 62d Airlift Wing, RAWS is now seamlessly integrated into the 62d Operations Support Squadron's airfield operations