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  • Rainier War 25A Validates 62d AW MGFE Capabilities

    The 62d Airlift Wing, 7th Airlift Squadron and Team McChord participated in Rainier War 25A and Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 25-01 in Hawaii, from Oct. 4 to Oct. 19, 2024. These Joint and Combined exercises mark a significant step in the Air Force's re-optimization for the Great

  • Joint Forcible Entry 2: A Milestone in Aerial Operations

    On October 15, 2024, the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron executed Joint Forcible Entry 2, marking the largest JFE operation to date. This critical mission involved the transportation of the 11th Airborne Division from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, to a designated simulated combat zone

  • 62d AW, 7th EAS Tackle CBRN Readiness During JPMRC 25-01, RW 25A

    As part of the Rainier War 25A exercise conducted in conjunction with the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center, the 62d Airlift Wing enhanced its readiness and resilience through comprehensive Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear training. The exercise aimed to prepare Airmen

  • Refueling Hickam's F-22s: A Key Mission for the JPMRC 25-01, RW 25A

    In a demonstration of joint capability and interoperability, Airmen from the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron supported the refueling of Hickam’s F-22 Raptors during Exercise Rainier War 25A, conducted in conjunction with the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center. This operation highlights

  • 62d Airlift Wing Explodes into Pacific Theater for Rainier War 25A Exercise

    On Oct. 4, 2024, in a demonstration of agility and readiness, the 62d Airlift Wing successfully executed a rapid deployment during the Rainier War 25A exercise, showcasing its ability to explode into theater within hours of notification. This exercise, taking place in conjunction with the Joint

  • 7th EAS sharpens partnerships, interoperability during OKR

    Personnel from across Team McChord and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, recently executed Operation KENNEY’S RETURN, a Combined and Joint exercise throughout the Indo-Pacific. The exercise involved Joint and Coalition maneuver with representatives from the U.S. Army’s I Corps, Pacific Air

  • OKR pushes the 62d AW to new heights

    Personnel from across Team McChord and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, recently executed Operation KENNEY’S RETURN, a Combined and Joint exercise throughout the Indo-Pacific, August 19-29, 2024. Team McChord Airmen joined forces to become the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron during OKR to

  • Sharpest in the Business: Lead Planners from the 7AS ready for OKR

    Planners from the 7th Airlift Squadron are gearing up to lead Team McChord execution of a Combined and Joint exercise throughout the Indo-Pacific called Operation KENNY’S RETURN. Operation KENNEY’S RETURN was created by the 62d Airlift Wing, named after World War II Air Force Gen. George C. Kenney,

  • The 62d AW prepares for OKR Explodeo!

    The 62d Airlift Wing is preparing and developing a joint and coalition exercise in the Indo-Pacific area of operations named Operation KENNY’S RETURN.  The foundation of any successful operation is the people who perform maintenance and support functions, and OKR is no different. Months of careful

  • 62d AW to demonstrate maintenance capabilities for Pacific exercise

    Team McChord Airmen will join forces Aug. 19-29 to become the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron to conduct and execute maintenance capabilities with joint and coalition allies and partners across the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility during Operation KENNY’S RETURN.The 62d Airlift Wing is