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  • Air Force Academy cadets gain hands-on experience at Team McChord

    U.S. Air Force cadets from the United States Air Force Academy stand in front of a C-17 Globemaster III during their visit to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 2, 2024. The visit was part of a job exposure program aimed at providing cadets with hands-on experience and insights into various

  • The backbone of airlift: 62d MXS keeps the C-17 Globemaster III soaring

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Wilgeroth, a 62d Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation craftsman, describes his experience in the maintenance career field at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 24, 2024. Wilgeroth explained the importance of their daily tasks keeping the aircraft

  • Team McChord hosts Bonney Lake High School JROTC

    Bonney Lake High School Junior ROTC students toured a C-17 Globemaster III and met Airmen with the 62d Airlift Wing and 627th Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 4, 2024. The students were introduced to various career fields to experience the rapid global mobility

  • Team McChord hosts Spanaway Middle School tour

    Spanaway Middle School students toured a C-17 Globemaster III and various locations around Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 14, 2024. The students met with 62d Airlift Wing Airmen and were introduced to various aviation career fields to experience the rapid global mobility mission

  • 4th Airlift Squadron stays ready with training flights

    U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 4th Airlift Squadron conduct a training flight at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan. 23, 2024. These training flights include exercises in aerial refueling, touch-and-go landings, low-level flying and more. These exercises are conducted ensuring readiness in

  • Team McChord families celebrate the holidays with Jingle Jamboree

    Team McChord service members and families celebrated the annual Jingle Jamboree holiday celebration in hanger three at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Dec. 9, 2023.The holiday celebration falls directly in line with the 62d Airlift Wing’ mission priority three, focuses on developing ready

  • 62d AMXS prepares C-17 engine replacement

    Maintainers with the 62d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 62d Maintenance Squadron work together to disassemble and remove a damaged engine and replace it with a serviceable one at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Oct. 11, 2023. Aerospace propulsion Airmen are responsible for repairing and

  • 62d AMXS catches, services Rainier War 23A tails

    The 62d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron performs routine maintenance on a C-17 Globemaster III during Exercise Rainier War 23A at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Sept. 26, 2023. The returning jet conducted integrated combat turns at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, as part of the exercise.

  • 62d AW conducts aeromedical evacuation training

    The 62d Medical Squadron partnered with the 4th Airlift Squadron to conduct aeromedical evacuation training on a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Sept. 21, 2023.The exercise was held to familiarize the 62d MDS with the C-17’s capabilities and to identify the loadmaster’s