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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
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 16, 2023
2023 JAWE: Day One

Joint Base Lewis-McChord hosted the JBLM Airshow & Warrior Expo, July 15-16, 2023. The mission of the JAWE is to foster goodwill to educate and familiarize attendees with the people, mission, and equipment of the Air Force, Army, and other Armed Services while continuing to provide installation-wide
July 7, 2023
62d APS invests in Airmen’s physical, mental, spiritual and emotional health

The 62d Aerial Port Squadron hosted a Warrior Heart Focus Day at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 28, 2023. The resiliency events focused on building the best versions of the Eagle Port Airmen. The events included classes for diet and nutritional cooking, crossfit and weight training,
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
June 2, 2023
Look at all those C-17s!

The 62nd Airlift Wing is the active duty wing on McChord Field. The 62nd Airlift Wing is joined by its Reserve partner the 446th Airlift Wing. Together, the two wings fly 40 C-17 Globemaster IIIs to provide combat airlift for America. Joint Base Lewis-McChord also hosts the Western Air Defense
May 31, 2023
Team McChord pilots Joint Professional Military Education Exchange Program with sister services

Professional military education is not a new concept to those who serve. With its location, joint mission, and availability of sister services’ PMEs, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, serves as an impeccable installation to initiate and foster a PME partnership. In October 2021, the 62d Airlift
May 25, 2023
62d AW hosts Civil Air Patrol Chaplains Group

During the tour, CAP chaplains and volunteers visited the 62d Airlift Wing to learn more about various career fields, mission and tour a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. CAP chaplains oversee the morale and spiritual welfare of CAP members and guide them in living out CAP’s core values. (U.S. Air
May 25, 2023
4th AS reignites Pilot For A Day program

The goal of the Pilot for a Day program is to provide children and their families in the local community who have catastrophic illnesses a once in a lifetime opportunity; the child is issued a flight suit and visits different mission sets around base such as the Security Forces Squadron Working Dog
May 18, 2023
C-17 West Coast Demo Team showcases mobility capabilities at 2023 Scott AFB Air Show

The C-17 West Coast Demonstration Team participated in the 2023 Scott Air Force Base Air Show at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, May 13-14, 2023. The C-17 West Coast Demo team was joined at the Scott AFB Air Show by fellow acts such as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, the F-22 Demo Team, and TORA TORA

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