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  • 62d OSS conducts SERE Water Survival Training

    Team McChord Airmen with the 62d Operations Support Squadron conduct a water survival training course at American Lake, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 9, 2024. The course is part of survival, evasion, resistance and escape (SERE) training and must be completed by aircrew every three

  • JBLM Airmen, Soldiers prepare equipment for OKR

    U.S. service members and volunteers prepare and clean equipment for an upcoming agile combat exercise, Operation KENNY’S RETURN, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, August 2, 2024. The 62d Airlift Wing will combine with various units to form the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron for the

  • Jack of all trades: 62d AMXS crew chiefs propel the global airlift mission

    U.S. Air Force Airmen perform pre-flight checks at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 29, 2024. Crew chiefs from the 62d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron are responsible for many tasks including aircraft maintenance, inspections, repairs, and marshalling aircraft departing and arriving.

  • Behind the radar: 62d OSS ATC ensures safety in the skies

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Welty, 62d Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, describes his experience in the ATC career field at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 23, 2024. ATC Airmen manage the flow of air traffic, guide pilots during takeoff and landing and monitor

  • 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

  • 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)

  • 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

  • Team McChord hosts JBLM Women’s Forum

    Service members and civilians across Joint Base Lewis-McChord came together to attend a Women’s Forum hosted by Airmen of Team McChord Nov. 17, 2023. The event featured a diverse panel of women comprised of Army and Air Force officers, enlisted and civilians. They shared their collective experiences