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  • 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

  • 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

  • McChord’s newest little pilot

    The annual McChord “Pilot for a Day” program provides a child with a catastrophic disease the opportunity to live out their life-long dream of joining the ranks of steadfast Airmen before them in becoming a pilot. Additionally, these courageous youths have the opportunity to share these exciting and

  • A day in the life of a Cable Dawg

    U.S. Air Force cable and antenna technicians, known as "Cable Dawgs," perform routine maintenance on communication lines at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 22, 2024. The technicians daily responsibilities include installing, maintaining, and repairing communication cables and antenna

  • 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

  • JBLM celebrates Armed Forces Day 2024

    Team McChord opened their doors to the public for a day of live music, food, vendors, war reenactments, and military aircraft and vehicle displays at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 18, 2024.

  • McChord Field Honor Guard: Changing of the Guard

    The McChord Field Honor Guard held a Hail and Farewell ceremony at the base theater at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, April 30, 2024.The ceremony recognized the dedication and accomplishments of Honor Guard’s 2023 bravo flight and welcomed the incoming members of 2024 alpha flight.The Honor

  • 62d MXS Avionics Airmen stay mission ready

    Airmen from the 62d Maintenance Squadron conduct rigorous testing to maximize the efficiency of components of the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. By utilizing the squadron's interface test adapters, faulty electrical components are systematically diagnosed to pinpoint specific issues. These adapters,