May 20, 2024 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.
May 8, 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
April 25, 2024 Hoops for change: JBLM hosts Air Force versus Army basketball tournament for SAPR Month The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office hosts an Air Force versus Army basketball tournament at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, April 18, 2024. SAPR hosted the event to raise awareness and recognize Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. JBLM and the helping agencies create
April 15, 2024 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,
April 11, 2024 Empowering Change: Observing SAPR Month in the military community April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month (SAAPM), a time dedicated to raising awareness and promoting prevention of sexual assault within the military community.During this month, military personnel and their families come together to educate, support, and empower each other in the
April 4, 2024 Team McChord Airman receives Purple Heart On March 26, 2024, a tactical air control party element leader with the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron, was presented the Purple Heart Medal. The TACP element leader received the medal in recognition of wounds he sustained while deployed to an austere location in Syria.He suffered injuries on March
April 3, 2024 Team McChord Airmen depart for XAB 24.2 deployment Over 150 Team McChord Airmen said farewell to friends and family before deploying as Lead Wing in support of Expeditionary Air Base 24.2 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 30, 2024.The new XAB deployment model allows for units to deploy together enabling a smoother transition with
March 14, 2024 Team McChord hosts a deployment fair supporting Airmen and families Team McChord hosts a deployment fair at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 11, 2024. The event was held to provide information and resources to military families and to facilitate connections with each other to aid them in navigating the challenges of a deployment. Team McChord holds these
Feb. 22, 2024 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)
Feb. 22, 2024 JBLM welcomes Chief of Staff of the Indian Army Gen. Manoj Pande U.S. Air Force Airmen and Army Soldiers host the Chief of Staff of the Indian Army Gen. Manoj Pande and his delegation at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 15, 2024. Airmen from the 62d Airlift Wing briefed Pande on the 62d AW’s power projection and capabilities, and Soldiers from I Corps