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  • Team McChord Participates in Storm Flag 26-10

    Multiple 62d Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III aircrews with the 8th Airlift Squadron departed Joint Base Lewis-McChord Aug. 24, 2026, to participate in Storm Flag 26-10.The exercise is an extensive two-week readiness simulation, which takes place across multiple U.S. locations, melding units

  • U.S. Rep. Marilyn Strickland Staff Delegation Visits Team McChord

    Leadership from the 62d Airlift Wing hosted congressional staff members from the office of Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) for an immersive mission and readiness tour at JBL M on Aug. 26, 2026.During the visit, U.S. Air Force Col. Jessica Regni, 62 AW Commander, and Chief Master Sgt.

  • HASC Visits Team McChord 2026

    Professional staff members from the House Armed Services Committee visited the 62d Airlift Wing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wednesday, August 18th, to see firsthand what Team McChord is capable of. Staffers were greeted by U.S. Air Force Col. Jessica Regni, 62d AW commander, and Chief Master Sgt.

  • 5th ASOS Change of Command 2026

    U.S. Airmen and civilians of the 5th Air Support Operations Squadron gathered with friends and families during a 5th ASOS change of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 15, 2026. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Grucella, 5th ASOS outgoing commander, relinquished command of the

  • 62d MXS AGE tests maintenance optimization project

    From June 2-3, 2026, team members from Redshred and Air Mobility Command’s Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection Directorate visited the 62d Maintenance Squadron to test a new task optimization program at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.The Cognitive Observant Assistant for Coaching and

  • 7th Airlift Squadron Change of Command

    Family, friends and coworkers recently gathered to witness the 7th Airlift Squadron change of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, May 21, 2026. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Weinberg, outgoing commander, relinquished command of the 7th AS to Lt. Col. Adam Bergoo, leading to a new era for

  • 62d AW Executes Exercise KRAKEN REACH 2026

    The 62d Airlift Wing executed Exercise KRAKEN REACH 2026 from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan. 8, 2026. This exercise generated eight C-17 Globemaster III's from the 7th, 8th, and 4th Airlift Squadrons within 24 hours of notification. The event also provided opportunities to execute combat

  • The 62d Airlift Wing Participates in Gunfighter Flag 25-02

    The 62d Airlift Wing participated in Gunfighter Flag 25-02, held by Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, from November 13-21, 2025. This exercise was a crucial preparatory event for Storm Flag 26-05, a full-scale Combat Readiness Inspection. Gunfighter Flag, hosted by the 366th Fighter Wing, was