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  • 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,

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Safety first: Exploring the supervisor safety training

    Before assuming a supervisory position in the Air Force, Airmen undergo mandatory Supervisor Safety Training.The purpose of this training is to equip future supervisors with the necessary skills to effectively manage scenarios posing risk to Airmen's safety, while also emphasizing preventative

  • Team McChord hosts 89th AW recruiting visit

    Team McChord hosts the 89th Airlift Wing recruiting event at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 25, 2024. U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 89th AW, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, held the event to present career opportunities and the application and training requirements for positions

  • C-17 West Coast Demo Team kicks off Airshow Season

    The skies are set to come alive this weekend as the West Coast Demo Team kicks off their much-anticipated airshow season at Luke Air Force Base on Saturday and Sunday. Spectators will witness the precision flying of one of the most iconic aircraft in the U.S. Air Force fleet.The C-17 Globemaster

  • Team McChord holds a Diversity and Inclusion Summit

    On March 18, 2024, the 62d Airlift Wing’s Diversity and Inclusion manager Olugbenga Aina held a diversity and inclusion summit at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The summit began during a Team McChord wide All Call where Aina and McChord Airmen shared their experiences with diversity and

  • 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