Maj. Gen. James Johnson, Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention
Maj. Gen. James Johnson, Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office director, speaks to leadership and first sergeants at the 2nd Annual McChord Field Sexual Assault Legal Workshop April 26, 2016, ... More
Master Sgt. Ruan Brits, 4th Airlift Squadron first
Master Sgt. Ruan Brits, 4th Airlift Squadron first sergeant, mentors Airmen on safety during Wingman Day April 14, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Mentors gave advice on various topics to include resil... More
Col. Mark Fuhrmann (left), 62nd Operations Group commander,
Col. Mark Fuhrmann (left), 62nd Operations Group commander, thanks attendees at the 62nd OG change of command ceremony after taking command May 1, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. A rated command pilot,... More
Aircraftsman Aaron Kouyoumtzoglou, Royal Australian
Aircraftsman Aaron Kouyoumtzoglou, Royal Australian Air Force 36th Squadron aircraft technician, reconnects an auxiliary power unit to a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft trainer April 19, 2016, at Joint Base Lewis... More
Staff Sgt. Daniel Watkins (right), 627th Security Forces
Staff Sgt. Daniel Watkins (right), 627th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, shows Staff Sgt. Carl Kocon, 7th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, what areas of a target he hit, during the Elementary Leve... More
Sgt. Brad Kay, Royal Australian Air Force 36th Squadron
Sgt. Brad Kay, Royal Australian Air Force 36th Squadron aircraft technician, hands Aircraftsman Aaron Kouyoumtzoglou, Royal Australian Air Force 36th Squadron aircraft technician, a socket wrench April 19, 2016... More
Staff Sgt. William Behl, 62nd Maintenances Squadron
Staff Sgt. William Behl, 62nd Maintenances Squadron crewchief, looks at different eye glasses May 9, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The McChord Field optometry clinic provides military-issue spectacle... More
Capt. Ryan Sample, 62nd Airlift Wing assistant staff
Capt. Ryan Sample, 62nd Airlift Wing assistant staff judge advocate, fires at a target from the prone position during the Elementary Level Rifle Excellence Competition May 31, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord,... More
Col. (ret.) Ralph Jenkins, 510th Fighter Squadron commander,
Col. (ret.) Ralph Jenkins, 510th Fighter Squadron commander, poses for a photo while serving as a fighter pilot during World War II. During one of the last reunions with his squadron members a pact was made tha... More
Maj. Gen. James Johnson, Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention
Maj. Gen. James Johnson, Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office director, is briefed by Airman 1st Class Jacob Osborn, 62nd Aerial Port ramp services apprentice, about training pallets construc... More
Staff Sgt. William Behl (left), 62nd Maintenances Squadron
Staff Sgt. William Behl (left), 62nd Maintenances Squadron crewchief, has his eyes examined by Senior Airman Shailesh Kumar, 446th Aerospace Medicine Squadron optometry technician, May 9, 2017, at Joint Base Le... More
Patrick Geagon, force development McChord testing center
Patrick Geagon, force development McChord testing center test control officer, shows Airmen how to access test material May 25, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Annually, the testing center administers ... More
Logfest attendees 2017 socialize over a catered meal
Logfest attendees 2017 socialize over a catered meal March 24, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. More than 500 Airmen and families were in attendance to recognize this year’s Knucklebuster nominees. (U.S... More
Cpl. Chris Kelly, Royal Australian Air Force 36th Squadron
Cpl. Chris Kelly, Royal Australian Air Force 36th Squadron aircraft technician, tightens a screw on a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft auxiliary power unit April 19, 2016, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. More t... More
Col. Leonard Kosinski (left), passes a guidon to Col.
Col. Leonard Kosinski (left), passes a guidon to Col. Mark Fuhrmann, 62nd Operations Group commander, as Chief Master Sgt. Scott Mills (center), 62nd OG chief, stands at attention May 1, 2017, during a change o... More
A McChord Field dependent dunks Senior Master Sgt.
A McChord Field dependent dunks Senior Master Sgt. James Niblock, 627th Logistics Readiness Squadron deployment and distribution flight superintendent, into a dunk tank at the Hearts Apart dinner June 6, 2017, ... More
Lt. Col. Mark Szatkowski (center), 62nd Aircraft Maintenance
Lt. Col. Mark Szatkowski (center), 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, and McChord civic leaders (left), applaud Knucklebuster nominees March 24, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. An Air Force ... More
Local business executive speaks at McChord’s Lunch and Learn
Devin Craig, Jimmy John’s director of operations and 4th Airlift Squadron honorary commander, talks about leadership traits admired by others during McChord Lunch and Learn April 7, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-Mc... More
Retired Lt. Col. Paul Needham, a former Iranian hostage
Retired Lt. Col. Paul Needham, a former Iranian hostage tells his story of being held captive to Airmen during Wingman Day April 14, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Needham told Airmen the challenges h... More
Staff Sgt. Austin Williams, 627th logistics Readiness
Staff Sgt. Austin Williams, 627th logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technician, inspects a strobe light for a deicer March 30, 2017 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Vehicle maintenance technici... More
Airmen from the Royal Australian Air Force reinstall
Airmen from the Royal Australian Air Force reinstall a cover door of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft trainer auxiliary power unit April 19, 2016, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Because of McChord Fields adv... More
Ceremonial guardsmen from the McChord Field Honor Guard,
Ceremonial guardsmen from the McChord Field Honor Guard, transport the remains of Airman Second Class Conrad Sprague during an honors ceremony May 10, 2016, at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Wash. Sprague wa... More
Col. Stephen Snelson, 62nd Airlift Wing vice commander,
Col. Stephen Snelson, 62nd Airlift Wing vice commander, thanks sexual assault victim advocates for their volunteer work April 27, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Victim advocates are volunteers who ass... More
Ceremonial guardsmen from the McChord Field Honor Guard
Ceremonial guardsmen from the McChord Field Honor Guard perform a flag folding ceremony for Airman Second Class Sprague May 10, 2016, at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Wash. Sprague received full military ho... More
Staff Sgt. William Smith, 627th Logistics Readiness
Staff Sgt. William Smith, 627th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technician changes a battery from a water truck March 30, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Vehicle maintenance technician... More
Leadership from the 62nd Maintenance Group and 627th
Leadership from the 62nd Maintenance Group and 627th Air Base Group award Senior Airman Matthew Schieb (center), 627th Logistics Readiness Squadron, the Top Knucklebuster award during Logfest 2017 March 24, 201... More
Staff Bryan Wilson, 116th Weather Flight weather forecaster,
Staff Bryan Wilson, 116th Weather Flight weather forecaster, fires an M-4 Carbine rifle from a kneeling position during the Elementary Level Rifle Excellence Competition May 31, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChor... More
Team McChord Airmen wait to be tested at the McChord
Team McChord Airmen wait to be tested at the McChord testing center in building 100, May 25, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The testing center is responsible for ensuring continuity of official test m... More
Volunteers from the 627th Logistics Readiness Squadron
Volunteers from the 627th Logistics Readiness Squadron make snow cones for Airmen and their families at the Hearts Apart dinner June 6, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The night was Hawaiian-themed, an... More
Staff Sgt. James Pomeroy, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance
Staff Sgt. James Pomeroy, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, sets up a ladder on a C-17 Globemaster III March 20, 2017 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Crew chiefs are responsible for maintaining ... More
Mr. Brad Boland (right), President O-Neill Transfer
Mr. Brad Boland (right), President O-Neill Transfer and Storage Co., hands off a bottle of 1945 Calvados brandy to Master Sgt. Todd Wivell, 62nd Airlift Wing chief of public affairs, March 5, 2017 at the O-Neil... More
Airmen and Soldiers load a Rough Terrain Container
Airmen and Soldiers load a Rough Terrain Container Handler onto a C-17 Globemaster III during a Mission Oriented Training exercise April 13, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The RTCH weighs 121,000 poun... More
Staff Sgt. James Pomeroy, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance
Staff Sgt. James Pomeroy, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, reviews technical orders for turning power on in a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft March 20, 2017 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Crew c... More
Soldiers from the 593rd Special Troops Battalion work
Soldiers from the 593rd Special Troops Battalion work with Airmenn from the 62nd Airlift Wing to tie down a Rough Terrain Container Handler in a C-17 Globemaster III during a Mission Oriented Training exercise ... More
Senior Airman Facundo Santamina (left), 62nd Aircraft
Senior Airman Facundo Santamina (left), 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief and Staff Sgt. James Pomeroy, 62nd AMXS crew chief, review a technical order prior to performing maintenance on a C-17 Globe... More
Team McChord loadmasters load a Rough Terrain Container
Team McChord loadmasters load a Rough Terrain Container Handler in a C-17 Globemaster III April 13, 2017, during a Mission Oriented Training exercise at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The exercise provided ben... More
Maj. Amanda Turcotte, McChord Field Honor Guard officer
Maj. Amanda Turcotte, McChord Field Honor Guard officer in charge, presents Denis Sprague, surviving son of Airman Second Class Conrad Sprague, with the U.S. flag during an honors ceremony May 10, 2016, at Taho... More
Maj. Gen. James Johnson (left), Air Force Sexual Assault
Maj. Gen. James Johnson (left), Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office director, talks to Airmen from the 8th Airlift Squadron about his time working in the squadron as a navigator. Johnson ser... More
Sgt. Brad Kay, Royal Australian Air Force 36th Squadron
Sgt. Brad Kay, Royal Australian Air Force 36th Squadron aircraft technician, guides a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft auxiliary power unit into place April 19, 2016, during a class at the 373rd Training Squadron ... More
Staff Sgt. William Smith, 627th Logistics Readiness
Staff Sgt. William Smith, 627th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technician, loosens a battery cable from a truck battery March 30, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Vehicle maintenance t... More
Team McChord leadership and first sergeants prepare
Team McChord leadership and first sergeants prepare plates for Airmen and their families at the Hearts Apart dinner June 6, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The semi-annual event was hosted by the McCho... More
Maj. Gen. James Johnson, Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention
Maj. Gen. James Johnson, Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office director, speaks to Airmen of the 361st Recruiting Squadron about recruiting April 26, 2016, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. P... More
Senior Airman Facundo Santamina (left), 62nd Aircraft
Senior Airman Facundo Santamina (left), 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief and Staff Sgt. James Pomeroy, 62nd AMXS crew chief, inspect the wing of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft March 20, 2017 at Jo... More
We are the checks and balances, Washington State
Staff Sgt. Kursten Harris, 62nd Maintenance Group plans, scheduling and documentation office NCO in charge, reviews schedules Feb. 22, 2017 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The 62nd MXG plans, scheduling and ... More
Lt. Col. Mark Szatkowski (center), 62nd Aircraft Maintenance
Lt. Col. Mark Szatkowski (center), 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, shows retired Lt. Col. Paul Needham, a former Iranian hostage and guest speaker for Wingman Day, a C-17 Globemaster III April 13,... More
Wingman saves choking Airman, Washington State
Airman 1st Class Joshua Jourdan, 627th Logistics Readiness Squadron deployment specialist, poses for a photo June 13, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Jourdan gave life-saving care to a Team McChord Air... More
Staff Sgt. William Behl, 62nd Maintenances Squadron
Staff Sgt. William Behl, 62nd Maintenances Squadron crewchief, has his annual eye exam performed at the McChord Field optometry clinic, May 9, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The clinic provides annual... More
(U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jacob Jimenez/released)
(U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jacob Jimenez/released)
Veterans participating in the Puget Sound Honor Flight
Veterans participating in the Puget Sound Honor Flight are welcomed home by members of the local community April 24, 2017, at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Seattle, Wash. More than 20 Puget Sound Airmen ... More
Staff Sgt. Blake McCartney, 627th Security Forces Squadron
Staff Sgt. Blake McCartney, 627th Security Forces Squadron command support staff, aims an M-4 Carbine rifle at a target May 31, 2017, during the Elementary Level Rifle Excellence Competition at Joint Base Lewis... More
Lt. Col. Pierre Allegre, 446th Airlift Wing head chaplain,
Lt. Col. Pierre Allegre, 446th Airlift Wing head chaplain, consoles the family of Airman Second Class Conrad Sprague, during an honors ceremony for Sprague, May 10, 2016, at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Wa... More