446th Airlift Wing mobilizes in 72 hours

Team McChord APS readies fire truck for Denton Humanitarian Assistance Program

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 62d Aerial Port Squadron, 446th APS and 709th Airlift Squadron from Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, load a fire truck onto a C-5M Super Galaxy at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, April 8, 2025.A donated fire truck arrived at JBLM via flatbed truck to be shipped to

Two Hats, One Mission: 446th AW Airman’s Journey as Port Dawg and ChalleNGe Academy Cadre

About a year ago, Tech. Sgt. Duncan Hamlin, 86th Aerial Port Squadron port dawg and Washington Youth Challenge Academy cadre, found a new calling teaching at the Academy for his civilian career. Hamlin is a Cadre Team Member assigned to the 2nd Platoon Spartans at the Washington Youth Challenge

Reserve Loadmaster Serves Country and Community

                                            Staff Sgt. Eleazar Grimes is a United States Air Force Reserve loadmaster for the 728th Airlift Squadron. After enlisting and completing his required training he reported to the 728th where he met Master Sergeant Kyle Harris. Harris has been a full-time

446th AW captain recognized as Military Reservist of the Year by U.S. Department of Transportation

Recently, an Airman from the 446th Airlift Wing was recognized by the U.S. Department of Transportation as the Outstanding Military Reservist of the Year.Capt. Lisa Neetz, 86th Aerial Port Squadron logistics officer, received the Secretary's U.S. Military Reservist Award at the DOT Secretary's

446th FSS First Sergeant serves community as pediatric nurse

A 446th Force Support Squadron first sergeant serves her community working as a pediatric nurse.

446th AW Supports Marines During Steel Knight 24

Airmen from the 446th Airlift Wing participated in Steel Knight 24 at Naval Auxiliary Landing Field, San Clemente Island, California from Dec. 6-10, 2024. Steel Knight 24 was a joint training exercise that included expeditionary basing operations, airfield seizure operations, and austere wet-wing

446th AW Leadership visits Team McChord Airmen supporting ODF

446th Airlift Wing leadership recently returned from Christchurch, New Zealand, where they connected with Airmen from the 446th and 62d Airlift Wings to recognize the Airmen and gain further insight into the critical role of Team McChord in Operation Deep Freeze.

Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch gateway to Antarctica

Team McChord, through Operation Deep Freeze, plays a crucial role to ensure the Antarctic airlift mission operates smoothly and efficiently. The 62d Airlift Wing and 446th Airlift Wing crews come together to form the 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and have perfected the process over the years,

Antarctic Airlift: Change of Command on Ice

At Team McChord, whether you're civilian, reserve, or active duty, you’ll have the chance to learn about Operation Deep Freeze—an incredible mission playing a crucial role in supporting the U.S. Antarctic Program.As you walk through the main buildings on the McChord Field side of the Joint Base

446th AW Leadership visits Aerial Port Squadron

Leadership of the 446th Airlift Wing took time out of the September drill weekend to visit the 86th Aerial Port Squadron to get a demonstration of the unit's capabilities. The mission of the 446th AW is to provide ready Airmen to support global operations. 

446th AW demonstrates international interoperability at Pacific Airshow Gold Coast

446th Airlift Wing provides C-17 support to Pacific Airshow in Gold Coast, Australia.

Col. Joseph M. Vanoni assumes command of the 446th Airlift Wing

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph M. Vanoni assumed command of the 446th Airlift Wing in an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 3.

Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi named 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi was selected to be the 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.

Phantom Program tackles game-changing technology

In the rapidly evolving landscape of military operations, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changing technology. This powerful tool has the potential to revolutionize how service members perform their duties, enhance efficiency, accuracy, and overall efficacy. However, with such