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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

A bus transports employees heading to McMurdo Station, Antarctica from the United States Antarctic Program Passenger Terminal to a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, at Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand, Oct. 20, 2024. The USAP PAX assists in the processing and transportation of personnel from NZ to the Antarctic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

The United States Antarctic Program hangar is a primary staging and storage location for the National Science Foundation and connects to the opposite side of the flightline for easy loading and transport at Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand, Oct. 15, 2024. The U.S. NSF is an independent federal agency that supports science and engineering in all 50 states and U.S. territories. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

Lunch bags are set in position for incoming passengers outside a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing at Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand, Oct. 20, 2024. The food provided is not only for the passengers but also for the crew and includes an evening meal for the five-hour flight back. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

Passengers departing under the United States Antarctic Program step into a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, at Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand, Oct. 20, 2024. The U.S. National Science Foundation manages the United States Antarctic Program and supports scientific research by overseeing a massive cooperative effort among researchers, the military, and civilian agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

Lunch bags are set in position for incoming passengers outside a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing at Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand, Oct. 20, 2024. The food provided is not only for the passengers but also for the crew and includes an evening meal for the five-hour flight back. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

Passengers departing under the United States Antarctic Program settle into a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, at Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand, Oct. 20, 2024. The U.S. National Science Foundation manages the United States Antarctic Program and supports scientific research by overseeing a massive cooperative effort among researchers, the military, and civilian agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

Passengers departing under the United States Antarctic Program settle into a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, at Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand, Oct. 20, 2024. The U.S. National Science Foundation manages the United States Antarctic Program and supports scientific research by overseeing a massive cooperative effort among researchers, the military, and civilian agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

Aerial footage from the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, of the Antarctic landscape during a flight from Christchurch, New Zealand to Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 20, 2024. According to the National Science Foundation Antarctica's area of 5.4 million square miles makes it 1.5 times the size of the conterminous United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

Passengers traveling with the United States Antarctic Program exit a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 20, 2024. The U.S. National Science Foundation manages the United States Antarctic Program and supports scientific research by overseeing a massive cooperative effort among researchers, the military, and civilian agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

U.S. Air Force Airman, all loadmasters with Team McChord, lower a ramp down between the Antarctic ice and the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III, at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 20, 2024. The Helo ramp used ensured a smooth offloading for the small helicopter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing prepares to take off from Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 20, 2024. The 62d AW’s commitment to supporting the Antarctic airlift mission of Operation Deep Freeze spans an impressive 26 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

U.S. Air Force Airmen, all loadmasters from Team McChord, lower a ramp down between the Antarctic ice and the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III, at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 20, 2024. The Helo ramp used ensured a smooth offloading for the small helicopter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

Wooden pallets are kept near the C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, during the offloading process after landing at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 20, 2024. The wooden pallets provide a buffer between the ice and any metal equipment since the extreme cold has the potential to freeze metal onto the surface. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

U.S. Air Force Airmen, all loadmasters from Team McChord, lower a ramp down between the Antarctic ice and the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III, at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 20, 2024. The Helo ramp used ensured a smooth offloading for the small helicopter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing prepares to take off from Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 20, 2024. The 62d AW’s commitment to supporting the Antarctic airlift mission of Operation Deep Freeze spans an impressive 26 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Aound the Wing

WRIGHT PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Artist Karen Chandler donated to the Air Force this 40 inches by 30 inches painting featuring Master Sgt. Rick DeLucia conducting a container delivery system airdrop during Rodeo 2009 at McChord Air Force Base, Wash. The painting is on display at the National Air Force Museum now through Jan. 1, 2011. Sergeant DeLucia is an Air Force Reserve loadmaster with the 446th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.(Courtesy photo provided by Master Sgt. Rick DeLucia)

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Aound the Wing

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash., - Lt. Col. Pat Kearney, 446th Airlift Wing, stands in front of Les Braves at Omaha Beach, Normandy, France. Les Braves is the memorial marking the spot where the main beach assault took place on D-Day, June 6 1944. (Courtesy photo)

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Aound the Wing

KONA, HAWAII - One of our Reserve loadmasters - Senior Master Sgt. Derek Bryant, 728th Airlift Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord Wash., got his hands on some medals at the recent Ironman competition in Hawaii. Of course, he was just a volunteer handing them out. Maybe next year Derek you can compete and earn one! (Courtesy photo)

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

Protecting our people protects our mission

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APS load

Staff Sgt. Tom Mcewan and Specialist Amanda Ballentine, 301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, work atop a M1136 Stryker combat vehicle to prepare it for measurements and weighing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Dec. 6. The 36th APS out of McChord Field helped to train the U.S. Army’s 301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade on preparing a Stryker for transport in a C-17 Globemaster III. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Senior Airman Daniel Liddicoet)

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