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  • 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. 

  • 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

  • CSAF 23 Letter to Airmen

    The letter serves as a rallying call for Airmen to continue their exceptional service and adapt to the evolving demands of national security.

  • Serving Her Community: Airman shares Native American Heritage

    Every November, the Department of the Air Force celebrates National American Indian Heritage Month to recognize the rich culture and talent brought to the Air and Space Forces by our service members and employees who identify as Indigenous people of our nation. With over 574 federally recognized

  • Annual Operation Turkey Drop

    Members of the 446th Airlift Wing Military and Family Readiness and the 446th Force Support Squadron, alongside members of the 334th Chapter of the Air Force Association, stand together for a photo during Operation Turkey Drop, Nov. 3, 2023, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. 80 frozen turkeys

  • 446th Airlift Wing Hosts Distinguished Flying Cross Ceremony

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Scott Durham, commander of Fourth Air Force, recognized six Reserve Citizen Airmen with the Distinguished Flying Cross for their actions during Operation Allies Refuge at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Oct. 15, 2023.

  • 446th Airlift Wing Distinguished Flying Cross Ceremony

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Derin Durham, Fourth Air Force commander, poses for a group photo with the aircrew who received the Distinguished Flying Cross medal during a medal presentation at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Oct. 15, 2023. Recipients earned the Distinguished Flying Cross medal

  • Forging Excellence: William Tell – Tuskegee Now and Then

    After a nearly 20-year hiatus, the U.S. Air Force’s most famous air combat competition, William Tell, returned September 11-15, 2023, in Savannah, Georgia.A special member was in attendance this year, a member of the historical 332nd Fighter Group, the Tuskegee Airmen, Lt. Col. James Harvey III. The