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	Fact Sheets : 62nd Airlift Wing : 62nd Airlift Wing
		The wing's tasking requirements range from supplying humanitarian airlift relief to victims of disasters, to airdropping troops into the heart of contingency operations in hostile areas.
		The 62nd Airlift Wing's mission is to deliver global airlift, focused logistics, and agile combat support for America.
		The 62nd Airlift Wing was established as the 62nd Troop Carrier Wing on July 28, 1947, calling McChord Field (later Air Force Base), Wash., home on Aug. 15, 1947.
	public.mcchord.amc.af.mil /library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=4356 (963 words)

	United States Air Force (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		An operational wing is one that has an operations group and related operational mission activity assigned to it.
		Wings are composed of several groups with different functional responsibilities.
		Military Airlift Command supplied the city during the Berlin airlift, using C-121 Constellation and the C-54 Skymaster.
	hallencyclopedia.com /United_States_Air_Force (1899 words)

	C-17 Globemaster III
		The ultimate measure of airlift effectiveness is the ability to rapidly project and sustain an effective combat force close to a potential battle area.
		The first squadron of C-17s, the 17th Airlift Squadron, was declared operationally ready on January 17, 1995.
		The C-17 is operated by the Air Mobility Command at the 437th Airlift Wing, Charleston AFB, S.C.; the 62nd Airlift Wing, McChord AFB, Wash; and the 315th Airlift Wing (Associate Reserve), Charleston AFB, S.C. RAF background
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/c/c_/c_17_globemaster_iii.html (1599 words)

	62nd Airlift Wing [62nd AW]
		The 62nd AW received in mid-december 2000 its twenty-first C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in a gradual transition scheduled to be completed by 2004 from C-141 Starlifters to C-17s.
		The 62nd Airlift Wing was first constituted as the 62nd Troop Carrier Wing on 28 July 1947, at McChord Field, Washington.
		Thus, the 62nd Troop Carrier Wing (TCW), constituted on 28 July 1947, and activated at McChord Field on 15 August, was assigned to 12th Air Force, Tactical Air Command, while the 62nd Troop Carrier Group became one of the Wing's subordinate units; its flying arm.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/agency/usaf/62aw.htm (5647 words)

	C-17 Globemaster III - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The C-17 Globemaster III is the newest, most advanced, and most flexible cargo aircraft to ever enter the U.S. and allied airlift force.
		This aircraft is also capable of performing tactical airlift and airdrop missions when required.
		The C-17 is operated by the Air Mobility Command at the 437th Airlift Wing, Charleston AFB, S.C.; the 62nd Airlift Wing, McChord AFB, Wash; and the 315th Airlift Wing (Associate Reserve), Charleston AFB, S.C. edit]
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/C-17_Globemaster_III (1925 words)

	History for 62nd Airlift Wing HQ
		Redesignated: 62d Air Transport Wing, Heavy, on 1 Jan 1965; 62d Military Airlift Wing on 8 Jan 1966; 62d Airlift Wing on 1 Dec 1991.
		Provided a major portion of the airlift needed to construct the distant early warning (DEW) line in northern Alaska and Canada, 1955?1956, and thereafter periodically resupplied the DEW line stations.
		Airlifted personnel and equipment in support of American involvement in Southwest Asia and operated airlift control elements at Zaragoza, Spain, to direct cargo and personnel destined for Southwest Asia, Aug 1990?Mar 1991.
	www.military.com /HomePage/UnitPageHistory/1,13506,600259\|701808,00.html (532 words)

	Little Rock Air Force Base: 314th Airlift Wing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Little Rock Air Force Base is the home of the 314th Airlift Wing, the host organization under Air Education and Training Command, the 463rd Airlift Group and Mobility Weapons School, both under Air Mobility Command, the 189th Airlift Wing (Arkansas Air National Guard), and a variety of other associate units.
		The wing headquarters structure also includes wing staff agencies not assigned to any of the 314th Airlift Wing's four groups.
		The 314th Airlift Wing is composed of three C-130 flying squadrons -- the 48th, 53rd and 62nd Airlift Squadrons.
	www.littlerock.af.mil /314aw/ssi_awhome.shtm (403 words)

	Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
		McChord's 62nd Airlift Wing will receive 48 of the versatile airlifters, which will also be operated by McChord's reserve unit, the 446th Airlift Wing.
		The C-17 is possibly the most flexible airlift aircraft to enter the Air Force inventory since the C-130 Hercules.
		The C-17 currently holds over 20 world-class airlift records, including payload to altitude time-to-climb, and the Short TakeOff and Landing (STOL) mark in which the C-17 took off in less than 1,400 feet (427m), carried a payload of 44,000 pounds (19,958kg) to altitude, and landed in less than 1,400 feet (427m).
	www.theaviationzone.com /factsheets/c17.asp (1705 words)

	McChord Reservists Activate (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		The 446th Airlift Wing is an Air Force Reserve Command wing.
		The 446th AW is nearly a mirror image of the active-duty host wing and blends seamlessly into active-duty operations when called upon.
		The 446th and 62nd Airlift Wings fly the C-17 Globemaster in support of America’s global reach commitment.
	www.afrc.af.mil /446aw/news/2003/February/mcchord_reservists_activate.htm (319 words)

	Biographies : COLONEL STEVEN J. ARQUIETTE
		Colonel Steven J. Arquiette is the commander of the 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. He is responsible for the combined efforts of all operations and support activities associated with the worldwide air mobility mission.
		Colonel Arquiette is a command pilot, having flown multiple air refueling, airlift and DV airlift aircraft.
		As the commander of the 99th Airlift Squadron at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., his squadron of selectively manned aircrews directly supported the president, vice president, members of the cabinet and of congress, and other U.S. and foreign dignitaries.
	public.travis.amc.af.mil /library/biographies/bio.asp?id=8473 (740 words)

	C-17 Globemaster III - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		As a result, newer and more flexible airlift aircraft such as the C-17 are needed to meet potential armed contingencies, peacekeeping or humanitarian missions worldwide.
		However, USAF has been so pleased and amazed with the aircraft that it is entirely possible that the C-17 will be ordered in greater quantities than originally envisioned, with current orders standing at 222.
		The UK cancelled the competition in August 1999 recognizing that the C-17 was the only aircraft that met its demanding specifications.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/C-17 (1925 words)

	C-141 StarLifter (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		In Operation Nickel Grass, the emergency airlift of arms and equipment to Israel during the October War (1973), C-141Bs handled a major portion of the 136.6 million ton-miles flown.
		The moment of glory for the MAC strategic airlift fleet's C-141B and C-5A/B aircraft was Operation Desert Shield (Aug 1990-Jan 1991), the abrupt movement of unprecedented numbers of people and tonnages of equipment to Saudi Arabia and other Middle East locations.
		Strategic Airlift (personnel): to the extent possible, the USAF employs the C-5A/B for equipment and the C-141B for personnel; 166 passengers can be transported in palletized airline-style seats; 205 passengers or 168 fully-equipped paratroopers can be carried using canvas, side-facing seats.
	www.zianet.com /jpage/airforce/weapons/air/c-141.html (1785 words)

	Units prepare to respond to Rita; Bush to visit Texas, NORTHCOM (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Two C-5 Galaxy aircraft with the 433rd Airlift Wing at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio are poised to assist with the evacuation of areas in Hurricane Rita's path, including Houston and Beaumont, Texas.
		Both the Reserve 446th Airlift Wing and active-duty 62nd Airlift Wing have crews on standby at McChord, ready to leave when the call for assistance comes through command authorities.
		The 9th Reconnaissance Wing is standing by to obtain, if requested, additional imagery of any devastation that may be caused by Rita.
	www.ntxe-news.com /artman/publish/printer_28806.shtml (1182 words)

	Steve's Airshow World - Aircraft Factfile and Recognition Guide - Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
		The aircraft is operated by the Air Mobility Command with initial operations at Charleston AFB, SC, with the 437th Airlift Wing and the 315th Airlift Wing (Air Force Reserve).
		C-17s are also based at McChord AFB, WA with the 62nd Airlift Wing and the 446th Airlift Wing (Air Force Reserve).
		Another batch of 14 aircraft are slated to be based in McGuire AFB, NJ, with the 305th Air Mobility Wing and the 514th Air Mobility Wing (Air Force Reserve) starting in the summer of 2004.
	www.stevesairshow.com /factfile/c-17.html (680 words)

	ION Awards
		There he was assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, then the 62nd Operations Support Squadron and finally to the 4th Airlift Squadron as C-141B evaluator and instructor navigator.
		In 1999, he was assigned to the 57th Airlift Squadron at Altus, Okla., as C-141B combat crew training instructor and evaluator navigator and flight commander, support flight and squadron executive officer.
		He has received numous achievement awards, including commendations as the 7th Airlift Squadron Instructor Navigator of the Year, the 4th Airlift Squadron Company Grade Officer of the Year 1999, and 62nd Airlift Wing Navigator of the Year Award 1999.
	www.ion.org /awards/superiorachievement2000.cfm (328 words)

	www.GovExec.com - Tops in Quality (7/1/99)
		With U.S. armed forces involved in a variety of military and humanitarian operations, the 62nd Airlift Wing has a critical mission: deploying military personnel and equipment to trouble spots around the world.
		The 374th Airlift Wing is the only airlift wing in the Far East, providing transportation for people and supplies to Defense Department agencies throughout the Pacific Theater.
		In addition to improving flight operations, the 374th Airlift Wing has implemented quality improvements that benefit the local community.
	www.govexec.com /features/0799/0799mgmtgame2.htm (1459 words)

	The News Tribune (Lite) - Commanders bring relief from above
		Wing commanders from McChord Air Force Base are cooperating in the Middle East to manage the daily flights of U.S. troops and supplies into and out of Iraq, Afghanistan and the Horn of Africa.
		Wayne Schatz commands the active-duty airlift wing at McChord, while his counterpart Col. Eric Crabtree leads the reserve wing.
		Crabtree, who commands the reserve 446th Airlift wing, is wrapping up his four-month assignment.
	www.thenewstribune.com /news/local/v-lite/story/5174798p-4704960c.html (574 words)

	News Herald Local News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		The 33 men and women representing the Pacific Air Forces from the 3rd Wing at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, were named the best of the best in the Readiness Challenge VI competition at Tyndall Air Force Base last week.
		First runner-up in the competition was the 62nd Airlift Wing of McChord Air Force Base, Wash., which represented the Air Mobility Command.
		Other winners were the 10th Air Base Wing, U.S. Air Force Academy, which won in the bed-down category; and the 88th Air Base Wing, which accepted the Maj. Gen.
	www.newsherald.com /LOCAL/READ57.HTM (418 words)

	Airman: The heavy lifestyle: McChord C-17 crews steppin... @ HighBeam Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		The channel run was a welcome--and rare--break from the kind of missions 62nd Airlift Wing aircrews have been flying.
		The first wing on line was the 437th Airlift Wing at Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. Both wings have associate Reserve wings, the 315th Airlift Wing at Charleston and the 446th Airlift Wing at McChord.
		The wing had one mission-ready squadron and was working on building its second when Sept. 11 events changed things.
	www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:98542410&refid=holomed_1 (2637 words)

	Little Rock Air Force Base: 62nd Airlift Squadron (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		The 62nd Airlift Squadron produces highly qualified Department of Defense and international C-130 crewmembers through superior aircraft, support and training while maintaining a rapidly deployable combat- force capability.
		The 62nd Airlift Squadron provides initial qualification, mission qualification (airland and airdrop) and re-qualification C-130 formal training.
		Along with its sister squadron, the 53rd Airlift Squadron, the 62nd teaches separate courses from 11 syllabi, including aircraft commander, co-pilot, navigator, flight engineer and loadmaster qualification.
	www.littlerock.af.mil /314og/62as/ssi_62home.shtm (214 words)

	Edit #1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Alan Ekrem, 437th Airlift Wing director of special staff, made good on a promise he made last December to raise more than $100,000 to help a Bosnian girl suffering from leukemia get an urgently needed bone marrow transplant.
		This morning, the Airlift Tanker Association, is sponsoring a golf tournament to raise funds to support several designated charities to include scholarship and disadvantaged youth programs.
		The 437th Logistics Group hosted Col. Thomas Toole, 62nd Airlift Wing Logistics Group commander at McChord AFB, Wash. Toole was in town benchmarking off our world class 437th LG to migrate our best practices to McChord.
	public.charleston.amc.af.mil /organizations/437AW/Wing_Staff/Public_Affairs/news_dispatch/1999ad/jul/Jul09_1999/Edit1.html (512 words)

	War in Iraq -- Airborne C-17s keep McChord flight line nearly empty
		About 1,100 airmen from McChord’s 62nd Airlift Wing, nearly a third of the group, have been deployed to support U.S. forces in the Middle East.
		Another 450 airmen from the 446th Airlift Wing, a Tacoma-area Air Force Reserve unit, also have been activated.
		The 8th Airlift Squadron is part of the 62nd Airlift Wing.
	www.militarycity.com /iraq/1710061.html (480 words)

	combatindex.com - C-17 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Mission: The C-17 Globemaster III is the newest, most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the airlift force.
		The first squadron of C-17s, the 17th Airlift Squadron, was declared operationally ready Jan. 17, 1995.
		The C-17 is operated by the Air Mobility Command at the 437th Airlift Wing, Charleston AFB, S.C.; the 62nd Airlift Wing, McChord AFB, Wash; and the 315th Airlift Wing (Associate Reserve), Charleston AFB, S.C. Click on photos to enlarge
	www.combatindex.com /hardware/detail/air/c-17.html (735 words)

	Earthquake near Seattle jolts McChord AFB (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		The epicenter was estimated to be 11 miles northeast of Olympia, approximately 15 miles south of McChord.
		Officials from the 62nd Airlift Wing, McChord's host unit, began assessing damage around the base immediately after the quake, which hit about 10:55 a.m.
		Bill Barksdale, 62nd Air Wing public affairs chief, said, "Our primary concern is that our people -- Air Force people, their families and our civilian employees -- are safe and sound, and that initially appears to be the case.
	www.dcmilitary.com /airforce/beam/6_09/national_news/5389-1.html (289 words)

	US Air Force Military Biographies: Lieutenant General Vernon J. Kondra
		In July 1970 the general was assigned to Headquarters Military Airlift Command, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., as a member of the command briefing team.
		He also served as special assistant for airlift to the commander in chief, Pacific Air Forces, and played an airlift liaison role to the commander in chief, U.S. Pacific Command.
		He was assigned as deputy chief of staff for plans and programs, Military Airlift Command headquarters, in July 1989, and in August 1990 he became deputy chief of staff for operations, responsible for directing the airlift operations for operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0RBE/is_2004_Annual/ai_n8589128 (616 words)

	U.S. Air Force Military Biographies: Brigadier General Arthur F. "Chip" Diehl III.(U... @ HighBeam Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		A command pilot with more than 4,000 flying hours in the C-130, KC-135 and C-141, he commanded the 6th Air Mobility Wing at MacDill AFB, and the 62nd Airlift Wing at McChord AFB, Wash.
		February 1977-August 1981, C-130 instructor pilot, 36th Tactical Airlift Squadron, later, executive officer to the wing commander, 62nd Military Airlift Wing, McChord AFB, Wash.
		June 1986-July 1990, C-141 pilot, 52nd and 53rd military airlift squadrons, later, executive officer, 63rd Military Airlift Wing, later, operations officer, 14th Military Airlift Squadron, Norton AFB, Calif.
	www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:126071262&refid=ip_encyclopedia_hf (537 words)

	The Puyallup Herald (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Rowayne A. Schatz Jr., assumed command of the 62nd Airlift Wing from Colonel Robert Allardice, May 24 during a change of command ceremony.
		Schatz most recently served as vice commander of the 437th Airlift Wing, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. As the 62nd Airlift Wing commander, Schatz will command more than 4,600 active-duty military and civilian personnel, along with C-17 “Globemaster III” aircraft, to engage in worldwide combat and humanitarian airlift contingencies.
		The wing provides base support to the 446th Airlift Wing (the 62nd’s Reserve Associate Wing) and the Western Air Defense Sector.
	www.puyallup-herald.com /main/local/story/5205736p-5138709c.html (989 words)

	040104 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		The medal presentations, which also included a Bronze Star to a McChord pilot and Purple Hearts to two Fort Lewis soldiers, were part of a trip to McChord by the vice president to thank local airmen, soldiers and family members.
		Receiving the Air Medals were Capt. Paul Sonstein, Capt. Anne Lueck and 1st Lt. Andrew Oiland, all from McChord's host wing, the 62nd Airlift Wing; and Tech.
		The crew declared an in flight emergency and were able to safely land the aircraft at the airport.
	public.amc.af.mil /News/2004/January/040104.htm (606 words)

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