JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – With the forecast for severe weather, the 62nd Airlift Wing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord is taking precautionary steps to protect its fleet by evacuating several C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.
Evacuation missions are a standard procedure to prevent potential damage to aircraft and ensure the safety of personnel.
The 62nd Airlift Wing at McChord Field holds a unique responsibility within the Department of Defense. They are the sole wing tasked with the airlift of nuclear and nuclear-related cargo, according to the Department of Defense…