McChord Field is home to a wide variety of units and missions. The 62nd Airlift Wing is the active-duty wing on McChord Field at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The 62nd AW is joined by its Reserve partner, the 446th Airlift Wing. Together, they fly 40 C-17 Globemaster IIIs to provide combat airlift for America. Additionally, JBLM also hosts the Western Air Defense Sector, an Air National Guard unit; the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron; the 361st Recruiting Squadron and a number of other units across the installation.
Lt. Col. Susanne L. Lonsberry is the Commander, 7th Airlift Squadron, 62d Operations Group, 62d Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. She leads 150 Airmen to provide responsive and professional global mobility for the United States and allies, overseeing the training and readiness of
Major Wesley A. Ekwall is the Commander, 62nd Aerial Port Squadron at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. He is responsible for a major aerial port and commercial gateway for passenger and cargo movement on channel and contingency missions worldwide, in which 250 personnel support all facets of
Lt. Col. Zachary N. Magnin is the Commander, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. He ensures the readiness of 627 active duty and civilian personnel to provide unrivaled generation and maintenance support for 40 C-17 aircraft, ensuring worldwide combat airlift,
Lieutenant Colonel Kyle J. Stewart is the commander of the 8th Airlift Squadron, 62nd Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. He is responsible for executing the tactical mission of Air Mobility Command through the training and equipping of 140 Airmen and the assignment of aircrews to
Chief Master Sergeant Joseph Arce is the Command Chief Master Sergeant, 62nd Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. He advises the commander and staff on matters of health, morale, welfare, training, professional development and utilization of approximately 7,000 total force Airmen
Major Frank A. Jamerson is the Commander of the 627th Communications Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. As commander, Maj. Jamerson is responsible for organizing, training, equipping, and leading 140+ Airmen and civilian personnel supporting combatant command requirements and providing
Lt Col Ellen M. G. Canup is the Commander, 4th Airlift Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. In this capacity, Lieutenant Colonel Canup leads over 150 assigned personnel and is responsible for their morale, discipline, training, development and welfare. Further, she is responsible for the
Lieutenant Colonel T. Jeff Henderson is the Commander of the 62d Operations Support Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The 62 OSS enables the daily execution of airlift, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation, and humanitarian missions around the globe in support of U.S. national interests.
In accordance with the provisions of AR 190-24, OPNAVINST 1920.2A, MCO 1920.2C, COMDTINST 1620.1D and AFI 31-213, the Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board has placed the following areas and establishments off-limits to all military personnel in the Washington area.