Written by Pamela Sleezer. JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – The command of Joint Base Lewis-McChord came under new leadership June 29 as Col. Phil Lamb handed the reigns over to incoming garrison commander, Col. Kent Park. At a ceremony held on the grounds at the garrison headquarters building, Lamb symbolically passed the JBLM Garrison colors, […]
JBLM 2023 Airshow & Warrior Expo, July 15-16; Features the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – The 2023 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Airshow & Warrior Expo is just three weeks away. The airshow is free and open to the public and will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Gates open at 9 a.m. and flying begins at 11:30 a.m. Here is key information about the Airshow: General Public […]
JBLM will conduct mortar training June 26-30
Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime mortar training from June 26 at 6:30 a.m. to June 30 at 11:59 p.m. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
JBLM 2023 Airshow Important Links & Parking Information
The JBLM Airshow & Warrior Expo is July 15-16 at McChord Field: just three weeks away. The airshow is free, open to the public and features the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. The airshow theme is “Warriors Wanted: Explore Your Destiny.” Below are links to important information regarding the JAWE; like parking instructions, general information and […]
JBLM Community Park nearly complete
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – The new Community Park at Joint Base Lewis-McChord is nearing its completion. Construction crews have been hard at work in recent weeks laying the foundation for the four walkways that will weave through the planned green space located across from the Lewis Main Commissary. The area is the former site […]
The town of Rainier set to honor four U.S. Army pilots killed in 2011
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s 16th Combat Aviation Brigade and the town of Rainier, Wash., will hold a memorial dedication ceremony, in remembrance of four U.S. Army OH-58 Kiowa Warrior aviators killed on Dec. 12, 2011, in a training accident. The ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m., on June 23, at JBLM’s training […]
62d Airlift Wing welcomes new commander
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – The 62d Airlift Wing welcomed their new commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio E. Anaya, at a change of command ceremony at 10 a.m., June 21, 2023, at Hangar 9, on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The presiding official for the ceremony was Maj. Gen. Corey J. Martin, 18th Air Force commander. As […]
JBLM will conduct mortar training June 20-23
Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime mortar training from June 20 at 6:30 a.m. to June 23 at 11:59 p.m. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.