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 […]
Joint Base Lewis-McChord
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 […]
62d Airlift Wing to Host Wing Change of Command Ceremony
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio E. Anaya, former commander of the 62d Operations Group, will assume command of the 62d Airlift Wing during a change of command ceremony at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Hangar 9, on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Anaya will assume command from Col. David A. Fazenbaker. […]
JBLM, DuPont, Steilacoom Youth Wrestling
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JBLM Watch Office, a vigilant eye on public safety
Story by Pamela Sleezer, Joint Base Lewis-McChord Public Affairs Office. JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – At some point during their time at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, service members and their family members have undoubtedly received an emergency alert making them aware of weather-related issues, emergency gate closures or traffic advisories. Those alerts can affect many in a […]
JBLM will conduct demolitions training June 12-16
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime demolitions training from June 12 at 12: a.m. to June 16 at 11:59 p.m. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
JBLM Airshow returns July 15-16
The JBLM Airshow & Warrior Expo is July 15-16 on McChord Field. Here are the transportation and parking plans for the General Public to include free, bus shuttles and on-base parking. https://youtu.be/2x0K-mLZueM. For DOD ID Cardholders, visit https://youtu.be/gHqd5wCDdpM.