By Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus, 62d Airlift Wing

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. —  During their visit to the 62d Airlift Wing, the cadets learned about the mission of the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron and how other units from Team McChord assist them.

Top Photo Caption: Cadets with West Valley High School Junior ROTC pose for a picture at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, April 19, 2023. During their visit to the 62d Airlift Wing, the cadets learned about the mission of the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron and how other units from Team McChord assist them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mathew Beach, combat controller with the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron, speaks to West Valley High School Junior ROTC cadets at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, April 19, 2023. Cadets with the WVHS JROTC visited the 62d Airlift Wing and were greeted by McChord Airmen from various career fields who talked to them about how their jobs impact the McChord mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)
Cadets with the West Valley High School Junior ROTC listen to a presentation about the 62d Airlift Wing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, April 19, 2023. The cadets learned about the mission at McChord and how upon entering the military, they will shape the future of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)
Students with West Valley High School Junior ROTC listen to a presentation about parachutes at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, April 19, 2023. During their visit to the 62d Airlift Wing, the cadets learned about the mission of the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron and how other units from Team McChord assist them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)
Students with West Valley High School Junior ROTC try on night vision goggles at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, April 19, 2023. During their visit to the 62d Airlift Wing, the cadets learned about the mission of the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron and how other units from Team McChord assist them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)
U.S. Air Force Col. David Morales, vice commander of the 62d Airlift Wing, speaks to West Valley High School Junior ROTC cadets at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, April 19, 2023. Morales spoke with the cadets about the mission at McChord and how upon entering the military, they will shape the future of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus)

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