McChord Air Force Base

McChord is located in the city of Lakewood, 10 miles south of Tacoma, 35 miles south of Seattle and 25 miles north of the state capitol, Olympia. 

McChord Field provides safe and effective airlift and airlift support to our worldwide customers; ensure the combat readiness of our people; acquire and maintain equipment necessary for rapid, global force projection and combat support; and provide facilities, support and service to achieve mission excellence and promote a quality way of life.  (Source: militaryinstallations.dod.mil)