McChord Air Force Base served as an airlift base since the end of World War II . The base functions as a strategic airlift base participating in transport ( such as in Operation Desert Shield ) , humanitarian ( such as relief during 1992 typhoons , support during the eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980 , and support to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina ) , and air defense roles ( such as military interception in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks )
9/11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Joint Base Lewis–McChord