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Chaplain canidates tour JBLM
Chaplain candidates from numerous denominations descended on McChord Field as part of a tour of various bases during the Air Force Chaplain Candidate Intensive Internship (C2I2) tour, June 28 through Jul 9. After spending a day with active duty, they spent the remainder of their time touring the ‘Rainier’ Wing and observing what life is like for an Air Force Reservist.
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7/10 2018
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A symbol of independence on Independence Day
On June 10th, dozens of people gathered in Meriden, Conn. to watch the retirement of faded and worn American flags during the American Legion, Post 45 Disposal of Unserviceable Flags Ceremony. Many of the flags had been displayed in honor of deceased service members several years ago, while some had flown one last time in a C-130H “Hercules” aircraft on Memorial Day throughout the state of Connecticut.
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7/03 2018
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Reservist helps brand Air Force Reserve at NBA Finals game
Tech Sgt. Freddie Garza got to show the world his talent when he performed the National Anthem before 16.24 million television viewers and an energized crowd at the Cleveland Cavaliers Quicken Loans Arena for Game 4 of the NBA Finals. In the process, the Reserve Citizen Airman was able to give some great exposure to the Air Force Reserve.
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7/02 2018
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Rainier Medic provides medical training for Hawaii Reservists
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- Reserve Citizen Airmen based out of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, participated in Rainier Medic hosted by the 446th Airlift Wing, a joint training event meant to bring reserve units from all over the U.S. to Joint Base Lewis-McChord to practice field medical skills essential to mission accomplishment while deployed or responding to a contingency operation.
Members of the Air Force and Navy Reserve used real world assets, which included UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.
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6/30 2018
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Fireworks Safety 2018
According to the Fireworks Information Center, more than 240 people go to the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in the month around the Fourth of July.
Fireworks can be dangerous, causing serious burns and eye injuries.
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6/29 2018
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446th AES kicks it old school
At the beginning of summer every year at Carter Lake Elementary School on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, students from military families take part in Camp Eagle. It’s an event where different military components from around JBLM are afforded the opportunity to explain something about their career field.Representatives from the 446th Aeromedical
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6/18 2018
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Washington Air National Guard hosts ESGR Bosslift
Experiencing a midair refueling of fighter aircraft during a training mission with the Washington Air National Guard’s 141st Air Refueling Wing was an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for 60 civilian employers taking part in the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Bosslift program June 6-7, 2018.
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6/15 2018
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Mobility Forces deliver U.S., UK paratroopers to Europe for Swift Response 18
U.S. paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C., and British Paratroopers from the 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, Colchester, England, arrived in Latvia with the assistance of various mobility aircraft in support of Exercise Swift Response 2018 (SR18) June 9, 2018.
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6/14 2018
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Aeromedical Squadron recognized AFRC’s best
The 446th Airlift Wing Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron was recognized as the Air Force Reserve Command’s Squadron of the Year, Outstanding AFRC Aeromedical Aircrew Officer of the Year and Outstanding AFRC Aeromedical Aircrew SNCO of the Year.
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6/13 2018
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U.S. Air Forces assist Swift Response 18
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6/09 2018
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