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Rodeo is coming in July
Thousands of competitors will arrive at McChord July 22 and compete in dozens of competitions testing their professional mobility skills through July 28 in Air Mobility Command's Rodeo '07. The 446th Airlift Wing team, headed by Lt. Col. Greg Pyke, will compete to defend its title of Best C-17 Wing in the Air Force. The team will be introduced at the wing commander's calls in June. Along with the team, the wing will provide volunteers for a variety of Rodeo support positions. For information on working as a volunteer, contact Senior Master Sgt. Joe Steinbacher, chief Wrangler for Rodeo.

60th anniversary picnic honors all McChord alumni Sept. 8
On Sept. 8, the 446th Airlift Wing will host a base-wide picnic at Heritage Hill honoring those who have served at McChord and their families who supported them, as well as their contributions to the Air Force's rich heritage.
The event will feature squadron food and memorabilia booths, live music and guest speakers from McChord's past.
This event is a one-time replacement for unit Family Day events for 2007. If you are interested in serving on the planning committee or organizing a booth for your squadron, contact Lt. Col. Anna Sullivan, 446th Public Affairs, or e-mail her.

Change of commands, promotion ceremony set for April 22
There will be a double change of command ceremony for the 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 446th Maintenance Squadron on April 22 at 10 a.m. in Hangar 9.
Maj. Maureen Carroll will be the new commander of the 446th MXS and Maj. Luke Upton will be the new commander of the 446th AMXS.
Lt. Col. Jerry Thayer will pin on his new O-6 rank in a ceremony immediately following the change of commands.

League of United Latin American Citizens nominations due in April
Commanders and supervisors now have the opportunity to submit nominations for the 2007 LULAC Excellence in Military Service Award. The 2007 LULAC Excellence in Military Service Award recognizes military members who have distinguished themselves in the War on Terrorism and whose activities best support the ideals of duty, honor, country, or who best epitomize the core values and the citizen-warrior attributes of the respective military service.
Nominations are due April 21 to the wing executive officer. For details on award criteria and nomination package requirements, check out the 446th Airlift Wing's Human Resources Development Council Web site at https://446aw.mcchord.af.mil/HRDC/National%20Award%20Info%20and%20Criteria/Forms/AllItems.aspx and

Blacks in Government Meritorious Service Award due in May
Commanders and supervisors now have the opportunity to submit nominations for the 2007 Blacks in Government Meritorious Service Award. The 2007 BIG Meritorious Service Award is awarded to a military member and DoD civilian employee who have significantly contributed to the Global War on Terrorism through outstanding support to the mission of their organization. Due date is May 19 and nominations can be submitted to the wing executive officers.
For further details on award criteria and nomination package details, please check out the 446 AW Human Resources Development Council Web site at https://446aw.mcchord.af.mil/HRDC/National%20Award%20Info%20and%20Criteria/Forms/AllItems.aspx and

Council seeks volunteers to attend conventions
The 446th Airlift Wing's Human Resources Development Council has agreed to support attendance of one person from each group at the League of United Latin American Citizens Convention July 11-13 and the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., Convention Aug. 23-25. Full announcement details and application forms are available on our HRDC Sharepoint site: https://446aw.mcchord.af.mil/HRDC/default.aspx.
Submit nomination forms through your squadron and group commander to Lt. Col. Barbara Henson, 446th AW/IG, to arrive not later than May 5.

I-90 Interchange closed for 19 days this summer - plan ahead
The Washington State Department of Transportation will complete a major rehabilitation of I-5 between Spokane Street and the I-90 interchange this summer. This construction will significantly affect traffic near downtown Seattle, particularly during 19 continuous days of intense construction from Aug. 10-29.
To learn more about the project visit WSDOT's Web site at www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/i5/SpokaneStreetBridgeRepair