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  • Family readiness staff presents series for job seekers

    The staff of the 446th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center is excited to bring to Reservists at McChord Field a new class that will help them "Land That Job!"A team of dedicated people from different sections of the workforce will provide tools and insight on many topics

  • Reservists, local cops team up for C-17 rescue training

    Nate Condreay put out a bounty for C-17 Globemaster III experts. The search ended when Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing turned themselves in.The high volume of C-17 traffic flying back and forth from JBLM, paired with the countless bodies of water in the Puget Sound area, led the deputy

  • Salutes for January 2013

    Take a moment to say congratulations, hello, and farewell to our Reservists who have been promoted, are new to the wing, or retiring.PromotionsMaster SergeantEric Frey, 446th CESKerri Kuntz, 86th APSKyle Schnell, 86th APSTechnical SergeantCarlos Seoanesperla, 446th AMXSVance Stevens, 446th MXSJason

  • Is it the flu, or is it poison?

    Flu season is in full swing. But that headache, dizziness, nausea and fatigue you're feeling may not be the flu, it could also be an odorless, colorless and toxic gas - carbon monoxide.Because it is impossible to see, taste or smell the toxic fumes, CO can kill you before you are aware it is in your

  • McChord EOD offers opportunity to join team

    In the mountains of Afghanistan, embedded with Soldiers, an Airman works to remove an improvised explosive device from the side of the road. While trying to concentrate, his group comes under fire, forcing him to fire back as he continues his task. Somehow, despite the pressure he is under, he is

  • McChord Reservists to get help with travel vouchers

    The 446th Airlift Wing Financial Management and Comptroller is taking part in Air Force Reserve Command's plan to add resources and change business practices to make travel voucher processing easier for Reservists here.Throughout FY13, the command will increase the number of Defense Travel System

  • Reserve recruiters rock the Tacoma Dome

    Similar to a group of friends working in sync to assemble a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle, recruiters from the Western Reserve Squadron have the critical mission of searching for the missing pieces of the 2,200-strong members of the 446th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, McChord Field,

  • Looking back in time: from deep space to Deep Freeze

    In 1961, America was going through a lot of changes. President John F. Kennedy would take office, the United States broke off diplomatic relations in Cuba, and Alan Shepard became the first American to travel in space. In the meantime, the 446th Airlift Wing, then the 446th Troop Carrier Wing, went

  • The silver lining behind the cold flightline

    Eight months of the year, Washington state residents see temperatures drop down to the 40's or lower. For people with outdoor jobs, like crew chiefs on McChord Field, the cold weather is definitely a factor in their day-to-day life.Since the beginning of 2013, the temperature on McChord Field has

  • Employer orientation day set for April 6

    Civilian employers of Reservists are more likely to be supportive and have a good employer and employee relationship when they have a clear understanding of the Reservists' mission and obligations. One of the best avenues for providing this understanding is through the 446th Airlift Wing's Employer

  • Brother, sister share first salute

    When a brand new officer graduates from Officer Training School, he usually receives his first salute during the ceremony. But that is not the case for one graduate with ties to McChord. Rather than following in this ceremonial tradition, 2nd Lt. Nathan Mann, a maintenance officer with the 129th