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  • McChord Reserve loadmaster strives to be true 'Ironman'

    It wasn't until 17 years after joining the 446th Airlift Wing when Derek Bryant started training for triathlons and Ironman competitions, after seeing an advertisement for one listed on the calendar of a running magazine back in 2009.Since then, the 46-year-old standard evaluation loadmaster with

  • McChord Reservists get into tight spots

    It's a space few people would enjoy spending time in - dark, cramped and fraught with danger. But for the 15 Reserve aircraft fuel system technicians assigned to the 446th Maintenance Squadron here, it's all part of a day's work. "Aircraft fuels systems are complex, which is why it takes

  • Boeing Classic hosts Military Appreciation Day

    If you've ever wanted to experience one of the most unique sports in our region and watch the legends of golf compete at the best event on the Champions Tour, the Boeing Classic is hosting members of the military.The Boeing Classic is honored to recognize the men and women who serve our country with

  • McChord, Travis Reserve medical units share strategies during visit

    Not only did the Reserve staff of the 446th Aerospace Medicine Squadron here, complete training and maintain mission readiness during the July Reserve weekend, they also put on a "clinic" for another medical unit from Air Force Reserve Command, July 12-15 here. Cadre from the 349th Aerospace

  • View the Air Expo and leave the crowds behind

    The Joint Base Lewis-McChord Air Expo 2012 is planned for Saturday and Sunday, July 21-22 and will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team, the U.S. Army Golden Knights skydiving demonstration team, and the civilian Patriots Jet Team. Along with these three major performers are

  • Legal office offers services in new location

    The 446th Airlift Wing's Judge Advocate's office, aka legal office, has moved to Bldg. 1207, Room 128.Currently staff with two attorneys and one paralegal, the legal office offers a variety of services to Air Force Reservists.Most services can be initiated by Reservists at the Air Force Legal

  • Dreams take flight for 728th Airlift Squadron pilot

    Lt. Col. Kimberly Scott, a 728th Airlift Squadron pilot here, is being recognized for her military and civilian aviation accomplishments at the Eleanor Williams Dreams Take Flight Celebration during the International Black Aerospace Coalition Conference in Las Vegas on Aug. 1.The award honors two

  • Defenders prepare for ORI challenge

    Many people ease into a Saturday morning with the morning paper in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other. Reservists from the 446th Security Forces Squadron here are a little different. Wanting to do more than just augment active duty security forces, the Defenders volunteered to participate in

  • Air Expo result of extensive planning

    This year's air expo is being planned based on two priorities; safety and entertainment, Lt. Col. Ira Cline, 2012 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Air Expo director, said. His bottom line, however, is to share what is inside the joint base gates with the community members outside the gates."What I hope for

  • Reservists required to register, update civilian employment information

    Reservists who are paid for training are required to register information about their civilian place of employment. The 446th Airlift Wing is sitting at 68 percent compliance."Our wing currently has 2,100 military members assigned," said Chief Master Sgt. Janice Kallinen, 446th Force Support

  • Salutes for July 2012

    Take a moment to say congratulations, hello, and farewell to our Reservists who have been promoted, are new to the wing, or retiring.PromotionsMaster SergeantAntonio Mercado, 446th MXSGregory Neubert, 446th AMXSRobin Smith, 446th AWDavid Timney, 446th AMXSTechnical SergeantPeter Ahn, 446th

  • Annual fishing event to honor military families

    Servicemembers and their families are invited to the second annual Take a Warrior Fishing event at American Lake on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, July 14.The free event is hosted by Evergreen Bass Club in Tacoma and the Catch a Special Thrill  Foundation, which promotes community-based outdoor

  • Operations group Reservists ace evaluation

    The fact that 279 aircrew Reservists averaged 98.9 percent on a closed book test, with zero failures, is just one factor in the 446th Airlift Wing earning accolades from its recent Aircrew Standard Evaluation Visit June 18-July 2. The 62nd Airlift Wing also excelled in the ASEV.Even before the