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  • Commander parades about town

    Some Reservists couldn't think of a better place to spend Independence Day 2012 than in Washington state's first incorporated town of Steilacoom. The 446 Airlift Wing of Joint Base Lewis-McChord boasted its colors when Col. Bruce Bowers, 446 Airlift Wing commander, and his wife Kim, sported their

  • Air Expo ready to heat up the summer

    While Pacific Northwest residents wait for the summer temperatures to soar, things are really heating up for Joint Base Lewis-McChord Air Expo 2012. This year's Air Expo will feature 20 top-notch performers and almost 50 static display aircraft and equipment.The Air Expo is July 21-22, and is free

  • McChord Reserve maintainer helps repair damaged C-17

    A 141-ton, $180 million C-17 Globemaster III departs the snow-covered runway at a critical Forward Operating Base in the combat zone. The position of the aircraft blocks the runway and prevents other aircraft from landing, thereby limiting re-supply options. It is clear that the aircraft must be

  • 'Get One' for a chance to meet and greet 2012 American Idols

    There are many great reasons to refer a friend to the Air Force Reserve.  Ten of those reasons make up this year's "American Idol Live Tour 2012." Some lucky Reservists will have the opportunity to see the top 10 finalist from "American Idol"  in Seattle, with backstage passes in hand. Under the Air

  • Cinema, fresh air mingle at McChord's outdoor theater

    If you've ever found yourself torn between getting outside on a beautiful summer day or catching a movie on the big screen, now you don't have to choose -- and better yet, the experience is free. For the second year in a row, McChord Field will be hosting its weekly Outdoor Cinema. Family-friendly

  • U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West set to perform in Washington

    The U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West's 40-member concert band is scheduled to present a free patriotic concert series around the Puget Sound area starting July 1.Below is the schedule of performances:July 1: Wings and Wheels Freedom Fair at the Tacoma Narrows Airport in Tacoma, Wash., from 11

  • New function in wing delivers combat readiness

    Tucked away in a small, easily overlooked office space in the wing headquarters building, is a team of Reservists who have only four primary responsibilities; responsibilities that in the end tell the president this wing is ready when called.The 446th Airlift Wing Combat Readiness Office, headed by

  • McChord leadership, company recognize base landmark

    Air Force leadership at McChord Field took a moment to recognize the value of a key landmark on base, and the everlasting significance it represents.Commanders, non-commissioned officers, retirees and dependents from McChord Field celebrated the 40th Anniversary of Memorial Grove during a

  • Reserve aerial porters take experience on deployment

    Travel plans are on the books for 40 percent of the 86th Aerial Port Squadron later this summer. Only these plans are not for summer vacation. These Reservists will be deploying on an air expeditionary force rotation."We're currently on a two-year rotation," said Capt. Jim Voytilla, 86th APS

  • Gates to joint base getting security updates

    Joint Base Lewis-McChord commuters may be wondering about lane closures and construction at 11 of the installation's Access Control Points. Throughout the summer, in compliance with Department of the Army and DOD directives, JBLM is installing Automated Installation Entry systems.JBLM's installation

  • On-site commissary sales open to Reservists

    Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing are encouraged to take advantage of savings on popular grocery items at the Commissary on-site sales taking place in Oregon and Washington. There will be a sale June 15-16 in Yakima, Wash., at the Yakima Training Center Armor, Armory 2501 Airport Lane. This

  • Like father, like daughter

    It shouldn't come as a surprise that most caring fathers would simply want to be a strong positive influence on their children's lives. But when they end up following in Dad's footsteps, Papa couldn't be more proud.For one Team McChord family, their daughter didn't just follow in Father's footsteps,

  • Aerial Porters lend helping hands to injured local citizen

    Some quick thinking and basic first aid training by two 446th Airlift Wing Reservists helped a man suffering from an apparent seizure and head wound in Lakewood, Wash., June 2. Senior Airman Andrew Moser and Airman Micah Myers, aerial transportation specialists from the 36th Aerial Port Squadron

  • When your mind checks out, check in with PHAP

    Paying bills, scheduling doctor appointments, going to work, spending time with family, doing homework, making dinner: for many people, this sounds like life. Add unit training assemblies, annual tour and deployments to the mix and it sounds like Air Force Reserve life.Add one more thing to that and

  • Local recruiters set new standard in sweeping quarterly award honors

    According to The Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the term "standard" is defined as, "something set up as a rule for measuring or as a model to be followed." Recruiters from the Western Recruiting Squadron, headquartered out of March Air Reserve Base, Calif., but assigned to recruit for the 446th Airlift