Team McChord aircrews to stay sharp with ASEV inspection

The Aircrew Standard Evaluation Visit is scheduled from June 18 to July 2. However, examiners from Air Mobility Command began "on-the-spot" evaluations, better known as SPOT EVALs, Feb. 19. The purpose of an ASEV, in this case, is to evaluate how wing aircrew members from the 446th and 62nd Airlift

Team McChord stays prepared with MOBEX

The 62nd and 446th Airlift Wings and 627th Air Base Group conducted a mobility exercise Feb. 10 - 17 to improve the ability to survive and operate, solidify mobility processes and strengthen the ability to complete missions under adversity in preparation for an Operational Readiness Inspection in

Reservists to take a moment to stress Wingman Day 2012

"You can be my wingman anytime."Most moviegoers know this cliché line uttered by Val Kilmer to Tom Cruise at the end of the 1986 film "Top Gun" by heart. But these classic words sum the Air Force's Wingman Day concept.Wingman Day is mandatory for all Airmen every year. Air Force Reserve Command

JBLM Facebook Town Hall to go live March 1

Morning formations have been sources of information for military members for generations. At Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the largest military installation on the West Coast, it would take Seattle's CenturyLink Field to house a community-wide formation -- or just a Facebook account. As pleasant as the

Exercise encourages reenlistment

UTA shuttle from Utah changes departure location

As of Feb. 24, the 446th Airlift Wing UTA shuttle will be operating in and out of Salt Lake City International Airport, and not Hill Air Force Base, Utah.All Reservists need to report no later than 3:45 p.m., to the MillionAir screening entrance with their 40-A form in hand.Reservists need to sign

McChord Reserve Ravens ready to deploy

Anyone aware of the Phoenix Raven program mission knows Air Mobility Command aircraft and crews are in good hands, regardless of where the mission takes them.Just ask Master Sgt. Carlos Duell and Tech. Sgt. Ric Shumate, Raven team Reservists with the 446th Security Forces Squadron. The two of them

446th Airlift Wing command chief to retire, leadership selects new one

After dedicating almost 33 years to the Air Force Reserve, Chief Master Sgt. Gloria Bennett, 446th Airlift Wing command chief, will retire and pass on her duties to Senior Master Sgt. Anthony Mack, March 31.Mack, currently the 86th Aerial Port Squadron first sergeant, will begin his new duties April

Learn how to make your money work for you during Military Saves Week

Promoting healthy financial habits for Airmen and their families is focus of the Department of Defense's Military Saves Campaign. In its sixth year, the campaign evolves from the partnership of the military services, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and the Consumer Federation of America.

Salutes - February promotions

Take a moment to say congratulations to our Reservists who have been or will be promoted in the month of February. Master SergeantGeoffrey Francis, 446th AESJesse Roberts, 446th AMXSRonald Rupright, 36th APSTechnical SergeantRonald Capalungan, 446th MXSCristalina Crisostomo, 86th APSDaniel Nelson,

McChord Reservists maintain excellence with distinguished award

Air Force Reserve Command recognizes two 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Reservists for their outstanding hands-on maintenance work.Staff Sgt. Francis Aguon and Mr. Michael Harris are 2011 recipients of the Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Award in the Aircraft Maintenance category. An awards

Change in Imminent Danger Pay affects Reservists

One day in the Southwest Asia area of responsibility will no longer add up to one month of imminent danger pay for 446th Airlift Wing aircrews and other deployed members. A new law may affect the pay you receive when you are on duty in an imminent danger pay area. About 27 locations world-wide have

Recruiter seeks prior service people for officer positions in wing

Crew chief, flight engineer, load planner lab technician, real estate agent, and dental assistant are all jobs Master Sgt. Yvette Larson has held over the years. But the job she has now is recruiter for the 446th Airlift Wing.A traditional Reservist for 17 years, Larson has now taken up an active

Hire America's Heroes hosts career day

More than 60 major corporations are getting ready to welcome veterans, - include 446th Airlift Wing Reservists - to Hire America's Heroes Career Day at Century Link Field on Feb 24.Exhibitors want to meet with veterans and assist them in finding their next career in the corporate workforce. In order

Seattle Mariners Salute to Armed Forces April 21

The Seattle Mariners professional baseball team is hosting its annual Salute to Armed Forces event April 21. The Seattle Mariners will be playing the Chicago White Sox in a game that starts at 1:05 p.m. Salute to Armed Forces begins with a special pre-game program honoring the United States Armed