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  • Long-term orders end for Reserve aircrews

    The end is near in so many ways. It's end of the year, the end of America's substantial military presence in Iraq, and the end to Reserve aircrews serving on long-term orders.Since Reserve aircrew mobilizations began here in 2003, C-17 aircrews from the 446th Airlift Wing have consistently flown

  • World famous comedian to bring puppet entourage, laughter to Tacoma in March

    The comedian who helped bring back ventriloquism, Jeff Dunham, will bring his team of one-of-a-kind characters to the Tacoma Dome, Tacoma, Wash. for a one-man performance, March 24, 2012 at 8 p.m.Dunham's "Controlled Chaos" tour is another event for Air Force Reserve Recruiting's "Get 1 Now: Refer a

  • Reservists target maintenance delays

    If anyone can come up with a design which could help keep C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in the air, it shouldn't be a surprise when that idea comes from the 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.Reserve maintainers are applying their expertise and a new innovative model to help keep McChord's C-17

  • Air Expo 2012 features Air Force Thunderbirds, Army Golden Knights

    The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army's "Golden Knights" announced today they will perform at Joint Base Lewis-McChord's "Air Expo 2012" July 21-22 at McChord Field. The announcement came today at the International Council of Air Shows convention in Las Vegas, Nev."We're excited to have

  • Father, son share commitment to service, unique hobby

    Like many American kids growing up as Air Force 'Brats', Tech Sgt. Jason Nilsen was inspired by his father's service. Anders Nilsen was stationed in California and Japan with the active-duty Air Force from 1974 to 1985. But a funny thing happened after Jason followed his dad's footsteps and enlisted

  • Salutes for December

    Take a moment to say congratulations, hello, and farewell to our Reservists who have been promoted, are new to the wing, or retiring. PromotionsMaster SergeantBernie Bernante, 446th AMDSTimothy Conklin, 446th AESChristopher Currier, 86th APSCraig Dringman, 446th LRFJohn Waight, 86th APSTechnical

  • 'Top Shot' becomes American on his McChord tour

    The first time British citizen Iain Harrison came to the Pacific Northwest, he landed at McChord Field, Wash. as a Royal Army infantryman. Twenty years later, the first season winner of the History Channel's "Top Shot" returned to become a U.S. citizen aboard a C-17 Globemaster III."It's a very cool

  • New record, old recruit

    Thirty two years may not be old in Sun City, Ariz., but it certainly is in San Antonio, Texas. However, that didn't stop an Airman 1st Class who broke his basic training squadron's record for pushups and sit ups Nov. 9 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Airman 1st Class Francisco Vidal, a personnel

  • Wing safety programs in excellent shape

    "Prepare and prevent, don't repair and repent." - Author UnknownThe 446th Airlift Wing's Safety Office has little to repair and nothing to repent, according to the results of an Air Force Reserve Command Safety Evaluation.The command safety evaluation team arrived at McChord Field Nov. 29 to inspect

  • TNA wrestlers to visit JBLM troops

    The Exchange will host Total Nonstop Action female wrestlers, Angelina Love and Madison Rayne, for a base tour and meet-and-greet with troops in to show their appreciation for the military, Dec. 5-6. The "Knockouts" will visit Fire Station No. 4 here on the fifth and will see a weapons simulation,

  • Spouse, employer award nominations due Jan. 9

    It's not hard to imagine that Reservists would have a very difficult time doing what they do without the support of their spouse, their employer, or both. Which is why the 446th Airlift Wing recognizes a spouse of the year and an employer of the year at its annual awards banquet. The 446th AW Annual

  • Exchange offers gift of expanded layaway to holiday shoppers

    With the holiday season right around the corner, anxious children the world over will find their curiosity getting the best of them as they scramble to find out what gifts may be hidden away. The Exchange's variety of expanded, convenient layaway options can keep the surprise "in the bag" as some

  • 'Top Shot' marksman targets McChord Airmen

    The first winner of The History Channel's number one show, "Top Shot," will be at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord, McChord Exchange Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a meet and greet event with Airmen here. Sharp shooter Iain Harrison will share his expertise with 70 Reservists during a shooting

  • Recruiters clean up at conference

    Recruiting in the Air Force Reserve is at an all-time high. People who want to better themselves and start a new career are enlisting every day. Recruiters throughout Air Force Reserve Command are doing an excellent job, but there is one team that stands apart from the rest.Team McChord cleaned