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  • 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

  • West Pierce Fire & Rescue shows military support

    Three Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing received recognition from their employer, West Pierce Fire & Rescue during a fire commissioner meeting at Station 21 in Lakewood, Wash., Nov. 15, 2011. Lt. Col. Robin Richardson, 446th Aeromedical Staging Squadron commander, Lt. Col. Dennis Woxen, 446th

  • Defense Travel System in play for McChord Reservists

    On Nov. 21, Reservists at McChord Field gained a new avenue for filing travel vouchers and new responsibility for ensuring a voucher is properly completed. The Defense Travel System will be used here for any eligible orders created on or after Nov. 21. The Defense Travel System is a travel

  • Altitude chamber training deprives Team McChord aircrew members of oxygen

    Aircrew members from McChord Field prepared themselves for a light-headed day as they strolled through the entrance of the Navy's Aviation Survival Training Center at Whidbey Island, Wash., on a recent November morning. The crew, consisting of active-duty pilots and a Reserve flight nurse, walked

  • Federal grant helps ease traffic problems

    Traffic relief along the Interstate 5 corridor is coming for a small price tag of $5.7 million. The City of Lakewood recently announced that it received a Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment grant to alleviate congestion at the Berkeley Avenue interchange near Madigan Healthcare

  • Reservists get suspended for fitness

    Never miss a workout again. On duty, off duty or even on the road, Reservists can get fit. "There are no more excuses," said Capt. Carrianne Culy, 446th Airlift Wing fitness program manager.Culy, assistant officer in charge, manpower and personnel flight with the 446th Force Support Squadron, was

  • Salutes Extra

    Take a moment to say congratulations our Reservists who are promoted in the month of November.Senior Master SergeantDaniel Garvida, 446th CESPaul Melkers, 446th AESMaster SergeantChristopher Daitoki, 446th MXSRichard Gerren, 36th APSTravis Taylor, 36th APSTechnical SergeantWhitney Armstrong, 86th

  • Salutes for November

    Take a moment to say congratulations, hello, and farewell to our Reservists who are award winners, new to the wing, or retiring. Promotions have not yet been published to be included in this Salutes.Enlisted of the Quarter, 3rd Quarter:Airman - Senior Airman Mailani Acdal, 446th AMXSNCO - Staff Sgt.

  • Quality of life upgrades continue at JBLM

    Barely a year old, Joint Base Lewis-McChord continues to upgrade its amenities that serve a growing, diverse military and military family population. The trend continued when installation leadership, along with family and morale, welfare and recreation and private construction company

  • A tribute to Citizen Airman veterans

    It's the time of year when the nation's finest are recognized for their contributions to the security and freedom of the country.Some may consider Veterans' Day as a 365-day occasion, since active duty, Reserve and Guard components of the military services have people serving the nation 24 hours a

  • Reservist wins settlement against former employer

    When Master Sgt. Dave Axtell left his civilian job in 2005 to answer Uncle Sam's call to active duty, he had no reason to think his job wouldn't be there for him when he returned. The University Place, Wash. native was an established, dedicated employee, and he left on good terms. Four years later,