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  • 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,

  • 446th Airlift Wing to bring home ‘heavy metal’ this weekend

    The 446th Airlift Wing has earned three awards from the Airlift/Tanker Association, which will be presented at the 2011 ATA Convention in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 3 - 6. The awards are scheduled to be given out Nov. 5, and are the Lt. Gen. James E. Sherrard III Award, best ramp fuel accuracy, and best

  • Maintenance welcomes a new commander

    Air Force Reservists change locations almost as much as the active force. They go where they are needed, and where the command can benefit most from their skills and knowledge. Some move across the state, while others move clear across the country.Col. Alan Lerner joined the 446th Airlift Wing

  • Veterans Day offers available to Reservists

    Veterans Day is a time to honor America's military veterans, past and present. Some Americans recognize our veterans with parades, such as the one in Auburn, Wash., Nov.6, where the 446th Airlift Wing will provide a C-17 flyover. Others honor veterans through special offers.Local offers have been

  • Reservists can nominate employers for Employer Support Freedom Award

    Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense agency, is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The Freedom Award is the DoD's highest award for civilian employers supporting Guard and Reserve members. The DoD encourages all