Salutes for October 2011

Take a moment to say congratulations, hello, and farewell to our Reservists who are award winners, promoted, new to the wing, or retiring.PromotionsChief Master SergeantRichard Lutz, 728th ASDavid Sanchez, 446th MXSSenior Master SergeantMarshall Dellinger, 728th ASKelly Henderson, 97th ASCarol

Air Force Reserve and Army medical units treat the "wounded" in exercise

Fire in the hole!

Loadmaster puts on Chief

Math teacher calculates success in his Reserve maintenance career

Some career advisors might recommend careers in computer science, operations research, finance, or cryptography for a person who specializes in mathematics.But a Coupeville, Wash., high school math teacher decided to use his skills to fix C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in joining the 446th Aircraft

Migrating birds increase risk to aircraft

As summer fades into fall, birds begin to migrate south to their wintering grounds. That migration means one thing to pilots and airfield managers: a dramatic increase in the risk of bird strikes. Monthly trends recorded from 1995 - 2010 by the Air Force Safety Center Aviation Safety Division

Feeding annual training requirements

New 446th Maintenance Squadron chief "secures" his rank

Bosses in the house

National Boss Day is Oct. 16, 2011. But this year, it came a little early, in the form of the 446th Airlift Wing Employer Orientation Day on the first day of October here.Thirty-four civilian employers set their alarm clocks early and bee-lined to McChord Field to experience what their Reservist

Seamless transition at 446th Maintenance Group change of command

Airman Battle Uniform standard utility uniform after Oct. 31

Out with the old, in with the new; new dress and appearance rules, new uniform items, and new clarity on some old rules.Nov. 1 brings with it the end of the tan boot, the woodland battle dress uniform, and the Desert Camouflage Uniform. As of that date, all Airmen should be wearing the Airman Battle

Call goes out for NCOs to teach new recruits at McChord Field

NCOs with a desire to teach and help shape our newest 446th Airlift Wing Airmen can volunteer with the 446th AW's Development and Training Flight.Newly-enlisted Reservists who are waiting to attend basic military training will be drilling on Saturday of the October, November and December Reserve

C-17 still delivering hope, combat support after 20 years

Hundreds gathered here Sept. 15 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the C-17A Globemaster III's maiden flight -- from a manufacturing plant in Long Beach, Calif. to Edwards -- that took just over two hours.Millions of flight hours later, the Globemaster has lived up to its name -- delivering its

McChord Airmen make first-ever mid-winter airdrop over South Pole

 For the first time in history, a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to McChord Field successfully completed a mid-winter nighttime airdrop at the South Pole. Airmen from the 62nd and 446th Airlift Wings teamed up to airdrop urgently needed medical supplies Sept. 1 at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole

Families of deployed Airmen enjoy quarterly dinners

The quarterly Deployed Families Dinner was held Sept. 19, 2011, at the McChord Field Chapel Support Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The event, which includes face painting, a meal, and more, is held to support families who are currently dealing with a deployment of a loved one. Reservists