Reservists, families to strengthen ties at Yellow Ribbon

One of the Air Force Reserve priorities is to preserve the Viability of the Reserve Triad - Air Force, family, and employers. The purpose of the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program is a way of doing precisely that.The next Yellow Ribbon event is June 10-12 at the Westin Hotel in Bellevue. The event

Salutes for June

Take a moment to say congratulations, hello, and farewell to our Reservists who are award winners, promoted, new to the wing, or retiring.Civilian Quarterly Award WinnersSupervisory categoryLyle Harvey, 446th FSSNon-supervisory categoryChristopher Brandaberry, 446th MXSPromotionsMaster SergeantLarry

446th Airlift Wing commander to pass torch in June

Almost four years after taking command of the 446th Airlift Wing back in September 2007, Col. William Flanigan will be passing the wing flag to Col. Bruce Bowers in the middle of June.Colonel Flanigan will serve as the Crisis Action Team director at Robins Air Force Base, Ga. Colonel Bowers is

Reserve aeromedical team trains at Global Medic

He "deployed" to Fort Hunter-Liggett, Calif., to help "save lives" - in practice of course. Staff Sgt. Martin Duran, an Air Force Reserve aeromedical evacuation technician with the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., was one of many Airmen supporting Global

Don't be shocked: Reserve electricians find the spark

Sparks are flying at the Silver Flag training site here, but not the romantic kind. It's the electric specialists from the 446th Civil Engineer Squadron, keeping the juice flowing for more than 170 trainees, including 30 Reservists from the 446th CES.The Reservist from McChord Field, Wash., are here

Reserve engineer speaks softly, carries big influence

Tech Sgt. Jennifer Greer is quiet and unassuming. Her colleagues tease her about her small stature. She looks young enough to be mistaken for a recent graduate of basic training. But nine years on Air Force active duty, two years in the Reserve, and two deployments to Iraq tell another story. When

McChord Field's operational Reserve unit passes inspection with flying colors

The Reservists of the 446th Airlift Wing are in the fight every day. They deploy to the Middle East and train at McChord Field. Despite their rigorous schedule, Reservists in the wing were still able to prepare and pass a major inspection focusing on processes and documentation.The 446th Airlift

McChord Reserve civil engineers get cool training in hot sun

With temperatures hovering in the 90s and high humidity, the heat is on for some 30 Reservists from the 446th Civil Engineer Squadron from McChord Field, Wash., who arrived May 21 for a week-long training exercise here. Known as Silver Flag, the exercise provides field training and classroom

Maintaining power for aircraft on the ground

Reservists Get Down and Dirty

Cold. Wet. Dirty. Face first in the mud is the perfect way to spend a rainy Pacific Northwest morning.Eight Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing got down and dirty Saturday in the 6th Annual 5K Mud Run sponsored the by Joint Base Lewis-McChord Morale Welfare and Recreation Center at Lewis Main."I

High-tech science combats environmental hazards

Those who have heard of bioenvironmental engineers may know it is a unique job - one that goes far beyond fit-testing gas masks. A typical day can include water and air sampling, noise and radiation analysis, ventilation air flow measurements, respiratory protection, and yes - gas mask fit-tests.For

Reservists plan to play it safe during Critical Days of Summer 2011

With warm weather just around the corner, the Air Force is back doing its best to prevent off duty fatalities that typically spike in the summer months. This year's campaign, Critical Days of Summer 2011, begins May 28 and ends Sept. 7. While summer normally goes hand-in-hand with relaxing, enjoying

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Reservists lead, perform in Southwest Asia

Reserve or active duty, it doesn't matter. What matters are good leaders leading Airmen to mission accomplishment. That was the experience of two Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing recently back from Southwest Asia.Tech. Sgt Judson Hoyt with the 446th Logistics Readiness Flight, and Staff Sgt.

Take in a ballgame during Tacoma Rainiers' Salute to Armed Forces

The Tacoma Rainiers minor league baseball team will be hosting its annual Salute to Armed Forces Night May 21 at the brand new Cheney Stadium, Tacoma, Wash.According to Ryan Latham, the Rainers will be celebrating and honoring the Armed Forces community, as the boys of summer take the field donning