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  • Walla Walla site of next commissary sale

    While the last off-site commissary sale was in Oregon, the next one is closer to many of the Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing here.All DOD ID card holders, including DOD retirees and dependents, are invited to shop the commissary without having to travel to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Take

  • 446th Airlift Wing Reservists go public with mission

    Lt. Col. Garin Tentschert, chief pilot with the 97th Airlift Squadron, and Maj. Kristi Forbes, a flight nurse with the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, both out of McChord Field, Wash., discuss balancing their Reserve and civilian careers with their family roles on King TV Seattle's New Day

  • In-flight training sharpens Reservists' mission readiness

    Every other Sunday, 24,000 feet above Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the Air Force Reserve conducts a special training mission. Airmen of the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron set up full-scale emergency rooms in the confines of C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to practice providing real-world medical

  • Get mileage-only vouchers paid faster

    Reservists filing mileage-only travel vouchers can receive their reimbursement faster by submitting their claim through AROWS-R, the Reserve orders program.AROWS-R is a program that does more than process orders putting Reservists on duty status; it is also the place for Reservists on short-tour

  • Next phase of gate construction changes traffic pattern

    The next phase in gate upgrades is coming soon to the McChord Field Main Gate on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and drivers should prepare for more traffic pattern changes beginning the evening of April 13. Contractors will begin Phase 2 of the construction project on that date with completion scheduled

  • Job expo set for May 5 in Tacoma

    Reservists in the 446th Airlift Wing seeking civilian employment may want to travel to Tacoma May 5.There will be a RecruitMilitary Opportunity Expo May 5, 11 a.m., to 3 p.m., at the Hotel Murano, 1320 Broadway in Tacoma. 

  • Reservist ready to land in Japan when earthquake changes plans

    Flying into Japan is a well-established routine for Delta pilot and Air Force Reservist Lt. Col. Steven Lee. That routine was shaken when an 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck the island of Japan March 11.As they prepared for their descent into the Narita Airport near Tokyo, Colonel Lee, co-pilot on

  • Reservist turns wheels for a good cause

    The number 600 could just be a lucky one for the road. It's the number of miles clocked going from Seattle to Olympia, Wash., 10 times in a day. It's the namesake of the "Coca-Cola 600," the longest NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. Coincidentally, it's the exact number of miles Senior Airman Tamie

  • 446th AW builds employer confidence with orientation day

    Some Reservists' civilian employers may not have a complete understanding of why their employee would decide to put on an Air Force uniform to work over the weekend- just so they can come back to their job on Monday.During 446th Airlift Wing Employer Orientation Day, April 2 on the Reserve weekend,

  • PT uniform guidance helps Reservists stay fit, stylish

    It's been said that when you look good, you feel good. The same principle applies when it comes to wearing the Air Force physical training uniform. While the official guidance in the wear of the PT uniform is designed to help Reservists here comply with Air Force standards, one can't help but notice

  • McChord Airmen end Operation Deep Freeze season with chart-topping numbers

    For the third year in a row, the McChord Field contingent to Operation Deep Freeze set records for most missions, flying hours and cargo hauled in Antarctica.Up to thirteen Reservists per rotation from the 446th Airlift Wing here, along with Airmen from the 62nd Airlift Wing, rotated in and out of

  • McChord Field commissary takes to the road

    Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing, as well as any DOD retirees and other military ID card holders, are invited to shop the commissary without having to travel to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.. Take advantage of savings on popular grocery items at the next commissary on-site sale taking place

  • Salutes for April

    Take a moment to say congratulations, hello, and farewell to our Reservists who in April are promoted, new to the wing, or retiring.PromotionsMaster SergeantDaniel Mattson, 446th CESTechnical SergeantAdrienne Gariglio, 97th ASBrandon Hoehne, 446th AMDSShaun Robison, 446th AMDSJoshua Vaught, 446th

  • Overall climate in wing is good

    Total force Airmen and Department of Defense civilians had an opportunity to voice their concerns to Air Force leaders during the 2010 Air Force Climate Survey. Reservists and civilian employees in the 446th Airlift Wing were included in the opportunity to participate in the survey, with local

  • Reservist aces technical training

    Reservists train to the same standard as active-duty Airmen.  And some Reservists train to a higher standard.Senior Airmen Steven Hooper, 446th Force Support Squadron here, has graduated from technical training with perfect scores in the 81st Training Group, Keesler AFB, Miss. Airmen