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  • 446th AW Reservists return after sending fallen troops home to families

    Dignity, honor, and respect are the words they carry out their mission by. They are the people who work behind the scenes in Overseas Contingency Operations with a very delicate and crucial mission - a mission most people don't like to talk about - preparing the remains of fallen U.S.

  • 'Get1Now' gets you two VIP tickets

    Which do you find more interesting, pro skateboarding or late night talk shows? If you find either, or both, interesting, then you might consider referring a friend to the Air Force Reserve.Under the Air Force Reserve recruiting program "Get 1 Now," Reservists who refer a friend to a Reserve

  • Reserve pilot gets mission equipped after defeating cancer

    Ten years after airdropping emergency medical supplies at the South Pole for a physician who was diagnosed with cancer, the 97th Airlift Squadron scrambled to help one of its own deal with cancer.While deployed in support of Operation Deep Freeze in February 2009, Lt. Col. Joe Nauman, an assistant

  • Seattle Mariners host 9th annual Salute to Armed Forces

    The Seattle Mariners professional baseball team is hosting its 9th annual Salute to Armed Forces event April 23. The Seattle Mariners will be playing the Oakland A's in a game that starts at 6:10 p.m. Salute to Armed Forces festivities begin at 5:30 p.m., with a special pre-game program honoring the

  • Shop the commissary in Roseburg, Ore.

    Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing, as well as any 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 in

  • S.W.O.T. analysis boosts 446th AMXS productivity

    An old proverb warns: "A chain is only as strong as its weakest link." But identifying the weak link could be the key that unlocks the door toward better efficiency, whether in the workplace, or at home. That's the idea that galvanized Chief Master Sgt. Tim Meyer, 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

  • Dual unit training gives Reservists the big picture

    Reservists with the 86th Aerial Port Squadron sure know how to make racking and stacking look easy...and with good reason. Every UTA weekend, the aerial porters run specific strategic port scenarios, honing skills vital to deployment settings. The training includes transporting cargo, ramp and air

  • Reservist displays passion for humanitarian efforts through volunteering

    Many Americans take water resources for granted. They don't realize its value until it's unavailable. However, there are a number of communities around the world without regular access, if any, to drinkable water. This reality sank in deep for a Reserve C-17 Globemaster III loadmaster from the 728th

  • Job-seeking Reservists have access to sources

    The economy may make it tough to find a career.  However, job-seeking Reservists and other veterans may find some welcome help searching for civilian employment. "We all need help from time to time," said Carl Supplee, 446th Airmen and Family Readiness Center director, here.Mr. Supplee said there's

  • Boy Scouts get a taste of Reserve mission

    The Boy Scouts of America help youth by providing educational and fun activities while building values to last a lifetime. One of those successful activities included three Boy Scout troops from Seattle and Redmond, Wash., who spent the morning smiling, laughing and getting an education from

  • "Irrefutable" leadership course open to Reservists

    As an Airman in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, you've likely had the good fortune of learning from passionate, skilled leaders that gave you a spark of inspiration. If one of your goals is to become that inspirational leader, your golden opportunity awaits. The Joint Base Lewis-McChord Professional

  • Salutes for March 2011

    Take a moment to say congratulations, hello, and farewell to our Reservists who in March are promoted, new to the wing, or retiring.PromotionsChief Master SergeantScott Terpening, Western Recruiting SquadronSenior Master SergeantJoell Teal, 446th MXSMaster SergeantSean Colpitts, 446th ASTSNathan

  • Flight nurses serve to honor fallen loved ones

    They serve so others may live. They serve together as Air Force Reserve flight nurses because they both lost loved ones in war and hope they can save families from the same pain they suffered. They are Capt. Beverly Davidson, native of North Bend, Wash. and 2nd Lt. Noel Carroll, a Des Moines, Wash.