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  • Reservists work mortuary mission without skipping beat

    Reservists from the 446th Force Support Squadron Sustainment Services Flight have been performing various duties with dignity, honor, and respect at the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operation Center, Dover Air Force Base, Del. since September 2010. The group has been working around the clock, working

  • Reservists survive New Zealand earthquake unscathed

    About 35 McChord Airmen, 15 of them Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing, are in Christchurch, New Zealand where a 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit Feb. 22.  The remaining McChord Airmen in Christchurch belong to the active-duty 62nd Airlift Wing here.Based in Christchurch with their C-17 Globemaster

  • "Get 1 Now" turns 300% increase in recruiting leads

    Air Force Reserve recruiters at Joint Base Lewis-McChord have been busy. Real busy. That's because referrals of prospective Reservists have skyrocketed under the Get 1 Now program, the Air Force Reserve's popular online recruiting tool. The number of qualified leads coming into Senior Master Sgt.

  • 446th AW maintainer answers own call of duty with 10 deployments

    Most Reservists have their reasons for joining the Air Force Reserve. For some it may be for the education and training. For others, it could be the satisfaction of serving their country on a part-time basis while being able to work as a civilian and live in their hometown. But many just simply want

  • 446th Airlift Wing wins prestigious award

    If the 446th Airlift Wing was a mantle piece, odds are if it hadn't been busted already by the weight of multiple trophies, it surely would collapse after the addition of the latest heavy duty award. The wing was recognized Feb. 2 by Air Force officials with the Meritorious Unit Award for

  • 446th Security Forces Squadron Reservists train to dominate active shooters

    When emotions runn high and guns blaze, the objective was crystal clear: to kill or cause serious harm to others before turning the trigger on himself or being taken down. Many law enforcement authorities across the United States categorize anyone having this approach as an active shooter. Because

  • Government Travel Card conversion to Controlled Spending Account proposed

    There has been talk that the Air Force Reserve plans to implement a new controlled spending account to replace its government travel card program. But don't kiss that GTC goodbye just yet. The 446th Airlift Wing financial management and comptroller office advises the program needs to be tweaked

  • Raising the roof with Tops In Blue

    Tops In Blue rocked the house in Hangar 9 at McChord Field, here Feb. 12. Despite the cold driving rain, the hangar was packed with an audience eager to enjoy the variety show by the Air Force's premiere entertainment showcase. Among the 36 hand-picked Airmen performing in the dazzling show was one

  • Maintenance Reservists learn new wingman skills

    Reservists from the 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron here, participated in the Winter Wingman Day 2011, sharing experiences and learning new skills to help cope with stress with an emphasis on mental, physical, social and spiritual health. The training on Feb. 12 offered a pause in the day-to-day

  • Family battles adversity on two fronts during deployment

    On the same day his deployment orders started, his wife's own mission was defined. His mission was to support Operation New Dawn as NCOIC of air freight at Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq and her mission was to survive breast cancer in Oregon.Tech. Sgt. Chris Currier, 86th Aerial Port Squadron, and

  • Salutes for February

    Take a moment to say congratulations, hello, and farewell to our Reservists who in February are promoted, new to the wing, or retiring.PromotionsMaster SergeantAlbert Malave, 446th AESTechnical SergeantJesse Berg, 446th CESTrevor Rogers, 446th CESErin Trimble, 446th OGStaff SergeantJesse Cox, 446th

  • Tax center gearing up for another busy season

    The tax man cometh -- but thanks to Joint Base Lewis-McChord Tax Center, help filing your taxes is close at hand.The tax center offers services for free to active-duty servicemembers, their families and retirees, intended to help ease financial burdens during tax time, he said. Reservists with the

  • Employer Orientation Day offers civilian employers a taste of Reserve life

    Civilian employers of Reservists are required to let their employee go when duty calls.  Often times all they know is that they're valued employee is missing, probably having a good time somewhere like Hawaii.While it is true that occasionally Reservists depart for annual training to what many

  • Celebrate military night with Washington Stealth

    The Washington Stealth lacrosse team is inviting members from the 446th Airlift Wing and servicemembers from other branches out to enjoy an action-packed night to see the Stealth take on the Edmonton Rush, Feb. 12 at Comcast Arena in Everett, Wash. at 7:00 p.m.This game is to honor the dedication,