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  • "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.

  • 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