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July 12, 2021
Crew chief inspects C-17 aircraft

Staff Sgt. Shelby Pick, 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects a C-17 Globemaster at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 11, 2021. Inspecting the top of the C-17 is a critical step in the Basic Post-flight Operation inspection checklist to identify anything broken or missing
July 12, 2021
Chief retires after more than 40 years of military service

CMSgt Saudi McVea, right, 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron chief enlisted manager, receives the Certificate of Retirement from Col. Cheryl Knight, 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron commander, during McVea’s retirement ceremony in hangar 9 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July
July 12, 2021
Fourth Air Force leaders visits Rainier Wing

Senior Master Sgt. Jayson Householder, 446th Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight chief, describes the functions of the innovative tools the squadron produces to Maj. Gen. Jeffery T. Pennington, 4th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Cynthia Villa, 4th Air Force command chief, July 10,
July 10, 2021
446th Airlift Wing recognizes July promotions

The 446th Airlift Wing announces July promotions.
July 9, 2021
Congressional visit to the 446th Airlift Wing

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - Betsy Dudley, the Military Legislative Assistant for Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, receives a safety brief before riding a Razor off road, all-terrain vehicle with the 446th Security Forces Squadron July 6, 2021, on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Razors
July 6, 2021
446th AW delivers humanitarian aid to Haiti

The Denton Program is a Department of Defense program that creates opportunities for non-government agencies to donate and move humanitarian aid on available space onboard military aircraft to DoD approved locations.
July 1, 2021
COVID-19 pandemic not over, concerns over Delta Variant growing

Nearly 68% of active duty personnel have been vaccinated against COVID-19 with at least one dose. But that still leaves many service members vulnerable to the delta variant of the virus, health officials at the Pentagon said.
June 15, 2021
AF Aid Society assistance now available to 446th AW Reservists regardless of duty status

The Air Force Aid Society now provides emergency assistance to all Airmen, regardless of duty status.
June 14, 2021
From student to donor: One 446th member orchestrates nearly 100 iPads for local elementary school

In November 2020 while researching, John Rozsnyai, the electronic flight bag manager for 446th Operations Group, stumbled upon Defense Logistics Agency’s (DLA) disposition service program called Computers for Learning, or CFL, and orchestrated a donation of iPad tablets to a local school.
June 5, 2021
Wing recognizes June promotions

The 446th Airlift Wing recognizes Reserve Citizen Airmen who promoted in June 2021.
June 2, 2021
AFRC launches Digital Age Resiliency tool on AF Connect

Reserve Citizen Airmen are now able to access Developing Resilient Leader, or DRL, content on demand on any device from one easy-to-access location on the Air Force Connect app.The DRL Digital Age Learning Content Wall of the Air Force Reserve Command’s AF Connect page was designed to be an
June 1, 2021
DAF releases FY22 budget proposal, journeys to the Air and Space Forces of 2030

The Department’s $173.7 billion request includes the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force budgets. The Air Force’s budget of $156.3 billion is a 2.3% increase and the Space Force’s budget of $17.4 billion is a 13.1% increase from FY 2021.
May 29, 2021
Air Force releases updated fitness test score breakdown

Without the waist measurement as a scored component, push-ups and sit-ups will increase from 10 to 20 points each, while the 1.5-mile run will remain at 60 points. Scoring will fall into five-year age groups, as opposed to the previous 10.
May 19, 2021
DAF releases update on telework, remote work guidance

The DAF guidance memorandum, DoDI1035.01_DAFI 36-816 Telework Program, provides necessary clarification and expands the Department’s use of telework and remote work based on current lessons learned, pending a comprehensive review of the Department of the Air Force telework program.
May 19, 2021
Honorary commander tours 446th resiliency services May 10

Mayor Andy Ryder, city of Lacey, Washington, and Col. Paul Skipworth, wing commander of the 446th Airlift Wing, visit with 446th Airman and Family Readiness staff to learn more about support services for Reserve Citizen Airmen during a visit on May 10, 2021 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.