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  • Flight surgeons bring hope and healing

    In countries fighting to build new futures, Reservists have an opportunity to help. Each day in a developing country is marked by challenges and setbacks, but the men and women from the 446th Aerospace Medicine Squadron here, are part of a remarkable medical team who help people reclaim their

  • Employer awards recognize outstanding support for Reservists

    Sometimes it may not be easy for a Citizen Airmen to balance his or her family life, military commitment, and civilian career. But having a strong backing from an employer who understands the importance of the Reserve and National Guard components can make it a little easier for them.That's why

  • Maintence top NCOs lead by example, and then some

    There's a new vision taking root at the 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, one that is challenging its leaders to scrap business as usual practices of old for a new vision that makes every Reservist a vital player in the mission. Simply put, the top three enlisted ranks have taken a pledge to lead

  • 446 Airlift Wing welcomes new force support squadron

    The 446th Mission Support Squadron, commanded by Lt. Col. William Pelster, was deactivated and the 446th Services Flight, commanded by Lt. Col. Patricia Keenan, was redesignated, combining both units to form the new 446th Force Support Squadron here, Dec. 1. The 446th Force Support Squadron was

  • A deployment to remember

    Reservist with the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron are ready to do whatever is required of them - from doing what they do best in the form of providing excellent patient care, to being attentive listeners, and even serving as movie stars.Seven 446th AES members recently returned from a

  • Changes in winter fitness test schedule benefits Reservists

    Strategic planner Byron Pulsifer once said, "To adapt, is to move ahead." Reservists may want to remember these words over the next four months while the administration of the new Air Force fitness assessment program, implemented July 1 at the 446th Airlift Wing, undergoes some changes to its winter

  • Reserve offices on the move

    If you're feeling a bit lost these days looking for different offices within the 446th Airlift Wing, it may be because several have moved. These days, you'll find the Reserve Recruiting office in Bldg. 1214, Room 101 in the 446th AW headquarters. Taking up residence in the old recruiting office in

  • 36th Aerial Porters to deploy to Afghanistan

    With record cargo, passenger and air traffic, the 455th Expeditionary Aerial Port Squadron at Bagram Airfield is getting some help from three Reservists with the 36th Aerial Port Squadron, here in supplying the fight in Afghanistan. Soon to deploy are Tech. Sgt. Richard Gerren, 36th APS inspector,

  • Routine nonexistent in aeromedical evac missions

    Although strategic airlift has been a critical portion of Operation Enduring Freedom for almost a decade, nothing flown into the area of responsibility is ever routine; much less for aeromedical evacuation missions.A prime example is when a C-17 Globemaster III crew was preparing to regroup at

  • Reservists give Academy cadets a taste of things to come

    Reservists from the 97th Airlift Squadron dropped members from the Wings of Blue parachute team over the U.S. Air Force Academy Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs Colo., Oct.29-31.The 12-person Wings of Blue team, which performs maneuvers in altitudes ranging from 4,500 to 11,000 feet, provided a

  • EOD Reservists make Safety Day a top priority

    Explosive Ordnance Disposal professionals are tasked with one of the most vital jobs in the global war on terror. It can also be highly dangerous and stressful. That's why Reservists with the 446th Civil Engineer Squadron EOD Flight took time out for their annual Safety Day on Nov. 7. "This simply

  • 446th CE Reservist brings home NCO of the year honors

    The 446th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight boasts an undersized group of overachievers. Such is the case with Master Sgt. Glen Tuttle. The logistics NCO in charge of the flight is a soft-spoken, unassuming Reservist who seems to shy away from recognition. "I'm pretty low

  • Reserve officer earns Lance P. Sijan Award

    He's flown more than 4,000 hours of civilian and military flying time, including 230 combat dispatches and 873 hours of combat time. He's helped in the rapid response to the humanitarian crisis in Haiti this year, delivering 97,000 pounds of emergency rations. He's a C-17A Globemaster III instructor