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  • 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

  • Reserve loadmaster and spouse welcome another precious gift

    The life of a Reservist can often involve a busy schedule. For Senior Master Sgt. Lance "Gus" Gustafson, it just got a whole lot busier. The 313th Airlift Squadron loadmaster superintendent is the proud papa of a nine-month-old daughter, Abi, that he and his wife, Denice, recently adopted from

  • 446th AES earns outstanding award

    The numerous squadron patches that decorate Reservists' chairs in the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron temporary headquarters, tell the story of a unit whose Reservists are constantly "on the move," having completed 69 European Command, Western Pacific and several training missions, such as

  • Veterans Day offers and more on MilitaryMerits Web site

    Navy Region Northwest Fleet and Family Readiness Programs has launched Military Merits, a new online service designed to serve as a one-stop shop for military community discounts. Military Merits offers discounts on shopping, entertainment, recreation, dining, lodging, services and more. To access

  • Comedy Central star appears in concert at McChord Field

    Carlos Mencia, star of Comedy Central's "Mind of Mencia," is appearing at McChord Field Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Hangar 4 as part of his "Tour for the Troops." Free tickets are available to all DOD cardholders and their families (parental discretion is advised). Tickets for Reservists are available

  • New Military Training Certification shortens Washington CDL issuance

    The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs and Washington State Department of Licensing have joined forces to help veterans.As of Nov. 1, getting a commercial drivers license just got easier for military personnel with specialized truck driver training, thanks to the new Military Training

  • November Salutes

    Promotions, newcomers and those retiring in the month of November with the 446th Airlift Wing.PromotionsMaster SergeantRaymond Escott, 446th MXSRobert Furmage, 36th APSTechnical SergeantGregg Anderson, 446th AMXSRoy Benavente, 446th AESBrett Fort, 36th APSSherri Millerscott, 446th MXSAnders Nilsen,

  • Reserve C-17 crew evacuates injured reporter, military personnel

    Airmen aboard a C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., evacuated a New York Times photographer from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 24. Joao Silva, a veteran war photographer based in South Africa, was embedded with an Army patrol in Kandahar

  • Cadets get hands-on with aeromedical Reservists

    While cadets with the Air Force Academy's Cadet Squadron 04 completed their Cadet Service Learning project, they picked up a learning opportunity through the 446th Airlift Wing.The cadet's learning project was completed by serving as security guards during the Ironman World Championship triathlon

  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord gains new commander

    It was sight to behold as 5,000 troops marched in formation during the I Corps assumption of command ceremony for Lt. Gen. Curtis "Mike" Scaparrotti at Watkins Field on Joint Base Lewis-McChord Lewis Main Oct. 15.A seemingly endless sea of Soldiers and Airmen representing all of the major units

  • Break out the cold weather gear

    Now that Autumn has arrived at McChord Field, it's time to break out our cold weather clothing to make sure we are warm and comfortable while working outdoors. Although the BDU is still authorized for wear until Nov. 1, 2011, it is important to remember that it's not okay to mix ABU and BDU articles

  • Operations group says hello, goodbye to new commander

    If you haven't met the new 446th Operations Group commander yet, you'll have to wait a while longer.Lt. Col. James Dignan, a former naval officer as well as a former Air National Guard Airman, has checked in for his duties here, but is on his way to fulfill a deployment tasking.Before arriving at

  • Bed and Breakfast places offer vets free room

    More than 400 bed and breakfasts and inns in 46 states and Canada are offering current and former military members and their families a free night's stay on Nov. 10, the day before Veterans Day. According to Kathleen Panek, owner of the Gillum House in Shinnston, W.Va., the promotion first was