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  • Airlift moves mountains for Afghanistan surge

    During a recent commander's call, Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., commander of Air Mobility Command, may have best cited the importance of airlift to today's military when he said, "One mission can change the world."As one of AMC's core capabilities, airlift remains a staple in getting the "beans and

  • Mission support group sees change of command in September

    After a little over three and a half years as commander of the 446th Mission Support Group, Col. Craig Petersen will relinquish command of the group to Col. Gerald Vowell.The change of command for the 446th Airlift Wing's largest group will be Sept. 12 at Bldg. 1422 on JBLM McChord Field at 2

  • McChord Reservists prepare to deploy

    Over the course of the next couple of weeks, more than 60 Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing will depart for various locations across Southwest Asia. And about 95 more within the next few months.Airmen from the 36th and 86th Aerial Port Squadrons, and the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron

  • Sesame Street characters visit military families Aug. 25-26

    Military families may enjoy two free performances Aug. 25 and 26 by The Sesame Street Experience for Military Families at JBLM Lewis Main.The show will have performances at the Carey Theater on JBLM Lewis Main 3 to 6 p.m. Aug. 25 and noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 26.Admission is free to military ID card

  • Submit your claim for retroactive stop loss before Oct. 21

    Airmen, veterans and beneficiaries who were involuntarily extended under Stop Loss between Sept. 11, 2001, and Sept. 30, 2009, are eligible for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay. If your enlistment was involuntarily extended due to Stop Loss and you have yet to file a claim for RSLSP, the last day

  • Fourteen majors earn promotion to lieutenant colonel

    Fourteen Reservists in the 446th Airlift Wing have been selected for promotion to lieutenant colonel.Scott Amerman, 97th Airlift SquadronMichael Bautista, 728th ASSteven Bird, 446th Aerospace Medicine SquadronChristopher Cullen, 313th ASMichael Haedt, 313th ASJennifer Hrivnak, 446th Aeromedical

  • Reserve, active-duty aircrews support Pakistan flood relief efforts

    Reserve and active-duty aircrews assigned to 446th and 62d Airlift Wings depart McChord Field today in support of Pakistan humanitarian relief operations.An aircrew from the 728th Airlift Squadron, led by Lt. Col. Fran Whiting, will fly to Cherry Point, N.C., to pick up and transport a Marine Corps

  • If you live in Oregon, you can shop the commissary in Oregon

    Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing are encouraged to take advantage of savings on popular grocery items at the next Commissary on-site sales taking place in Oregon. There will be a sale in LaGrande, Ore, at the National Guard Armory, 404 12th Street, Aug. 20-22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Sept. 17

  • Operation Deep Freeze in gear with arrival of first C-17 in Antarctica

    A C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., supporting the U.S. Antarctic Program, landed safely at the Pegasus airfield near McMurdo Station, Antarctica, on Aug. 15, ushering in the 2010 Winfly season. C-17 flights for Operation Deep Freeze are flown by Reserve and active-duty

  • Enthusiasm soars at 446th Airlift Wing Family Day

    Gray cloudy weather could not stop this year's 446th Airlift Wing Family Day picnic from being another fun-filled event. Reservists and their families enjoyed lunch, games, contests, music, static displays and much more. In addition to the annual picnic, eligible spouses of Reservists flew on a C-17

  • Reservists get ready for Operation Deep Freeze 2010

    Eleven Reservists with the 446th Airlift Wing here are gearing up for the start of Operation Deep Freeze in support of the National Science Foundation's Antarctic program. The first phase of the operation, known as WINFLY, begins Aug. 9, and is scheduled to last until Aug. 29. During WINFLY, crews

  • Vote freely, but take care with political activity

    The November general election is only 90 days away. To register, request a ballot and vote absentee by mail can take a long time. Most election officials are now mailing blank ballots. Don't wait 30 days.  You can get it e-mailed in 30 milliseconds.Go to www.FVAP.gov today, use the online

  • Don't forget your protocol, proper wear of uniform while outdoors

    Summer is a great time to be outdoors, and when you're in uniform, you want to ensure you present a professional military image. While you're out enjoying the sun, remember the following items: National Anthem at Outdoor Events:When the flag is displayed, all present except those in formation,

  • Salutes for August

    Promotions, newcomers and those retiring in the month of August with the 446th Airlift Wing.Promotions Senior Master SergeantTimothy Ebora, 446th MXSAndrew Saxe, 446th AMXSMaster SergeantAmy Whitson, 446th ASTSTechnical SergeantTodd Lemke, 446th CESIan Seavey, 446th CESJake Tiffany, 446th CESMatthew

  • Reserve maintainers work it in Southwest Asia

    Reservists from the 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 446th Maintenance Squadron from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., deployed in May to Southwest Asia. Here is a snapshot of what they've been doing since they left Washington.Unit: 405th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance SquadronHome