News

  • Reserve doctor becomes educator at Academy for a year

    Once in a lifetime opportunities rarely come up when expected. Some can say that educating the Air Force's future leadership is one of them. This is true for one of the Public Health officers from the 446th Aeromedical Staging Squadron here who is teaching biology, for a year, at the U.S. Air Force

  • Twenty scholarships available to Reservists, families

    If you or a family member would like a shot at getting a $500 scholarship, now is the time to take aim. Submission of application packages is Nov. 15. The annual Total Force Top 3/USAA scholarship program offers 20 $500 scholarships which will be awarded to military members or family members who

  • Don't let safety lapse over holiday weekend

    It has been a busy summer and has gone by so fast!! Kids are in school (finally!) and the fall/winter gray misty skies are back with us. With the end of summer marked by a late Labor Day, don't let your safety awareness lapse. The statistics for fatalities ending the 15th week of the Critical Days

  • Barnes gate closes for short time Sept. 9

    The Barnes Gate to McChord Air Force Base, Wash., closes Sept. 9 from 9 to 11 a.m., for an inspection. Please use the main gate during this time. At other times, Reservists and civilian employees are encouraged to use the Barnes Gate to lessen the volume of traffic going through the main gate,

  • Lieutenant provides aid to accident victims

    You're driving to work and everything is as usual - then BAM! You're suddenly a first responder for an incident and are required to give medical aid to a stranger. This is not a training scenario; this is the reality that faced two Team McChord Airmen Aug. 21. On that clear August day on Fort Lewis,

  • Employer orientation day set for Nov. 7

    Plans are well under way for the next 446th Airlift Wing Employer Orientation Day Nov. 7.  Application deadline is Oct. 9.  There are about 30 spots available for nominated employers.Reservists leaving their civilian jobs to perform military duty can be tough on employers and co-workers. An

  • Recruiters overrun enlistment goal for the year

    ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Air Force Reserve Command recruiters recorded their 8,800th enlistment of the year Aug. 3, breaking the record for reaching their annual recruiting goal the fastest - two months before deadline. As of Aug. 28 local Reserve recruiters at McChord Air Force Base, Wash.,

  • New maintenance commander doesn't see a need for change

    When missions are running smoothly and shop workers are operating well with the flow of tasks, there is usually little need for change, if any. The new 446th Maintenance Group commander plans little change in the 446th MXG's future ... and he sees this as a good thing. Col. Bill Anholt accepted the

  • C-17 delivers Rangers to Rendezvous

    With the help of a Reserve aircrew from McChord Air Force Base, Wash., more than 1,000 Rangers from the 75th Ranger Regiment jump started Ranger Rendezvous in Fort Benning Ga., Aug. 3-6. The 728th Airlift Squadron here flew one of two C-17s participating in the opening mass tactical airborne

  • Are you ready to deploy?

    Reservists are relied upon for deployments now more than in previous years. But, preparing for a deployment can be very stressful when it breaks the balance of a traditional Reservist's normal routine. Nevertheless, the 446th Airlift Wing has sources that can help smooth out the pre-deployment

  • 446th ASTS Reservists recently return from deployment

    Being deployed can be rough on anyone no matter if they are Reserve, Guard or active duty. One thing is certain for those who are deployed-they are usually happy to come home. Such is the case with about 54 recently returned citizen Airmen from the 446th Aeromedical Staging Squadron here. The

  • Progress ongoing in creating Joint Base Lewis-McChord

    Development of Joint Base Lewis-McChord reached a significant milestone this week with the expected signing of the Memorandum of Agreement by the vice chiefs of the Army and Air Force. The MOA was developed locally and finalized in May after months of work by McChord and Fort Lewis leadership and

  • Initial fly in to Antarctica begins

    Reserve Airmen from the 446th Airlift Wing here are spinning up for the Winter Fly-ins to McMurdo Station, Antarctica in support of the U.S. Antarctic program and the National Science Foundation and in preparation of Operation Deep Freeze.The period known as WINFLY started Aug. 18 and is scheduled