Reservists donate time to charity

Super heroes by definition are people endowed with superhuman powers, usually used in fighting evil, saving lives and ultimately, changing the world. Every McChord Reservist could fit that description, including three Reservists who have gone completely different routes to help change the

Reservists donate to community during Antarctic mission

As if bettering the world by supporting scientific research isn't enough, a group of Reserve Airmen from the 446th Airlift Wing are doing even more for an already altruistic mission. While supporting Operation Deep Freeze, the 446th AW Reservists and their active-duty teammates from the 62nd AW have

Civilian Employers learn 446th Airlift Wing capabilities

Civilian employers participated in Employer Orientation Day Oct. 20 to gain insight on the Reserve mission and capabilities. The next Employer Orientation Day will be held April 5 on the "A" UTA.

Skills lab helps improve casualty care

Being part of the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and a civilian cardiology nurse specialist, Lt. Col. Randy Miller has experience with wounded troops at downrange locations in Iraq and Afghanistan. One way he prepares for the different encounters is with realistic mannequins and training

Giving GIs their joe: How two high school buddies are energizing troop moral

It's an old saying that an army marches on its stomach. However, there's also a common assumption that even the most satiated soldiers have a few gripes about the quality of their grub. But a lot has changed from the John Wayne days of war fighting (think images of green meat and chemically

Security forces get fired up

McChord Reservists from the 446th Security Forces Squadron completed their annual firearms training Oct. 20-21. Part of the training consisted of firing weapons during the day and night to be qualified with the M-4 and M-9 pistol. In the next several months, security forces will emphasize air base

Explosive ordnance disposal teams to deploy

Reservists from the 446th Civil Engineer Squadron, Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight, will deploy yet again, as six Airmen from the unit are slated to travel overseas in support of the War on Terror. The six Airmen will split into two, three-man teams. One team will deploy to Afghanistan and the

Air Force officials release new annual training plan

Air Force leadership recently approved a plan to significantly reduce annual ancillary training requirements across the Total Force. Starting Oct. 15, annual awareness training, was organized into three blocks of instruction covering nine courses. Total ancillary training can now be accomplished in

Reservists show generosity through Angel Tree program

For the fifth consecutive year, Reservists within the 446th Airlift Wing will come together and participate in the Angel Tree program. Last year netted more than 208 presents that were delivered to 59 children and 28 families. The Angel Tree exclusively for Reservists and their families will be set

Reservists help airlift donated goods into Iraq, Nicaragua

Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing helped send 100 pediatric wheelchairs to Iraq and a fire truck to Nicaragua Oct. 5 as part of a humanitarian mission in support of the Denton Program. "There isn't a better mission that I could think of," said Lt. Col. Kevin Welin, who was the 446th AW aircraft

CORRECTION: Take-A-Hop

Information previously posted on this site about the 'Take-a-Hop' Web site and the services it provides was incorrect. The information originally provided to the webmaster for 446th Airlift Wing Web site was not accurate and does not reflect the policies of the "Take-A-Hop" manager.  We apologize

Wing SFS sees change on horizon

The 446th Security Forces Squadron is changing the way it does business - beginning with new air base defense sustainment training. The goal is to ensure every squad in the 446th SFS is highly trained in relevant tactical skills, prepared mentally, and are physically tough to accomplish today's

14 Reservists start journey to Iraq

Fourteen Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing are honing their combat skills in preparation for deployment to Iraq. Twelve are from the 446th Civil Engineer Squadron and two are from the 446th Logistics Readiness Flight. The collection of carpenters, heavy equipment operators, and other

Postal Service, McChord team up to commemorate Air Force anniversary

The U.S. Postal Service and the 62nd Airlift Wing will honor the Air Force's 60th Anniversary with a commemorative pictorial cancellation stamp here Sept. 18, 10 a.m. to 1  p.m. at the base commissary.The pictorial cancellation features the B-24 Liberator Bomber, which was flown in every combat

Col. William Flanigan takes command of wing