News

  • Finance team adds new resources to improve travel pay process

    One of the most difficult parts of going on orders as Reservists can be trying to understand the travel pay system. Miscommunications and errors can lead to delays that can be frustrating for everyone involved. However, there is good news. The 446th Comptroller Office recognizes this and has been

  • Fourth AF commander, command chief enlighten McChord Citizen Airmen

    The 4th Air Force commander and command chief, out of March Air Reserve Base, Washington, visited the 446th Airlift Wing Nov. 7-8 to give valuable insight to team.Maj. Gen. John Flournory and Chief Master Sgt. Brian Wong visited the Puget Sound as part of Flournoy's Numbered Air Force tour to

  • 446th ASTS accepts new commander

    Col. Scott McLaughlin, 446th Airlift Wing commander, hands the 446th Aeromedical Staging Squadron flag to Col. (Dr.) Bruce Neely, the new 446th ASTS commander. After assuming command, Neely thanked his peers and family for the support they've given him throughout his 17 years in aerospace medicine.

  • Finance team adds new resources to improve travel pay process

    One of the most difficult parts of going on orders as Reservists can be trying to understand the travel pay system. Miscommunications and errors can lead to delays that can be frustrating for everyone involved. However, there is good news.The 446th Comptroller Office recognizes this and has been

  • Using online tools to build a stronger network

    More than 60 people, a mix of former and uniform-clad service members, packed into the auditorium at Hawk Education Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord Oct. 15 during their lunch time to learn more about optimizing their online profiles.Operation GoodJobs, the military-oriented job program through

  • Air Force releases new SAPR strategy

    Air Force leaders released a five-year Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Strategy that will guide the Air Force in developing a robust prevention model while continually honing response capabilities today.The secretary, chief of staff and chief master sergeant of the Air Force signed a foreword

  • Wing premieres Continuous Process Improvement video

    The newest 446th Airlift Wing video to promote Continuous Process Improvement was showcased during the wing commander's calls in the McChord Field theater Sunday.In addition to the video premier, Col. Scott McLaughlin, 446th Airlift Wing Commander, addressed his top priorities to the wing, an

  • Flu shots in season

    The 446th Aerospace Medicine Squadron implemented the Roving Immunization Clinic to administer flu shots Oct. 17 throughout the base.The influenza vaccine, commonly called a "flu shot." will be available to help protect Airmen from the onslaught of the seasonal virus Saturday or Sunday during the

  • JBLM Reserve pilot USA takes bronze medal in CISM triathlon

    Despite beginning with shoulder-high waves breaking on their heads, Team USA took bronze medals in women's senior triathlon, men's senior and mixed team here at the CISM World Games Oct. 10.Air Force Reserve Maj. Judith Coyle, a C-17 Globemaster III pilot with the 728th Airlift Squadron, Joint Base

  • Salutes for October 2015

    Take a moment to say congratulations to our Reservists who have been promoted. Senior Master SergeantMichael Silva, 446th AMXSMaster SergeantTroy Leiker, 446th FSSIsahy Mendez, 446th ASTSJill Peterson, 446th AESTony Smith, 86th APSJonathan Touma, 97th ASHeather Wood, 446th FSSTechnical

  • Reserve pilot-triathlete to compete in Military World Games

    Swim, bike, run -repeat. Each sunrise and sunset runs together for Judy Coyle. Squeezing in laps in the pool before work, and running or biking at the end of the day, each second that passes is more precious than the next.Major Coyle, a 728th Airlift Squadron pilot here, will be representing the

  • UTA weekend moved to Oct 17-18

    The 446th AW Oct. 3-4 UTA has been rescheduled to Oct. 17-18.All lodging reservations have been moved to Oct. 17-18. If further modifications are required, please call the Automated Lodging Reservation System (ALRS), or your unit lodging rep.Questions or concerns regarding the reschedule should be

  • McChord Airmen celebrate Air Force's 68th birthday

    The U.S. Air Force celebrated its 68th birthday Sept. 18 and Airmen from Joint Base Lewis-McChord gathered together to honor and celebrate this momentous occasion.Held in downtown Tacoma, more than 500 attendees gathered for the festivities that included guest speaker Kim Wyman, Washington secretary