Salutes for September 2015

Take a moment to say congratulations, hello, and farewell to our Reservists who have been promoted, are new to the wing, or retiring.PromotionsMaster SergeantCynthinia James, 446th AMDSMathew Krok, 446th CESKathleen Myhre, 446th FSSTrieu Nguyen, 446th ASTSTechnical SergeantAlvin Baldemeca, 446th

Family Day 2015

Reserve C-17 pilots represent U.S. in CIOR Military Competition

Man on the Street - Remembering 9/11

Remembering 9/11: Airman reflects on childhood memories of Twin Towers

Two iconic giants pierced the New York sky for nearly 30 years, enticing millions of travelers from across the globe who marveled at their beauty. They were hailed as the symbol of "man's dedication to world peace" and were a source of pride for those who called New York home.At 8:46 a.m., Sept. 11,

Wounded Warriors train in adaptive sports

McChord aircrews boost USAP capabilities

The 446th and 62nd Airlift Wings are opening new doors for the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Antarctic Program with the use of night vision capabilities.In June of this year, the first scheduled winter flight in 50 years proved successful when a C-17 successfully touched down at Pegasus

WINFLY kicks off in preparation for Operation Deep Freeze

As the sun rises over McMurdo Station, Antarctica, for the first time since February, so too begins the initial season of Operation Deep Freeze. On August 23, Airmen from the 446th and 62nd Airlift Wings flew the first mission of the winter fly-in phase of the operation out of Christchurch, New

In-residence PME opportunities increase

Like clockwork, too many Reservists overlook the prospects of attending in-residence Professional Military Education courses. Here, the 446th Airlift Wing alone from 2014 to 2015, only 30 percent of Airmen completed their PME requirements via in residence.Rather than heading to Airman Leadership

AF Reserve medics deploy to Japan

Nine reservists from the 446th Aeromedical Staging Squadron were deployed to Kadena Air Base to assist the 18th Medical Group's En Route Patient Staging System mission. The training mission specifically calls upon the McChord Reservists unique expertise in the arena of ERPSS. After 13 days helping

Colonel Signorelli represents 446th during Mariners win

McChord Sponsors Beast Mode Challenge (Photos)

Yellow Ribbon program gets new director at McChord

The Yellow Ribbon program at McChord Field has a new director as of July 1, 2015. Master Sgt. James Briggs, 446th Airlift Wing, will be taking over the responsibility of coordinating new events and spreading information in regards to the program."My job will be to promote the Yellow Ribbon program

JBLM Service Member for Life Transition Summit kicks off next month

Joint Base Lewis-McChord and the Washington Military Alliance will be hosting the JBLM Service Member for Life Transition Summit from Sep. 22-24. The event will consist of three days of activities targeting leaders, service members, veterans and their family members to attend and connect with

Air Force Reserve presents the Subway Beast Mode Challenge ... again

Be careful what you wish for. You asked for it, and we're bringing it back.Your Air Force Reserve and 446th Airlift Wing give you the Subway Beast Mode Challenge, Aug. 15, 2015 at Dirtfish Rally School in Snoqualmie.Like last year, the Challenge will be composed of a 3.5-mile mud-ridden obstacle