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  • Salutes for September 2014

    Take a moment to say congratulations, hello, and farewell to our Reservists who have been promoted, are new to the wing, or retiring.Promotions Chief Master SergeantNorman Best, 446th MXSSenior Master SergeantJohn Adams, 446th MXSMaster SergeantChristine Farris, 446th ASTSAumbirh Jones, 86th APSGlen

  • When the inspection happens is irrelevant, but starts this week

    When the inspection comes shouldn't matter. Under the new Air Force Inspection System the process is driven by a philosophy that commanders focus on continual mission readiness and not spend time before the IG team visits preparing for inspection readiness.But in case you were interested, the 446th

  • Wing legal office offers services, but could use help

    If you're interested in a legal career, the 446th Airlift Wing Legal Office sure could use the help.Located in Bldg. 1207, Room 128, the wing's legal office is manned currently with two lawyers and one paralegal. Lt. Col. Bradley Holmgren and Lt. Col. Bradley Volk are the judge advocate generals

  • McChord Airmen back in action supporting Operation Deep Freeze

    Ten 446th Airlift Wing Reservists, and 17 active-duty Airmen depart McChord Field Aug. 16 in the first phase of the 2014--2015 Operation Deep Freeze. The WinFly phase of ODF delivers advance teams and cargo for the upcoming main season of the National Science Foundation's U.S. Antarctic program and

  • Salutes for August 2014

    Take a moment to say congratulations, hello, and farewell to our Reservists who have been promoted, are new to the wing, or retiring.Promotions Senior Master SergeantAntonio Mercado, 446th MXSOsmant Pyle, 446th OGJoseph Warren, 446th AMXSMaster SergeantHeather Isaac, 36th APSMichael Paredes, 86th

  • Seminar delivers 'Growth through Knowledge'

    More than 150 Airmen of various ranks came together Aug. 7 for a two-day Professional Development Seminar at the American Lake Conference Center at Lewis North.Themed "Growth through Knowledge," the event focused on current trends that may influence Airmen, both in the Reserve and active duty, and

  • Ohhh saaay can this Reservist sing

    The 446th Airlift Wing recently welcomed a new Airman into the 446th Force Support Squadron Sustainment Services Flight who, as it soon became apparent, has a talent.Senior Airman Lisa Brown, 446th FSS sustainment services specialist, first began singing when she was just five years old. She started

  • Aeromedical evacuation Reservists train on flight to and from Germany

    On a flight full of 446th Airlift Wing Reservists headed home from an annual tour at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 26, 13 Airmen with the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron used the flying time to practice a mission that on any given day can be a gripping reality for them.Flying the loop from

  • JBLM service members conduct Operation Desert Cougar

    Air Force and Army service members from here participated in Operation Desert Cougar, a joint emergency deployment readiness exercise that took them to Schoonover, California, Aug. 4.Airmen from the Air Force Reserve's 446th Airlift Wing and the active-duty 22nd Special Tactics Squadron worked with

  • Eligible O-3s invited to apply for Online Master's Program

    The Online Master's Program offers qualified captains an opportunity to earn a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Air Reserve Personnel Center will convene a selection board Sept. 7. In order to be considered by this board, all applications must comply with the instructions

  • New group commander brings diverse background to mission support

    Reservists in the 446th Airlift Wing have a variety of backgrounds - maintenance, logistics, communications, Naval aviator, military brat, traditional Reservist, Air Guard Reserve, air reserve technician, civil service, and active-duty. Now roll all those backgrounds together, and you have the

  • Joining Air Force creates new life for Philippines native

    Imagine coming to the United States for the first time, feeling excited and nervous about the new life you are about to start, then having a basic military training instructor be the first to welcome you to America.This "terrifying experience" is exactly what a 446th Airlift Wing Reservist went