Staff Sgt. Steven Smith, 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron propulsion mechanic - Steven worked as a sheet metal mechanic during his four-year stint as an active-duty Airman before joining the Reserve in 2012. “I hope to acquire a full-time (air reserve technician) position, preferably here at (McChord Field, Wash.),” said the Burley, Idaho native. “I also hope to finish my CCAF degree by the end of 2013. Smith is one of more than 2,200 Citizen Airmen assigned to the 446th Airlift Wing, Washington State’s only Air Force Reserve flying unit, and is based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, McChord Field, Wash. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photos/graphic by Airman 1st Class Madelyn McCullough)