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Chamber games

Capt. Joel Oyama, 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse (right), along with pilots from the 62nd Airlift Wing, perform written tasks in the high-altitude chamber at the Aviation Survival Training Center, Naval base Whidbey Island, Wash., Nov. 9, 2011. ASTC is where McChord Field aircrew members currently receive their high-altitude chamber refresher training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Checkin' out

Capt. Joel Oyama, 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, checks out a Quick Don oxygen mask at the Aviation Survival Training Center, Naval base Whidbey Island, Wash., Nov. 9, 2011. ASTC is where McChord Field aircrew members currently receive their high-altitude chamber refresher training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Awaiting instructions

Capt. Joel Oyama, 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse (right), awaits instructions in the high-altitude chamber at the Aviation Survival Training Center, Naval base Whidbey Island, Wash., Nov. 9, 2011. ASTC is where Team McChord aircrew members currently receive their high-altitude chamber refresher training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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One flew over the Hawk's Nest

A Reserve C-17 aircrew from the 446th Airlift Wing rumbled over Century Link Stadium as part of a flyover for the Nov. 13 Seattle Seahawk's game. From left to right, Lt. Col. Dave Mets, Staff Sgt. Jayne Alexander, Capt. John Burnett, Chief Master Sgt. James Masura, Maj. Matt Geiger, and Maj. Kurt Junker. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Denise Hauser)

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C-17 Roars over the Seahawk's Game

A C-17 Globemaster III roars over Century Link Field in Seattle on Nov. 13 as part of a flyover and U.S. National Anthem formation in honor of Veteran's Day. An aircrew from the 446th Airlift Wing at MCChord Field flew the mighty aircraft over the field just as the final notes of The Star Spangled Banner were belted out. The air was cool and crisp; a perfect day for some good old American football. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Denise Hauser

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Lt. Col. Tony Angello, 313th Airlift Squadron commander

Lt. Col. Tony Angello, 313th Airlift Squadron commander

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Chain gang

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brad Stratton, 97th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, out of McChord Field, Wash., removes chains from aircraft equipment in the cargo area of a C-17 Globemaster III, Oct. 20, 2011 at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. This was the last stop for the C-17 crew, which transported U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to Tripoli, Libya on this same C-17 earlier this week, before coming home to McChord Field. An active-duty crewmember from the 62nd Airlift Wing and a Raven unit from the 627th Air Base Group also supported the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Neil D. Warner)

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Reserve aircrew all smiles after transporting VIP

U.S. Air Force Maj. Chris Klopping (on steps), 97th Airlift Squadron instructor pilot out of McChord Field, Wash., gives his "mission accomplished" smile after he, and his fellow Reserve aircrew members, came back from transporting U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to Tripoli, Libya, where she visited to pledge millions of dollars in new aid earlier this week. The C-17 Globemaster III crew arrived here at McChord Field, Oct. 20, 2011. An active-duty crewmember from the 62nd Airlift Wing and a Raven unit from the 627th Air Base Group also supported the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Lori Fiorello)

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97th comes home from transporting VIP

Air Force Reservists from the 97th Airlift Squadron, McChord Field, Wash., (from left to right) Maj. Chris Klopping, Lt. Col. Scott Ryan, Master Sgt. Jeremy Parker, Airman 1st Class Bradley Stratton, and Capt. Richard Matthews, stand in front of the C-17 Globemaster III that transported precious cargo in the form of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to Tripoli, Libya earlier this week. The crew finally landed here at McChord Field, Oct. 20, 2011. An active-duty crewmember from the 62nd Airlift Wing and a Raven unit from the 627th Air Base Group also supported the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Lori Fiorello)

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ICMOP

Senior Airman Joseph Schuessler (left), a loadmaster with the 313th Airlift Squadron, McChord Field, Wash., stands with Capt. Rodrick Reid, 775th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight flight nurse in a C-17 Globemaster III, Oct. 11, 2011. The two Airmen were supporting an Integrated Continental U.S. Medical Operations Plan mission, which takes troops injured from the area of responsibility from Joint Base Andrews, Md. to military installations for definitive care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Campeau)

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treating the wounded

MCCHORD FIELD, Wash.- U.S. Air Force Maj. Connie Kohler, (right) 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, performs chest compressions on a wounded "patient" while U.S. Army Specialist Ramirez (center) keeps oxygen flowing with a bag-valve mask during a medical training exercise, Oct. 4, 2011 here. This training, in particular, was advanced cardiac life support training, which is a training requirement for medical personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jake Chappelle)

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medical training

MCCHORD FIELD, Wash.- Reservists with the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and 446th Aerospace Medicine Squadron here, approach an Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter, with six wounded "patients" from Joint Base Lewis-McChord- Main, in a medical training exercise, Oct. 4, 2011. Some of the training covered was advanced cardiac life support training, which is a training requirement for medical personnel. The medical crews unloaded the "patients" and took them to a mock treatment facility for medical care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jake Chappelle)

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AE and AMDS medical training

MCCHORD FIELD, Wash.- Reservists with the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and 446th Aerospace Medicine Squadron out of McChord Field, Wash., approach an Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter, from Joint Base Lewis-McChord- Main, in order to unload and treat wounded patients during a medical training exercise, Oct. 4, 2011. Some of the training covered was advanced cardiac life support training, which is a training requirement for medical personnel. The medical crews took the "wounded" to a mock treatment facility for medical care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jake Chappelle)

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AE training

MCCHORD FIELD, Wash.- U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kenneth Winslow, a flight nurse with the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron out of McChord Field, Wash., awaits on the flightline for an Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter, with six patients from Joint Base Lewis-McChord- Main as part of a medical training exercise, Oct. 4, 2011. Some of the training covered was advanced cardiac life support training, which is a requirement of all AE members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jake Chappelle)

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medical training

MCCHORD FIELD, Wash.- U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kenneth Winslow, (center with sunglasses) a flight nurse with the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron out of McChord Field, Wash., briefs Reservists from 446th AES and the 446th Aerospace Medicine Squadron while awaiting for an Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter, from Joint Base Lewis-McChord- Main, as part of a medical training exercise, Oct. 4, 2011. Some of the training covered was advanced cardiac life support training, which is a requirement of all AE members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jake Chappelle)

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Chuckle your way to Chief

Chief Master Sgt. Richard Lutz, a C-17 Globemaster III Loadmaster Instructor and Evaluator, with the 728th Airlift Squadron, chuckles with his wife Michelle at his promotion ceremony to the highest and most honorable enlisted rank Oct. 1. Lutz has more than 6,900 flying hours. He lives in Graham with his wife and two sons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Jon Polka)

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David C. Schilling Award

Air Force leadership poses with award acceptees during the the Air Force Association banquet at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center, National Harbor, Md., Sept. 18, 2011. Lt. Col. Michael Gainer and Staff Sgt. Krystil Reinstadler, both with the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, represented the Air Force Reserve as the AFA presented the 2011 David C. Schilling Award to the Air Force aeromedical community. The David C. Schilling Award is presented for outstanding contributions to the field of flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Charles Fazio)

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Staff Sgt. Krystil Reinstadler

Then-Senior Airman Krystil Reinstadler enjoys the cheers from spectators during Air Mobility Command's Rodeo at McChord Field, Wash, July 26. Now a staff sergeant, Reinstadler, 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron here, is one of six in the aeromedical evacuation career field to attend the 2011 Air Force Association Convention Sept. 18 to accept the David C. Schilling Award on behalf of the Air Force aeromedical evacuation community. Lt. Col. Michael Gainer, 446th AES, also represented AE in accepting the award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sandra Pishner)

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Mission from Mcchord

Jeff Dubois, a reporter with CBS affiliate KIRO 7 News in Seattle, interviews Lt. Col. Steve Clements, on-board a C-17 Globemaster III during a mission heading to Afghanistan. Clements, a Reserve pilot with the 313th Airlift Squadron, McChord Field, Wash., flys for American Airlines in his civilian job. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Denise Hauser)

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Mission from Mcchord

Maj. Jared Wood, a Reserve pilot with the 313th Airlift Squadron, McChord Field, Wash., explains his mission to Jeff Dubois, a reporter with CBS affiliate KIRO 7 News from Seattle. Dubois was escorted Aug. 21 on a routine airlift mission into Afghanistan to tell the 446th Airlift Wing story and the Reserve contribution to missions in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Denise Hauser)

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