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Defenders step up to ORI challenge

MCCHORD FIELD, Wash. - (Left to right) Tech. Sgt. Alfredo Garza, 446th Security Forces Squadron here, learns how to operate a 10K all terrain lifter from Master Sgt. Michael Pate, 446th SFS training NCOIC. Reservists from the 446th SFS are preparing for the September Operational Readiness Exercise and October Operational Readiness Inspection during their Unit Training Assembly, July 14-15. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Elizabeth Moody)

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Reserve aerial porters take experience on deployment

Staff Sgt. Jared Simpach, 86th Aerial Port Squadron, McChord Field, Wash., ties down a vehicle in the cargo area of a C-17 Globemaster using 25,000 pound chains and devices. Experience like this is what Reserve aerial porters will take with them when they deploy to Southwest Asia later this summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Paredes)

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Reserve aerial porters take experience on deployment

Reservists with the 86th Aerial Port Squadron, McChord Field, Wash., prepare to demonstrate loading equipment used with the C-17 during a joint training event here in March 2012. Experience like this is what Reserve aerial porters will take with them when they deploy to Southwest Asia later this summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Paredes)

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Reserve aerial porters take experience on deployment

Tech. Sgt. Mark Smith, 86th Aerial Port Squadron, McChord Field, Wash., (right), supervises the upload of Navy equipment onto a C-17 during a joint training event here in March 2012. Experience like this is what Reserve aerial porters will take with them when they deploy to Southwest Asia later this summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Paredes)

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Reserve aerial porters take experience on deployment

Tech. Sgt. Adam Mantle, 86th Aerial Port Squadron, McChord Field, Wash., (center), demonstrates spotting hand signals to two Sailors during a joint training event here in March 2012. Experience like this is what Reserve aerial porters will take with them when they deploy to Southwest Asia later this summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Paredes)

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Aerial Porters lend helping hands to injured local citizen

MCCHORD FIELD, Wash. - Senior Airman Andrew Moser (left) and Airman Micah Myers, aerial transportation specialists from the 36th Aerial Port Squadron here, jumped into action caring for an injured citizen in Lakewood, Wash., June 2. Moser and Myers had just finished a hard-day’s work when they saw a man fall and hit his head from a possible seizure along Bridgeport Way. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Elizabeth Moody)

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Drops of Love

Members of "Drops of Love", a non-profit organization with the mission of drilling water wells in impoverished countries in Africa and Central America, take a break from drilling a well in El Salvador. Lt. Col. Kelli Smiley (right), 446th Force Support Squadron commander out of McChord Field, Wash. serves on the company's board of directors under daughter Mariah's (second from left) "command." The entire Smiley family is involved in the organization. (Courtesy photo)

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In-house training provides return on investment

Senior Airman Ron Krotzer, a 446th CES electrician apprentice, ensures the upgrades he made are within code. Lt. Col. Kevin Welin, 446th AW chief of safety oversees and inspects his work to verify code and safety standards are met. Krotzer works under the supervision of his trainer, Master Sgt. Dwayne Lee, 446th CES electrician, who has been a journeyman electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Local 76 for the past seven years. Performing the work in house both saves money and allows the apprenctice airmen to get valuable on-the-job training they need to become fully qualified. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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In-house training provides return on investment

Senior Airman Ron Krotzer, a 446th CES electrician apprentice, takes a reading with a voltmeter from an electrical outlet. He works under the supervision of his trainer, Master Sgt. Dwayne Lee, 446th CES electrician, who has been a journeyman electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Local 76 for the past seven years. Performing the work in house both saves money and allows the apprenctice airmen to get valuable on-the-job training they need to become fully qualified. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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In-house training provides return on investment

Senior Airman Ron Krotzer, a 446th CES electrician apprentice, performs upgrades on the lighting system in Building 1210. Krotzer works under the supervision of his trainer, Master Sgt. Dwayne Lee, 446th CES electrician, who has been a journeyman electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Local 76 for the past seven years. Performing the work in house both saves money and allows the apprenctice airmen to get valuable on-the-job training they need to become fully qualified. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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First Pitch

Tech. Sgt. Keith Sekora, 446th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight, throws out a pitch during the Seattle Mariners' 10th Annual Salute to Armed Forces April 21. (U.S. Army photo by Scott Hansen/Northwest Guardian)

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Welcome to the family

With her family by her side, Lt. Col. Kelli Smiley (center) greets Reservists from the 446th Force Support Squadron following a change of command ceremony at McChord Field, Wash. on Saturday, March 31st. Colonel Smiley assumed command from Lt. Col. William Pelster, now retired. The new commander comes armed with a quick smile and a strong appreciation for family, both military and personal. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Grant Saylor)

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Squadron Commander

Maj. Tony Edwards took command of the 86th Aerial Port Squadron Jan. 9 at McChord Field. Edwards started his career with the 446th Airlift Wing as an enlisted Airman in the 86th APS, and now has come full circle as the commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Denise Hauser)

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MSgt. Carlos Duell

Master Sgt. Carlos Duell (with weapon), 446th Security Forces Squadron Phoenix Raven Program manager, provides cover while a security forces Airman secures a hostile during an operational readiness exercise at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Main, Feb. 15, 2012. Duell, who's been with the 446th Airlift Wing since 1989, has been on missions which have taken him to more than 80 countries. He plans to participate in more Raven missions in March. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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MSgt. Carlos Duell

Master Sgt. Carlos Duell, 446th Security Forces Squadron Phoenix Raven Program manager, helps secure a tent on an all-terrain vehicle during an operational readiness exercise at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Main, Feb. 13, 2012. Duell, who's been with the 446th Airlift Wing since 1989, has been on more than 100 Raven missions through out his career. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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There's nothing to fly if it aint loaded

Senior Airman Justin Porter directs Staff Sgt. Kadie Walsworth during cargp pallet movement Jan. 8 at McChord Field. Both are cargo processors assigned to the 86th Aerial Port Squadron, training for an upcoming deployment. Pallet movement is part of a training proficiency exercise to keep port dawgs current. WOOF! (U.S. Air Force photo\2nd Lt. Denise Hauser)

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Carrying the load...

Reservists from the 446th Security Forces Squadron, including Tech. Sgt Chris Pierce, a.k.a. GI Joe (left), Senior Airman James Trevizo (center), and Master Sgt. Carlos Duell, haul sandbags in an effort to shore up a defensive fighting position during a field training exercise at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, McChord Field, Wash. on Jan. 8, 2012. The exercise was designed to re-familiarize the Reservists with some of the tools they often use in remote deployed environments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Grant Saylor)

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No, she's not fishing...

Staff Sgt. Tara Currah, a Reservist with the 446th Security Forces Squadron, steadies a hold down line for a remote communications antenna mast, while Tech Sgt. Doug Housman looks on during a field training exercise at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, McChord Field, Wash. on Jan. 8, 2012. This type of communication device is often the first thing erected by security forces deployed down range to provide an all-important line of communication between the base defense operations center and command post. The exercise was designed to familiarize Sergeant Currah and her security forces colleagues with some of the tools used in remote deployed environments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Grant Saylor)

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Toe the line

MCCHORD FIELD, Wash. -- Staff Sgt. Casey Drab, a Reservist with the 446th Security Forces Squadron, kills the slack on a hold down line for a remote communications antenna mast during a field training exercise here on Jan. 8, 2012. This type of communication device is often the first thing erected by security forces when deployed to provide a line of communication between the base defense operations center and command post. "This is a perishable skill whereby if we're not doing it on a regular basis, we're not going to be proficient," said Master Sgt. James Moran, the squadron's flight sergeant. "So this type of forward deployed training is valuable; and I like it because we have to use our team-building skills and work together." (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grant Saylor)

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Bringing home the fallen

Senior Master Sgt. Stephen Harris, right, and Staff Sgt. Andrea Barrow, Reservists with the 446th Airlift Wing, talk about the emotions they've felt while working at the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Center at Dover Air Force Base, Del. During an interview at McChord Field, Dec. 14, 2011, the two spoke of the compassion one must have to do their jobs. Barrow adds "What's always in your mind is the dignity, honor and respect of this fallen hero." (photo courtesy/Janet Jensen of the Tacoma News Tribune)

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