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Promotion

MCCHORD FIELD, Wash. Newly promoted Col. Rick Grayson gets pinned on by his family March 30 at McChord Field. Grayson is the new vice commander for the 446th Airlift Wing. In his civilian life, Grayson is a 737 first officer for Alaska Airlines, and lives in Gig Harbor with his wife and two children. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Denise Hauser)

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Promotion

Newly promoted Col. Rick Grayson gets pinned on by his family March 30 at McChord Field. Grayson is the new vice commander for the 446th Airlift Wing. In his civilian life, Grayson is a 737 first officer for Alaska Airlines, and lives in Gig Harbor with his wife and two children. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Denise Hauser)

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Promotion Ceremony

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- Alexander Lee, son of Lt. Col. Steven Lee, wing executive for the 446th Airlift Wing, holds the pillow as the propher for his father's promotion ceremony here Oct 1, 2010. (USAF photo/2nd Lt Denise Hauser)

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Promotion Ceremony

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash.- Maj. Steven Lee, 446th Airlift Wing executive, has his new rank of lieutant colonel pinned on by his mother-in-law Jean Higgins (left) and wife Suzanne Lee, during a ceremony Oct. 1. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Denise Hauser)

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Promotion Ceremony

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash.- Maj. Steven Lee, right, 446th Airlift Wing executive, stands with Brig. Gen. Balan Ayyar, Air Force Recruiting Service commander, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, during Major Lee’s promotion ceremony at the 446th AW headquarters auditorium here, Oct 1. Major Lee was promoted to lieutenant colonel. Colonel Lee and General Ayyar graduated from the Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. in 1987. They were in undergraduate pilot training together at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., where they became friends. They worked together as T-37 Tweet instructor pilots at Columbus AFB as their first duty assignments. In 1994, General Ayyar commanded the 4th Airlift Squadron at then, McChord Air Force Base, Wash., while Colonel Lee flew the C-141 Starlifter as a Reservist with the 313th Airlift Squadron, also at McChord AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Denise Hauser)

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Punching the clock

Lt. Col. Anna Sullivan, chief of 446th Airlift Wing Public Affairs, poses for a photo July 28 in the 446th AW headquarters conference room. Her retirement ceremony takes place today at 5 p.m. at Heritage Hill here. Sullivan, who is the public affairs air reserve technician, will retire after more than 40 years of military service and 29 years as a Department of Defense civilian.

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Rain or shine, Reservists present the colors

Despite the less than ideal weather conditions at the Seattle Seahawks game, Jan. 11 at Century Link Field in Seattle, Wash., Team McChord Airmen along with 40 members from the other service branches, stood together to present the U.S. flag during the pregame ceremonies. The Seahawks also embraced the elements without faltering, defeating the New Orleans Saints 23-15 and winning the divisional round. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madelyn McCullough)

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Rain or shine, Reservists present the colors

Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing, along with their active-duty counterparts and members of the other service branches, practice presenting the U.S. flag prior to the Seattle Seahawks NFC Divisional game against the New Orleans Saints, Jan. 11 at Century Link Field in Seattle, Wash. The home team won the divisional round and is set to hold the NFC Championship Game, Jan. 19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madelyn McCullough)

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Rain or shine, Reservists present the colors

Blitz, the Seattle Seahawks mascot, gets the crowd roaring while Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing carry the U.S. flag as part of the pregame ceremonies, Jan. 11, 2013 at Century Link Field in Seattle, Wash. Members from each branch of service stood together and presented the flag at the 2014 NFC Divisional game against the New Orleans Saints. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madelyn McCullough)

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Raising the roof with the Tops In Blue

Tops In Blue rocked the house in Hangar 9 at McChord Field, here Feb. 12. Pictured center is one of the 446th Airlift Wing's own, Tech. Sgt. Katie Badowski, 446th Force Support Squadron, Services Flight craftsman. Sergeant Badowski is a vocalist who has toured with the group since June 2010.

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Raising the roof with the Tops In Blue

Tops In Blue rocked the house in Hangar 9 at McChord Field, here Feb. 12. Pictured on the right is one of the 446th Airlift Wing's own, Tech. Sgt. Katie Badowski, 446th Force Support Squadron, Services Flight craftsman. Sergeant Badowski is a vocalist who has toured with the group visiting more than 23 countries since June 2010.

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Raising the roof with the Tops In Blue

Tops In Blue rocked the crowd at McChord Field, here on Feb. 12. The elite organization is comprised of 35 Airmen, whose talents as vocalists, dancers, musicians and technicians provide entertainment for servicemembers and coalition forces, helping provide a sense of pause and escape for them so they feel inspired to continue their missions.

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Raising the roof with the Tops In Blue

Tops In Blue rocked the crowd at McChord Field, here on Feb. 12. The 2010 tour, entitled "We Believe" is a salute to the American ideals and featured R&B music from Stevie Wonder, the swingin' sounds of Michael Buble, Montgomery Gentry's all-American country music, hits by the Black-Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga and much more.

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Raising the roof with the Tops In Blue

Tops In Blue entertained servicemembers and their familes at McChord Field here, on Feb. 12. Hangar 9 was packed with an audience eager to enjoy the variety show by the Air Force's premiere entertainment showcase.

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Raising the roof with the Tops In Blue

Tops In Blue rocked the crowd at McChord Field, here on Feb. 12. The elite organization is comprised of 35 Airmen who provide entertainment for servicemembers and coalition forces, helping provide a sense of pause and escape for them so they feel inspired to continue their missions.

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Raising the roof with the Tops In Blue

Tops In Blue rocked the house in Hangar 9 at McChord Field, here Feb. 12. The hangar was packed with an audience eager to enjoy the variety show by the Air Force's premiere entertainment showcase.

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Raising the roof with the Tops In Blue

Tops In Blue raised the roof at McChord Field here, on Feb. 12. The 2010 tour, entitled "We Believe" is a salute to the American ideals and featured R&B music from Stevie Wonder, the swingin' sounds of Michael Buble, Montgomery Gentry's all-American country music, hits by the Black-Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga and much more.

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Raising the roof with the Tops In Blue

Tops In Blue wowed the audience at McChord Field, here on Feb. 12. The elite organization is comprised of 35 Airmen, whose talents as vocalists, dancers, musicians and technicians provide entertainment for servicemembers and coalition forces, helping provide a sense of pause and escape for them so they feel inspired to continue their missions.

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Raising the roof with the Tops In Blue

Tops In Blue performed at McChord Field on Feb. 12. For the past 57 years, Tops In Blue has served as America's ambassadors, travelling to more than 20 countries to perform more than 120 times each year for servicemen and their families.

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RAVENS fly with C-17

Reserve Airmen from the 446th Security Forces Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Wash., complete weapons training during a unit training assembly weekend in March. Regular training on weapons, defensive technicques, and hand-to-hand combat are just a few of the demands on security forces Airmen, particularly those supporting Air Mobility Command's RAVEN program. RAVENs provide security for Air Force aircrews and assets while on missions here and abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Desiree Kiliz)

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