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Basic Post-flight Operation Inspection

Staff Sgt. Shelby Pick, 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, fastens harness in preparation for Basic Post-flight Operation (BPO) inspection at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 11, 2021. Basic Post-flight Operation is a thorough inspection of the aircraft after flight to ensure it’s suitable for another sortie. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nije Hightower)

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Basic Post-flight Operation Inspection

Staff Sgt. Shelby Pick, 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects a C-17 Globemaster at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 11, 2021. Inspecting the top of the C-17 is a critical step in the Basic Post-flight Operation inspection checklist to identify anything broken or missing in need of repair. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nije Hightower)

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Basic Post-flight Operation Inspection

Staff Sgt. Shelby Pick, right, 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, and Senior Airman Steven Wood, 446th AMXS crew chief, pack up safety equipment at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 11, 2021. Pick successfully completed the Basic Post-flight Operations inspection of C17 Globemaster III aircraft. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nije Hightower)

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Chief Master Sgt. Saudi McVea Retirement Ceremony

CMSgt Saudi McVea, right, 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron chief enlisted manager, receives the Certificate of Retirement from Col. Cheryl Knight, 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron commander, during McVea’s retirement ceremony in hangar 9 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 10,2021. McVea honorably served for 42 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nije Hightower)

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Chief Master Sgt. Saudi McVea Retirement Ceremony

Ellis McVea, center, husband of CMSgt Saudi McVea, right, 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Chief Enlisted Manager, receives a Certificate of Appreciation from Col. Cheryl Knight, 446th AES commander, left, during McVea’s retirement ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 10,2021. The Certification of Appreciation is intended to honor individuals who support a service member throughout their military career. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nije Hightower)

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Chief Master Sgt. Saudi McVea Retirement Ceremony

CMSgt Saudi McVea, right, 446th AES Chief Enlisted Manager, receives the Meritorious Service Medal from Col. Cheryl Knight, 446th AES commander, during McVea’s retirement ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 10,2021. The Meritorious Service Medal is presented to members who distinguish themselves by outstanding achievement or meritorious service to the United States. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nije Hightower)

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4th AF leadership visits McChord Reserve Citizen Airmen

Senior Master Sgt. Jayson Householder, 446th Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight chief, describes the functions of the innovative tools the squadron produces to Maj. Gen. Jeffery T. Pennington, 4th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Cynthia Villa, 4th Air Force command chief, July 10, 2021 at McChord Field, Washington. Pennington and Villa visited the 446th AW during the July unit training assembly to meet and greet Airmen of the 446th. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paolo E. Felicitas)

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4th AF leadership visits McChord Reserve Citizen Airmen

Chief Master Sgt. Cynthia Villa, 4th Air Force command chief, talks about personal development to Reserve Citizen Airmen assigned to the 446th Maintenance Group after a local Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) exercise July 10, 2021, at McChord Field, Washington. Villa along with Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Pennington, 4th Air Force commander, visited Airmen around the wing during the July unit training assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paolo E. Felicitas)

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4th AF leadership visits McChord Reserve Citizen Airmen

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Pennington, 4th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Cynthia Villa, 4th Air Force command chief, build a tent with members of the 446th Force Support Squadron July 10, 2021 at McChord Field, Washington. Pennington and Villa visited Rainier Wing Airmen and recognized star performers, provided mentoring sessions, and listened to their needs as Reserve Citizen Airmen during the July unit training assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bryan Hull/released)

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Official photo of CMSgt Kylee Engel

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Congressional visit to the 446th Airlift Wing

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - Betsy Dudley, the Military Legislative Assistant for Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, receives a safety brief before riding a Razor off road, all-terrain vehicle with the 446th Security Forces Squadron July 6, 2021, on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Razors allow security forces to patrol areas not easily accessible by regular patrol vehicles. The 446th Airlift Wing had the opportunity to showcase mission readiness, priorities, and host a facilities tour with Dudley during her visit to the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rachel Herrod)

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446th AW delivers humanitarian aid to Haiti

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - A partially loaded C-17 Globemaster III flown by 446th Airlift Wing aircrew headed for Port au Prince, Haiti, June 14, 2021. The Air Force Reserve aircrew of the 313th Airlift Squadron transported 101,000 pounds of food to Haiti as part of the Denton Humanitarian Aid Program. Since 1998, the Denton Program has overseen millions of pounds of humanitarian supplies sent to more than 50 countries around the globe. (Air Force photo by Major Eric Hodges)

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446th AW delivers humanitarian aid to Haiti

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. - Fourteen pallets of food and water fill a C-17 Globemaster III bound for Port au Prince, Haiti, June 14, 2021. The 313th Airlift Squadron aircrew transported 101,000 pounds of food to Haiti as part of the Denton Program. Since 1998, the Denton Program has overseen millions of pounds of humanitarian supplies sent to more than 50 countries around the globe. (Air Force photo by Major Eric Hodges)

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Local elementary schools receives 96 iPad tablets from 446th Operations Group

Vicki Lopez, Brigadoon Elementary School principal, (right), and Keven Dickerman, Brigadoon's family liaison representative, conduct an inventory June 8, 2021, of 96 Ipad tablets the school received through the Defense Logistics Agency's Computer for Learning program at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The 446th Operations Group coordinated the transfer of excess equipment to the local school. In 2020 alone, over $2 million in used and excess information technology equipment was donated to schools and non-profit organizations through the CFL program. (U.S. Air. Force photo by Maj Candice Allen)

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Local elementary schools receives 96 iPad tablets from 446th Operations Group

John Rozsnyai, 446th Operations Group electronic flight bag manager, (left) and Vicki Lopez, Brigadoon Elementary School principal, (right) complete the transfer of 96 Ipad tablets to Brigadoon Elementary School June 8, 2021 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Keven Dickerman (far right), the elementary school's family liaison representative and Lopez picked up the tablets through the Defense Logistics Agency representative Bernie Mueller (far left). The equipment was provided through DLA's Computer for Learning program, which transfers Defense Department information technology equipment to schools and non-profit agency for grades pre-kindergarten through high school. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj Candice Allen)

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Local elementary schools receives 96 iPad tablets from 446th Operations Group

John Rozsnyai, 446th Operations Group electronic flight bag manager, (far left) coordinates the transfer of his unit's 96 Ipad tablets to Brigadoon Elementary School June 8, 2021 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Keven Dickerman (left), the elementary school's family liaison representative and Vicki Lopez (right), the school's principal, picked up the tablets from the Defense Logistics Agency representative Bernie Mueller. The equipment was provided through DLA's Computer for Learning program, which transfers Defense Department information technology equipment to schools and non-profit agency for grades pre-kindergarten through high school. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj Candice Allen)

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Lacey mayor learns about 446th's resiliency services

Mayor Andy Ryder, city of Lacey, Washington, and Col. Paul Skipworth, wing commander of the 446th Airlift Wing, visit with 446th Airman and Family Readiness staff to learn more about support services for Reserve Citizen Airmen during a visit on May 10, 2021 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Mayor Andy Ryder is the 446th Airlift Wing Honorary Commander. The Honorary Commander Program aims to educate local civic and business leaders on the mission, priorities, and training activities of wing personnel, and to raise awareness on the unique nature of Reserve service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rachel Herrod)

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Lacey mayor learns about 446th's resiliency services

Members of the 446th Maintenance Group discuss C-17 Globemaster III aircraft specifications and maintenance with Mayor Andy Ryder, city of Lacey, Washington, during a visit to the 446th Airlift Wing on May 10, 2021 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Mayor Ryder is the 446th Airlift Wing Honorary Commander. The Honorary Commander Program aims to educate local civic and business leaders on the mission, priorities, and training activities of wing personnel, and to raise awareness on the unique nature of Reserve service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rachel Herrod)

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Lacey mayor learns about 446th's resiliency services

Mayor Andy Ryder, city of Lacey, Washington, and honorary commander of the 446th Airlift Wing (center), and Col. Paul Skipworth, wing commander of the 446th Airlift Wing (right), view an equipment demonstration from Senior Master Sgt. Quentin Nemechek, a Reserve Citizen Airman in the 446th Maintenance Squadron, during a visit on May 10, 2021 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The Honorary Commander Program aims to educate local civic and business leaders on the mission, priorities, and training activities of wing personnel, and to raise awareness on the unique nature of Reserve service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rachel Herrod)

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Lacey mayor learns about 446th's resiliency services

Mayor Andy Ryder, of the City of Lacey, Washington (right), and Col. Paul Skipworth, wing commander of the 446th Airlift Wing (left), speak with Kristi McCann, Director of Psychological Health for the 446th Airlift Wing, about resiliency and Airmen support services during a visit on May 10, 2021, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Mayor Andy Ryder is the 446th Airlift Wing Honorary Commander. The aim of the Honorary Commander Program is to educate local civic and business leaders on the mission, priorities, and training activities of wing personnel, and to raise awareness on the unique nature of Reserve service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rachel Herrod)

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