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AE Reservists train on flight to Ramstein

Master Sgt. Natalie Stockhausen, 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aerospace medical technician (center), practices CPR on an Airman who is pretending to be a patient during a training flight from Ramstein Air Base, Germany to McChord Field, Washington on a C-17 Globemaster III July 26, 2014. Training like this while in the air allows Reservists to become familiar with the aircraft environment so that they are better adjusted to treat patients during flight. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Senior Airman Madelyn McCullough)

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AE Reservists train on flight to Ramstein

Master Sgt. Darlena Martens, 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aerospace medical technician (left), and Capt. Malisa Hammett, 446th AES flight nurse (right), take inventory during a training flight from Ramstein Air Base, Germany to McChord Field, Washington on a C-17 Globemaster III July 26, 2014. Though it is a training flight, the Reservists bring all of the supplies they would need to carry real patients in the event that they need to do so. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Senior Airman Madelyn McCullough)

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Tech. Sgt. Lenny Dewitt

Tech. Sgt. Lenny Dewitt, a 728th Airlift Squadron loadmaster from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, checks his five before surveying the Semi-Prepared Runway [dirt landing strip] while aboard a McChord C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Fort Hunter-Liggett, California, Jan. 31. Dewitt is also a full-time customer service agent with Alaska Airlines, which he began in 2013. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Jake Chappelle)

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Tentschert - Mariners

Col. Garin Tentschert, former 97th Airlift Squadron commander out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, and Alaska Airlines captain, throws the opening pitch at the Seattle Mariners Salute to Armed Forces Night, April 2010. He's been flying aircraft with both organizations since 1999. In July 2014, he assumed Reserve a job with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as an emergency preparedness liaison officer. (photo courtesy Ben VanHouten/Seattle Mariners)

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Tentschert - Aviation Day

Col. Garin Tentschert, former 97th Airlift Squadron commander out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, speaks to a group of Boy Scouts about the pilot career field during Alaska Airlines Aviation Day in Sea-Tac, Washington May 10. Tentschert is also a chief pilot for the airline, responsible for the Portland-Seattle region. He's been flying aircraft with both organizations since 1999. In July 2014, he assumed a Reserve job with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as an emergency preparedness liaison officer. (photo courtesy Dianne McGinness/Alaska Airlines)

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Tentschert 737

Col. Garin Tentschert, former 97th Airlift Squadron commander out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, on the flight deck of an Alaska Airlines, Boeing 737 aircraft in Sea-Tac, Washington May 10. Tentschert is also a chief pilot for the airline, responsible for the Portland-Seattle region. He's been flying aircraft with both organizations since 1999. In July 2014, he assumed a Reserve job with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as an emergency preparedness liaison officer. (photo courtesy Dianne McGinness/Alaska Airlines)

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Tentschert C-17

Col. Garin Tentschert, former 97th Airlift Squadron commander out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, operating a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft back in 2001. Tentschert is also an Alaska Airlines chief pilot, responsible for the Portland-Seattle region. He's been flying aircraft with both organizations since 1999. In July 2014, he assumed a Reserve job with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as an emergency preparedness liaison officer. (courtesy photo)

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Rainier Medic

Senior Master Sgt. Leah Crawford, 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, provides instruction on reading patient movement paperwork during the Rainer Medic course at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington June 3. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Sandra Pishner)

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Celebrate!

From left, Staff Sgt. Mike Solin, loadmaster, and Maj. Jim Wilson, pilot, both from the 97th Airlift Squadron help themselves to some refreshments June 8 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord - McChord Field, Washington. In addition to a change of command ceremony welcoming new squadron commander Lt. Col. Michael Bautista, personnel from the 97th AS also celebrated its 71st birthday at a local restaurant in Tacoma, Washington. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Tech. Sgt. Minnette Mason)

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Celebrate!

Lt. Col. Michael Bautista, 97th Airlift Squadron commander, speaks with a guest at his change of command ceremony reception June 8 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord - McChord Field, Washington. In addition to the ceremony, personnel from the 97th AS also celebrated its 71st birthday at a local restaurant in Tacoma, Washington. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Tech. Sgt. Minnette Mason)

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Celebrate!

Chief Master Sgt. Mary Smith, chief of aviation and resource with the 97th Airlift Squadron, cuts cake June 8 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord - McChord Field, Washington. In addition to a Change of Command Ceremony welcoming new squadron commander Lt. Col. Michael Bautista, personnel from the 97th AS also celebrated its 71st birthday at a local restaurant in Tacoma, Washington. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Tech. Sgt. Minnette Mason)

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Citizen-Soldier of the year

Master Sgt. Lance Nelson, center, was named the Howard O. Scott Citizen-Soldier of the Year by the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber's Military Affairs Committee April 15. Nelson is an Air Force Reserve loadmaster with the 728th Airlift Squadron, McChord Field, Wash. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo)

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Training manager creates effective, efficient training program

Tech. Sgt. Melissa Smolka, 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron training manager, checks on a trainee's progress. Smolka has created new, cost efficient training plans for Reservists in the squadron. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Sandra Pishner)

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Harrell at air show

Capt. Colby Harrell, 97th Airlift Squadron pilot, represents the Washington National Guard and its helicopter static at a past McChord Air Force Base, Wash., air show. Harrell's father, left, a retired Army master sergeant, attended the show. (Courtesy photo)

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Harrell flys helicopters

Capt. Colby Harrell, 97th Airlift Squadron pilot, flew helicopters with the Washington National Guard before switching to the C-17 in the Air Force Reserve. (Courtesy photo)

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Harrell serves in Marine Corps

Capt. Colby Harrell, 97th Airlift Squadron pilot, (third from the right) started his military career in the infantry with the U.S. Marine Corps. (Courtesy photo)

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Harrell supports Seahawks

Capt. Colby Harrell, 97th Airlift Squadron, shows support of the Seattle Seahawks in the C-17. (Courtesy photo)

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The Lutz Family

The Lutzes at Memorial Grove, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, McChord Field, Wash. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo/Jake Chappelle)

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The Lutz Family

The Lutzes at Memorial Grove, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, McChord Field, Wash. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo/Jake Chappelle)

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The Lutz Family

The Lutzes at Memorial Grove, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, McChord Field, Wash. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo/Jake Chappelle)

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