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446th A&FR hosts all virtual newcomers program

U.S. Air Force Maj. Drew Nishiyama, 446th Airlift Wing assistant staff judge advocate, provides an overview of the legal office and its services to newcomers virtually at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, Dec. 5, 2020. The 446th Airman and Family Readiness Office launched its first all virtual newcomers orientation during the December UTA. Newcomers orientation is a way to welcome Reserve Citizen Airmen to the wing and provide them resources to enhance the quality of life for the member and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ann Butler)

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Department of the Air Force moves Physical Fitness Assessments to April 2021, removes waist measurement from composite score permanently

U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training trainee, Chris-Ann Wilmoth, 37th Training Wing Detachment 5, Flight 564, participates in a physical training session at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., July 1, 2020. To continue minimizing close contact among personnel during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and ensure units and personnel are fully ready to resume, physical fitness testing has been delayed from October to January and is now further delayed to April 2021. Testing in April will proceed without obtaining the waist measurement component. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Operation Ham Grenade: All hams on deck

446th Airlift Wing team members move frozen hams into cold storage in time for holiday distribution Dec.4, 2020, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The Air Force Association, McChord Field Chapter and the Pierce Military and Business Alliance organized the delivery of 120 holiday hams destined for 446th Airlift Wing families for the annual Operation Ham Grenade event sponsored by the 446th Airman and Family Readiness Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Cozad Staley)

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Operation Ham Grenade: All hams on deck

446th Airlift Wing team members move frozen hams into cold storage in time for holiday distribution Dec.4, 2020, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The Air Force Association, McChord Field Chapter and the Pierce Military and Business Alliance organized the delivery of 120 holiday hams destined for 446th Airlift Wing families for the annual Operation Ham Grenade event sponsored by Airman and Family Readiness Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Cozad Staley)

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Operation Turkey Drop

Members assigned to the 446th Force Support Squadron and Airman and Family Readiness Center transport frozen turkeys into cold storage, Nov.6, 2020, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The 334th Chapter of the Air Force Association delivered 120 turkeys for 446th Airlift Wing families during the annual Operation Turkey Drop charity event sponsored by Airman and Family Readiness Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Sommers)

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ODF Rotation

Senior Master Sgt. Mark A. Riekena has spent a total of 32 years in the United States Air Force and counts his Operation Deep Freeze (ODF) rotations as one of his top assignments. “I started flying ODF on the C-141 in the late 90’s then on the C-17’s for a total of 15 seasons,” Riekena said. “All of the rotations I’ve been a part of were great. There’s no other feeling like your first experience stepping onto the frozen surface.

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ODF Rotation

Senior Master Sgt. Mark A. Riekena has spent a total of 32 years in the United States Air Force and counts his Operation Deep Freeze (ODF) rotations as one of his top assignments. “I started flying ODF on the C-141 in the late 90’s then on the C-17’s for a total of 15 seasons,” Riekena said. “All of the rotations I’ve been a part of were great. There’s no other feeling like your first experience stepping onto the frozen surface.

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ODF Profile: Senior Master Sgt. Mark Riekena

Senior Master Sgt. Mark A. Riekena has spent a total of 32 years in the United States Air Force and counts his Operation Deep Freeze (ODF) rotations as one of his top assignments. “I started flying ODF on the C-141 in the late 90’s then on the C-17’s for a total of 15 seasons,” Riekena said. “All of the rotations I’ve been a part of were great. There’s no other feeling like your first experience stepping onto the frozen surface. Seeing emperor penguins for the first time in 2011 was special as well.”

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ODF Rotation

Senior Master Sgt. Mark A. Riekena has spent a total of 32 years in the United States Air Force and counts his Operation Deep Freeze (ODF) rotations as one of his top assignments. “I started flying ODF on the C-141 in the late 90’s then on the C-17’s for a total of 15 seasons,” Riekena said. “All of the rotations I’ve been a part of were great. There’s no other feeling like your first experience stepping onto the frozen surface.

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201117-F-CP478-1057

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 4th, 7th and 8th Airlift Squadrons help distribute turkeys during Operation Turkey Drop at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Nov. 17, 2020. The Air Force Association McChord Field Chapter and the Pierce Military and Business Alliance organized the drop of more than 400 turkeys to Airmen at Joint Base Lewis-McChord for the Thanksgiving holiday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Callie Norton)

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201117-F-CP478-1054

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 627th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 62nd Maintenance Squadron help distribute turkeys during Operation Turkey Drop at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Nov. 17, 2020. The Air Force Association McChord Field Chapter and the Pierce Military and Business Alliance organized the drop of more than 400 turkeys to Airmen at Joint Base Lewis-McChord for the Thanksgiving holiday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Callie Norton)

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201117-F-CP478-1050

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 627 Communications Squadron help distribute turkeys during Operation Turkey Drop at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Nov. 17, 2020. The Air Force Association McChord Field Chapter and the Pierce Military and Business Alliance organized the drop of more than 400 turkeys to Airmen at Joint Base Lewis-McChord for the Thanksgiving holiday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Callie Norton)

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201114-F-JQ052-0002

Air Force Reserve Command announces the Outstanding Airmen of the Year, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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201114-F-JQ052-0001

Air Force Reserve Command’s Outstanding Airmen of the Year sign, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Get your flu shot

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shayne Klein, an aerospace medical technician with the 446th Aerospace Medicine Squadron here, puts a needle on a flu shot vaccine Nov. 8, 2020. The 446th AMDS oversees the administration of flu vaccines for wing personnel. Influenza vaccination is mandatory for uniformed personnel and health care personnel who provide direct patient care and is recommended for all others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Sommers)

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Get your flu shot

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - Aerospace medical technicians with the 446th Aeromedical Staging Squadron here, administer flu shot vaccines to 446th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen Nov. 8, 2020. The 446th ASTS often assists the 446th Aerospace Medicine Squadron during flu season, since they are trained in administering vaccines, like the flu shot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Sommers)

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Get your flu shot

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Julia Stephenson, an aerospace medical technician with the 446th Aeromedical Staging Squadron here, checks a flu shot vaccine for air bubbles Nov. 8, 2020. Influenza vaccination is mandatory for uniformed personnel and health care personnel who provide direct patient care and is recommended for all others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Sommers)

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446th, JBLM tests wing's capability

Kirk Johnson, seen center in blue vest, an anti-terrorism expert with Department of Emergency on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, discusses overall performance during the exercise with members of the 446th Force Support Squadron following an active shooter exercise Nov. 7, 2020 here. Inspectors evaluated unit agencies' processes during the planned exercise to ensure the 446th Airlift Wing remains prepared to respond to such scenario. Air Force guidelines require periodic assessments each year in active shooter exercise scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paolo Felicitas)

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446th, JBLM tests wing's capability

Mark Mclean, exercise program manager with 446th Inspector General for Inspections, communicates with other inspectors during an active shooter exercise Nov. 7, 2020, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. During this exercise, the 446th IGI collaborated with JBLM Department of Emergency to evaluate unit agencies' processes during the planned exercise to ensure the 446th Airlift Wing remains prepared to respond to such scenario. Air Force guidelines require periodic assessments each year in active shooter exercise scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paolo Felicitas)

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446th AW launches Women's Council

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - U.S. Air Force Col. Paul M. Skipworth, 446th Airlift Wing commander, addresses women from the 446th AW during a virtual Women's Council meeting here Nov. 7, 2020. The inaugural Women's Council initiative was launched to provide a community of support and a forum to discuss women’s issues at the 446th AW and across the Air Force as a whole. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ann Butler)

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