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Commander Vaccination

Air Force Senior Airman Ashton Gilbert, a medical technician assigned to the 673d Healthcare Operations Squadron, administers the first of a two-dose series of a COVID-19 vaccine to Air Force Lt. Gen. David Krumm, Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, Alaskan Command and Eleventh Air Force commander at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 4, 2021. Upon receiving the initial shipment of the vaccine, JBER began inoculating personnel following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's prioritization guidelines. The vaccines are part of Operation Warp Speed, a national initiative to accelerate the development, production and distribution of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics.

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Osan AB receives COVID-19 vaccine

U.S. Air Force Capt. Cindy Fernandez, 51st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron physicians assistant, prepares the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 29, 2020. Team Osan will deliberately identify high-risk personnel in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Defense, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Forces Korea guidance to reduce the burden of COVID-19 on our Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Space Operators, and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Betty R. Chevalier)

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Senior Airman Louis Shackelford, an Aerospace Medical Technician for the 446th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, initiated a clothing drive in his unit for those who have unstable living conditions in the Pacific Northwest area. (Courtesy photo)

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CAAs can help with career options

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jeffery Weaver, left, 36th Aerial Port Squadron commander, re-enlists Senior Master Sgt. Lanisha Metz and Master Sgt. Steven Carlos, both assigned to the 36th APS, while Tech. Sgt. Leandro Escobar, 36 APS unit career advisor, holds the US flag at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. As a unit career assistance advisor, Escobar assists Airmen with re-enlisting and offers career guidance. (courtesy photo)

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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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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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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 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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Delivering supplies

A C-17 Globemaster III loadmaster assigned to the 313th Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., helps offload educational resources in Nicaragua Nov. 22, 2020. Aircrew from the squadron flew 8,700 kg of humanitarian goods and educational resources to Nicaragua as part of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)'s commitment to the Denton Humanitarian Assistance Program. (Courtesy photo)

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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