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Spot me Bro

Airman 1st Class Will Akers, 86th Aerial Port Squadron cargo specialist, spots Tech. Sgt. Sarah Ourso, 86th APS load planner, in the Halvorsen Loader, also known as a 25K loader, March 27. Operating and spotting on the Halvorsen is one of the fundamental skill sets new air transportation specialists learn. Both of the Air Force Reserve's aerial port units at McChord Field - 36th and 86th APS - are in the market for new Airmen.(U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Jake Chappelle)

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Heavy machinery

Tech. Sgt. Sarah Ourso, 86th Aerial Port Squadron load planner, out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, puts in some on-the-job-training hours on the Halvorsen Loader, also known as a 25K loader March 27. The Halvorsen is a rapidly deployable, high-reach mechanized aircraft loader that can transport and lift up to 25,000 pounds of cargo and load it onto military and civilian aircraft. It's also one of the main vehicles used by aerial port specialists in theater. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Jake Chappelle)

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25,000 reasons

Tech. Sgt. Sarah Ourso, 86th Aerial Port Squadron load planner, out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, puts in some on-the-job-training hours on the Halvorsen Loader, also known as a 25K loader March 27. The Halvorsen is a rapidly deployable, high-reach mechanized aircraft loader that can transport and lift up to 25,000 pounds of cargo and load it onto military and civilian aircraft. It's also one of the main vehicles used by aerial port specialists in theater. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Jake Chappelle)

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The Tunner

The Tunner 60K aircraft cargo loader-transporter is one of the main working vehicles used by aerial port specialists, in theater and at home station. It's a highly mobile vehicle system that can transport up to six pallets of cargo at 23 mph. Its deck elevates from 39 inches to 18.5 feet high and employs a powered conveyor system to move cargo. The deck has pitch, roll, yaw and side-to-side adjustment for quick, efficient interface with military and commercial cargo aircraft, including the C-17. The 446th Airlift Wing's 86th and 36th Aerial Port Squadrons at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington are in the market for Air Transportation specialists. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Jake Chappelle)

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60K worth of advice

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Dietz, 86th Aerial Port Squadron Air Transportation superintendent, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, demonstrates a pre-vehicle check on a 60K pallet loader for Airman 1st Class Will Akers, one the squadron's newest cargo specialists, March 27, 2015. Both the 86th and 36th Aerial Port Squadrons are in need of air transportation specialists. Dietz said in his squadron there are positions available all the way to the rank of master sergeant. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Jake Chappelle)

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Load 'em up

McChord aerial porters push pallets of cargo aboard a C-130 in Dakar, Senegal. Airmen from the Reserve's 36th and 86th Aerial Port Squadrons, along with a couple of active-duty aerial porters, all from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, all returned from their deployment by the end of February. The team of aerial port specialists had deployed in November 2014 in support of Operation United Assistance. (Courtesy photo)

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Load 'em up

Tech. Sgt. Ronald Rendorio drives a K-loader with cargo to be loaded on a C-130 in Dakar, Senegal. Airmen from the Reserve's 36th and 86th Aerial Port Squadrons, along with a couple of active-duty aerial porters, all from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, all returned from their deployment by the end of February. The team of aerial port specialists had deployed in November 2014 in support of Operation United Assistance. (Courtesy photo)

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APS return from Senegal

At the Seattle-Tacoma Airport Feb. 5, Theresa Byrd welcomes home her husband, Tech. Sgt. David Byrd, 36th Aerial Port Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Byrd was among eight Reservist who returned Feb. 5 from a deployment to Senegal in support of Operation United Assistance. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Sandra Pishner)

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APS return from Senegal

Eight Citizen Airmen from the 36th and 86th Aerial Port Squadrons, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, returned Feb. 5 from a deployment to Senegal in support of Operation United Assistance. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Sandra Pishner)

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APS return from Senegal

At the Seattle-Tacoma Airport Feb. 5, Col. Bryan Runion, 446th Mission Support Group commander, welcomes home eight Citizen Airmen returning from a deployment to Senegal in support of Operation United Assistance. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Sandra Pishner)

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APS return from Senegal

At the Seattle-Tacoma Airport Feb. 5, Hadley Abel, age 10, jumps into her dad's arms as he arrives home from a three-month deployment. Master. Sgt. Gregory Abel, 86th Aerial Port Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, was among eight Citizen Airmen returning from a deployment to Senegal in support of Operation United Assistance. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Sandra Pishner)

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APS return from Senegal

At the Seattle-Tacoma Airport Feb. 5, Hadley Abel, age 10, waits for her dad, Master. Sgt. Gregory Abel, 86th Aerial Port Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Abel was among eight Citizen Airmen returning from a deployment to Senegal in support of Operation United Assistance. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Sandra Pishner)

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Aerial Porters in Senegal

Master Sgt. Gregory Abel, deployed to Dakar, Senegal from the 86th Aerial Port Squadron at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, ties down some cargo being airlifted in support of Operation United Assistance. (Courtesy photo)

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Aerial Porters in Senegal

The 446th Airlift Wing's Citizen Airmen from the 36th and 86th Aerial Port Squadrons, along with Airmen from the active-duty’s 62nd Aerial Port Squadron from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, get creative with their holiday decorating while deployed in support of Air Force operations in Senegal are part of Operation United Assistance. (Courtesy photo)

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Aerial Porters in Senegal

The 446th Airlift Wing's Citizen Airmen from the 36th and 86th Aerial Port Squadrons, along with Airmen from the active-duty’s 62nd Aerial Port Squadron from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, are supporting the Air Force operations in Senegal are part of a massive "whole-of-government" approach to Operation United Assistance. (Courtesy photo)

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Community supports Reservists during holiday season

Maj. Roel Ganiron (left), 446th Logistics Readiness Flight, and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Dietz (right), 36th Aerial Port Squadron, load milk gallons into the back of a truck for a fundraising event at Central Pierce County Fire Department in Midland, Washington, Dec. 18, 2014. The milk gallons are an addition to Chirstmas boxes full of donated food, loafs of bread, and bags of potatoes, that will go to Reservists and their families during the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Senior Airman Madelyn McCullough)

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Community supports Reservists during holiday season

Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing and firefighters from the Central Pierce County Fire Department load boxes full of donated food into a van Dec. 18, 2014 at the Central Pierce County Fire Department in Midland, Washington. These Christmas boxes will go to families in need within the community. Fifty two of them are being donated to 446th AW Reservists. This year marks the tenth anniversary for the fundraiser. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Senior Airman Madelyn McCullough)

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Community supports Reservists during holiday season

Tech. Sgt. Andrew Mutch, 446th Force Support Squadron, helps a Central Pierce County firefighter carry a Christmas box Dec. 18, 2014 at the Central Pierce County Fire Department in Midland, Washington. The box is one of 52 being donated to Reserve families in the area. It contains various food items donated to the fire department by members of the community. In addition to those boxes, each family will also receive a loaf of bread, a gallon of milk, and a bag of potatoes. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Senior Airman Madelyn McCullough)

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Community supports Reservists during holiday season

Community volunteers of various organizations pose for a photo with Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing, including Col. Scott McLaughlin (back left), 446th AW Commander, Dec. 18, 2014 at McChord Field, Washington. The volunteers just finished dropping off 20 hams for families in need as part of Operation Ham Grenade. In total, the operation collected 607 hams from more than 40 different community businesses and organizations for military families in the area. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Senior Airman Madelyn McCullough)

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Air Force career transcends into musical performance

From left, Master Sgt. Eli Yamzon, training manager with the 446th Civil Engineer Squadron, assists Senior Airman Hector Munoz, firefighter with the 446th CES, complete his request for formal training Dec. 6 here. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Master. Sgt. Minnette Mason)

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