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On the rise

Air Force Airman 1st Class Joel Adriance, 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydaulic systems apprentice out of McChord Field, Wash., takes a ride in a Condor maintenance platform basket in order to place external locks on a C-17 Globemaster III rudder, Sept. 22, 2011. Adriance is also a high school math teacher in Coupeville, Wash. He joined because he felt the need to serve. "I always felt that every citizen who has the benefit of protection by the U.S. military should attempt to contribute in some way," he said. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Safety check

Air Force Airman 1st Class Joel Adriance, 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydaulic systems apprentice out of McChord Field, Wash., makes some last few adjustments to his safety harness before getting in a Condor Maintenance Platform basket to place external locks on a C-17 Globemaster III rudder, Sept. 22, 2011. Adriance is also a high school math teacher in Coupeville, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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securing his rank

Chief Master Sgt. David Sanchez, 446th Maintenance Squadron fabrication shop flight chief, has his newly aquired rank "secured" to him by his girlfriend Jennifer Delucia (left), who is also a technical sergeant and historian for the 446th Airlift Wing, and his daughter Samantha, at his promotion ceremony, Oct. 1, 2011 at McChord Field, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chief Master Sgt. David Marston)

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MXG change of command

Col. Alan Lerner, 446th Maintenance Group commander accepts the maintenance group wrench from former 446th MXG commander Col. William Anholt after the group change of command ceremony, Oct. 1, 2011 at McChord Field, Wash. The wrench represents the Reservists of the maintenance group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Newton Nagata)

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MXG change of command

Reservists from the 446th Maintenance Group stand by for the arrival their commander during the group change of command ceremony, Oct. 1, 2011 at McChord Field, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Newton Nagata)

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MXG change of command

Leadership from the 446th Airlift Wing honor the colors during the 446th Maintenance Group change of command ceremony, Oct. 1, 2011 at McChord Field, Wash. (Pictured from left to right), First Lt. Jared Adam, 446th Maintenance Squadron, Col. Bruce Bowers, 446th Airlift Wing commander, Col. William Anholt, former 446th MXG commander, and Col. Alan Lerner, 446th MXG commander were part of the ceremony where Anholt relinquished his command of the group to Bowers, who bestowed it to Lerner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Newton Nagata)

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Team from Sweden arrives for Air Mobility Rodeo 2011

Maj. Ginger Ormond, 446th Maintenance Group, right, talks to the team from Sweden after their arrival at McChord Field, Wash., July 18 for Air Mobility Rodeo. The team from Sweden, flying a C-130, will be competing during the Rodeo Competition July 24-30. Reservists from the 446th Maintenance Group are hosting the team from Sweden during their stay. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sandra Pishner)

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Maintaining power for aircraft on the ground

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brett Wheeler, 446th Maintenance Squadron, powered support systems technician here, works on an Essex B809 diesel generator. The generator provides power for aircraft on the ground. Sergeant Wheeler hails from Clarkston, Wash. and is a powered systems technician with the 62nd Maintenance Squadron in his civilian job. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Moody)

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... and a ONE, and a TWO!

Tech. Sgt. Ed Callahan, 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, McChord Field, Wash., leads a group of fellow Reservists in calisthenics and cardio exercises during a group exercise class at the base track on April 30, 2011. Sergeant Callahan is one of the lead fitness instructors for the newly-formed fitness improvement classes designed to help Reservists prepare for their fitness test. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Grant Saylor)

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Working under pressure takes on a whole new meaning at the 446th AMXS

Air Force Senior Airman Eric Madlangbayan, an aircraft hydraulic technician journeyman with the 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, McChord Field, Wash., inspects the struts on one of the many landing gear of the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. Airman Madlangbayan, a first-year Engineering student at Olympic College, Bremerton, Wash., is the squadron's most recent graduate from the Aircraft Hydraulic Technician technical training school, based at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. The Airman said his training helped him understand the mechanics of hydraulics and his career in the Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force Photo/SSgt. Nicole Celestine)

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Working under pressure takes on a whole new meaning at the 446th AMXS

The official patch of the 446th Airlift Wing Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Silver Knights. Aircraft hydraulic technicians are similar to aircraft mechanics in the civilian arena. (U.S. Air Force Emblem)

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Working under pressure takes on a whole new meaning at the 446th AMXS

Aircraft hydraulic technicians with the 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, McChord Field, Wash., troubleshoot, remove, repair, overhaul, inspect and install aircraft hydraulic systems and components. They must also have a sense of humor, be flexible and be willin to get their hands and knees dirty to ensure the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft is safe and ready to go. (U.S. Air Force Photo/SSgt. Nicole Celestine)

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Working under pressure takes on a whole new meaning at the 446th AMXS

(from left to right) Air Force Senior Airmen Jalearnchi Sirisin and Eric Madlangbayan, aircraft hydraulic technicians with the 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, McChord Field, Wash., check hydraulic fluid quantity and mechnical levels aboard a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, during their aircraft hydraulic inspection. The Reservists said their career field helped them understand the science of hydraulics and how compressed liquids and gases make things move. Aircraft hydraulic technicians are similar to aircraft mechanics in the civilian arena. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Nicole Celestine)

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Working under pressure takes on a whole new meaning at the 446th AMXS

Air Force Senior Airman Jalearnchi Sirisin, an aircraft hydraulic technician journeyman with the 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, McChord Field, Wash., juggles the struts (one of an aircraft's many landing gear components) to see how much excess play (how much it moves) it has. Aircraft hydraulic technicians, like Airman Sirisin, stand for long periods of time, inspecting each C-17 Globemaster III aircraft component, troubleshooting, removing, repairing, overhauling, and installing aircraft hydraulic systems and components. The Lacey, Wash., resident said aircraft hydraulic technicians must be detail oriented and have a sense of humor. (U.S. Air Force Photo/SSgt. Nicole Celestine)

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Working under pressure not a "stretch" of the imagination

Air Force Senior Airman Eric Madlangbayan, an aircraft hydraulic technician journeyman with the 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, McChord Field, Wash., deftly pulls the lever to open a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft troop door during his aircraft hydraulics inspection. Airman Madlangbayan described aircraft hydraulic technicians as a close-knit team, because they work in high pressure settings, and have to have strong communication skills. (U.S. Air Force Photo/SSgt. Nicole Celestine)

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S.W.O.T. analysis boosts 446th AMXS productivity

(from left to right) Chief Master Sgt. Tim Meyer, 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron superintendent, discusses the S.W.O.T. analysis with Senior Master Sgt. Cameron Pence and Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Myers, and how the business tool could improve squadron productivity. The senior NCOs are looking at ways to increase aircraft maintenance training time on UTA weekends. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicole Celestine/Released)

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S.W.O.T. analysis boosts 446th AMXS productivity

(Seated, left to right) Senior Master Sgt. Cameron Pence, Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Myers, and Master Sgt. John Adams, discuss the results of their aircraft maintenance S.W.O.T. analysis as Chief Master Sgt. Tim Meyer, 446th AMXS squadron superintendent, looks on. The senior NCOs are part of a working group assigned to allocate more aircraft training time for Traditional Reservists on UTA weekends, applying the business plan's principles of strategic planning to address their organization's future needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicole Celestine/Released)

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Celebrating the 12th Man and mobility Airmen

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Mason of the 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron out of McChord Field, Wash., takes a moment to display the Seattle Seahawks' 12th Man flag to show 446th Airlift Wing appreciation for the Seahawks' support of military members around the world, Feb. 28, 2011. The Seahawks' website, www.spiritof12.com is dedicated to military members and Seahawks' fans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Trujillo/Released)

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Celebrating the 12th Man and mobility Airmen

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Darryl Castellano of the 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron out of McChord Field, Wash. takes a moment in raising the Seattle Seahawks' 12th Man flag to show 446th Airlift Wing appreciation for the Seahawks' support of military members, Feb. 28, 2011. The Seahawks' website, www.spiritof12.com is dedicated to military members and Seahawks fans around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Trujillo/Released)

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Winter Wingman Day 2011

Reservists from the 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron here, participated in the Winter Wingman Day 2011 on Feb. 12. During the training session, maintainers creatively designed devices with straws and tape to protect an egg from a 10-foot drop. The concept for protecting the egg was likened to the network of support provided for Airmen who might experience stress in their lives.

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