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Getting to know you - commanders meet Tacoma

Col. Bruce Bowers, left, 446th Airlift Wing commander, stands with are Col. Peter Stavros, Western Air Defense Sector commander, and Col. Wyn Elder, 62nd AW commander, as they are welcomed by members of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce April 12, 2012, at Hotel Murano in Tacoma, Wash. The chamber hosted an Air Force Commanders Reception to introduce the commanders of the three primary Air Force units on McChord Field to the local community. "I really enjoyed the opportunity to attend the (Tacoma-Pierce) County Chamber commanders meeting with my fellow McChord Field (commanders)," said Colonel Bowers. "While I think this is the first time we've been part of this great event, I hope it won't be the last. Speaking with these influential and dedicated local community leaders was extremely beneficial for me, in hearing their concerns and answering several questions. Additionally, it allowed me to thank them for the phenomenal support they give to 446th AW Airmen and all the personnel assigned to JBLM." (Courtesy photo)

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Wing welcomes new senior recruiter

Senior Master Sgt. Kristyn Ervin, left, speaks to Chief Master Sgt. Scott Terpening, 446th Airlift Wing outgoing senior recruiter during at training meeting at McChord Field, Wash., March 1. Ervin will be moving into the 446th AW senior recruiter position in June from Moody Air Reserve Base, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sandra Pishner)

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2012 446th AW Professional Development Seminar

The 2012 446th AW Professional Development Seminar will be June 4-5, in Hangar 9 at McChord Field, Wash.

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446 AW command chief

Chief Master Sgt. Gloria Bennett

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New 446 AW command chief

Senior Master Sgt. Anthony Mack

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Recruiter seeks out prior service people to join wing

Master Sgt. Yvette Larson, 446th Airlift Wing Officers Accession Recruiter, works the phones. Larson primarily recruits prior-service people to fill the ranks of the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachael Garneau).

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Recruiters clean up at conference

Master Sgts. Kenneth Ake, Edward Norris, and Charles Loftland, recruiters from the 446th Airlift Wing, are all smiles at the annual recruiting conference at the National Convention Center in Landsdowne, Va., Oct. 27. Team McChord cleaned house with awards this year. (Courtesy photo)

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446th Airlift Wing retires beloved Tank

Col. Steven Vautrain, 439th Airlift Wing commander, presents Col. Lisa Tank, former 446th AW vice commander, with the Defense Meritorius Service Medal during her retirement ceremony held in the 446th Operations Group auditorium here Nov. 6. Vautrain also presented her with the Legion of Merit Medal before the retirement orders were published. Tank has served in various roles with the 446th AW since joining the Air Force Reserve in 1994. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Tanya King)

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Bird migrations keep aircrews on alert

Canada geese fly over the aerial port facility near the fllightline on McChord Field, Wash. Geese are one of the local bird strike hazards aircrews must guard against. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sandra Pishner)

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Bird migrations keep aircrews on alert

Canada geese take flight near the flightline on McChord Field, Wash. Geese are one of the local bird strike hazards aircrews must guard against. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sandra Pishner)

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Bird migrations keep aircrews on alert

A flock of Canada geese stroll on a field near the troop holding area down by the flightline on McChord Field, Wash. Geese are one of the local bird strike hazards aircrews must guard against. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sandra Pishner)

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Rookie Air Force Reserve recruiter crushes expectations

Air Force Master Sgt. Christopher Brown (right), a first-year recruiter for the 446th Airlift Wing, McChord Field, Wash. speaks with Air Force Staff Sgt. Jennifer Eldridge, Sept. 16, 2011. Eldridge was the 72nd person he had enlisted this year, which put him into the Century Club. The Century Club is when a recruiter exceeds his goals at a minimum of 150 percent. Brown is currently at 225 percent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sandra Pishner)

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The coin test

A Reservist from the 446th Airlift Wing Safety Office, McChord Field, Wash., demonstrated the coin test to check the tire tread on a vehicle, Sept. 11, 2011. Maintaining proper tire tread levels is one of the most critical vehicle maintenance items, according to the safety office. With the fall and winter months coming up, having good tire tread helps vehicles maintain good traction on wet roads. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Feeling the pressure

A Reservist from the 446th Airlift Wing Safety Office, McChord Field, Wash., uses a tire pressure gage to check the tire pressure on a vehicle, Sept. 11, 2011. A tire pressure gage is one item that should be included in an emergency supply kit for personal vehicles, according to the safety office. With the fall and winter months coming up, keeping an emergency supply kit should be used in the case of, vehicle accidents, being stranded in bad weather or remote locations, vehicle breakdowns, long-distance travel, or helping others who need assistance. The safety staff recommends kits like these are stored in a backpack for easier mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Emergency supply kit for personal vehicles

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Breeding, 446th Airlift Wing Safety Office, McChord Field, Wash., displays a flashlight as he goes through the basics of what should be included in a vehicle emergency supply kit, Sept. 15, 2011. Breeding suggests these kits should available in the case of, vehicle accidents, being stranded in bad weather or remote locations, vehicle breakdowns, long-distance travel, or helping others who need assistance. Breeding says the kits should be stored in a backpack for easier mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Emergency supply kit for personal vehicles

A Reservist from the 446th Airlift Wing Safety Office, McChord Field, Wash., displays an example of a 15-minute roadside flare that should be included in an emergency supply kit for personal vehicles. With the fall and winter months coming up, keeping an emergency supply kit should be used in the case of, vehicle accidents, being stranded in bad weather or remote locations, vehicle breakdowns, long-distance travel, or helping others who need assistance. The safety staff recommends kits like these are stored in a backpack for easier mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Emergency supply kit for personal vehicles

An emergency supply kit for personal automobiles is displayed with some of the basic items suggested in the case of vehicle accidents, being stranded in bad weather or remote locations, vehicle breakdowns, long-distance travel, or helping others who need assistance. The 446th Airlift Wing Safety Office, McChord Field, Wash. staff recommends kits like these be stored in a backpack for easier mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Future Airmen prepare for new careers in the Air Force Reserve

MCCHORD FIELD, Wash. - Newly enlisted U.S. Air Force Reservists train with recruiters here, Sept. 10, 2011. The enlistees are part of a training and development program aimed at better preparing them for basic training with an emphasis on customs and courtesies, physical exercise and drill commands. Pictured standing is U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Scott Terpening, Western Recruiting Squadron senior recruiter here, instructing Reservists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Elizabeth Moody)

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Future Airmen prepare for new careers in the Air Force Reserve

MCCHORD FIELD, Wash. - U.S. Air Force Airman Marc Holloway, 446th Civil Engineer Squadron, heating, ventilation and air conditioning apprentice here, finishes a day of training and development with U.S. Air Force Reserve recruiters Sept. 10, 2011. Holloway recently enlisted in the Reserve and plans to attend basic training in December 2011. "It's a new experience and I get to find out who I really am," said the native of Port Orchard, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Elizabeth Moody)

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Future Airmen prepare for new careers in the Air Force Reserve

MCCHORD FIELD, Wash. - Newly enlisted U.S. Air Force Reservists train with recruiters here, Sept. 10, 2011. The enlistees are part of a training and development program aimed at better preparing them for basic training with an emphasis on customs and courtesies, physical exercise and drill and ceromony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Elizabeth Moody)

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