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Rainier Wing welcomes new leadership

Col. Raymundo Luevanos, 446th Mission Support Group commander, addresses attendees of the Assumption of Command Ceremony at McChord Field Oct. 14. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bryan Hull)
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Seminar invests in Airmen

Dr. Preston Rich (right) speaks with Lt. Col. Sheila Wojewodzki, from the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, during a break at the 446th Airlift Wing’s Professional Development Seminar at American Lake Conference Center on Sept. 12, 2017. Rich is an adjunct professor at Richland College in Texas. He presented information on several topics, including transformational leadership and emotional intelligence. (U.S Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Minnette Mason)
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Seminar invests in Airmen

Master Sgt. Michael Pate (front left), operations supervisor with the 446th Security Forces Squadron, attempts to put a puzzle together as Staff Sgt. Angela Hampton (front right) translates the instructions written by Tech. Sgt. Renee DeLapp during a trust exercise at the annual Professional Development Seminar. Hampton works o plans and scheduling for the 446th Maintenance Group, and DeLapp is a medical technician with the 446th Aeromedical Staging Squadron. The two-day seminar took place at the American Lake Conference Center Sept. 11-12. (U.S Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Minnette Mason)
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Seminar invests in Airmen

Chief Master Sgt. Kenellias Smith, 446th Airlift Wing command chief, speaks to attendees during this year’s annual Professional Development Seminar Sept. 12, 2017, at the American Lake Conference Center. Approximately 170 Citizen Airmen attended the two-day seminar, themed “make your future crystal clear.” (U.S Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Minnette Mason)
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Air Force Reserve seeking MTIs

Master Sgt. Carlos Recoder, a military training instructor assigned to the 433rd Training Squadron, briefs members of the 446th Airlift Wing during the wing commanders call Oct. 15, 2017 at McChord Field, Wash. Recoder discussed the opportunities to become an MTI and briefed on the job qualifications. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Alyssa Hudyma)
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ASTS in Bagram

Senior Airman Paul Whatley, Tech Sgt. Josai Philalay, and Tech. Sgt. Tamie Zabroski, all assigned to the 446th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, pose for a photo after recently being coined for outstanding performance during their deployment to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Sixteen members from the Rainier Wing's 446th ASTS spent more than six months deployed in Afghanistan. (Courtesy photo)
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ASTS in Bagram

Several members assigned to the 446th Aeromedical Staging Squadron at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, pose for a photo with the Seahawks 12th Man flag, while deployed to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Sixteen members from The Rainier Wing's 446th ASTS spent more than six months deployed in Afghanistan. (Courtesy photo)
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Girl Scouts invade McChord

Members of the 446th Airlift Wing and a local Girl Scout troop pose in front of a C-17 Globemaster III at McChord Field July 9, 2017, during a tour of the base. During the visit, several girl scouts were able to tour the 446th AW, a C-17, control tower, and learned survival tips from a Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape, instructor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bryan Hull)
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Girl Scouts invade McChord

Staff Sgt. Jennifer Patterson, a 728th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, describes the role of a loadmaster aboard a C-17 Globemaster III to Girl Scouts July 9, 2017, at McChord Field. During the visit, seven girl scouts were able to tour the 446th AW, a C-17 Globemaster III, control tower, and learned survival tips from a Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape, instructor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bryan Hull)
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Girl Scouts invade McChord

Senior Master Sgt. Derek Bryant, a loadmaster with the 446th Operations Group, helps a Girl Scout don a helmet and safety harness, during a base tour July 9, 2017, at McChord Field. SMSgt Bryant discussed what it’s like to be a loadmaster and showed various tasks aircrews perform. During the visit, seven girl scouts were able to tour the 446th AW, a C-17 Globemaster III, control tower, and learned survival tips from a Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape, instructor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bryan Hull)
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Girl Scouts invade McChord

Staff Sgt. David Bowden, a Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape, instructor assigned to the 62nd Operations Support Squadron, discusses parachuting with several Girl Scouts July 9, 2017, at McChord Field. During the visit, seven girl scouts were able to tour the 446th AW, a C-17, control tower, and learned SERE survival tips. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bryan Hull)
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Girl Scouts invade McChord

Senior Master Sgt. Derek Bryant, a loadmaster with the 446th Operations Group, and Senior Airman Bridgette Johnson, 728th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, show members of Girl Scout Troop 40931 the flight deck of a C-17 Globemaster III July 9, 2017, at McChord Field. During the visit, seven girl scouts were able to tour the 446th AW, a C-17, control tower, and learned survival tips from a Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape, instructor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bryan Hull)
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Port Dawgs host memorial run

Members of the 86th Aerial Port Squadron took part in the annual 2017 Port Dawg Memorial Run here at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, May 6, 2017. The memorial run is an annual tradition to honor all aerial porters, known as port dawgs, that have passed on. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bryan Hull)
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Port Dawgs host memorial run

Members of the 86th Aerial Port Squadron took part in the annual 2017 Port Dawg Memorial Run here at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, May 6, 2017. The memorial run is an annual tradition to honor all aerial porters, known as port dawgs, that have passed on. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bryan Hull)
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McChord Field North Gate closed UTA weekends

The McChord Field North Gate will be closed during Unit Training Assembly weekends until further notice. The gate is located at 112th Street and South Tacoma Way. The gate will be operating Monday through Friday from 5:45 a.m. until 7:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. until 5 p.m. It is closed weekends and federal holidays. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Madelyn McCullough)
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Quarterly award winners announced

Third Quarter quarterly award winners were recently announced by 446th ‘Rainier’ Wing leadership. (U.S. Air Force Reserve graphic by Staff Sgt. Madelyn McCullough)
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Operation Ham Grenade delivers with a bang

Col. Kirk Peddicord, 446th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group commander carries a box of hams during Operation Ham Grenade. The seventh annual event provides holiday meals to members of the 446th AW. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by David Yost)
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Operation Ham Grenade delivers with a bang

Military and civilian volunteers help unload boxes of hams in support of Operation Ham Grenade Dec. 12. More than 150 hams were delivered to the 446th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by David Yost)
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Cold offices spark space heaters

With winter temperatures at or near freezing, some 446th Airlift ‘Rainier” Wing offices are slow to warm up in the morning, and personal, portable space heaters are used to offset chilly work spaces. This photo shows a personal space heater cord burned through between the cord and the plugin head. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Madelyn McCullough)
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Cold offices spark space heaters

Monitoring personal heaters is a safety priority during these cold and damp months. Personal space heater cord burned at the connection. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Madelyn McCullough)
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