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Bagpipe Player

A bagpiper plays during the 20th anniversary 9/11 ceremony at the Pentagon, Sept. 11, 2021.

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Balanced leadership

Major Tony Edwards, 86th Aerial Port Squadron commander, out of McChord Field, Wash., in his State Farm Insurance office in Everett, Wash., Nov. 9, 2012. Edwards recently earned his second Bronze Star for his actions in closing down Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq in 2011. He received his first Bronze Star after his deployment in Afghanistan in 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Balancing act

A 446th Security Forces Squadron Reservist works on adjusting proper bodyweight balance to a execute a sharp right turn on an all-terrain vehicle during an ATV basic riders' class on the UTA weekend, July 14. He and a group of other 446th SFS Airmen took the course in order to be certified on the ATV. ATVs are primary vehicles security forces Airmen use in the field. Because 446th SFS Reservists are deployable, they are required to take the ATV course every two to three years. Some of the 446th SFS Airmen have utilized those skills here at McChord Field to provide support for other security personnel, and incident response during major events, including air shows and Air Mobility Command Rodeo. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Balancing act

A 446th Security Forces Squadron Reservist works on adjusting proper bodyweight balance to a execute a sharp right turn on an all-terrain vehicle during an ATV basic riders' class on the UTA weekend, July 14. He and a group of other 446th SFS Airmen took the course in order to be certified on the ATV. ATVs are primary vehicles security forces Airmen use in the field. Because 446th SFS Reservists are deployable, they are required to take the ATV course every two to three years. Some of the 446th SFS Airmen have utilized those skills here at McChord Field to provide support for other security personnel, and incident response during major events, including air shows and Air Mobility Command Rodeo. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Banquet Guests

About 500 wing Reservists, civilians, and family members eat dinner at the 2015 446th Airlift Wing Awards Banquet at the Landmark Convention Center, Tacoma, April 11 in anticipation of honoring wing's quarterly and annual award recipients for 2014. (Courtesy photo by David Lobban Photography)

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Basic Post-flight Operation Inspection

Staff Sgt. Shelby Pick, 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares for departure to the flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 11, 2021. Crew chiefs perform servicing procedures and inspections to ensure aircraft safety. (U.S Air Force photo by Nije Hightower)

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Basic Post-flight Operation Inspection

Staff Sgt. Shelby Pick, 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, fastens harness in preparation for Basic Post-flight Operation (BPO) inspection at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 11, 2021. Basic Post-flight Operation is a thorough inspection of the aircraft after flight to ensure it’s suitable for another sortie. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nije Hightower)

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Basic Post-flight Operation Inspection

Staff Sgt. Shelby Pick, 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects a C-17 Globemaster at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 11, 2021. Inspecting the top of the C-17 is a critical step in the Basic Post-flight Operation inspection checklist to identify anything broken or missing in need of repair. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nije Hightower)

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Basic Post-flight Operation Inspection

Staff Sgt. Shelby Pick, right, 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, and Senior Airman Steven Wood, 446th AMXS crew chief, pack up safety equipment at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 11, 2021. Pick successfully completed the Basic Post-flight Operations inspection of C17 Globemaster III aircraft. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nije Hightower)

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Basic Post-flight Operation Inspection

Staff Sgt. Shelby Pick, 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, poses on top of C17 wing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 11, 2021. C-17 Globemaster III aircraft supports the Air Mobility Command in global operations daily. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nije Hightower)

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Basking in the sun

McChord C-17 Globemaster III aircraft rest on the flightline at McChord Field, Wash. in before the Mount Rainier skyline, during the UTA weekend, July 13th. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Airman 1st Class Madelyn McCullough)

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Basking in the sun

McChord C-17 Globemaster III aircraft rest on the flightline at McChord Field, Wash. in before the Mount Rainier skyline, during the UTA weekend, July 13th. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Airman 1st Class Madelyn McCullough)

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Bass highlights Army-Air Force integration during JBLM visit

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass learns about a 3-D printed innovative battery cell extraction tool for a C-17 Globemaster III from Senior Master Sgt. Robert Tingle, 446th Maintenance Squadron accessories flight chief, during her visit to McChord Field at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 1, 2022. During her visit, Bass toured several McChord units and recognized Airmen for excellent performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)

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Bass highlights Army-Air Force integration during JBLM visit

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass observes Airmen with the 62nd Medical Squadron during her visit to McChord Field at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 1, 2022. During her visit, Bass toured several McChord units and recognized Airmen for excellent performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)

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Bass highlights Army-Air Force integration during JBLM visit

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass learns how to conduct specialized fueling operations with assistance from Staff Sgt. Kristin Martin, 627th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 1, 2022. During her visit, Bass toured several McChord units and recognized Airmen for excellent performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)

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Bass highlights Army-Air Force integration during JBLM visit

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass learns how to conduct specialized fueling operations with assistance from Staff Sgt. Kristin Martin, 627th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 1, 2022. During her visit, Bass toured several McChord units and recognized Airmen for excellent performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)

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Bass highlights Army-Air Force integration during JBLM visit

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass learns from Tech. Sgt. Jacob Sullivan, 62nd Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment production support NCO in charge, about his Spark Tank Finalist idea, JetDASH, during her visit at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 1, 2022. Bass toured several McChord units and recognized Airmen for excellent performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)

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Bass highlights Army-Air Force integration during JBLM visit

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass listens to Tech. Sgt. Allison Van Matre, 62nd Operations Support Squadron quality assurance NCO in charge, as she explains her mission at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 1, 2022. During her visit, Bass toured several McChord units and recognized Airmen for excellent performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)

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Bass highlights Army-Air Force integration during JBLM visit

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass engages with Col. David Fazenbaker, 62nd Airlift Wing commander, during her visit at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 1, 2022. During her visit, Bass toured several McChord units and recognized Airmen for excellent performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)

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Bass highlights Army-Air Force integration during JBLM visit

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass engages with Army Soldiers during her visit at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 1, 2022. Bass toured several McChord units and recognized Airmen for excellent performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)

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