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Lt. Col. David Jeske, 446th Airlift Wing Inspector General Inspections chief observes an evaluator during the Reserve drill weekend, Nov. 2. About 130 Reserve Airmen from the 446th Aeromedical Staging Squadron at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. took part in two mass-casualty training exercises in order to remain in compliance with their readiness requirements. Jeske and his IGI team assessed the evaluators in the exercise. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Official photo of Lt Col Cynthia Welch

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Official photo of Command Chief

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Bioenvironmental engineers - unique skills protect Airmen

U.S. Air Force Capt. John Lever, 446th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, bioenvironmental engineer out of McChord Field, Wash., demonstrates how an ADM-300 detects, measures and digitally displays dose and dose rate levels of gamma and beta radiation. It's the task of bioenvironmental engineers to ensure every work area is a safe one. Blending engineering and preventive medicine, bioenvironmental engineers identify and evaluate potential hazards and develop plans and programs to prevent injuries and illnesses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Moody/Released)

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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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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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Blast destroys Humvee

Soldiers secure the wreckage of the Humvee Sgt. Beltran was riding in before it was struck by an improvised explosive device. All three soldiers riding in the vehicle survived the blast that occurred while on patrol near Taji, Iraq.

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Blood donor

Staff Sgt. Autumn Padilla, 446th Aerospace Medicine Squadron laboratory technician out of McChord Field, Wash., tries to minimize Tech. Sgt. David Buchanan's pain while drawing his blood at the McChord Clinic here during the Reserve weekend, Jan. 8, 2012. When he isn't "dontating" blood, he works at the 446th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Blue Bike Program

Senior Airman Jeffrey Lowery, 446th Operations Support Flight, prepares to head out on a ride on a bike from the McChord Blue Bike Program. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Sandra Pishner)

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Blue Bike Program

Senior Master Sgt. Liz Milligan, center, uses the blue bike program about three times a week. Milligan, 446th Operations Support Flight, is usually joined by three or four of her fellow Reservists. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Sandra Pishner)

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Blue Bike Program

Senior Airman Laura Olson, left, joins Staff Sgt. Tara Lamson in a high-five as they start out on a lunch time ride using bikes from the McChord Blue Bike program. Olson and Lamson are with the 446th Operations Support Flight. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Sandra Pishner)

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Blue Bike Program

Senior Master Sgt. Liz Milligan (left to right), Senior Airman Laura Olson, and Staff Sgt. Tara Lamson start out on a lunch time ride using bikes from the McChord Blue Bike program. Milligan, Olson and Lamson are with the 446th Operations Support Flight. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Sandra Pishner)

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Blue Monday doesn't have to be so blue

Master Sgt. Alfredo Cruz, a Reservist with the 446th Airlift Wing Financial Management, wears his blues every Monday, as mandated by the Air Force Chief of Staff. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sandra Pishner)

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Boeing Classic

MCCHORD FIELD, Wash. – A special performance of the National Anthem by The U.S. Armed Forces color guard is planned for the second annual Military Appreciation Day at the Tournament Players Club in Snoqualmie, Wash., Aug. 26. Honoring the men and women who serve our country, the Boeing Classic is hosting military members and their families for a day at the Champions Golf Tour. (Courtesy photo)

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Boeing engineer joins 313th AS

Joshua Brewer, a Boeing engineer, was sworn in Oct. 25 on the flight line at McChord Field, Wash., by his uncle, a retired Navy Reservist, as the newest pilot in the 313th Airlift Squadron. His family and members of the 313th attended the event, which was held in front of the C-17 Globemaster III that Brewer will fly after graduating from Officer Candidate School and pilot training. His training will take about a year to complete.(U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Lt. Col. Anna Sullivan)

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Bombarded with ham

Local community leaders help unload boxes of ham at the 446th Airlift Wing Annex here, Dec. 17, 2015 as part of Operation Ham Grenade, which local community leaders, organizations, and individuals donate hams to Airmen for their holiday dinners. A total of 44 hams were donated to the 446th AW Care and Share program, which supports Reserve families, who endure financial stress during the holiday season.

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Bomber Task Force 20-1

Three U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft, assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, and five Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly together toward the Barents Sea region of the Arctic during Bomber Task Force 20-1, Nov. 6, 2019. This deployment allows aircrews and support personnel to conduct theater integration and improve bomber interoperability with joint partners and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)

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Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, three Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, and a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress fly together during Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Nov. 6, 2019, over the Barents Sea region of the Arctic Circle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Duncan C. Bevan)

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Bone Marrow

Bone Marrow Donor registration pamphlets line the tables at Joint Base-Lewis McChord, Wash. The Salute to Life, C.W. Bill Young DOD Marrow Donor drive was held Jan. 4. Since 1991, Salute to Life has registered more than one million U.S. military personnel, dependents, and Department of Defense civilian employees to become bone marrow and stem cell donors. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Mary A. Andom)

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