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Combat Archer 19-12

An F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., remains parked on the flightline during Combat Archer 19-12 at Tyndall AFB, Fla., Sept. 24, 2019. Combat Archer is the Department of Defense’s largest air-to-air live fire missile employment exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bailee A. Darbasie)

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Come on baby light my fire

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Manuel Lamson (left), a Survival Evasion Resistance Escape instructor with the 446th Operations Support Flight, demonstrates how to start a fire using a flint knife during a July 9 training exercise with aircrew from the 446th Airlift Wing. These Reservists are required to complete SERE training every three years. Sergeant Lamson is an Air Force ROTC student at Washington State University in his civilian life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grant Saylor)

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Comedian "flies" C-17

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash.- Comedian Carlos Mencia, gets to "fly" a C-17 Globemaster III in a flight simulator with his "co-pilot", Capt. Eric Hodges, a pilot and Reservist with the 728th Airlift Squadron, Nov. 19. Experiencing the simulator was part of Mencia's "Tour for the Troops", sponsored by the Air Force Reserve. Mencia gave a stand-up performance at McChord Field that evening for almost 2,300 troops from all branches of the military. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Comedian "test flies" C-17

JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, Wash.- Actor and comedian, Carlos Mencia, of Comedy Central's "Mind of Mencia", sits on the flight deck of a C-17 Globemaster III during his "Tour for the Troops" before his stand-up performance at McChord Field, Nov. 19. Mencia also signed autographs and took photos with military and family members at the JBLM Lewis-Main Post Exchange. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Comedian "test flies" C-17

JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, Wash.- Actor and comedian, Carlos Mencia, of Comedy Central's "Mind of Mencia", sits on the flight deck of a C-17 Globemaster III simulator during his "Tour for the Troops" before he performs stand up at McChord Field, Nov. 19. Mr. Mencia also signed autographs and took photos with military and family members at the JBLM Lewis-Main Post Exchange. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Comedian gets C-17 loadmaster experience

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash.- Comedian Carlos Mencia, sits in a loadmaster seat of a C-17 Globemaster III simulator as Capt. Eric Hodges, a pilot and Reservist with the 728th Airlift Squadron, explains the capabilities of the C-17, Nov. 19. Experiencing the simulator was part of Mencia's "Tour for the Troops", sponsored by the Air Force Reserve. Mencia gave a stand-up performance at McChord Field that evening for almost 2,300 troops from all branches of the military. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Comedy Central star appears in concert at McChord Field

Carlos Mencina will perform at Joint Base Lewis-McChord's McChord Field Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are free to all DOD cardholders and their families (parental discretion is advised).

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Coming to America

The first American Staff Sgt. Wyndell Bagaoisan, 36th Aerial Port Squadron, met when he came to the United States was his military training instructor. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Senior Airman Madelyn McCullough)

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Command Chief Retirement

Command Chief Master Sgt. Gloria Bennett, 446th Airlfit Wing, gets soaked as her family and friends celebrate her final flight in a C-17 Globemaster III at McChord Field March 30. Bennett is retiring after 33 years of service in the Air Force Reserve. "During my career, supervisors gave me numerous opportunities to particpate in taskings, activities, and events outside my normal duties. It was not until much later in my career that I figured out these 'voluntold' opportunities helped to broaden my experience and knowledge. Now 33 years later, I can look back on the wonderful friendships built and memories shared with the hardest working, best-looking, and most talented Reservists in the Air Force Reserve Command. Thank you for being a part of my life," said Bennett. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Denise Hauser)

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Commander approved

Col. Bruce Bowers, 446th Airlift Wing commander finishes giving his thanks to the Seattle Seahawks organization at the Warrior Zone, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Sept. 10. The Seahawks officially adopted the 446th AW as their military unit of the 2013 NFL season. The Seahawks' "12th Man" flag was transferred to the 446th AW from the 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT), 2nd Infantry Division as part of a "change of command" ceremony. The players had a brief meet and greet with the Airmen and Soldiers before they departed. The flag will travel with the Citizen Airman all over the world until the 2014 season. USAA Insurance sponsored the event (U.S. Air Force Reserve Photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Commander arrives for Rodeo 2009

Col. Lisa Tank, 446th Airlift Wing, and Col. Kevin Kilb, 62nd AW, greet Maj. Gen. Brooks Bash at McChord Air Force Base, Wash., July 12. General Bash will serve as commander for Air Mobility Command's Rodeo 2009. The AMC Rodeo is an international competition that focuses on improving worldwide air mobility forces' professional core abilities. Colonel Tank is the acting commander of the Air Force Reserve's 446th AW here and Colonel Kilb is commander of the 62nd AW, host unit at McChord. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)

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Commander dishes out holiday cheer

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash.- Col. William Flanigan, 446th Airlift Wing commander, dishes out hot meals and holiday cheer for other Reservists from the wing at the Olympic Dining Facility, Dec. 4, during UTA lunch hour here. Every year on the Saturday of the December drill weekend, leadership serves food at the dining facility to express their thanks for the hard work wing members have given throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Grant Saylor)

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Commander issues inclement weather reporting instructions

The weather for the McChord Air Force Base, Wash., area this weekend is forcasted to be sub-freezing and with snowy conditions. If the weather develops as anticipated, Col. William Flanigan, 446th Airlift Wing commander is authorizing late reporting procedures for Reserve wing members on Dec. 14. Late reporting is for those who have to travel in unsafe conditions. Individuals should report as soon as possible in a safe manner. Please keep your supervisor or reporting official informed on your progress. More information will be disseminated as it becomes available. For updated information on changes to the reporting instructions, call 253-982-TALK (8255) or check back here at www.446aw.af.mil. Because there is a planned deployment line on Dec. 14, the start times for the two chalks have been changed to 10 a.m. and noon.

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Commander issues inclement weather reporting instructions

When the weather makes for hazardous driving conditions, call the McChord Straight Talk line for reporting instructions. For updated information on changes to reporting instructions, call 253-982-TALK (8255) or check back here at www.446aw.af.mil.

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Commander of Air Mobility Command visits McChord

Gen. Raymond Johns, Jr., Air Mobility Command commander, right, greets Chief Master Sgt. Gloria Bennett, 446th Airlift Wing command chief, while visiting McChord Air Force Base, Wash., the last week of January. Gen Johns attended a joint basing briefing, and met with 446th AW Reserve Airmen and civilians, during his visit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Abner Guzman)

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Commander of Air Mobility Command visits McChord

Gen. Raymond Johns, Air Mobility Command commer, talks with Master Sgt. Cheryl Hedges, 446th Airlift Wing during a meeting with 446th Airlift Wing Reserve Airmen and civilians Jan. 23 while visiting to McChord. (U.S. Air Force photo/Abner Guzman)

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Commander of Air Mobility Command visits McChord

Col. William Flanigan, 446th Airlift Wing commander, left, escorts Gen. Raymond Johns, Jr., Air Mobility Command commander, through the 446th Airlift Wing headquarters Jan. 23. While visiting McChord Air Force Base, Wash., General Johns met with 446th AW Reserve Airmen and civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo/Abner Guzman)

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Commander receives first star

MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash., - Beth Crabtree, left, and Ruth Crabtree right, pin on Brig. Gen. Eric Crabtrees stars during his promotion ceremony April 1. General Crabtree is the commander of the 446th Airlift Wing.

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Commander Vaccination

Air Force Senior Airman Ashton Gilbert, a medical technician assigned to the 673d Healthcare Operations Squadron, administers the first of a two-dose series of a COVID-19 vaccine to Air Force Lt. Gen. David Krumm, Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, Alaskan Command and Eleventh Air Force commander at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 4, 2021. Upon receiving the initial shipment of the vaccine, JBER began inoculating personnel following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's prioritization guidelines. The vaccines are part of Operation Warp Speed, a national initiative to accelerate the development, production and distribution of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics.

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Commentary

MCCHORD FIELD, Wash. - Chaplain (Maj.) Pierre M. Allegre, 446th Airlift Wing, deputy wing chaplain here, provides encouragement and spiritual counsel to Reservists and their families. Chaplains also provide privileged communication, guaranteeing 100 percent confidentiality on any personal issue.

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