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Maj. Peter Grossenbach, C-17 Globemaster III pilot with the 728th Airlift Squadron, performs pistol training during the Team USA Military training camp in Burlington, Vermont, in July. After trying out and qualifying for the team, Grossenbach went on to compete in the Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers, or CIOR, military competition in Shumen, Bulgaria, Aug. 3-9. He represented the U.S. as part of an international team and won third place in the novice category. The pentathlon consists of: pistol shooting, rifle shooting, 500-meter land obstacle course, 50-meter water obstacle course, and up to a 15-kilometer orienteering, or land-navigation, event that also encompasses combat first aid. According to the CIOR Web site, the competition focuses on military skills that truly challenge the leadership and physical robustness of reservists. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Maj. Mike Masuda)

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From left, Maj. Mike Masuda, C-17 pilot with the 313th Airlift Squadron, and Team USA Military teammate Col. Scott Banning listens while Staff Sgt. Matthew Gaddy, also a teammate, briefs the plan for the orienteering competition during the annual international military pentathlon competition in Shumen, Bulgaria. After winning the gold medal last year in the novice category, Masuda rejoined his team for another bout in the Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers, or CIOR, military competition. The pentathlon consists of: pistol shooting, rifle shooting, 500-meter land obstacle course, 50-meter water obstacle course, and up to a 15-kilometer orienteering, or land-navigation, event that also encompasses combat first aid. According to the CIOR Web site, the competition focuses on military skills that truly challenge the leadership and physical robustness of reservists. (Courtesy photo)

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Maj. Mike Masuda (right), C-17 pilot with the 313th Airlift Squadron, assists Team USA Military teammate Col. Scott Banning during the land obstacle competition at the annual international military pentathlon competition in Shumen, Bulgaria, last month. After winning the gold medal last year in the novice category, Masuda rejoined his team for another bout in the Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers, or CIOR, military competition. The pentathlon consists of: pistol shooting, rifle shooting, 500-meter land obstacle course, 50-meter water obstacle course, and up to a 15-kilometer orienteering, or land-navigation, event that also encompasses combat first aid. According to the CIOR Web site, the competition focuses on military skills that truly challenge the leadership and physical robustness of reservists. (Courtesy photo)

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Computer support is their domain

Airman 1st Class John Magno, 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron client support administrator, inspects his tools of the trade in determining which one would best fit the job at hand. Airman Mango is a Reservist at McChord Air Force Base, Wash.

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Computing help

Master Sgt. Diana Feeley, 446th Airlift Wing network operations (left), watches one of the Airmen from the 23rd Combat Communications Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, California tackle a computer issue. The Reservists from Travis AFB, and one from Niagara Falls, New York, were at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington in June to help the active-duty 627th Communications Squadron here prepare for a Command Cyber Readiness Inspection. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Sandra Pishner)

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Computing help

Reserve Airmen from the 23rd Combat Communications Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, California and one from Niagara Falls, New York, were at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington in June to help the active-duty 627th Communications Squadron here prepare for a Command Cyber Readiness Inspection. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Sandra Pishner)

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Congratulations to Community College graduates

Members of the 446th Airlift Wing stand with a Community College of the Air Force banner after their graduation ceremony on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, June 4. The 446th graduated 87 from the wing and five members earned two degrees. The Community College of the Air Force has awarded 101 Associate and Applied Science degrees to members of the 446th AW during this cycle. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by SSgt. Daniel Liddicoet)

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Congressional visit to the 446th Airlift Wing

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - Betsy Dudley, the Military Legislative Assistant for Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, receives a safety brief before riding a Razor off road, all-terrain vehicle with the 446th Security Forces Squadron July 6, 2021, on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Razors allow security forces to patrol areas not easily accessible by regular patrol vehicles. The 446th Airlift Wing had the opportunity to showcase mission readiness, priorities, and host a facilities tour with Dudley during her visit to the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rachel Herrod)

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Congressman recognition

U.S. Congressman Adam Smith (left) recognizes members of the 446th Airlift Wing in receiving the Meritorious Unit Award last year, during a civilian commander's call, Jan. 30, 2012. Col. Bruce Bowers (right), 446th AW commander, accepted the award on the wing's behalf. The 2,100 members of wing earned the award because of their outstanding achievement and service in direct support of combat operations after Sept. 11, 2001.

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Congressman visits the 446th

U.S. Rep. Denny Heck, of Washington's 10th District, is greeted by Lt. Col. Jason Allen, a 97th Airlift Squadron pilot, and first officer with Alaska Airlines, during a scheduled visit to the 446th Airlift Wing at McChord Field, Nov. 5. Heck's purpose for visiting the Reserve unit was to get an update on the status of the wing. Various 446th members briefed the Congressman on medical service missions, and Operation Deep Freeze. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Jake Chappelle)

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Congressman visits the 446th

U.S. Rep. Denny Heck, of Washington's 10th District, and Col. Scott McLaughlin, 446th Airlift Wing commander, listen to various briefings on Reserve missions, Nov. 5 at McChord Field. Heck's purpose for visiting the Reserve unit was to get an update on the status of the wing. Various 446th members briefed the Congressman on medical service missions, and Operation Deep Freeze. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Jake Chappelle)

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Congressman visits the 446th

U.S. Rep. Denny Heck (left-foreground), of Washington's 10th District, is briefed by Lt. Col. Jason Allen, a C-17 pilot with the 97th Airlift Squadron, on current wing operations, Nov. 5 at McChord Field. Heck's purpose for visiting the Reserve unit was to get an update on the status of the wing. Various 446th members briefed the Congressman on medical service missions, and Operation Deep Freeze. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Jake Chappelle)

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Congressman visits the 446th

U.S. Rep. Denny Heck, of Washington's 10th District, listens to Col. Scott Snyder, the 446th Operations Group commander, brief him on current 446th Airlift Wing C-17 operations, Nov. 5 at McChord Field. Heck's purpose for visiting the Reserve unit was to get an update on the status of the wing. Various 446th members briefed the Congressman on medical service missions, and Operation Deep Freeze. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Jake Chappelle)

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Congressman visits the 446th

U.S. Rep. Denny Heck, of Washington's 10th District, listens to Capt. Paul Hall (left of Congressman), a 446th Aeromedical Staging Squadron operations officer, brief him on the intricacies of the patient-movement process they implement when deployed in theater, as members of the squadron demonstrate it, Nov. 5 at McChord Field. Heck's purpose for visiting the Reserve unit was to get an update on the status of the wing. Various 446th members briefed the Congressman on medical service missions, and Operation Deep Freeze. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Jake Chappelle)

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Congressman visits the 446th

U.S. Rep. Denny Heck, of Washington's 10th District, listens to Maj. Peter Jorgensen (right-center), 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron logistics officer, brief him on the intricacies of the aeroevac portions of the patient-movement process they implement when deployed in theater, Nov. 5 at McChord Field. Heck's purpose for visiting the Reserve unit was to get an update on the status of the wing. Various 446th members briefed the Congressman on medical service missions, and Operation Deep Freeze. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Jake Chappelle)

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Construction

Construction on roads, bridge and roundabouts detour JBLM traffic through gate closures. (Photo by Scott Hansen/Northwest Guardian)

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Construction

Construction on roads, bridge and roundabouts detour JBLM traffic through gate closures. (Photo by Scott Hansen/Northwest Guardian)

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Construction work improves parking lots, sidewalks

MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. - A construction worker operates an excavator to prepared the ground to begin paving a new sidewalk between Bldgs. 1205 and 1207 here Oct. 27. This is just one of several projects in the works to improve parking lots and pavements. All work should be completed in December 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nicole Celestine)

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Contingency medical facility pit stop for wounded

Tech. Sgt. Edwin Ipili and Senior Airman Alisa Olson, logisticians with the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Wash., stock medical kits with seven different types of simulated controlled narcotics for use during the Pacific Lifeline in Hawaii. Logisticians take care of all the medical supplies and equipment, ensuring everything is stocked and ready to go for the flight nurses and doctors to take on flights for patient care. The Pacific Lifeline exercise is a humanitarian assistance and disaster response exercise taking place Jan. 26 to Feb. 9 on three Hawaiian Islands. More than 900 Department of Defense personnel are participating, including 145 Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing, McChord AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Jennifer Gerhardt)

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Continuous Improvement Process

Air Force Reserve illustration courtesy of Maj. Glen Hwang

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