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Kirksey visit

Chief Master Sgt. Cameron Kirksey shakes hand with Capt. Angela Allardice after visiting the 446th Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 1, 2015. Kirksey, the Air Force Reserve Command command chief, visited with members of the 446th Airlift Wing Aug. 1-2 to gain a better perspective on their mission of strategic airlift and airdrop as well as any issues the Air Force Reservists face. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Stephen J. Collier)

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Kirksey visit

Senior Airman James Meldrum, an aircraft structural maintenance technician with the 446th Maintenance Squadron, discusses the biggest challenges facing the Air Force Reserve Command with Chief Master Sgt. Cameron Kirksey at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 1, 2015. Kirksey, the AFRC command chief, visited with members of the 446th Airlift Wing Aug. 1-2 to gain a better perspective on their mission of strategic airlift and airdrop as well as any issues the Air Force Reservists face. Meldrum said the chief seemed impressed with the work of the fabrifcation flight. "He was also interested in our careers and what we thought of the direction of the Air Force," Meldrum said. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Stephen J. Collier)

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Kirksey visit

Chief Master Sgt. Cameron Kirksey discusses with members of the 446th Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight the expectations of the Air Force Reserve Command at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 1, 2015. Kirksey, the AFRC command chief, visited with members of the 446th Airlift Wing Aug. 1-2 to gain a better perspective on their mission of strategic airlift and airdrop as well as any issues the Air Force Reservists face. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Stephen J. Collier)

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Kirksey visit

Chief Master Sgt. Cameron Kirksey presents his official coin to Staff Sgt. Thomas Timney in front of members of the 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Blue Aircraft Maintenance Unit at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 1, 2015. Timney, a hydraulics system craftsman, said it felt great to be coined. "I just did everything I was suposed to do that was asked of me and a little bit more," Timney said. Kirksey, the Air Force Reserve Command command chief, visited with members of the 446th Airlift Wing Aug. 1-2 to gain a better perspective on their mission of strategic airlift and airdrop as well as any issues the Air Force Reservists face. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Stephen J. Collier)

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Kirksey retirement

Chief Master Sgt. Cameron Kirksey explains the importance of recognition before "coining" Staff Sgt. Thomas Timney in front of members of the 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Blue Aircraft Maintenance Unit at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 1, 2015. Timney, a hydraulics system craftsman, said it felt great to be coined. "I just did everything I was suposed to do that was asked of me and a little bit more," Timney said. Kirksey, the Air Force Reserve Command command chief, visited with members of the 446th Airlift Wing Aug. 1-2 to gain a better perspective on their mission of strategic airlift and airdrop as well as any issues the Air Force Reservists face. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Stephen J. Collier)

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EFMB training

SrA Christopher Bowlds, 446th Aeromedical Staging Squadron medic, checks an Airman’s Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear in preparation for the annual Expert Field Medical Badge test at McChord Field, Wash., Aug. 2, 2015. The Expert Field Medical Badge is a unique distinction worn only by the most battle-ready and elite medical personnel in the military. Every year at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., a two-week intensive testing event is set up to qualify eligible service members from around the country for the right to wear the coveted badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Liddicoet)

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EFMB training

Staff Sgt. Kyle Bosshardt, 446th Aeromedical Staging Squadron medic, dons Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear in preparation for the annual Expert Field Medical Badge test at McChord Field, Wash., Aug. 2, 2015. The Expert Field Medical Badge is a unique distinction worn only by the most battle-ready and elite medical personnel in the military. Every year at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., a two-week intensive testing event is set up to qualify eligible service members from around the country for the right to wear the coveted badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Liddicoet)

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EFMB training

Captain Ryan Garabrandt, 446th Aeromedical Staging Squadron nurse, checks for spinal injuries on a training manikin in preparation for the annual Expert Field Medical Badge test at McChord Field, Wash., Aug. 2, 2015. The Expert Field Medical Badge is a unique distinction worn only by the most battle-ready and elite medical personnel in the military. Every year at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., a two-week intensive testing event is set up to qualify eligible service members from around the country for the right to wear the coveted badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Liddicoet)

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EFMB training

Captain Jeffrey Mermilliod and Staff Sgt. Kyle Bosshardt, 446th Aeromedical Staging Squadron medics, treat a training manikin for combat injuries in preparation for the annual Expert Field Medical Badge test at McChord Field, Wash., Aug. 2, 2015. The Expert Field Medical Badge is a unique distinction worn only by the most battle-ready and elite medical personnel in the military. Every year at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., a two-week intensive testing event is set up to qualify eligible service members from around the country for the right to wear the coveted badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Liddicoet)

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EFMB training

Captain Ryan Garabrandt, 446th Aeromedical Staging Squadron nurse, applies a tourniquet to a training manikin in preparation for the annual Expert Field Medical Badge test at McChord Field, Wash., Aug. 2, 2015. The Expert Field Medical Badge is a unique distinction worn only by the most battle-ready and elite medical personnel in the military. Every year at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., a two-week intensive testing event is set up to qualify eligible service members from around the country for the right to wear the coveted badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Liddicoet)

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EFMB training

Medics from the 446th Aeromedical Staging Squadron gather to train on various medical procedures in preparation for the annual Expert Field Medical Badge test at McChord Field, Wash., Aug. 2, 2015. The Expert Field Medical Badge is a unique distinction worn only by the most battle-ready and elite medical personnel in the military. Every year at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., a two-week intensive testing event is set up to qualify eligible service members from around the country for the right to wear the coveted badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Liddicoet)

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EFMB training

Medics from the 446th Aeromedical Staging Squadron gather to train on various medical procedures in preparation for the annual Expert Field Medical Badge test at McChord Field, Wash., Aug. 2, 2015. The Expert Field Medical Badge is a unique distinction worn only by the most battle-ready and elite medical personnel in the military. Every year at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., a two-week intensive testing event is set up to qualify eligible service members from around the country for the right to wear the coveted badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Liddicoet)

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Peddicord takes command of 446th Maintenance Group

The squadrons of the 446th Maintenance Group render their first, official salute to Col. Kirk Peddicord who took command of the group during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 1, 2015. Peddicord, who's previous assignment was at Headquarters, Air Mobility Command, took command of the 446th MXG from Col. Alan Lerner. Lerner, who arrived at the 446th MXG in September 2011, retired from the Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Stephen J. Collier)

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Peddicord takes command of 446th Maintenance Group

Col. Kirk Peddicord graciously receives the 446th Maintenance Group's coveted commander's wrench from outgoing commander Col. Alan Lerner during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 1, 2015. Peddicord, who's previous assignment was at Headquarters, Air Mobility Command, took command of the 446th MXG from Lerner. Lerner, who arrived at the 446th MXG in September 2011, retired from the Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Stephen J. Collier)

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Peddicord takes command of 446th Maintenance Group

Col. Kirk Peddicord jokes around with Cols. Scott McLaughlin (far left) and Alan Lerner prior to a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 1, 2015. Peddicord, who's previous assignment was at Headquarters, Air Mobility Command, took command of the 446th Maintenance Group from Col. Alan Lerner. Lerner, who arrived at the 446th MXG in September 2011, retired from the Air Force Reserve. McLaughlin is the commander of the 446th Airlift Wing. McLaughlin is the commander of the 446th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Stephen J. Collier)

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Peddicord takes command of 446th Maintenance Group

The squadrons of the 446th Maintenance Group render their final salute to group's outgoing commander, Col. Alan Lerner, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 1, 2015. Lerner passed the mantle of 446th MXG leadership to Col. Kirk Peddicord, who's previous assignment was at Headquarters, Air Mobility Command. Lerner, who arrived at the 446th MXG in September 2011, retired from the Air Force Reserve. McLaughlin is the commander of the 446th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Stephen J. Collier)

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Peddicord takes command of 446th Maintenance Group

Capt. Jared Adam (left) orders his maintenance Airmen to attention during the 446th Maintenance Group change of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 1, 2015. Outgoing commander Col. Alan Lerner passed the mantle of 446th MXG leadership to Col. Kirk Peddicord, who's previous assignment was at Headquarters, Air Mobility Command. Lerner, who arrived at the 446th MXG in September 2011, retired from the Air Force Reserve. McLaughlin is the commander of the 446th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Stephen J. Collier)

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Peddicord takes command of 446th Maintenance Group

Members of the 446th Airlift Wing Honor Guard stand ready to present the colors during the 446th Maintenance Group change of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 1, 2015. Col. Kirk Peddicord took commander of the 446th MXG from outgoing commander, Col. Alan Lerner. Peddicord's previous assignment was at Headquarters, Air Mobility Command. Lerner, who arrived at the 446th MXG in September 2011, retired from the Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Stephen J. Collier)

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Punching the clock

Lt. Col. Anna Sullivan, chief of 446th Airlift Wing Public Affairs, poses for a photo July 28 in the 446th AW headquarters conference room. Her retirement ceremony takes place today at 5 p.m. at Heritage Hill here. Sullivan, who is the public affairs air reserve technician, will retire after more than 40 years of military service and 29 years as a Department of Defense civilian.

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Prepare to deplpoy

From left, Senior Airman Leatha Brown, Senior Airman Jeremy Roque, Tech. Sgt. Loren Wells, Senior Airman Nathaniel Engen, and Senior Airman Seth Ruble, all services specialists from the 446th Force Support Squadron, pose for a photo in from of mortuary affairs memorabilia here, July 14. All five Airmen will deploy this weekend for what could be the unit’s last opportunity to support Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.

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