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Community supports Reservists during holiday season

Maj. Roel Ganiron (left), 446th Logistics Readiness Flight, and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Dietz (right), 36th Aerial Port Squadron, load milk gallons into the back of a truck for a fundraising event at Central Pierce County Fire Department in Midland, Washington, Dec. 18, 2014. The milk gallons are an addition to Chirstmas boxes full of donated food, loafs of bread, and bags of potatoes, that will go to Reservists and their families during the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Senior Airman Madelyn McCullough)

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Community supports Reservists during holiday season

Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing and firefighters from the Central Pierce County Fire Department load boxes full of donated food into a van Dec. 18, 2014 at the Central Pierce County Fire Department in Midland, Washington. These Christmas boxes will go to families in need within the community. Fifty two of them are being donated to 446th AW Reservists. This year marks the tenth anniversary for the fundraiser. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Senior Airman Madelyn McCullough)

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Community supports Reservists during holiday season

Tech. Sgt. Andrew Mutch, 446th Force Support Squadron, helps a Central Pierce County firefighter carry a Christmas box Dec. 18, 2014 at the Central Pierce County Fire Department in Midland, Washington. The box is one of 52 being donated to Reserve families in the area. It contains various food items donated to the fire department by members of the community. In addition to those boxes, each family will also receive a loaf of bread, a gallon of milk, and a bag of potatoes. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Senior Airman Madelyn McCullough)

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Community supports Reservists during holiday season

Community volunteers of various organizations pose for a photo with Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing, including Col. Scott McLaughlin (back left), 446th AW Commander, Dec. 18, 2014 at McChord Field, Washington. The volunteers just finished dropping off 20 hams for families in need as part of Operation Ham Grenade. In total, the operation collected 607 hams from more than 40 different community businesses and organizations for military families in the area. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Senior Airman Madelyn McCullough)

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Vantage points

Senior Airman Jeffrey Gebhardt, 446th Force Support Squadron client systems technician, out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, climbs over one of the numerous obstacles at Warrior Spirit, Aug. 21, 2014 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. Gebhardt has been assigned to the Joint Communications Support Element at MacDill since November 2013, and is on long-term orders to continue his needed support. Warrior Spirit is a weeklong team-based exercise built to validate technical and tactical skills while creating unit cohesion. (Courtesy photo/JCSE)

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Hanging around

Senior Airman Jeffrey Gebhardt, 446th Force Support Squadron client systems technician, out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, hangs around while does working his CST skills at Warrior Spirit, Aug. 20, 2014 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. Gebhardt has been assigned to the Joint Communications Support Element at MacDill since November 2013, and is on long-term orders to continue his needed support. Warrior Spirit is a weeklong team-based exercise built to validate technical and tactical skills while creating unit cohesion. (Courtesy photo/JCSE)

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Day for a ruck

Senior Airman Jeffrey Gebhardt, 446th Force Support Squadron client systems technician, out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, does works his CST skills at Warrior Spirit, Aug. 19, 2014 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. Gebhardt has been assigned to the Joint Communications Support Element at MacDill since November 2013, and is on long-term orders to continue his needed support. Warrior Spirit is a weeklong team-based exercise built to validate technical and tactical skills while creating unit cohesion. (Courtesy photo/JCSE)

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Day for a ruck

Senior Airman Jeffrey Gebhardt (right), 446th Force Support Squadron client systems technician, out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, and his teammates ruck it at Warrior Spirit, Aug. 19, 2014 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. Gebhardt has been assigned to the Joint Communications Support Element at MacDill since November 2013, and is on long-term orders to continue his needed support. Warrior Spirit is a weeklong team-based exercise built to validate technical and tactical skills while creating unit cohesion. (Courtesy photo/JCSE)

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Day for a swim

Senior Airman Jeffrey Gebhardt (right), 446th Force Support Squadron client systems technician, out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, and his teammates swim through one of the numerous obstacles at Warrior Spirit, Aug. 18, 2014 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. Gebhardt has been assigned to the Joint Communications Support Element at MacDill since November 2013, and is on long-term orders to continue his needed support. Warrior Spirit is a weeklong team-based exercise built to validate technical and tactical skills while creating unit cohesion. (Courtesy photo/JCSE)

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Such a drag

Senior Airman Jeffrey Gebhardt (center), 446th Force Support Squadron client systems technician, out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, and his teammates haul through one of the numerous obstacles at Warrior Spirit, Aug. 18, 2014 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. Gebhardt has been assigned to the Joint Communications Support Element at MacDill since November 2013, and is on long-term orders to continue his needed support. Warrior Spirit is a weeklong team-based exercise built to validate technical and tactical skills while creating unit cohesion. (Courtesy photo/JCSE)

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Endless bounds

Senior Airman Jeffrey Gebhardt, 446th Force Support Squadron client systems technician, out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, bounds one of the numerous obstacles at Warrior Spirit, Aug. 18, 2014 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. Gebhardt has been assigned to the Joint Communications Support Element at MacDill since November 2013, and is on long-term orders to continue his needed support. Warrior Spirit is a weeklong team-based exercise built to validate technical and tactical skills while creating unit cohesion. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Andrew Sveen)

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A1C Dominic Luka

Before Airman 1st Class Dominic Luka’s 12th birthday he lost more loved ones than most people have in their 30s and 40s. His father was killed in the civil war in the Sudan, and two of his brothers, one of his sisters, and his stepmother died of illness. As one of the Sudan “Lost Boys” Luka was evacuated from his homeland and sent to a Kenyan refugee camp before coming to the United States and enlisting into the Air Force Reserve. He’ll be assigned to the 446th Force Support Squadron, out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, McChord Field, Wash. when he finishes basic training and his technical school. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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A1C Dominic Luka

Airman 1st Class Dominic Luka has travelled to many places from the Sudan to New York City and to Oregon, with the purpose of improving his life. As one of the Lost Boys of the Sudan, Luka was evacuated from his homeland and sent to a Kenyan refugee camp before coming to the United States and enlisting into the Air Force Reserve. He is currently attending Air Force Basic Training at Joint Base Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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A1C Dominic Luka

Some might consider Airman 1st Class Dominic Luka a foreigner, but experiencing loss is definitely something that’s familiar to him. By age 11, Luka suffered the loss of, his father, stepmother, a sister, and two brothers. As one of the Lost Boys of the Sudan, he was evacuated from his homeland and sent to a Kenyan refugee camp before coming to the United States and enlisting into the Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Longest serving 446th Airlift Wing Reservist retires

Senior Master Sgt. Cheri Lewis, 446th Force Support Squadron wing training manager, is the longest serving member of the 446th Airlift Wing, McChord Field, Wash. Lewis will retire Nov. 3 after 39 years and four months of service. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Sandra Pishner)

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Longest serving 446th Airlift Wing Reservist retires

Airman 1st Class Cheri Lewis started her career in 1974 and went on to become the longest serving member of the 446th Airlift Wing, McChord Field, Wash. Lewis will retire Nov. 3 as a senior master sergeant with 39 years and four months of service. (Courtesy photo)

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Sharing the spotlight

Master Sgt.Stephanie Carrasquillo , 446th Force Support Squadron, officer gets an autography by a Seattle Seahawk 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. (U.S. Air Force Reserve Photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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UTA Lodging Reservations

Starting in October, Reservists requiring lodging for the UTA must make their own reservations no later than the Wednesday prior to the Reserve weekend. (U.S. Air Force Reserve graphic by Sandra Pishner)

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'Give me shelter'

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman A'me Coker, 940th Force Support Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, Calif., and Staff Sgt. Shandy Gonzalez, 446th Force Support Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., becket the covering of an Utilis TM60 Tall tent during Global Medic 2013, Fort McCoy, Wis., July 18, 2013. Global Medic is an annual joint-reserve field-training exercise designed to replicate all facets of combat theater aeromedical evacuation support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Cozad/Released)

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Free refills

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Lily Solis Vidrio and Jesus Jacques, 940th Force Support Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, Calif., and Senior Airman Seth Ruble, 446th Force Support Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., replenish a water buffalo during Global Medic 2013, Fort McCoy, Wis., July 18, 2013. Global Medic is an annual joint-reserve field-training exercise designed to replicate all facets of combat theater aeromedical evacuation support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Cozad/Released)

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