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Local elementary schools receives 96 iPad tablets from 446th Operations Group

John Rozsnyai, 446th Operations Group electronic flight bag manager, (left) and Vicki Lopez, Brigadoon Elementary School principal, (right) complete the transfer of 96 Ipad tablets to Brigadoon Elementary School June 8, 2021 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Keven Dickerman (far right), the elementary school's family liaison representative and Lopez picked up the tablets through the Defense Logistics Agency representative Bernie Mueller (far left). The equipment was provided through DLA's Computer for Learning program, which transfers Defense Department information technology equipment to schools and non-profit agency for grades pre-kindergarten through high school. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj Candice Allen)

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Operation Deep Freeze MVG OPs

A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, lands on Pegasus Runway in Antarctica during the 2015 Operation Deep Freeze Season. Aircrews from the 446th and 62nd Airlift Wings from JBLM performed night-vision goggle landings during the Austral Winter. (Courtesy photo)

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Operation Deep Freeze MVG OPs

A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, is marshaled on Pegasus Runway, Antarctica during the 2015 Operation Deep Freeze Season. The 446th Airlift "Rainier" Wing partners with its sister unit, the 62nd Airlift Wing, in a total force Team McChord effort to provide airlift support to the Antarctic Program, which manages three research stations year round. (Courtesy photo)

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Secretary of Defense JBLM visit

Maj. Beverly Davidson (center), 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, and Tech. Sgt. Kassy Kvam (left), 446th AES flying medical technician, brief Defense Secretary Ash Carter about aeromedical evacuation procedures March 4, 2016 here. Carter spoke of the total force concept at JBLM, and this was just one of the demonstrations, which highlighted the concept. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tim Chacon)

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Japanese Consulate General of Seattle

Airmen from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., including members from the 446th & 62nd Airlift Wing's, and the Western Air Defense Sector, participate in a group photo with the Consulate General of Japan Masahiro Omura, and his wife during his Tomodachi Reception in Seattle Feb. 19, 2016. Nearly 20 Airmen attended the lunch, due to their experiences when they were stationed in Japan, or participated in an exercise or operation with the Japanese, which helped strengthen the bilateral relationship. Tomodachi is the Japanese translation for "friendship." (Courtesy photo/Consulate General of Japan, Seattle)

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USA wins bronze in triathlon

U.S. Air Force Maj. Judith Coyle crosses the finish line of the women's triathlon in downtown Pohang, South Korea, during the CISM World Games Oct. 10, 2015. Coyle earned bronze for the USA in the seniors division with an overall time of two hours, 15 minutes and 27.69 seconds. (U.S. Armed Forces Sports photo by Gary Sheftick)

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USA wins bronze in triathlon

U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Justine Emge (right) and Air Force Maj. Judith Coyle race the 40-kilometer cycling leg of the women's triathlon in downtown Pohang, South Korea during the CISM World Games Oct. 10, 2015. Coyle earned bronze for the USA with an overall time of two hours, 15 minutes and 27.69 seconds in the triathlon. (U.S. Armed Forces Sports photo by Gary Sheftick)

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USA earns bronze in triathlon

U.S. Air Force Maj. Judith Coyle pulls her bike out of the rack to begin the 40-kilometer cycling leg of the women's triathlon in Pohang, South Korea, during the CISM World Games Oct. 10, 2015. Coyle earned a bronze medal in the women's senior division. (U.S. Armed Forces Sports photo by Gary Sheftick)

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CISM World Games triathlon

Women battle the surf in Pohang harbor at start of the CISM World Games triathlon Oct. 10, 2015, in Pohang, South Korea. (U.S. Armed Forces Sports photo by Gary Sheftick)

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USA wins bronze in triathlon

U.S. Air Force Maj. Judith Coyle, 728th Airlift Squadron pilot out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, runs the last leg of the women's triathlon in downtown Pohang, South Korea, during the CISM World Games Oct. 10, 2015. Coyle earned bronze for the USA with an overall time of two hours, 15 minutes and 27.69 seconds in the triathlon. (U.S. Armed Forces Sports photo by Gary Sheftick)

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Maj Judy Coyle - Air Force Triathlon Team 2015

The Air Force triathlon team poses before the 2015 U.S. Armed Forces Triathlon Championship at Wolf Lake Memorial Park, Hammond, Ind., June 7, 2015. (Courtesy photo)

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Take time to do the things that make for better leaders

U.S. Rep. Denny Heck, of Washington's 10th District, listens to Col. Scott Snyder, the 446th Operations Group commander, brief him on 446th Reserve Airlift Wing C-17 operations, 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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Military pentathlon

Maj. Mike Masuda, C-17 pilot with the 313th Airlift Squadron, poses for a photo while qualifiying for Team USA Military last year at Camp Ethan Allen Training Site in Vermont. Masuda made the team and subsequently won the gold medal in the novice category of the Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers, or CIOR, Military Competition. He will compete in the experienced category of the military pentathlon competition this year Aug. 3-9 in Shumen, Bulgaria.

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Prepare for take-off

U.S. Air Force Airmen prepare a C-17 Globemaster III for an airdrop mission with U.S. Army Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 509 infantry Brigade in support of Exercise Talisman Sabre July 7, 2015, at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska. Talisman Sabre 2015 is jointly sponsored by the U.S. Pacific Command and Australian Defence Force Headquarters Joint Operations Command. This was the first opportunity for Reserve pilots and loadmasters from the 446th OG to participate in the exercise, which now has six iterations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson)

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Air-to-air

Maj. Dana Dailey, 728th Airlift Squadron pilot, pilots a C-17 Globemaster III into position to conduct aerial refueling with a KC-10 Extender in support of Exercise Talisman Sabre July 7 over the Pacific Ocean. The refueling mission took place during an airdrop mission with U.S. Army Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 509 infantry Brigade. Talisman Sabre 2015 is jointly sponsored by the U.S. Pacific Command and Australian Defence Force Headquarters Joint Operations Command. This was the first opportunity for Reserve pilots and loadmasters from the 446th OG to participate in the exercise, which now has six iterations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson)

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Air drop

Four container delivery systems are air dropped from a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III at Exercise Talisman Sabre July 8, 2015, over Kapyon drop zone, Australia. Talisman Sabre 2015 is jointly sponsored by the U.S. Pacific Command and Australian Defence Force Headquarters Joint Operations Command. This was the first opportunity for Reserve pilots and loadmasters from the 446th OG to participate in the exercise, which now has six iterations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson)

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Air drop

Senior Master Sgt. Ty Brooks, C-17 Globemaster III loadmaster from the 313th Airlift Squadron, inspects equipment prior to air dropping four container delivery systems over Kapyon drop zone, Australia, during Exercise Talisman Sabre July 8. Talisman Sabre 2015 is jointly sponsored by the U.S. Pacific Command and Australian Defence Force Headquarters Joint Operations Command. This was the first opportunity for Reserve pilots and loadmasters from the 446th OG to participate in the exercise, which now has six iterations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson)

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Air-to-air

Col. Scott Snyder, 446th Operations Group commander, pilots a C-17 Globemaster III into position to conduct aerial refueling with a KC-10 Extender in support of Exercise Talisman Sabre July 7 over the Pacific Ocean. The refueling mission took place during an airdrop mission with U.S. Army Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 509 infantry Brigade. Talisman Sabre 2015 is jointly sponsored by the U.S. Pacific Command and Australian Defence Force Headquarters Joint Operations Command. This was the first opportunity for Reserve pilots and loadmasters from the 446th OG to participate in the exercise, which now has six iterations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson)

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Reserve loadmaster promoted to chief after 38 years in wing

Chief Master Sgt. Dave Kist, 313th Airlift Squadron air reserve technician and chief loadmaster, was promoted May 1, 2015 in his 38th year with the 446th Airlift Wing. Kist has served as a traditional Reservist since his senior year of high school and became an ART in 2006 after retiring from a 25-year career as a Washington state trooper. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Senior Airman Madelyn McCullough)

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Reserve loadmaster promoted to chief after 38 years in wing

Chief Master Sgt. Dave Kist, 313th Airlift Squadron air reserve technician and chief loadmaster, was promoted May 1, 2015 in his 38th year with the 446th Airlift Wing. Kist has served as a traditional Reservist since his senior year of high school and became an ART in 2006 after retiring from a 25-year career as a Washington state trooper. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Senior Airman Madelyn McCullough)

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