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Leno lands at McChord Field

Emmy Award-winning host of The Tonight Show, Jay Leno (right) greets (from left to right) Chief Master Sgt. Glen Barnes, Air Force Reserve Recruiting Service chief of advertising, Col. Joe Wilburn, Air Force Reserve Recruiting Service commander, Glenda Flanigan, wife of 446th Airlift Wing commander, Col. William Flanigan (pictured next to Leno) after landing at McChord Field, Wash., May 7. Leno gave a stand-up performance that night as part of the Air Force Reserve's Tour for the Troops. Tour for the Troops is a concert series that visits military bases around the world. (Courtesy photo by Janet Jensen from the Tacoma News Tribune)

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Field Grade Officer of the Year

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mark Boyd, 446th Operation Support Flight out of McChord Field, Wash., stands with his 446th Airlift Wing Field Grade Officer of the Year trophy from the 2011 446th Airlift Wing Annual Awards banquet, Co-located Club, March 5, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Denise Hauser/Released)

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Senior NCO of the Year

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kelly Henderson, 97th Airlift Squadron loadmaster out of McChord Field, Wash., stands with his 446th Airlift Wing NCO of the Year trophy from the 2011 446th Airlift Wing Annual Awards banquet, Co-located Club, March 5, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Denise Hauser/Released)

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NCO of the Year

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Glen Tuttle, 446th Civil Engineer Squadron, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight out of McChord Field, Wash., stands with his 446th Airlift Wing NCO of the Year trophy from the 2011 446th Airlift Wing Annual Awards banquet, Co-located Club, March 5, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Denise Hauser/Released)

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I want to be an Air Force pilot

Boy Scout Caleb Cramer, age 11, dreams of piloting a C-17 Globemaster III with U.S. Air Force Captain Heather Van Maarth, 313th Airlift Squadron pilot here, March 5, 2011. Three scout troops from Seattle and Redmond, Wash., spent the day hosted by the 446th Airlift Wing learning about the U.S. Air Force Reserve mission. After their fun-filled day learning about fire safety, aeromedical evacuation, C-17 Globemaster III missions and air traffic control operations, the scouts heartily ate MREs for lunch before heading home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Moody/Released)

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Boy Scouts get a taste of MREs while touring McChord Field

Boy Scouts wolf down their MREs during a fun-filled day with U.S. Air Force Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing here, March 5, 2011. Three Boy Scout troops from Seattle and Redmond, Wash., toured McChord Field learning about about air traffic control, caring for injured patients, fire safety and C-17 Globemaster III missions around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Moody/Released)

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Boy Scouts sharpen their skills

Boy Scouts from Seattle and Redmond, Wash., gain some heavy experience learning about fire rescue equipment during a tour at McChord Field here, March 5, 2011. The scouts spent the morning learning about fire safety, aeromedical evacuation, C-17 Globemaster III missions and air traffic control operations, while hosted by Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing. (From left to right) Ryan Barr, age 14 and Trevor Abson, age 13, Troop 171. Trevor is also the son of U.S. Air Force Colonel Paul Abson, 446th Aerospace Medicine Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Moody/Released)

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Boy Scouts tour McChord Field

Boy Scouts from Seattle and Redmond, Wash., gain some heavy experience learning about fire rescue equipment with U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Ralph Klock, 627th Civil Engineer Squadron driver/operator, here, during a tour at McChord Field, March 5, 2011. The scouts spent the morning learning about fire safety, aeromedical evacuation, C-17 Globemaster III missions and air traffic control operations while hosted by Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Moody/Released)

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World's biggest squirt gun

Boy Scouts from Seattle and Redmond, Wash., had a rare chance to fire a water cannon while learning about fire safety during a tour at McChord Field here, March 5, 2011. During their half-day visit hosted by U.S. Air Force Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing, the scouts had hands-on fun learning about air traffic control, caring for injured patients, and C-17 Globemaster III missions around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Moody/Released)

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Boy Scouts get a real taste of Reservist's mission

(Pictured left) U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Cam Vaillant, 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron medical technician, here, tells Boy Scout troops about the AES mission evacuating sick and injured patients from harm's way and transferring them to an environment that supports their recovery during wartime, peacetime and humanitarian operations. Three Boy Scout troops from Seattle and Redmond, Wash., toured McChord Field for some hands-on experience aboard a C-17 Globemaster III static display. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Moody/Released)

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Volunteering in South America sharpens Reservist's appreciation for 446th Airlift Wing humanitarian spirit

MCCHORD FIELD, Wash.- Staff Sgt. Jon Polka, a C-17 loadmaster with the 728 Airlift Squadron, spent three weeks in Nicaragua, South America, volunteering as a photographer for Blue Planet Network, a funding organization that assists El Provenir and Agua Para Vida, two non- governmental organizations, to alleviate the global water crisis. Sergeant Polka is an undergraduate student at Seattle University, with photography as his major. (Courtesy photo)

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Volunteering in South America sharpens Reservist's appreciation for 446th Airlift Wing humanitarian spirit

NICARAGUA, South America- A standpipe glistens in the foreground as a community of Nicaraguans observe their new source of clean drinking water, provided to them by two non governmental organizations. Staff Sgt. Jon Polka, 728 Airlift Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, McChord Field, Wash., spent three weeks as a volunteer photographer for Blue Planet Network, a NGO funding organization that assists relief efforts that address the global water crisis. (Courtesy Photo/Staff Sgt. Jon Polka)

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Volunteering in South America sharpens Reservist's appreciation for 446th Airlift Wing humanitarian spirit

NICARAGUA, South America - Local residents enjoy the clean drinking water that they now have at their disposal through relief efforts provided by non governmental organizations like El Provenir and Agua Para Vida. Staff Sgt. Jon Polka, 728 Airlift Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, McChord Field, Wash., spent three weeks as a volunteer photographer for Blue Planet Network, a NGO funding organization that address the global water crisis. (Courtesy Photo/Staff Sgt. Jon Polka)

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Raising the roof with the Tops In Blue

Tops In Blue rocked the house in Hangar 9 at McChord Field, here Feb. 12. Pictured center is one of the 446th Airlift Wing's own, Tech. Sgt. Katie Badowski, 446th Force Support Squadron, Services Flight craftsman. Sergeant Badowski is a vocalist who has toured with the group since June 2010.

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Raising the roof with the Tops In Blue

Tops In Blue rocked the house in Hangar 9 at McChord Field, here Feb. 12. Pictured on the right is one of the 446th Airlift Wing's own, Tech. Sgt. Katie Badowski, 446th Force Support Squadron, Services Flight craftsman. Sergeant Badowski is a vocalist who has toured with the group visiting more than 23 countries since June 2010.

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Raising the roof with the Tops In Blue

Tops In Blue rocked the crowd at McChord Field, here on Feb. 12. The elite organization is comprised of 35 Airmen, whose talents as vocalists, dancers, musicians and technicians provide entertainment for servicemembers and coalition forces, helping provide a sense of pause and escape for them so they feel inspired to continue their missions.

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Raising the roof with the Tops In Blue

Tops In Blue rocked the crowd at McChord Field, here on Feb. 12. The 2010 tour, entitled "We Believe" is a salute to the American ideals and featured R&B music from Stevie Wonder, the swingin' sounds of Michael Buble, Montgomery Gentry's all-American country music, hits by the Black-Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga and much more.

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Raising the roof with the Tops In Blue

Tops In Blue entertained servicemembers and their familes at McChord Field here, on Feb. 12. Hangar 9 was packed with an audience eager to enjoy the variety show by the Air Force's premiere entertainment showcase.

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Raising the roof with the Tops In Blue

Tops In Blue rocked the crowd at McChord Field, here on Feb. 12. The elite organization is comprised of 35 Airmen who provide entertainment for servicemembers and coalition forces, helping provide a sense of pause and escape for them so they feel inspired to continue their missions.

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