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Cool Hand Luke

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Josiah Barton, a Reservist from the 446th Civil Engineer Squadron, McChord Field, Wash., is all business as he prepares to forklift an air conditioning unit at Tyndall Air Force Base, March 22, 2011. Airman Barton is a first-time participant of Silver Flag 2011, a training exercise designed to improve the readiness ability of Air Force civil engineers. Airman Barton is a heating and air conditioning specialist with the 446th CES. The Ridgefield, Wash. native is an engineering student at Portland Community College in his civilian life. He plans to specialize in renewable energy. For Airman Barton, life as a Reservist is a family affair... he has an older and younger brother who are also members of the 446th Airlift Wing. About 30 Reservists from 446th CES are participating in Silver Flag (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grant Saylor/Released)

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civil engineers arrive at Silver Flag 2011

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ben Jenkins (left) and Senior Master Sgt. Brian Parret, both from the 446th Civil Engineer Squadron soak up career field knowledge during a training class at Tyndall Air Force Base, March 22, 2011. The Reservists are participants of Silver Flag 2011, a training exercise designed to improve the readiness ability of Air Force civil engineers. Airman Jenkins is a heavy construction equipment operator with the 446th CES. The Tillamook, Ore. native is a full time student at Portland Community College in his civilian life. Sergeant Parret, of Yamhill, Ore. is his superintendent. About 30 Reservists from 446th CES are participating in Silver Flag (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grant Saylor/Released)

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civil engineers arrive at Silver Flag 2011

Airmen from various civil engineer units across the country, including about 30 Reservists from the 446th Civil Engineer Squadron, McChord Field, Wash. arrived at Tyndal Air Force Base, Fla., May 21, 2011 for the start of Silver Flag 2011. The week-long exercise provides civil engineer Airmen with contingency training free from home station constraints, and is designed to improve readiness ability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grant Saylor/Released)

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civil engineers arrive at Silver Flag 2011

Airmen from various civil engineer units across the country, including about 30 Reservists from the 446th Civil Engineer Squadron, McChord Field, Wash. arrived at Tyndal Air Force Base, Fla., May 21, 2011 for the start of Silver Flag 2011. The week-long exercise provides civil engineer Airmen with contingency training free from home station constraints, and is designed to improve readiness ability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grant Saylor/Released)

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Patriot Hook 2011

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tracy Sheridan, left, and Tech. Sgt. Joshua Warbiany, with the 86th Aerial Port Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., measure the length of a trailer during a vehicle inspection at North Island Naval Air Station, Calif., in support of Patriot Hook 2011, April 14. Patriot Hook is an annual Air Force Reserve Tanker Airlift Control Element exercise simulating a joint force response to a natural disaster in a forward deployed location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raymond Estes)

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Patriot Hook 2011

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Warbiany (left) and Staff Sgt. Steve Szatkowski, both with the 86th Aerial Port Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., chain a trailer to the floor of a C-17 Globemaster at North Island Naval Air Station, Calif., in support of Patriot Hook 2011, April 14. Patriot Hook is an annual Air Force Reserve Tanker Airlift Control Element exercise simulating a joint force response to a natural disaster in a forward deployed location. The exercise deploys three TALCE units and brings together units of the Air Force Reserve, Navy, Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raymond Estes)

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Patriot Hook 2011

U.S. Air Force Reserve Senior Master Sgt. Pat McMullen, 86th Aerial Port Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., discusses standard operating procedures for vehicle shipment with members of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, California Task Force Five at North Island Naval Air Station, Calif., April 14, 2011, in support of Patriot Hook 2011. Patriot Hook is an annual Air Force Reserve Terminal Airlift Control Element exercise simulating a joint force response to a natural disaster in a forward deployed location. The exercise deploys three TALCE units and brings together units of the Air Force Reserve, Navy, Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christine Jones)

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Patriot Hook 2011

U.S Air Force Reserve Tech. Sgt. Joshua Warbiany, 86th Aerial Port Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., secures with chains an 11-meter rigid-hulled inflatable boat from U.S. Navy Special Boat Team 12 to transport in a C-17 Globemaster III, at North Island Naval Air Station, Calif., April 14, 2011, in support of Patriot Hook 2011. Patriot Hook is an annual Air Force Reserve Terminal Airlift Control Element exercise simulating a joint force response to a natural disaster in a forward deployed location. The exercise deploys three TALCE units and brings together units of the Air Force Reserve, Navy, Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christine Jones)

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Patriot Hook 2011

U.S Air Force Reserve Tech. Sgt. Wayne Duckworth, 86th Aerial Port Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., secures with chains an 11-meter rigid-hulled inflatable boat from U.S. Navy Special Boat Team 12 to transport in a C-17 Globemaster III at North Island Naval Air Station, Calif., April 14, 2011, in support of Patriot Hook 2011. Patriot Hook is an annual Air Force Reserve Terminal Airlift Control Element exercise simulating a joint force response to a natural disaster in a forward deployed location. The exercise deploys three TALCE units and brings together units of the Air Force Reserve, Navy, Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christine Joines)

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Reservist finish mortuary deployment

U.S. Air Force Reservists from the 446th Force Support Squadron Sustainment Services Flight out of McChord Field, Wash. at the Charles C. Carson Center for Mortuary Affairs, Dover Air Force Base, Del. after finishing up a six-month deployment supporting Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations, March 18, 2011. The Reservists have been supporting the mortuary mission in various fields from the carry team to the Fisher House for families of the fallen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Richard Komurek)

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First Sergeant of the Year

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Wendy Beauchaine, 446th Force Support Squadron first sergeant out of McChord Field, Wash., holds her First Sergeant 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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Training teamwork at the 446th Airlift Wing

Reservists with the 446th Force Support Squadron Services Sustainment Flight, McChord Field, Wash., practice rendering a solemn salute to fallen heroes, as part of their joint exercise with the 86th Aerial Port Squadron, March 5. Reservists from both units got a better understanding of each other's responsbilities in the dignified transfer of casualties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicole Celestine/Released)

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Training goes up a notch at 86th APS

Senior Airman Wilfredo Batista, an air transportation journeyman with the 86th Aerial Port Squadron, McChord Field, Wash., fastens a simulated casket aboard a Next Generation Small Loader (NGSL) during the squadron's monthly training scenario, March 5. The latest training included collaboration with the 446th Force Support Squadron Services Sustainment Flight (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicole Celestine/Released)

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Training goes up a notch at 86th APS

A trunk representing a simulated casket rests securely aboard a Next Generation Small Loader (NGSL), while being transferred from the loading area to a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at McChord Field, Wash., during a joint training exercise between the 86th Aerial Port Squadron and 446th Force Support Squadron Services Sustainment Flight, March 5. Reservists within the units got a better understanding of each other's role and the overall dignified transfer process as a result of the training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicole Celestine/Released)

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Training links up at 86th APS

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Carmack, 86th Aerial Port Squadron, McChord Field, Wash., tightens the chains on a pallet train during his squadron's monthly training exercise, March 5. Wrapping the chains ensures equipment safety during transit, specifically that the chains do not get stuck in the rails. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicole Celestine/Released)

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Training for the fight at 86th APS

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marc Smith, a team leader with the 86th Aerial Port Squadron, McChord Field, Wash., supervises a Next Generation Small Loader's approach toward a loading dock during the squadron's monthly training exercise, March 5. The latest simulation involved aerial porters securing and transporting a damaged Humvee aboard a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicole Celestine/Released)

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Training "backs up" readiness at 86th APS

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Travis Schwenn (foreground), 86th Aerial Port Squadron, McChord Field, Wash., reverses a Next Generation Small Loader (NGSL) as he takes his cues from 'spotter,' U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cory Cochran during the squadron's monthly training exercise, March 5. The latest simulated training involved securing a damaged Humvee on board a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicole Celestine/Released)

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Training "Hums" along at 86th APS

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Travis Schwenn with the 86th Aerial Port Squadron, McChord Field, Wash., scans the docking area while driving a Next Generation Small Loader (NGSL) transporting a 'damaged Humvee' during the squadron's monthly training scenario, March 5. The latest training involved collaboration with the 446th Force Support Squadron's Services Sustainment Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicole Celestine/Released)

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446th Security Forces Squadron Reservists train to dominate active shooters

MCCHORD FIELD, Wash.- Junior ROTC cadet Kyle Brazil, practices the heavy head maneuver with 446th Security Forces Squadron Reservists during their active shooter training, Feb. 12. A heavy head maneuver entails the active shooter response team assembling with members moving forward, shoulder to shoulder, protecting one another and maintaining 360-degree coverage of the perimeter. Reservists with the 446th SFS are undergoing active shooter training to develop their "overwhelm and dominate" attitude. (U.S. Photo/Staff Sgt. Nicole Celestine)

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Family battles adversity on two fronts during deployment

From left to right, Candice, Christopher, Cheyenne, Savannah, and Tech. Sgt. Chris Currier, 86th Aerial Port Squadron, McChord Field, Wash., were reunited as a family in January 2011. Candice battled breast cancer while her husband was deployed to Iraq from September 2010 through January 2011. (Courtesy photo)

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