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JROTC cadets get glimpse into the Reserves.

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - Master Sgt. Jack Todd, flightline maintenance expediter, 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, explains the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft's loading capabilities, during the Todd Beamer High School JROTC job shadow at McChord Field here, May 1. The job shadow is an annual event coordinated by the 446th Airlift Wing, that gives cadets, high school and college students a first-hand look at careers in the Air Force Reserve and a better understanding of the 446th AW's mission. After the C-17 tour, sponsors took their cadets around their respective 'shops,' where they took part in squadron-specific activities. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Nicole Celestine)

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JROTC cadets get glimpse into the Reserves.

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - Master Sgt. Jack Todd, 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron shows cadets, including Air Force Cadet Airman 1st Class Ramadan Alcutt, how a ramp-toe works aboard a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, during the Todd Beamer High School JROTC job shadow, at McChord Field, May 1. The job shadow, an annual event coordinated by the 446th Airlift Wing, gives cadets insight into career fields within the Air Force Reserve and a better understanding of the 446th AW's mission. Cadets also got to see various squadrons with their sponsors. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Nicole Celestine)

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WASPs honored with a Congressional Gold Medal

WASHINGTON- Josephine Swift, right, a Women's Airforce Service Pilot, reminisces over a picture of former WASP classmate, Jacqueline Cochran, during the Military Aviators Tribute Tea, at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial here, March 10. The tea was part of the fesitivities before the WASPs' Congressional Gold Medal ceromony in the U.S. Capitol. (Tech. Sgt. Heather Normand)

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Warriors finish season third place

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash.- Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing Weekend Warrior basketball team in the 30-and-over intramural league, celebrate their third-place overall finish in the tournament, March 10, at the JBLM Fitness Center here. The Warriors ended up losing their last two playoff games after starting the season 13-0. Pictured from left, front row: Derek Bryant, Martin Oliver, Heidi Hancock, and Marlon Berger (Hancock's husband). Back row from left: Rob Jimenez, Stephan Rude, Lawrence Broussard (a pick up from the 62nd Force Support Squadron), William Budge, Brian Eyre, and Lane Seaholm. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Joe Ramos)

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Ceremony officially welcomes five Reservists to top Air Force enlisted rank

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash., - Chief Master Sgt. Dan Morris, 446th Maintenance Operations Flight, salutes during the remembrance of POW/MIA servicemembers during the Chief Master Sergeant Induction Ceremony here March 5. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Abner Guzman)

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Ceremony officially welcomes five Reservists to top Air Force enlisted rank

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash., - Eight new chief master sergeants were inducted to the top 1 percent of the AIr Force here March 5. Of the eight new chiefs, five are Reservists with the 446th Airlift Wing, including (left to right) Chief Master Sergeant William Smith Jr., 446th Civil Engineer Squadron, Chief Master Sgt. Saudi McVea, 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Chief Master Sgt. Steven Rector, 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and on the far right, Chief Master Sgt. Karilyn Schmidt, 446th AMXS. The fifth Reserve chief inducted but not pictured here is Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Locke, 86th Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Abner Guzman)

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Warriors take 1st loss

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash.- 446th Airlift Wing Warrior forward Carlos Feliciano attempts a jump shot shot during the second half of the 30-and-over basketball league's semi-final playoff loss versus the Maintainers, 49-65, at the JBLM Fitness Center, March 9. The Warriors still have a shot at the championship it they beat the Logisitics Readiness Squadron, March 10. (U.S. Air Force photo/Abner Guzman)

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Warrior win streak snapped

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash.- 446th Airlift Wing Warrior forward Lane Seaholm attempts a shot late in the second half of the 30-and-over league's semi-final playoff loss versus the 62nd Maintenance Squadron Maintainers, 49-65, at the JBLM Fitness Center, March 9. The Maintainers snapped the Warriors 12-game win streak. (U.S. Air Force photo/Abner Guzman)

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Wolf Den Cub Scouts get star treatment during Joint Base Lewis-McChord, McChord Field tour

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - Cub Scout Christian Hatch tries on a bulletproof vest during the Wolf Den Cub Scouts' visit to the 62nd Airlift Wing Aircrew Life Support Flight, JBLM, McChord Field, March 6. The group also visited Heritage Hill here, where they climbed inside the C-124C Globemaster and the C-141B StarLifter. The tour tied in with the Boy Scouts of America's theme for March 2010, "Take Flight." (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff. Sgt. Nicole Celestine)

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Wolf Den Cub Scouts get star treatment during Joint Base Lewis-McChord, McChord Field tour

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - Cub Scout Gabriel Russell dons a bulletproof vest during the Wolf Den Cub Scouts tour of JBLM, McChord Field, March 6. The group visited the 62nd Airlift Wing Aircrew Life Support Flight and climbed inside the C-124C Globemaster and the C-141B StarLifter, on Heritage Hill here. The tour tied in with the Boy Scouts of America's theme for March 2010, "Take Flight." (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff. Sgt. Nicole Celestine)

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Wolf Den Cub Scouts get star treatment during Joint Base Lewis-McChord, McChord Field tour

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - Cub Scout Dylan McVay gets his first taste of flying aboard the C-141B Starlifter aircraft, on Heritage Hill here, during the Wolf Den Cub Scouts tour of JBLM, McChord Field, March 6. The group also climbed inside the C-124C Globemaster and visited the 62nd Airlift Wing Aircrew Life Support Flight. The tour tied in with the Boy Scouts of America's theme for March 2010, "Take Flight." (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff. Sgt. Nicole Celestine)

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Wolf Den Cub Scouts get star treatment during Joint Base Lewis-McChord, McChord Field tour.

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - Staff Sgt. Jason Truskowski, aircrew flight equipment technician with 62nd Airflift Wing Aircrew Life Support Flight, JBLM, McChord Field here, shows Wolf Den Cub Scouts the different features of a bulletproof vest, during their tour of JBLM, McChord Field, March 6. The JBLM, McChord Field tour tied in with the Boy Scouts of America's theme for March 2010, "Take Flight." (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff. Sgt. Nicole Celestine)

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Reservists help future aviators dream big

SEATTLE, Wash. -- Dr. Bonnie Dunbar, President and CEO of the Museum of Flight, and Lt. Col. Ronald Limes, a chief pilot with the 97th Airlift Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, meet to discuss the Michael Anderson Memorial Scholarship event at Seattle's Museum of Flight. The scholarship gives students from all over Washington state the opportunity to learn about the aerospace industry. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Moody)

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Commander of Air Mobility Command visits McChord

Gen. Raymond Johns, Air Mobility Command commer, talks with Master Sgt. Cheryl Hedges, 446th Airlift Wing during a meeting with 446th Airlift Wing Reserve Airmen and civilians Jan. 23 while visiting to McChord. (U.S. Air Force photo/Abner Guzman)

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Commander of Air Mobility Command visits McChord

Col. William Flanigan, 446th Airlift Wing commander, left, escorts Gen. Raymond Johns, Jr., Air Mobility Command commander, through the 446th Airlift Wing headquarters Jan. 23. While visiting McChord Air Force Base, Wash., General Johns met with 446th AW Reserve Airmen and civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo/Abner Guzman)

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Gen. Raymond E. Johns, Commander Air Mobility Command visit

Gen. Raymond Johns, Jr., Air Mobility Command commander, right, shakes hands Jan. 23, with Col. Lisa Tank, 446th Airlift Wing vice commander, as Col. William Flanigan, far left, looks on. Also standing by to greet the general are Col. David Pavey, 446th Operations Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Gloria Bennett, 446th AW command chief. While visiting McChord Air Force Base, Wash., General Johns met with 446th AW Reserve Airmen and civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo/Abner Guzman)

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Commander of Air Mobility Command visits McChord

Gen. Raymond Johns, Jr., Air Mobility Command commander, right, greets Chief Master Sgt. Gloria Bennett, 446th Airlift Wing command chief, while visiting McChord Air Force Base, Wash., the last week of January. Gen Johns attended a joint basing briefing, and met with 446th AW Reserve Airmen and civilians, during his visit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Abner Guzman)

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It's a family affair

MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash., -- Three of the 446th Airlift Wing's newest members bear a striking resemblance to each other... and for good reason. They're not only part of the same wing family, they're part of the same family, period. From left are Airman 1st Class Jeremiah Barton, 21, 446th Maintenance Squadron; Airman 1st Class Josiah Barton, 23, 446th Civil Engineer Squadron; and Airman 1st Class Tristan Barton, 28, 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. The brothers hail from Ridgefield, Wash., where they work in a family-owned home building company. They enlisted in the Air Force Reserve within two months of each other. The Bartons are adjusting nicely to McChord Air Force Base and their lives as Reservists. "Everything about it's really cool," said Jeremiah. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Grant Saylor)

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AF JROTC cadets get a taste of Reserve life

MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. - Dominik Migala, a senior cadet at Todd Beamer High School Air Force JROTC, gets comfortable in the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III, during the Air Force JROTC tour here, Jan 9. Migala, who wants to be a C-17 pilot, said the tour was an eye-opener for him, because he got to talk to the crew and understand the aircraft's capabilities. Migala's sponsor for this tour was Lt. Col. Keith Franke, director of operations with 446th Operations Support Flight here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nicole Celestine)

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Reservists give Boy Scouts taste of experience

MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash.- Senior Master Sgt. Derek Bryant, left, loadmaster with the 728th Airlift Squadron here, dons a Boy Scout in a parachute, helmet, and an oxygen mask on a C-17 Globemaster static display here in order to give the visiting Boy Scouts the experience of an airman getting ready to jump out of a C-17. Boy Scout troops 249 out of Richland, Wash. and 594, Maple Valley, Wash. were taken onto the aircraft so they could earn their Aviation Merit badges. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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