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Delegating

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shandy Gonzalez, 446th Force Support Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., instructs soldiers of the 302nd Quarter Master Company, 9th Region Readiness Command, Barrigada, Guam, in Utilis TM60 Tall tent construction in preparation for 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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Assembly required

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shandy Gonzalez (middle), 446th Force Support Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., and Soldiers of the 302nd Quarter Master Company, 9th Region Readiness Command, Barrigada, Guam, assemble an Utilis TM60 Tall tent in support of 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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Tent city

Airmen from the 446th Force Support Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., and the 940th Force Support Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, Calif., construct an Utilis TM60 Tall tent in support of 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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Setting a foundation

U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Robert Cole, 446th Force Support Squadron, Joint base Lewis-McChord, Wash., drives a tent stake during the set-up phase of Exercise Global Medic, Fort McCoy, Wis., July 17, 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 Master Sgt. Roy Santana/Released)

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Reserve chef earns silver cooking Cooper River salmon

Master Sgt. Robert Shulman, 446th Force Support Squadron sustainment services flight manager, McChord Field, Wash., shares the spotlight with other Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing, who came out to cheer him on during Alaska Air Cargo's annual Copper Chef Cook-Off May 17 in Seattle. Shulman, who is currently working as an executive sous chef at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Ore., placed second for his salmon recipe in the competition against three other chefs from the Pacific Northwest region. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Lori Fiorello)

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Reserve chef earns silver cooking Cooper River salmon

Master Sgt. Robert Shulman, 446th Force Support Squadron sustainment services flight manager, McChord Field, Wash., demonstrates culinary skill during Alaska Air Cargo's annual Copper Chef Cook-Off May 17 in Seattle. Shulman prepared his balsamic and agave nectar glazed Copper River salmon recipe for judges and spectators, earning him a silver medal in the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Lori Fiorello)

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SrA Zialcita

Senior Airman Raymond Zialcita, 446th Force Support Squadron – Raymond is from Portland, Ore., and has been with FSS since 2008. “When I was thinking of joining the military, I knew my end goal was to own my own business some day,” said Zialcita. “My friends told me, ‘if you want to run you’re a business and still be in the military, the Air Force is for you.’ “ Zialcita achieved that goal and now owns and operates a nursing home in Gresham, Ore. He is working on opening his second facility next year. Zialcita is one of 2,400 Citizen Airmen assigned to the 446th Airlift Wing who supports the Air Mobility Command mission around the world on a daily basis. The 446th AW is Washington state’s only Air Force Reserve flying unit, and is based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, McChord Field, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photos/Staff Sgt. Rachael Garneau)

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Reservists help firefighters give out Christmas baskets

The Central Pierce County Fire Department put together boxes with food for families in need Dec. 19. The firefighters put together 370 boxes for families this year. Fifty of those boxes go to Reserve families at McChord Field. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Madelyn McCullough)

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Reservists help firefighters give out Christmas baskets

Airman 1st Class Kevin Clark from the 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron carries a Christmas basket to load into a van on Dec. 19 at the Central Pierce County Fire Department. The Christmas baskets will be delivered to the 446th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center where they will be picked up by families. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Madelyn McCullough)

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Reservists help firefighters give out Christmas baskets

Senior Airman Sarah Fagalde from the 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron helps Chief Master Sgt. Chris Dietz from the 86th Aerial Port Squadron load a Christmas basket into the back of a van Dec. 19th at the Central Pierce County Fire Department. These Christmas baskets are a gift to 50 Reserve families at McChord Field. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Madelyn McCullough)

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Reservists help firefighters give out Christmas baskets

From back and left, Tech Sgt. Loren Wells from the 446th Force Support Squadron, Chief Master Sgt. Chris Dietz from the 86th Aerial Port Squadron, Master Sgt. David Panelo from the 313th Airlift Squadron, Airman 1st Class Kevin Clark from the 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and Senior Airman Sarah Fagalde from the 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron pose for the camera with Carl Supplee, director of the 446th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center on Dec. 19 at the Central Pierce County Fire Department. They are posing in front of the 370 Christmas baskets that are going out to families in the area this holiday. The team just finished loading up the Christmas boxes that go to Reservist families at McChord Field. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Madelyn McCullough)

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446th Airlift Wing 'gives' a little holiday spirit

Carl Supplee, 446th Force Support Squadron's Airmen and Family Readiness Center director, poses with all of the donated presents for this year's Reserve Angel Tree, located in Bldg. 1207, Dec. 13. The tree is part of the 446th Airlift Wing's Care and Share program which provides opportunities for Reservists to help wing families in need. To donate, visit the Angel Tree in Bldg. 1207 and select a recipient. Bring the wrapped gift to the AFRC by Dec. 17. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Rachael Garneau)

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446th Airlift Wing 'gives' a little holiday spirit

Members from the 446th Force Support Squadron's Airmen and Family Readiness Center receive donations through Operation Ham Grenade from the Captain Meriwether Lewis Chapter Association of the of the United States Army here Dec. 13. Many local businesses donated the hams which were delivered to military organizations on Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Camp Murray. The food will go to help service members in need over the holiday season. The AFRC uses the Care and Share program to disseminate the items where they need to go. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Rachael Garneau)

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Getting smarter about your Air Force Reserve career

Senior Airman Gloria Gellatly, a Reservist with the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at McChord Field, speaks with Staff Sgt. Chustine Minoda, an education and training apprentice with the 446th Force Support Squadron, about college classes she's taking Dec. 1. The Education and Training Flight regularly counsels 446th Airlift Wing Reservists on their benefits. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachael Garneau)

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Getting smarter about your Air Force Reserve career

Staff Sgt. Chustine Minoda, a 446th Force Support Squadron education and training apprentice, works on inputting information into the Air Force Virtual Education Center for 446th Airlift Wing Reservists on McChord Field Dec. 1. Minoda recently retrained into education and training from health administrative management. The Education and Training Flight is looking for three traditional Reservists to join their team. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachael Garneau)

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Getting smarter about your Air Force Reserve career

Staff Sgt. Jason Epley, a unit training manager with the Education and Training Flight, explains expectations to Tech. Sgt. Allen Santa Rosa, a unit training manager for the 36th Aerial Port Squadron on McChord Field, Dec. 1. Most squadrons across the 446th Airlift Wing have at least one additional duty unit training manager. The Education and Training Flight is seeking three traditional Reservists to join their team. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachael Garneau)

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Getting smarter about your Air Force Reserve career

Staff Sgt. Chustine Minoda, an education and training apprentice with the 446th Force Support Squadron, speaks with Staff Sgt. John Ulyak about his education benefits as she signs his in-processing checklist Dec. 1. Minoda recently cross-trained into Education and Training from health administrative management. The Education and Training Flight is looking for three traditional Reservists to join their team. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachael Garneau)

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Drops of Love

Members of "Drops of Love", a non-profit organization with the mission of drilling water wells in impoverished countries in Africa and Central America, take a break from drilling a well in El Salvador. Lt. Col. Kelli Smiley (right), 446th Force Support Squadron commander out of McChord Field, Wash. serves on the company's board of directors under daughter Mariah's (second from left) "command." The entire Smiley family is involved in the organization. (Courtesy photo)

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Welcome to the family

With her family by her side, Lt. Col. Kelli Smiley (center) greets Reservists from the 446th Force Support Squadron following a change of command ceremony at McChord Field, Wash. on Saturday, March 31st. Colonel Smiley assumed command from Lt. Col. William Pelster, now retired. The new commander comes armed with a quick smile and a strong appreciation for family, both military and personal. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Grant Saylor)

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Turkey Drop Off

Community members partnered with the 446th Airlift Wing's Airmen and Family Readiness Center to donate turkey's to members of the wing in need this holiday season. Thank you to the generous sponsors of The McChord Field Chapter of the Air Force Association, Harborstone Credit Union at Joint Base Lewis McChord, and the Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse and Fudge Factory in Sumner, Wash. From left to right, Carl Supplee, the 446th AW Airman and Family Readiness Center Director, Eric Kantor, Carlene Joseph, Caboose the Moose, David Radcliffe, and Vicky Nelson. Joseph and Nelson are from Harborstone Credit Union, Kantor, Radcliffe and Caboose the Moose represent the Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Denise Hauser)

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