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Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing Recruiting team and 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., break down their units’ missions and the advantages of being Citizen Airmen with the wing, to fairgoers at the Washington State Fair, Puyallup, Wash., Sept. 18. Airmen from the wing’s aircraft maintenance, civil engineer, airlift, and aeromedical evacuation units participated in creating awareness for visitors, which generated more than 50 potential recruits.

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Always be closing

Chief Master Sgt. Kristyn Ervin (left), chief of 446th Airlift Wing Recruiting, and recruiter Tech. Sgt. Orlando Andujar, break down the advantages of being Citizen Airmen with the wing, to a potential recruit at the Washington State Fair, Puyallup, Wash., Sept. 18. Reservists from the wing’s aircraft maintenance, civil engineer, airlift, and aeromedical evacuation units participated in creating awareness for visitors, which generated more than 50 potential recruits. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Seahawks select 446th AW at 2013 military unit

Seahawks select 446th AW at 2013 military unit. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Commander approved

Col. Bruce Bowers, 446th Airlift Wing commander finishes giving his thanks to the Seattle Seahawks organization at the Warrior Zone, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Sept. 10. The Seahawks officially adopted the 446th AW as their military unit of the 2013 NFL season. The Seahawks' "12th Man" flag was transferred to the 446th AW from the 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT), 2nd Infantry Division as part of a "change of command" ceremony. The players had a brief meet and greet with the Airmen and Soldiers before they departed. The flag will travel with the Citizen Airman all over the world until the 2014 season. USAA Insurance sponsored the event (U.S. Air Force Reserve Photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Seattle Seahawk Luke Wilson

Maj. Jon Karnes, 446th Airlift Wing Flight Safety officer gets a photo signed by Seattle Seahawks tight end, Luke Wilson at the Warrior Zone, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Sept. 10. The Seahawks officially adopted the 446th AW as their military unit of the 2013 NFL season. The Seahawks' "12th Man" flag was transferred to the 446th AW from the 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT), 2nd Infantry Division as part of a "change of command" ceremony. Karnes' photo was made when he was 10 years old wearing full Seahawks' memorabilia. The players had a brief meet and greet with the Airmen and Soldiers before they departed. The flag will travel with the Citizen Airman all over the world until the 2014 season. (U.S. Air Force Reserve Photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Hawks' support

Col. Bruce Bowers (left), the 446th Airlift Wing commander and Seattle Seahawks' vice president of Communications, Mike Flood, exchange pleasantries at the Warrior Zone, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Sept. 10. The Seahawks officially adopted the 446th AW as their military unit of the 2013 NFL season. The Seahawks' "12th Man" flag was transferred to the 446th AW from the 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT), 2nd Infantry Division as part of a "change of command" ceremony. The players had a brief meet and greet with the Airmen and Soldiers before they departed. The flag will travel with the Citizen Airman all over the world until the 2014 season. (U.S. Air Force Reserve Photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Change of command

Col. Bruce Bowers (left), the 446th Airlift Wing commander and Col. Mike Getchell of the 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division exchange a hand shake and the Seattle Seahawks “12th Man” flag, at the Warrior Zone, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Sept. 10. The Seahawks officially adopted the 446th AW as their military unit of the 2013 NFL season. The flag was transferred to the 446th AW from the 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT), 2nd Infantry Division as part of a "change of command" ceremony. The 4-2 SBCT was last season's honorary unit. The players had a brief meet and greet with the Airmen and Soldiers before they departed. The flag will travel with the Citizen Airman all over the world until the 2014 season. (U.S. Air Force Reserve Photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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The "Sea Gals" arrive

Athletes from the Seattle Seahawks "Sea Gals" drill team arrive at the Warrior Zone, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Sept. 10. The Seahawks officially adopted the 446th Airlift Wing as their military unit of the 2013 NFL season. The Seahawks “12th Man” flag was transferred to the 446th AW from the 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT), 2nd Infantry Division as part of a "change of command" ceremony. The athletes had a brief meet and greet with the Airmen and Soldiers before they departed. The flag will travel with the Citizen Airman all over the world until the 2014 season. (U.S. Air Force Reserve Photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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The Hawks arrive again

Athletes from the Seattle Seahawks football team arrive at the Warrior Zone, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Sept. 10. The Seahawks officially adopted the 446th Airlift Wing as their military unit of the 2013 NFL season. The Seahawks “12th Man” flag was transferred to the 446th AW from the 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT), 2nd Infantry Division as part of a "change of command" ceremony. The athletes had a brief meet and greet with the Airmen and Soldiers before they departed. The flag will travel with the Citizen Airman all over the world until the 2014 season. (U.S. Air Force Reserve Photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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The Hawks arrive

Athletes from the Seattle Seahawks football team arrive at the Warrior Zone, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Sept. 10. The Seahawks officially adopted the 446th Airlift Wing as their military unit of the 2013 NFL season. The Seahawks “12th Man” flag was transferred to the 446th AW from the 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT), 2nd Infantry Division as part of a "change of command" ceremony. The athletes had a brief meet and greet with the Airmen and Soldiers before they departed. The flag will travel with the Citizen Airman all over the world until the 2014 season. (U.S. Air Force Reserve Photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Reserve readiness officer in Pakistan

Lt. Col. David Jeske, 446th Airlift Wing chief of combat readiness, poses after landing in the volatile Kyyber Paktunkhwa Province (formerly known as the Northwest Frontier Province) of Pakistan Jan. 14, 2008 for a customary tea and cookie break. (Photo courtesy of Lt. Col. David Jeske)

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Staff Sgt. Allen Jackson

Staff Sgt. Allen Jackson

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Guidance

Staff Sgt. Allen Jackson, 446th Airlift Wing chaplain assistant, explains the routine duties chaplain assistants perform during Reserve drill weekens, Aug. 10. Jackson has been with the 446th AW since 2000 and is one of seven siblings who been in the military. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo/Staff Sgt. Rachael Garneau)

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Reserve Chapel staff earns command award

The 446th Airlift Wing Chapel staff of six earned the Air Force Reserve Command Outstanding Chaplain Corps Program Award for 2012.

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Reserve Chapel staff earns command award

Chaplain (Maj.) Pierre Allegre, 446th Airlift Wing chaplain, conducts a worship service in Southwest Asia in 2010. Allegre and the entire 446th Airlift Wing Chapel staff earned the Air Force Reserve Command Outstanding Chaplain Corps Program Award for 2012. (Courtesy photo)

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Inspector general helps resolve issues

Lt. Col. Steven Lee is the 446th Airlift Wing Inspector General at McChord Field, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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New Zealand mayor visits Reserve commander

Col. Bruce Bowers, Reserve commander of the 446th Airlift Wing, presents a gift to Mayor Bob Parker of Christchurch, New Zealand Jan. 9. The gift was given as gratitude for the mayor's support of Operation Deep Freeze. Christchurch International Airport is the staging point for C-17 operations to Antarctica in support in Operation Deep Freeze. The National Science Foundation manages the United States Antarctic Program which conducts scientific research in the frozen climate. Operation Deep Freeze supports the program by sending C-17s carrying fuel, supplies, and people to the continent. McChord's 446th AW and 62nd Airlift Wing together have transported more than 40,000 passengers and 45 million pounds of cargo since the first mission with the C-17 in 1999. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Madelyn McCullough)

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Couple enlists

Eric (center) and Ashlee Todd take their oath of enlistment with the Air Force Reserve at the 446th Airlift Wing headquarters building at McChord Field, Wash., Nov. 30, 2012 . Originally, Ashlee was going to be the only enlistee, but thanks to Master Sgt. Charles Loftland (background), a recruiter for the 446th AW, Eric was sold on the honor of joining the Reserve with his wife. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Couple enlists

Eric (left) and Ashlee (center) Todd fill out enlistment paperwork before taking their oath of enlistment with the Air Force Reserve at the 446th Airlift Wing headquarters building at McChord Field, Wash., Nov. 30, 2012. Originally, Ashlee was going to be the only enlistee, but thanks to Master Sgt. Charles Loftland (right), a recruiter for the 446th AW, Eric was sold on the honor of joining the Reserve with his wife. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Couple enlists

Eric (center) and Ashlee Todd after taking their oath of enlistment with the Air Force Reserve at the 446th Airlift Wing headquarters building at McChord Field, Wash., Nov. 30, 2012. Originally, Ashlee was going to be the only enlistee, but thanks to Master Sgt. Charles Loftland (left), a recruiter for the 446th AW, Eric was sold on the honor of joining the Reserve with his wife. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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