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210427-F-ZW472-0009

A Litter Station Augmentation Set sits on the flight line at Travis Air Force Base, California, prior to being loaded on to a C-17 Globemaster III during Exercise Nexus Dawn on April 26, 2021. The LSAS is critical to successfully executing emergency missions if additional stanchions and litters are needed by Air Force Reserve aeromedical evacuation teams. Exercise Nexus Dawn presents realistic and challenging combat readiness scenarios in which Reserve Citizen Airmen are tested and evaluated at how well they can execute their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dennis Santarinala)

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210427-F-TG055-0032

Airmen of the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron perform in-air medical drills during Exercise Nexus Dawn at Travis Air Force Base, California, on April 27, 2021. Through exercises like Nexus Dawn, Reserve Citizen Airmen hone their readiness and effectiveness so they can support the nation with air power anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brady Penn)

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210427-F-EW070-0087

1st Lt. Kelli Samples of the 752nd Medical Squadron takes part in an emergency medical scenario for Exercise Nexus Dawn at March Air Reserve Base in California on April 27, 2021. NEXUS DAWN is a readiness exercise designed to test the ability of certain Air Force Reserve units to generate, employ and sustain air operations in a simulated combat environment. Missions included in NEXUS DAWN include aeromedical evacuation, airlift for cargo and personnel, aerial refueling, deployment processing, aerial port operations, and command and control. Reserve Citizen Airmen from Travis, Beale, March, McChord, and McConnell Air Force Bases will participate in the exercise, as well as Air National Guardsmen from Fresno, Calif. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Staff Sergeant Ryan Green)

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210426-F-VS356-1136

Reserve Citizen Airmen practice patient litter carry during Exercise NEXUS DAWN at March Air Reserve Base, California, April 26, 2021. NEXUS DAWN is a readiness exercise designed to test the ability of certain Air Force Reserve units to generate, employ and sustain air operations in a simulated combat environment. Missions included in NEXUS DAWN are aeromedical evacuation, airlift for cargo and personnel, aerial refueling, deployment processing, aerial port operations, and command and control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicole Erb)

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210426-F-DH501-162

Aircrew of the 79th Air Refueling Squadron from Travis Air Force Base, California, refuel a fellow KC-10 and four F-15C Eagles from the 144th Fighter Wing in support of Exercise Nexus Dawn on April 27, 2021. The readiness exercise was designed to test the ability of multiple Air Force Reserve and California Air National Guard units to generate, employ and sustain air operations in a simulated combat environment. Missions included in the exercise are aeromedical evacuation, airlift for cargo and personnel, aerial refueling, deployment processing, aerial port operations, and command and control. Reserve Citizen Airmen from Travis, Beale, March, McChord, and McConnell Air Force Bases will participate in the exercise, as well as Air National Guardsmen from Fresno, Calif. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Senior Airman Maygan Straight)

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210425-F-AH330-0092

Reserve Citizen Airmen assigned to the 446th Airlift Wing prepare for takeoff on a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft April 25, 2021 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, in support of exercise NEXUS DAWN. Air Force Reservists from Travis, Beale, March, McConnell Air Force Bases and JBLM will participate in the exercise as well as Air National Guardsmen from Fresno, California. NEXUS DAWN is a readiness exercise and an opportunity for multiple Air Force Reserve units to participate projecting airpower together so they are ready to fly, fight and win in combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Cozad Staley)

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210215-F-RD666-0003

A C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62nd Airlift Wing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, sits at McMurdo Station in Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze. ODF is unlike any other U.S. military operation. It is one of the military's most difficult peacetime missions due to the harsh Antarctic environment. The U.S. military is uniquely equipped and trained to operate in such an austere environment and has therefore provided support to the USAP since 1955. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Tyler Boyd)

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210215-F-RD666-0001

Chief Master Sgt. Ty Brooks, a loadmaster from the 313th Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., has been participating in ODF for 18 years. Brooks, who will retire from the Air Force Reserve this summer, says ODF is one of the highlights of his over 40-year career. “It never got old,” said Brooks. “That’s why I kept going back all these years.”

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Exercise Nexus Dawn Kicks Off Across West Coast

A C-17 Globemaster III from the 446th Airlift Wing at Joint base Lewis-McChord, Washington, takes off from Travis Air Force Base, California, April 25, 2021, in support of Exercise Nexus Dawn. Through exercises like Nexus Dawn, Reserve Citizen Airmen hone their readiness and effectiveness so they can support the nation with air power anytime, anywhere.

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Exercise Nexus Dawn Kicks Off Across West Coast

Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 349th Air Mobility Wing board a C-17 Globemaster III at Travis Air Force Base, California, April 25, 2021. An aircrew from the 446th Airlift Wing airlifted the Airmen and cargo to March Air Reserve Base, Calif., in support of Exercise Nexus Dawn. Through exercises like Nexus Dawn, Reserve Citizen Airmen hone their readiness and effectiveness so they can support the nation with air power anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Brady Penn)

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Exercise Nexus Dawn Kicks Off Across West Coast

A C-17 Globemaster III from the 446th Airlift Wing sits nearby the air traffic control tower at Travis Air Force Base, California, April 25, 2021. An aircrew from the 446th AW airlifted the Reserve Citizen Airmen from their wing and the 349th Air Mobility Wing to March Air Reserve Base, Calif., in support of Exercise Nexus Dawn. Through exercises like Nexus Dawn, Reserve Citizen Airmen hone their readiness and effectiveness so they can support the nation with air power anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Brady Penn)

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210410-F-F3659-1011

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - Hundreds of toys were available to Reserve Citizen Airmen at the Baby Bundles + Kits for Kids event hosted by the 446th Airlift Wing Women’s Council April 10 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Expecting Reserve moms and dads also received baby diapers filled with items needed to care for a newborn. Women’s Council hosted the event honoring the Month of the Military Child. (Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Carrianne Ekberg)

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210410-F-NH443-1012

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - Reserve Citizen Airmen select toys for their children at the Baby Bundles + Kids for Kit event April 10 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. In addition to the toys provided by 446th Airman and Family Readiness, the 446th Airlift Wing Women’s Council gave away 50 diaper bags filled with items needed to care for newborns to expecting Reserve Citizen Airmen. The Council-hosted event was in honor of the Month of the Military Child. (Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ann Butler)

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210410-F-F3659-1012

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - Fifty diaper bags filled with items needed to care for newborns were handed out to expecting Reserve Citizen Airmen during the Baby Bundles + Kits for Kids event April 10 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. In addition to the bundles, Reserve Citizen Airmen picked up resources for first time parents, toys and backpacks filled with school supplies for their kids. This Women’s Council-hosted event honored the Month of the Military Child. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Carrianne Ekberg)

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210410-F-F3659-1013

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - One hundred backpacks filled with school supplies, provided by 446th Airman and Family Readiness, were given to Reserve Citizen Airmen during a Baby Bundle + Kits for Kids event April 10 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The 446th Airlift Wing Women’s Council-hosted event also provided resources and a baby bundle to expecting parents. The event was designed to honor the Month of the Military Child. (Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Carrianne Ekberg)

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210410-F-NH443-1023

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - Reid Ekberg, husband of Reserve Citizen Airman Lt. Col. Carriane Ekberg, observes his children with their kits given at the Baby Bundle + Kits for Kids event April 10 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The 446th Airlift Wing Women’s Council, which Ekberg co-founded, hosted the event recognizing the Month of the Military Child. (Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ann Butler)

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Official photo of Col. DORROH, 446th Mission Support Group commander

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446th Operations Group Assumption of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Cynthia Welch salutes Col. Paul Skipworth, commander of the 446th Airlift Wing, after assuming command of the 446th Operations Group March 6, 2021, on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Welch has flown and assisted in commanding C-17 Globemaster III and C-5 Galaxy squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Sommers)

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446th Operations Group Assumption of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Cynthia Welch, commander of the 446th Operations Group, addresses virtual and physical attendees during her assumption of command March 6, 2021 on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. As the Operations Group commander, Welch provides Combatant Commanders worldwide strategic airlift support including aeromedical evacuation and Antarctic resupply operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Sommers)

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446th Operations Group Assumption of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Cynthia Welch assumes command of the 446th Operations Group from Col. Paul Skipworth, commander of the 446th Airlift Wing on March 6, 2021 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Welch is a seasoned command pilot with more than 5,000 flying hours in numerous aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Sommers)

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