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Bosslift 2017

Kristen Kildahl, vice president of human resources at Kaufman Hall and Associates, donned a ballistic helmet and vest at the deployment processing line at McChord Field on June 3, 2017, during Employer Orientation Day. Reservists invited their employers out for a day to learn and experience life in the Air Force Reserve. Employers went through a deployment processing line and took part in a training flight aboard a C-17 Globemaster III, which included an airdrop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bryan Hull)

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Bosslift 2017

Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing talk with Civilian Employers in a deployment processing line at McChord Field June 3, 2017, during Employer Orientation Day. Reservists invited their employers out for a day to learn and experience life in the Air Force Reserve. Employers went through a deployment processing line and took part in a training flight aboard a C-17 Globemaster III, which included an airdrop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bryan Hull)

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Bosslift 2017

Civilian employers from around the Puget Sound listen in on a mock, pre-deployment briefing at McChord Field June 3, 2017, during Employer Orientation Day. Reservists invited their employers out for a day to learn and experience life in the Air Force Reserve. Employers went through a deployment processing line and took part in a training flight aboard a C-17 Globemaster III, which included an airdrop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bryan Hull)

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Boy Scouts get a real taste of Reservist's mission

(Pictured left) U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Cam Vaillant, 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron medical technician, here, tells Boy Scout troops about the AES mission evacuating sick and injured patients from harm's way and transferring them to an environment that supports their recovery during wartime, peacetime and humanitarian operations. Three Boy Scout troops from Seattle and Redmond, Wash., toured McChord Field for some hands-on experience aboard a C-17 Globemaster III static display. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Moody/Released)

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Boy Scouts get a taste of MREs while touring McChord Field

Boy Scouts wolf down their MREs during a fun-filled day with U.S. Air Force Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing here, March 5, 2011. Three Boy Scout troops from Seattle and Redmond, Wash., toured McChord Field learning about about air traffic control, caring for injured patients, fire safety and C-17 Globemaster III missions around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Moody/Released)

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Boy Scouts sharpen their skills

Boy Scouts from Seattle and Redmond, Wash., gain some heavy experience learning about fire rescue equipment during a tour at McChord Field here, March 5, 2011. The scouts spent the morning learning about fire safety, aeromedical evacuation, C-17 Globemaster III missions and air traffic control operations, while hosted by Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing. (From left to right) Ryan Barr, age 14 and Trevor Abson, age 13, Troop 171. Trevor is also the son of U.S. Air Force Colonel Paul Abson, 446th Aerospace Medicine Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Moody/Released)

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Boy Scouts tour McChord

Boy Scouts from Troop 171 of Northeast Seattle look through binoculars in the top room of the control tower during a base tour May 3. In the control tower, the scouts had the opportunity to learn about how air traffic controllers manage the air space and communicate with aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Senior Airman Madelyn McCullough)

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Boy Scouts tour McChord

Tiger Scouts from Troop 222 of the Key Peninsula Area in Washington, watch as Mike Gonyaw, firefighter with Joint Base Lewis-McChord fire department, explains one of the tools used in emergency situations during a base tour May 3. The scouts learned about nearly all the equipment firefighters use when responding to emergencies such as aircraft accidents. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Senior Airman Madelyn McCullough)

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Boy Scouts tour McChord

Colin Rocks, Boy Scout with Troop 171 out of Seattle, tries on fire fighter gear at a Joint Base Lewis-McChord fire department during a base tour May 3. The firefighters taught the scouts aspects of their job and let them try on gear, climb inside the trucks and see the equipment. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Senior Airman Madelyn McCullough)

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Boy Scouts tour McChord

Georgia Madrid, daughter of Tech. Sgt. Andrew Madrid who is an avionics mechanic with the 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, lies on a stretcher at a Joint Base Lewis-McChord fire department May 3. Tiger Scout and Boy Scout troops learn about different tasks that are carried out by Airmen during a base tour at McChord Field, Washington. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Senior Airman Madelyn McCullough)

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Boy Scouts tour McChord Field

Boy Scouts from Seattle and Redmond, Wash., gain some heavy experience learning about fire rescue equipment with U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Ralph Klock, 627th Civil Engineer Squadron driver/operator, here, during a tour at McChord Field, March 5, 2011. The scouts spent the morning learning about fire safety, aeromedical evacuation, C-17 Globemaster III missions and air traffic control operations while hosted by Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Moody/Released)

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Brace yourself

Lab technicians with the 446th Aerospace Medicine Squadron out of McChord Field, Wash., demonstrate proper lifting and carrying techniques during a mass casualty tabletop exercise during the Reserve drill weekend, Aug. 10. The exercise is a precursor to the actual hand's on exercise members of the squadron will participate in 2014 in order to maintain their readiness requirements (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo/Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Breaking news

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Class, Ricky Young with the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., listens to a welcome briefing at Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Coraopolis, Pa., July 21, 2013. Reservists from 446th AES deployed in support of Global Medic in conjunction with WAREX, an annual joint-reserve field-training exercise designed to replicate all facets of combat theater aeromedical evacuation support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Efren Lopez/Released)

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Brewing up a solid track record

Tech Sgt. Anders Nilsen (left) and Senior Airman Juan Rodriguez from the 446th Civil Engineer Squadron discuss training strategy outside a tent used to transport bare base potable water for expeditionary field kitchens, bathrooms, and clinics during a field exercise at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. on May 24, 2011. Sergeant Nilsen and his son, Tech Sgt. Jason Nilsen, a joint terminal attack controller instructor with the 1st Air Support Operations Group at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Lewis-Main, Wash., share a passion for service in the Air Force. They also share a unique hobby during their downtime together: homebrewing. Thanks to a lengthy break in service from the senior Nilsen, father and son are set to retire around the same time. Their post-retirement plans include opening a brewery in Oregon. "My dad perfects the process... I try to perfect the recipes," said Jason. Sounds like the perfect team. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Grant Saylor)

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Brig. Gen. Slominski visits 446 CES

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Benjamin James, right, shares training plans drafted by Reserve Citizen Airmen assigned to the 446th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) with Brig. Gen. Mark Slominski, Built Infrastructure Executive Director and Facilities Directorate Chief for the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Jan.8, 2022, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The 446 CES was recognized for their innovative project that met the need for comprehensive hands-on training to improve squadron readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Heather Cozad Staley)

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Brig. Gen. Slominski visits 446 CES

U.S. Air Force 446th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) Reserve Citizen Airmen demonstrate their troop training project to Brig. Gen. Mark Slominski, Built Infrastructure Executive Director and Facilities Directorate Chief for the Air Force Civil Engineer Center during a visit Jan. 8, 2022, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The 446 CES was recognized for their innovative training plan that met the need for comprehensive, hands-on training to improve squadron readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Heather Cozad Staley)

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Bringing Airmen together

Col. Scott McLaughlin, commander of the 446th Airlift Wing, speaks to Airmen at a commander's call on Joint Base Lewis McChord, Wash., March 6. The 446th held Wingman Day after the commander's call to educate Airman on essential life skills. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Liddicoet)

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Bringing home the fallen

Senior Master Sgt. Stephen Harris, right, and Staff Sgt. Andrea Barrow, Reservists with the 446th Airlift Wing, talk about the emotions they've felt while working at the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Center at Dover Air Force Base, Del. During an interview at McChord Field, Dec. 14, 2011, the two spoke of the compassion one must have to do their jobs. Barrow adds "What's always in your mind is the dignity, honor and respect of this fallen hero." (photo courtesy/Janet Jensen of the Tacoma News Tribune)

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Bringing the fight...

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- Master Sgt. Robert Kampert lands a solid right hand during a defensive tactics refresher training course here Sept. 12, 2010. Sergeant Kampert and his fellow Reservists from the 446th Security Forces Squadron gained valuable insight into modern defensive tactics during the course, which emphasized strikes, kicks and blocks.

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Broadcast Journalist

Members of the American Embassy to Jordan, Military Assistance Program, Aerial Logistics Port pose for a picture in front of a U.S. C-17 Globemaster III in Jordan, Oct. 14, 2019. During the team’s time in Jordan they have handled over 370 missions, coordinated logistics for 430 tons of cargo, and manifested over 3,000 passengers in support of State Department diplomatic efforts and Department of Defense training missions such as Exercise Eager Lion, U.S. Central Command’s largest exercise. Pictured are: Staff Sgt. Tony Bellew, Mr. Akram Al Ramone, Tech. Sgt. Kyle Hersel, and Master Sgt. Chester Moore. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt Michael Mason)

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