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All hands on deck

Maj. Chris Klopping, a 97th Airlift Squadron flight examiner pilot, out McChord Field, Wash., describes the capabilities of the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to a group of community leaders on a C-17 flight deck, July 31, 2013. The C-17 static display was one of many stops for the group’s orientation tour at McChord, hosted by Western Air Defense Sector leadership. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo/Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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C-17 Orientation

Tech. Sgt. Chris Kelley and Senior Airman Mitchell Williams, 97th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, out McChord Field, Wash., describe the capabilities of the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to a group of community leaders outside of a C-17 on the McChord Field flightline, July 31, 2013. The C-17 static display was one of many stops for the group’s orientation tour at McChord, hosted by Western Air Defense Sector leadership. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo/Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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C-17 Orientation

Tech. Sgt. Chris Kelley and Senior Airman Mitchell Williams, 97th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, out McChord Field, Wash., describe the capabilities of the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to a group of community leaders outside of a C-17 on the McChord Field flightline, July 31, 2013. The C-17 static display was one of many stops for the group’s orientation tour at McChord, hosted by Western Air Defense Sector leadership. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo/Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Reservie medical Airmen learn about PTSD

While assigned to the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron here as a flight nurse, now retired Capt. Ed Hrivnak deployed in 2003 to Southwest Asia, and developed post-tramatic stress after his return. He has written two books about his experience and speaks to a variety of audiences about PTSD. (U.S. Air Force file photo)

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Reservie medical Airmen learn about PTSD

Retired Capt. Ed Hrivnak, a former flight nurse with the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, leads The Stress of Combat Medicine training June 2, McChord Field, Wash. Hrivnak has published two books relating to his stuggles following deployments to Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madelyn McCullough)

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How we Serve - Airman 1st Class Victoria Fernandez

Airman 1st Class Victoria Fernandez, 313th Airlift Squadron aviation resource manager. Victoria has been with the 313th AS since April 2013. “I wanted to learn a new skill set that I can use as a civilian when I graduate from college." The Renton High School (Renton, Wash.) graduate is planning on finishing her associate’s degree from Highline Community College (Des Moines, Wash.), so she can apply it toward a bachelor’s degree in Biology. Fernandez is one of more than 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/Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Tech. Sgt. Ken MacArthur

Tech. Sgt. Ken MacArthur, a 446th Airlift Wing Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape specialist has been with the 446th AW since 2006. He prepares 446th AW aircrews and aeromedical evacuation teams for survival in the event they face an isolating incident. (U.S. Air Force photos/1st. Lt. Lori Fiorello)

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Operations group commander returns to familiar environment

Col. Scott Snyder, 446th Operations Group commander, is currently at Altus Air Force Base, Okla., in C-17 qualification training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sandra Pishner)

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Chief Caron retirement

Chief Master Sgt. Jim Caron, senior loadmaster for the 97th Airlift Squadron, retired in a ceremony Saturday, April 6 after a career spanning 36 years and a McChord Field record of 15,558 flying hours in the C-141 Starlifter and the C-17 Globemaster III. His squadron commander and retiring officer, Lt. Col. Garin Tentschert, said the chief will be missed and his retirement "leaves a big hole in the squadron." The commander went on to say that the chief has built an outstanding team. "He has laid a path so that the enlisted aircrew in the squadron will continue to be taken care of." When members of the 97th AS were asked for words describing Caron, they came up with "exceedingly cheerful," "patriotic," and "dedicated." When asked if he would stay if his high-year tenure hadn't mandated his retirement, Caron said he'd "do another 30 years." (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Cabellon)

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AES training flight

A team of Reservists from the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron carry Capt. Steven Smith, 446th AES flight nurse and training evaluator, on a litter during a C-17 training exercise April 7. Many 446th AES Reservists work in the medical field as a civilian as well as in the Air Force Reserve and use this opportunity to share their different experiences. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Madelyn McCullough)

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AES training flight

Capt. Mutita Hornsberger, 446th Aeromedical Evacuation flight nurse, supports Capt. Steven Smith, 446th AES flight nurse, as he "vomits blood" during a C-17 training exercise April 7. Hornsberger, along with other Reservists, is being evaluated on her ability to respond to different in-flight medical scenarios. Flight nurses and medical technicians are required to fly on a training mission every 60 to 90 days to stay current on their training requirements. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Madelyn McCullough)

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AES training flight

Tech Sgt. Darlena Martens (right), 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron medical technician, and Capt. Jana Sanders (left), 446th AES flight nurse, work to tie Master Sgt. Larry Jones, 446th AES medical technician, to a litter during a C-17 training exercise April 7. Jones was pretending to be a psychiatric patient who snuck into the narcotics and overdosed. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Madelyn McCullough)

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AES training flight

A team of Reservists from the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron treat Capt. Steven Smith, 446th AES flight nurse and training evaluator, during a C-17 training exercise April 7. Smith pretended to be a patient who fainted and vomited blood. This scenario was a test for a team of flight nurses and medical technicians. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Madelyn McCullough)

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How we Serve

Staff Sgt. Krystil Reinstadler, 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight medic Krystil has been with the 446th AES since 2007. “I knew I was interested in the medical field, and the Reserve seemed like a good way to do it,” she said. Originally from Portland, Krystil resides in Tacoma, Wash. and is finishing her master’s degree in Health Education. She’s an avid athlete who plays play soccer and enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking, running, and camping. Reinstadler is one of more than 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/Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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How we Serve

(U.S. Air Force photos/Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Another Journey

Senior Master Sgt. Terry Philon (pictured above), the 313th Airlift Squadron chief loadmaster out of McChord Field, Wash., entered the military in 1972. During his 41 years of service, he has supported contingencies such as the evacuation of the American hostages in Iran in 1981, Operations Just Cause, Provide Hope, Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, New Dawn, Enduring Freedom, and Deep Freeze. He is set to retire from the Air Force Reserve in December, right before his 60th birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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A friendly reminder

First Lt. Francesco Vidal III refers to a local article about the fitness record he broke during basic training back in 2011. Vidal received a direct commission into the Air Force Reserve less than two years after he completed enlisted basic training. The former senior airman said, he uses the story as a reminder that he can accomplish a great amount while keeping him grounded. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Training day

Maj. Peter Jorgensen (right), 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Health Services administrator, out of McChord Field, Wash., gives 1st Lt. Francesco Vidal III the rundown of his roles and responsibilities of being a Medical Service Corps officer with the squadron. Vidal received a direct commission into the Air Force Reserve less than two years after he completed enlisted basic training. “He seems eager and easy going, so he will be a good fit for our unit in moving forward,” Jorgensen said. “He has an administrative background, which should be very helpful with any section he gets assigned to." (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Old and new

First Lt. Francesco Vidal III with his “old” enlisted Airman Battle Uniform blouse. Vidal received a direct commission into the Air Force Reserve less than two years after he completed enlisted basic training. The former senior airman is used to moving fast, as he holds his former basic training squadron’s fitness record to prove it. According to leadership in his new unit, the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, out of McChord Field, Wash., he’s going to need that speed due to the high-operations tempo of their mission. “He is extremely motivated, and I hope he doesn’t lose all of his momentum,” Col. Jan Moore-Harbert, 446th AES commander. Once Vidal finishes his former schooling and mission-readiness training, he’ll be an official Medical Service Corps officer with the 446th AES. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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313th AS COC

Lt. Col. Ron Limes gives a speech after assuming command of the 313th Airlift Squadron at a change of command ceremony March 2 at McChord Field, Wash.. Limes has been a Citizen Airman with the 446th Airlift Wing since 1999. The 313th AS is one of three Reserve squadrons in the 446th Airlift Wing flying the C-17 Globemaster. (Courtesy photo)

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