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Celebrating the 12th Man and mobility Airmen

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Mason of the 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron out of McChord Field, Wash., takes a moment to display the Seattle Seahawks' 12th Man flag to show 446th Airlift Wing appreciation for the Seahawks' support of military members around the world, Feb. 28, 2011. The Seahawks' website, www.spiritof12.com is dedicated to military members and Seahawks' fans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Trujillo/Released)

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Celebrating the 12th Man and mobility Airmen

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Darryl Castellano of the 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron out of McChord Field, Wash. takes a moment in raising the Seattle Seahawks' 12th Man flag to show 446th Airlift Wing appreciation for the Seahawks' support of military members, Feb. 28, 2011. The Seahawks' website, www.spiritof12.com is dedicated to military members and Seahawks fans around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Trujillo/Released)

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Ceremony officially welcomes five Reservists to top Air Force enlisted rank

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash., - Eight new chief master sergeants were inducted to the top 1 percent of the AIr Force here March 5. Of the eight new chiefs, five are Reservists with the 446th Airlift Wing, including (left to right) Chief Master Sergeant William Smith Jr., 446th Civil Engineer Squadron, Chief Master Sgt. Saudi McVea, 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Chief Master Sgt. Steven Rector, 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and on the far right, Chief Master Sgt. Karilyn Schmidt, 446th AMXS. The fifth Reserve chief inducted but not pictured here is Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Locke, 86th Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Abner Guzman)

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Ceremony officially welcomes five Reservists to top Air Force enlisted rank

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash., - Chief Master Sgt. Dan Morris, 446th Maintenance Operations Flight, salutes during the remembrance of POW/MIA servicemembers during the Chief Master Sergeant Induction Ceremony here March 5. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Abner Guzman)

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CES Reservist first at McChord to operate vehicle

Washington state Army National Guardsman Sgt. John Taber a motor sergeant with the 204th Engineers based in Centralia, Wash., gives Senior Master Sgt. Chris Webster, 446th Civil Engineer Squadron, superintendent of the construction equipment shop and vehicle control officer for the 446th CES at McChord Air Force Base, Wash., an overview of the instruments in the cabin of the new Army general purpose cargo truck on Fort Lewis. On Sept. 18, Sergeant Webster was the first person on base to be licensed to drive the new Army general purpose truck; which replaces a variety of Army vehicles of the same class, including the 2 1/2-ton Army truck known as a ?deuce and a half.? Sergeant Webster will be responsible for making sure about half of the 446th CES are trained to operate the new truck. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Patrick Cabellon)

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CES Reservists train at Silver Flag

Master Sgt. Michael Hoover, right, prepares to do some electrical work during the Silver Flag exercise at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. Twenty-eight Reservists from the 446th Civil Engineer Squadron participated in Silver Flag Jan. 6-11. Silver Flag is a wartime training exercise.

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Chain gang

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brad Stratton, 97th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, out of McChord Field, Wash., removes chains from aircraft equipment in the cargo area of a C-17 Globemaster III, Oct. 20, 2011 at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. This was the last stop for the C-17 crew, which transported U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to Tripoli, Libya on this same C-17 earlier this week, before coming home to McChord Field. An active-duty crewmember from the 62nd Airlift Wing and a Raven unit from the 627th Air Base Group also supported the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Neil D. Warner)

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Chamber games

Capt. Joel Oyama, 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse (right), along with pilots from the 62nd Airlift Wing, perform written tasks in the high-altitude chamber at the Aviation Survival Training Center, Naval base Whidbey Island, Wash., Nov. 9, 2011. ASTC is where McChord Field aircrew members currently receive their high-altitude chamber refresher training. (U.S. Air Force photo/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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Change of Command

Col. Sean Pierce, 446th Airlift Wing commander, is applauded by former 446th AW commander Col. Scott McLaughlin and Maj. General Randall Ogden, 4th Air Force commander, as he officially assumes command of the 446th AW during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Jan.6. Pierce brings with him a breadth of experience specific to the 446th AW’s mission having previously served as the 446th Operations Group commander for two years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Liddicoet).

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Change of Command

Col. Scott McLaughlin, is relieved of his command of the 446th Airlift wing by Maj. General Randall Ogden, 4th Air Force commander, as Col. Sean Pierce awaits his assumption during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Jan.6. Pierce brings with him a breadth of experience specific to the 446th AW’s mission having previously served as the 446th Operations Group commander for two years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Liddicoet).

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Change of command

Col. Sean Pierce, 446th Airlift Wing commander, is handed command of the 446th AW from Maj. Gen. Randall Ogden, 4th Air Force commander, as Col. Scott McLaughlin is relieved of command during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Jan.6. Pierce brings with him a breadth of experience specific to the 446th AW’s mission having previously served as the 446th Operations Group commander for two years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Liddicoet).

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Changes in winter fitness test schedule benefit Reservists

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - Fitness assessments like this one conducted by Tech. Sgt. Shane Morgan, 446th Force Support Squadron relocations adviser, will be administered three times daily, including Reserve weekends, from January to March 2011, to alleviate the high number of Airmen due for fitness assessments this winter. Reservists are advised to schedule their fitness assessments with the active duty Fitness Assessment Cell during the week, where possible. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Nicole Celestine)

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Changing of the guard

Master Sgt. Jim Clements, 446th Aerospace Medicine Squadron NCOIC of Optometry out of McChord Field, Wash. embraces his daughter, new second lieutenant, Monica Clements after she carried out her first duty of giving him his oath of office for his last reenlistment in the Air Force Reserve, June 2, 2012. Although Jim is approaching 32 years in the military, Monica graduated from the Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., May 23, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Elizabeth Moody)

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Chapel opening

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Pierre Allegre, 446th Airlift Wing chaplain (left) and Col. Scott McLaughlin, 446th AW commander, used extra-large scissors to cut the red ribbon at the grand opening of the new 446th AW chapel staff office. This new space features three offices that are sound proof for more privacy when talking with Reservists. Also, the office has a small area available for sermons and ceremonies as well as plenty of bibles, chocolates, and smiles up for grabs to any and all visitors. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Senior Airman Madelyn McCullough)

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Chapel to Environmental

Reservists from the 446th Civil Engineer Squadron here, handle some cables to renovate one of the base's old chapels, and convert it into an Environmental Education and Conference Center. Airmen from the 446th CES worked in tandem with JBLM Public Works and the 176th Engineers from the Washington National Guard to complete the project by the end of the year. (Northwest Guardian)

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Chapel to Environmental too

Reservists from the 446th Civil Engineer Squadron here, handle some cables to renovate one of the base's old chapels, and convert it into an Environmental Education and Conference Center. Airmen from the 446th CES worked in tandem with JBLM Public Works and the 176th Engineers from the Washington National Guard to complete the project by the end of the year. (Northwest Guardian)

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Chaplain (Maj.) Pierre Allegre

Chaplain (Maj.) Pierre Allegre, the 446th Airlift Wing chaplain, gives a sermon during the Reserve weekend, Nov. 3. The chaplain said Veterans’ Day is a reminder of why he wears his Air Force uniform. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Chaplain (Maj.) Pierre Allegre

Chaplain (Maj.) Pierre Allegre, the 446th Airlift Wing chaplain, gives a sermon during the Reserve weekend, Nov. 3. The chaplain said Veterans’ Day is a reminder of why he wears his Air Force uniform. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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Chaplain (Maj.) Pierre Allegre

Chaplain (Maj.) Pierre Allegre, the 446th Airlift Wing chaplain, gives a sermon during the Reserve weekend, Nov. 3. The chaplain joined the military to follow in his father and older brother's footsteps. He said Veterans' Day reminds him why he wears the uniform. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle)

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