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  • Porter returns to unit as commander

    The 86th Aerial Port Squadron outgoing commander, Lt. Col. Klinton R. Gager, relinquished command of the squadron to Lt. Col. Kristi L. Porter in a change of command ceremony held here March 7.Porter, who served as the 446th Mission Support Group deputy commander since May 2019, is returning 15

  • 446th Reservist uses civilian teaching skills, wins AFRC award

    A Reserve education and training technician assigned to the 446th Force Support Squadron here has earned the 2020 3F2 Reserve Component Noncommissioned Officer of the Year award.Staff Sergeant Crystal Y. Lothrop was recognized by senior leadership on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March

  • 446th D&TF recruits practice BMT technique

    446th Airlift Wing Development and Training Flight recruits practice rolling shirts using a Basic Military Training technique March 7, 2020, at the 4th Airlift Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The D&TF teaches recruits the necessary skills to ensure a smooth transition prior to

  • Rainier Wing prepares Reservists for civilian jobs

    Jill Marconi, the 446th Airman and Family Readiness director, leads a course on resume writing and how to get a government job for traditional Reservists here on March 8, 2020.The course is held bi-weekly on base and helps traditional Reservists find a job as a civilian by laying out exactly how to

  • McChord Reservist plans surprise homecoming during MLK 5K

    Despite the rain pouring around her and the air burning in her lungs, 8 year old Celine Dela Montanye was determined to finish the race. She began the 5K, an event hosted by I Corps and the 62nd Airlift Wing to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as a dedication to her

  • Congressional commission gathers McChord mishap data

    The National Commission on Military Aviation Safety (NCMAS) visited the 62nd Airlift Wing (AW) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Jan. 7, 2020, as part of their review of military aviation mishaps occurring in the last five years to reveal and analyze trends, identify shortcomings and highlight best

  • Air Force studies fatigue and sleep to enhance readiness

    The Air Force is studying sleep habits among Airmen to find ways to improve performance and ensure their readiness to support the mission.Researchers with the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, are looking for ways to better equip

  • Air Force names newest helicopter ‘Grey Wolf’

    The Grey Wolf is the command's first major acquisition in its 10-year history. The name Grey Wolf is derived from the wild species that roams the northern tier of North America, which also encompasses the intercontinental ballistic missile bases in AFGSC.

  • Safety is key in making this holiday one to remember

    The holiday season can be one filled with family gatherings, parties and gift-giving. Amid all the hustle and bustle it is easy to forget the safety practices that can be the difference between creating a holiday season that rejuvenates and renews or one that creates long-term problems.

  • Childhood passion leads to maintainer's Air Force career

    “I like seeing the intricacies and how everything works inside an airplane … others just see the airplane flying, but what they don’t see is everything that is going on inside of it or the effort that goes into it.”Master Sgt. Raphael Romero, 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron, fell in love

  • Tips to maintain your weight through the holidays

    With the holidays fast approaching, events surrounding food will be on the rise. Whether it’s office parties, after-hour get-togethers or gatherings of family and friends, food tends to be a priority.

  • DoD adds fentanyl to drug testing panel

    The Department of Defense implemented new policy in March 2019 to direct all service Drug Demand Reduction Program labs to test for fentanyl and norfentanyl.