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  • 446th CES tackles projects in Moron AB Spain

    The 446th Civil Engineer Squadron recently completed Deployment for Training tour at Moron Air Base, Spain, leaving behind improved infrastructure and enhanced morale for the installation. From building a dark room for Security Forces to laying the groundwork for a much-desired dog park, the

  • Two 446th Airlift Wing Citizen Airmen compete for MAJCOM-level awards

    U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brian Dooley and Senior Airman Phu Hoang with the 446th Airlift Wing won multiple awards for their exemplary work throughout the year in their respective fields.After sweeping wing quarterly awards and annual awards, Dooley and Hoang’s excellence culminated in earning the

  • Reservist weaves passion into fulfilling life of service

     The crisp morning air carried the scent of pine as Master Sgt. Alexander Northrup paused on his back porch, a steaming mug of coffee warming his hands. The familiar sounds of nature – birdsong, rustling leaves, the distant sound of a nearby stream – provided a soothing backdrop to his thoughts as

  • Reserve Loadmaster Serves Country and Community

                                                Staff Sgt. Eleazar Grimes is a United States Air Force Reserve loadmaster for the 728th Airlift Squadron. After enlisting and completing his required training he reported to the 728th where he met Master Sergeant Kyle Harris. Harris has been a full-time

  • 446th AW Supports Marines During Steel Knight 24

    Airmen from the 446th Airlift Wing participated in Steel Knight 24 at Naval Auxiliary Landing Field, San Clemente Island, California from Dec. 6-10, 2024. Steel Knight 24 was a joint training exercise that included expeditionary basing operations, airfield seizure operations, and austere wet-wing

  • 446th AW Leadership visits Team McChord Airmen supporting ODF

    446th Airlift Wing leadership recently returned from Christchurch, New Zealand, where they connected with Airmen from the 446th and 62d Airlift Wings to recognize the Airmen and gain further insight into the critical role of Team McChord in Operation Deep Freeze.

  • Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch gateway to Antarctica

    Team McChord, through Operation Deep Freeze, plays a crucial role to ensure the Antarctic airlift mission operates smoothly and efficiently. The 62d Airlift Wing and 446th Airlift Wing crews come together to form the 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and have perfected the process over the years,

  • Antarctic Airlift: Change of Command on Ice

    At Team McChord, whether you're civilian, reserve, or active duty, you’ll have the chance to learn about Operation Deep Freeze—an incredible mission playing a crucial role in supporting the U.S. Antarctic Program.As you walk through the main buildings on the McChord Field side of the Joint Base

  • 446th AW Leadership visits Aerial Port Squadron

    Leadership of the 446th Airlift Wing took time out of the September drill weekend to visit the 86th Aerial Port Squadron to get a demonstration of the unit's capabilities. The mission of the 446th AW is to provide ready Airmen to support global operations.