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Airmen thanked at luncheon

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Airmen thanked at luncheon

(446th AW PA) - As the hungry crowd lined up for Famous Dave's BBQ, representatives from the community served McChord's airmen lunch as a way to thank them for their service and patriotism. Members from Harborstone Credit Union, Air Force Association, Air Force Sergeant's Association Auxiliary and Support America's Armed Forces

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Ready for I-5 madness?

Construction, lane closures and congestion will become all too familiar at night and on weekends this spring and summer as the Washington State Department of Transportation and its contractor, Penhall Company, replace concrete panels and smooth I-5 from Lacey to Tacoma. The work began this week and is expected to

Schmidt wins for 728th

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Schmidt wins for 728th

A Reservist from the 728th Airlift Squadron here has earned the Air Force Reserve Command Outstanding Aviation Resource Management Award for 2009. Staff Sgt. Terri Schmidt won the award in the noncommissioned officer category. A few of her notable accomplishments were for flawless performance of providing essential support for critical missions, streamlining

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Five earn eagles at McChord

Five Reservists with the 446th Airlift Wing here have been selected for promotion to colonel. Congratulations to: Col. James Dignan, 446th Operations Group; Lt. Col. Rick Grayson, 446th OG; Lt. Col. Scott Weichert, 97th Airlift Squadron; Lt. Col. Rob Richardson, 446th Aeromedical Staging Squadron; and Lt.

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446TH spouse, employer award nominations due Jan. 9

It's not hard to imagine that Reservists would have a very difficult time doing what they do without the support of their spouse, their employer, or both. Which is why the 446th Airlift Wing recognizes a spouse of the year and an employer of the year

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DoD Magazine seeks young Reservists for 2012 edition

Futures Magazine is looking for candidates to be featured in their 2012 edition.The publication is targeted toward high school students and guidance counselors. They're looking for bright young Reservists, enlisted and officers. The magazine would like to interview Reservists to talk about their service, interests, hobbies and other aspects of

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446th Salutes for July

MCCHORD FIELD, Wash. -- Take a moment to say congratulations, hello, and farewell to our Reservists who are award winners, promoted, new to the wing, or retiring. Promotions Master Sergeant Jack Cales, 446th AMXS Marvin Lolmaugh, 446th AMXS Technical Sergeant Matthew Groff, 446th MXS Jack Meyers, 446th

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446th getting ready to compete at Rodeo

MCCHORD FIELD, Wash. -- Air Mobility Command's Rodeo competition is approaching fast and the Reservists of the 446th Airlift Wing's Rodeo team are ready to fly, fight and win. AMC's Rodeo is July 23-29 here. Teams from across the United States, active-duty, Reserve, Guard and sister services,

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Yellow Ribbon event this weekend in Bellevue

MCCHORD FIELD, Wash. -- One of the Air Force Reserve priorities is to preserve the Viability of the Reserve Triad - Air Force, family, and employers. The purpose of the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program is a way of doing precisely that. The next Yellow Ribbon event is June

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446th Airlift Wing commander to pass torch in June

MCCHORD FIELD, Wash -- Almost four years after taking command of the 446th Airlift Wing back in September 2007, Col. William Flanigan will be passing the wing flag to Col. Bruce Bowers (pictured in the center) in the middle of June. Colonel Flanigan will serve as the Crisis

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446th AW set to welcome new wing commander

MCCHORD FIELD, Wash.- Almost four years after taking command of the 446th Airlift Wing back in September 2007,  Col. William Flanigan will be passing the wing flag to Col. Bruce Bowers in the middle of June. Colonel Flanigan will serve as the Crisis Action Team director at Robins Air Force Base,

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McChord Reserve civil engineers get cool training in hot sun

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- With temperatures hovering in the 90s and high humidity, the heat is on for some 30 Reservists from the 446th Civil Engineer Squadron from McChord Field, Wash., who arrived May 21 for a week-long training exercise here. Known as Silver Flag,

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446 passes inspection

The Reservists of the 446th Airlift Wing are in the fight every day.  They deploy to the Middle East and train at McChord Field.  Despite their rigorous schedule, Reservists in the wing were still able to prepare and pass a major inspection focused on processes and documentation. The 446th Airlift Wing's

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