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100 Antarctic Operation Deep Freeze missions

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100 Antarctic Operation Deep Freeze missions

After a record 100 C-17 Globemaster III Operation Deep Freeze missions to the Antarctic, one Reserve citizen airman finally saw a penguin Feb. 4. Chief Master Sgt. James Masura Jr., 304th Expeditionary Air Squadron loadmaster who served his entire career with the 446th Airlift Wing, began supporting Operation Deep Freeze missions

Achieving aspirations to fly

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Achieving aspirations to fly

Growing up near an Air Force base inspired one Reserve citizen airman to fly, and to continue to support his local high school. A graduate from Bethel High School, located in Spanaway, Staff Sgt. Zack Epperson, 313th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, volunteers at his former JROTC unit while serving in the Air

McChord aircrew help save lives in Antarctica

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McChord aircrew help save lives in Antarctica

Just after completing the final flight of the Southern Hemisphere winter Antarctic season, the 304th Expeditionary Air Squadron was alerted there was a medical emergency at the National Science Foundation's McMurdo Station Aug. 25. In the face of rapidly deteriorating weather conditions, the 304th EAS was able to redirect a mission

446th AES recognized for its aeromedical work

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446th AES recognized for its aeromedical work

The 446th Airlift Wing's 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron was announced last week as the Air Force Reserve Command's Squadron of the Year, Outstanding AFRC Aeromedical Aircrew Officer of the Year and Outstanding AFRC Aeromedical Aircrew Senior NCO of the Year. Commanded by Col. Cheryl Knight, the squadron exceeded aeromedical evacuation aircrew

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