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Different bases with different missions offer Reservists a wider range of training opportunities. Such is the case with 18 Airmen in the 446th Logistics Readiness Flight, who are leaving over the next few days for Kadena Air Base, Japan. For two weeks, the Reservists from McChord Field will put
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It was a scramble. And not the golf kind, although it did result in a McChord Reservist tying for second place in the Conseil International du Sport Militaire World Military Golf Championship, Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 13-19. Tech. Sgt. Stephen Rude, 446th Maintenance Squadron, made a last minute decision
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(446th AW PA) - A loadmaster with the 97th Airlift Squadron at McChord Field is the Air Force Reserve's nominee in GEICO's search for the top volunteer in each branch of the military as part of its Military Service Awards program. Master Sgt. Woodson Wright, a traditional Reservist loadmaster, is nominated
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(446th AW PA) - The fact that 279 aircrew Reservists averaged 98.9 percent on a closed book test, with zero failures, is just one factor in the 446th Airlift Wing earning accolades from its recent Aircrew Standard Evaluation Visit June 18-July 2. The 62nd Airlift Wing also excelled in the ASEV. Even
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(446th AW PA) - Tucked away in a small, easily overlooked office space in the wing headquarters building, is a team of Reservists who have only four primary responsibilities; responsibilities that in the end tell the president this wing is ready when called. The 446th Airlift Wing Combat Readiness Office, headed
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(446th AW PA) - Travel plans are on the books for 40 percent of the 86th Aerial Port Squadron later this summer. Only these plans are not for summer vacation. These Reservists will be deploying on an air expeditionary force rotation. "We're currently on a two-year rotation," said Capt. Jim Voytilla,
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(446th AW PA) - Airmen from the 446th and 62nd Airlift Wings, and the 627th Air Base Group, departed May 5 for the field of battle. Exactly where they were headed is known only to Team McChord, as it set off on its first fly-away operational readiness exercise this year. A
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(446th AW PA) - Reservists with the 446th Airlift Wing, in partnership with their active-duty brethren from the 62nd Airlift Wing, complete a record-setting season for Operation Deep Freeze. ODF C-17 airlift support began Aug. 20, 2011 and ended with the return of Team McChord here March 4. As the 304th
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Providing airlift support to the National Science Foundation is the primary mission of the 446th and 62nd Airlift Wings in Operation Deep Freeze. Providing support to the community of Christchurch, New Zealand is the mission at the heart of the men and women of Team McChord.
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(446th AW PA) - Halloween, which is just around the corner, is a scary good time for many. What's not a scary good time is what will follow for some Reservists and their families; a bleak holiday season. Members of the 446th Airlift Wing can brighten the outlook for the upcoming
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(446th AW PA) - The 446th Airlift Wing is the 2011 Lieutenant General James E. Sherrard III (AFRC) award winner. Each year the Airlift/Tanker Association recognizes those who have demonstrated superior leadership, made outstanding contributions to the airlift/tanker mission, and provided invaluable service to their civilian communities. The Sherrard award specifically
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(446th AW PA) - He has been the commander of the 446th Operations Group since September, yet hardly any of his Airmen have actually met him. Just as soon as Lt. Col. James Dignan arrived at McChord Field as commander of the Reserve wing's operations group, he left. Within two weeks
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(446thAW PA) - 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 at McChord Field. Teams from across the United States, active-duty, Reserve, Guard and sister services, and foreign air force
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(446th AW PA) - As with any successful, well-executed dish, adding a few special spices is what elevates a meal to a five-star level. The same can be said with executing the airlift and airdrop missions in support of Operation New Dawn. In this case, the special spices sprinkled into
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The next free Yellow Ribbon event is July 16-18 in Reno, Nev. Although the dates may seem far away, the slots are filled on a first come, first serve basis. The event will be hosted by Travis Air Force Base, Calif., however Reservists from McChord Field are invited to attend. The
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When one person takes that extra step to help you, at a minimum it's worthy of a thank you. And when that step results in saving your life, you may even fly 7,000 miles to say thank you in person. Last month, Lt. Col. Joe Nauman, a pilot with the 97th
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(446th AW PA) - Extreme cold meant nothing Dec. 8 to people lining the streets along the route of an emergency services vehicle procession honoring the four Lakewood police officers murdered Nov. 29. And it meant even less to Tech. Sgt. Chad Gloor, an Air Force reservist with the 446th
