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Staff Sgt. Grant Saylor/446th Airlift Wing Public Affairs on April 12th, 2012
(446th AW PA) - There's a new commander leading the charge at the 446th Force Support Squadron. While she expects professionalism and accountability from her Reserve Airmen, she probably wouldn't flinch if her new title was mistakenly identified as commander, family support squadron. Because for Lt. Col. Kelli Smiley, family is
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Staff Sgt. Grant Saylor/446th Airlift Wing Public Affairs on January 20th, 2011
(446th AW PA) - If the gifts of this recent holiday season were measured by the number of awards decorating the mantle of the 446th Civil Engineer Squadron's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight, then Master Sgt. Glen Tuttle might be confused with Santa Claus.
In November, the 446th CES EOD Flight NCO
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Staff Sgt. Grant Saylor/446th Airlift Wing Public Affairs on November 17th, 2010
(446th AW PA) - Explosive Ordnance Disposal professionals are tasked with one of the most vital jobs in the global war on terror.
It can also be highly dangerous and stressful. That's why reservists with the 446th Civil Engineer Squadron EOD flight took time out for their annual Safety Day on
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Staff Sgt. Grant Saylor/446th Airlift Wing Public Affairs on October 14th, 2010
There's an old saying that the only constant is change. With change inevitably comes a look back.
In her final days as vice commander of the 446th Airlift Wing, Col. Lisa Tank is reflecting on a legacy of leadership, one that is leaving an indelible mark on reservists at McChord Field.
The
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Staff Sgt. Grant Saylor/446th Airlift Wing Public Affairs on May 19th, 2010
(446th AW PA) - Above and beyond. That's one of the proud slogans for the Air Force Reserve. It also accurately describes the recent accomplishments of Staff Sgt. Terri Schmidt, an aviation resource manager with the 728th Airlift Squadron.
The accolades keep piling up for Schmidt. Earlier this year, she was
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Staff Sgt. Grant Saylor/446th Airlift Wing Public Affairs on July 22nd, 2011
You're flying mission-critical supplies to troops in the field behind enemy lines. Suddenly and without warning, your aircraft is rocked by a surface-to-air missile.
The No. 2 engine groans as oil pressure plummets and flames lick the cowling.
The pilot radios a distress call and tells you and your fellow
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Staff Sgt. Grant Saylor/446th Airlift Wing Public Affairs on June 1st, 2011
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Tech Sgt. Jennifer Greer is quiet and unassuming. Her colleagues tease her about her small stature. She looks young enough to be mistaken for a recent graduate of basic training. But nine years on Air Force active duty, two years in the
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Staff Sgt. Grant Saylor/446th Airlift Wing Public Affairs on June 1st, 2011
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Sparks are flying at the Silver Flag training site here, but not the romantic kind. It's the electric specialists from the 446th Civil Engineer Squadron, keeping the juice flowing for more than 170 trainees, including 30 Reservists from the 446th CES.
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