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Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle on September 26th, 2013
Smooth operation of Air Force medical units and facilities requires a blend of healthcare professionals, each with their own specialty, to seamlessly collaborate in order to deliver optimal care for their patients.
The same rules apply during Air Force Reserve weekends, but even more so as time doesn't exactly play in
People Rule
Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle on July 13th, 2013
Not many people enjoy being told that they can't do something - especially after they've experienced an unexpected life-altering injury or illness.
Sometimes it takes the aid and understanding of a person who's been through similar circumstances to help them press on and make the best of their new situation.
Thomas Higdon
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Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle on March 29th, 2013
You might think whoever came up with the saying, "records are made to be broken," was referring to 1st. Lt. Francisco Vidal III.
Shattering his basic training squadron's fitness record in 2011 was just a warm up for the 33-year-old Citizen Airman. Less than two years after raising his right hand
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Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle on January 25th, 2013
Nate Condreay put out a bounty for C-17 Globemaster III experts. The search ended when Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing turned themselves in.
The high volume of C-17 traffic flying back and forth from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, paired with the countless bodies of water in the Puget Sound area, led
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Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle on December 21st, 2012
Much to the husband's surprise, he and his wife took their enlisted oath of office side-by-side at the 446th Airlift Wing headquarters building to join the Air Force Reserve, here at McChord Field, Nov. 30.
When Eric Todd visited the recruiting office in Tukwilla, Wash., to support his wife Ashlee's decision
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Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle on November 30th, 2012
Air Force Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing here were awarded the 4th Air Force 2011 Aircrew Excellence Award during the annual Raincross Trophy Dinner at the Riverside Convention Center, Riverside, Calif., Nov. 7.
The award winners were aircrew members, Lt. Col. Montgomery McDaniel, 728th Airlift Squadron, Maj. John Caplinger, 313th
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Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle on November 2nd, 2012
(446th AW PA) - When Christopher Currier was first approached concerning a special assignment during his deployment at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, he jumped at the venture without knowing the specifics.
"There were several of us who volunteered," said the 86th Aerial Port Squadron master sergeant. "But Senior Master Sgt. (Wendy)
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Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle on October 19th, 2012
(446th AW PA) - About 30 Air Force Reservists from the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron who've returned from deployments around the globe celebrated with friends and family at a "welcome home" barbecue Oct. 3 at McChord Field.
Most of the Reservists, who supported Operation Enduring Freedom, have served on deployments lasting
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Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle on October 11th, 2012
(446th AW PA) - People give to their communities in different ways. Some serve at soup kitchens. Others might read to the blind or coach a youth sport team. But one 446th Airlift Wing Citizen Airman finds joy in helping her own ... fellow veterans.
Senior Airman Michelle Mastrorocco, a 446th
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Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle on September 13th, 2012
(446th AW PA) - After years of minimal manning and an unfinished vision, the 446th Airlift Wing Equal Opportunity Office has created a focus - to create a working environment that allows Reservists to reach their optimal abilities.
The 446th EO mission is to equip and educate Reservists on the importance
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McChord Flightline Chatter
Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle on November 19th, 2012
MCCHORD FIELD, Wash. -- Air Force Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing here were awarded the 4th Air Force 2011 Aircrew Excellence Award during the annual Raincross Trophy Dinner at the Riverside Convention Center, Riverside, Calif., Nov. 7. The award winners were aircrew members, Lt. Col.
McChord Flightline Chatter
Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle on October 5th, 2012
People give to their communities in different ways. Some serve at soup kitchens. Others might read to the blind or coach a youth sport team. But one 446th Airlift Wing Citizen Airman finds joy in helping her own ... fellow veterans.
Senior Airman Michelle Mastrorocco, a 446th
McChord Flightline Chatter
Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle on August 17th, 2012
The Reserve aircrews in the 446th Airlift Wing won't be using their fingertips to flip through thick technical orders to increase their knowledge anymore. Instead, they will be drawing them across touch screens on light and handy electronic tablets.
Air Mobility Command purchased about 300 Apple iPad
McChord Flightline Chatter
Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle on May 2nd, 2012
MCCHORD FIELD, Wash. -- After throwing the opening pitch at the Seattle Mariners' 10th Annual Salute to Armed Forces game, April 21, Tech. Sgt. Keith Sekora, a 42-year-old Issaquah resident, was on a flight to Colorado to begin training for the 3rd Annual Warrior Games. Sekora is
McChord Flightline Chatter
Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle on April 29th, 2012
When Jen White worked with the active-duty Air Force, she eventually wanted to pursue a career in business. But when the staff sergeant from the 446th Aeromedical Staging Squadron here came across diet technician opening with the Reserve, her long-term dream didn't change direction, it
McChord Flightline Chatter
Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle on April 23rd, 2012
Receiving tributes is the last thing on Staff Sgt. Ralph Godinez's mind when he submerges himself in community service activities. In fact, seeing the results his efforts produce is more than enough appreciation in his eye. However, fellow Airmen in his Reserve unit felt
McChord Flightline Chatter
Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle on April 15th, 2012
Air Mobility Command has honored two Reservists from the 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron here for their outstanding work as associate wing maintainers. Master Sgt. Jeffrey Daniels and Senior Airman Mailani Akey received the 2012 AMC Outstanding Reserve Associate Maintenance Award, which is given to Reservists from tenant
McChord Flightline Chatter
Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle on April 6th, 2012
MCCHORD FIELD, Wash. -- Even with a diverse skill set and years of training and experience, Maj. Peter Jorgensen proves there's always something new to learn.The 28-year medical professional has held many positions throughout a lucrative career, beginning as an enlisted logistician on active duty, up to his current responsibilities as a
McChord Flightline Chatter
Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle on March 12th, 2012
"Lead, follow, or get out of the way!" This is the theme for the 2012 446th Airlift Wing Professional Development Seminar here, June 4-5, in Hangar 9. Like previous seminars, there is no cost and both enlisted and junior officers are encouraged to attend. This year, will feature
McChord Flightline Chatter
Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle on March 2nd, 2012
MCCHORD FIELD, Wash. -- The Aircrew Standard Evaluation Visit is scheduled from June 18 to July 2. However, examiners from Air Mobility Command began "on-the-spot" evaluations, better known as SPOT EVALs, Feb. 19. The purpose of an ASEV, in this case, is to evaluate how wing aircrew
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