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Plumber seeks wings, dreams of becoming Reserve pilot

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Plumber seeks wings, dreams of becoming Reserve pilot

With a lot of hard work and a little patience, the dream of becoming a pilot with the Air Force Reserve is beginning to become a reality for a plumber assigned to the 446th Civil Engineering Squadron, here. Tech. Sgt. Lazare Quintana, 446th CES utilities system assistant, was sponsored by the

Reserve pilot conquers Ironman competition

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Reserve pilot conquers Ironman competition

(446th AW PA) - Balancing the demands of family, a civilian career and a commitment to the Air Force Reserve can challenge many Citizen Airmen on a daily basis. But a pilot with the 728th Airlift Squadron strives for even more - to earn the title of Ironman through a

Reserve maintainers share expertise

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Reserve maintainers share expertise

(446th AW PA) - Reservists from the 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at McChord Field are sharing their expertise with crew chiefs from the 164th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Tennessee Air National Guard, Memphis, Tenn., who are preparing for a transition from the C-5 Galaxy to the C-17 Globemaster III. Traveling to the

Reserve AES unit moves into new home

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Reserve AES unit moves into new home

(446th AW PA) - Imagine working in a building with no air conditioning, a leaky roof, cracked walls, a poor telecommunications system and no storage space for vital equipment. Add 150 people into a space designed for half that number and you'll get a glimpse into the workspace Reservists from

Defenders prepare for ORI challenge

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Defenders prepare for ORI challenge

(446th AW PA) - Many people ease into a Saturday morning with the morning paper in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other. Reservists from the 446th Security Forces Squadron here are a little different. Wanting to do more than just augment active duty security forces, the Defenders

Reservist conquers Ironman race

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Reservist conquers Ironman race

(446th AW PA) - Lt. Col. Maggie Elder is a Reservist, wife, mom to three boys and a full-time grad student. Surely she wouldn't have the time to pursue any other personal goals, such as elite physical fitness. Think again. The 36th Aerial Port Squadron operations officer competed in an Ironman 70.3

Building global partnerships through medical training

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Building global partnerships through medical training

(446th AW PA) - The 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron is strengthening global partnerships between international communities and the United States. Through training exercises such as Global Medic, Medlite, and Air Mobility Command Rodeo, 446th AES Reservists exchange information to improve joint emergency responses throughout the world. Recently, AMC Rodeo 2011 presented

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Reserve aeromedical evacuation squadron on the move

  Imagine working in a building with no air conditioning, a leaky roof, cracked walls, a poor telecommunications system and no storage space for vital equipment. Add 150 people into a space designed for half that number and you'll get a glimpse into the workspace Reservists from

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446th AW command chief leaves sterling legacy

MCCHORD FIELD, Wash. -- Like a fine wine, Gloria Bennett's 33-year career exemplifies a distinct taste of character and expertise, with a full body of experience and leadership. Her palate developed a unique affinity: caring deeply for the well being of her enlisted Airmen."She cares very deeply about the Airmen of the

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Tackling C-17 maintenance delays head-on

(446th AW PA) - If anyone can come up with a design which could help keep C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in the air, it shouldn't be a surprise when that idea comes from the 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.Reserve maintainers are applying their expertise and a new innovative model to help

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Airman sets new squadron record for fitness

Thirty two years may not be old in Sun City, Ariz., but it certainly is in San Antonio. However, that didn't stop an Airman 1st Class who broke his basic training squadron's record for pushups and situps Nov. 9 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.Airman 1st Class Francisco Vidal, a

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Lots of command changes at McChord

MCCHORD FIELD, Wash. -- Along with constant training, the 446th Airlift Wing saw a lot of changes at McChord Field during the July Reserve weekend. The event-filled weekend began July 9 with an All Call led by Fourth Air Force commander, Brig. Gen. Mark Kyle,. Kyle talked with Citizen Airmen

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Rookie recruiter in Tacoma surpasses goals

MCCHORD FIELD, Wash. -- In his first year, a new Reserve recruiter has exceeded not only his personal goals, but those of the Western Recruiting Squadron, Tacoma, Wash. Master Sgt. Chris Brown is a line recruiter with the Western Recruiting who sets high personal goals and delivers solid

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