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(446th AW PA) - Some Reservists' civilian employers may not have a complete understanding of why their employee would decide to put on an Air Force uniform to work over the weekend - just so they can come back to their job on Monday. During 446th Airlift Wing Employer Orientation Day April
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(446th AW PA) - The Boy Scouts of America help youth by providing educational and fun activities while building values to last a lifetime. One of those successful activities included three Boy Scout troops from Seattle and Redmond, who spent the morning smiling, laughing and getting an education March 5 from
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(446th AW PA) - Reservists from the 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron participated in the Winter Wingman Day 2011, sharing experiences and learning new skills to help cope with stress with an emphasis on mental, physical, social and spiritual health. The training on Feb. 12 offered a pause in the day-to-day mission
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(446th AW PA) - The 446 Mission Support Squadron commanded by Lt. Col. William Pelster was deactivated and the 446 Services Flight commanded by Lt. Col. Patricia Keenan was redesignated Dec. 1, combining both units to form the new 446 Force Support Squadron. The 446 Force Support Squadron was formally activated
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(446th AW PA) - Sometimes it may not be easy for a citizen airman to balance his or her family life, military commitment, and civilian career. But having a strong backing from an employer who understands the importance of the Reserve and National Guard components can make it a little
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(446th AW PA) - With record cargo, passenger and air traffic, the 455th Expeditionary Aerial Port Squadron at Bagram Airfield is getting some help from three reservists with the 36th Aerial Port Squadron, here in supplying the fight in Afghanistan. Soon to deploy are Tech. Sgt. Richard Gerren, 36th APS inspector,
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(446th AW PA) - "Awesome day," said Brenda Pollard, a local supervisor with Installation Transportation, during the 446th Airlift Wing's Employer Orientation Day, Oct. 2. This is just one of the many sentiments expressed by civilian employers from across the Northwest region who participated in the event at McChord Field. The
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(446th AW PA) - About 19 reservists from the 86th Aerial Port Squadron deployed in September to support an Air Expeditionary Force rotation to Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq. The reservists are attached to the 321st Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron. Beyond the 100 plus degree heat, what challenges the aerial porters
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Drum roll please ... and the 2009 Grover Loening Award for best Air Force Reserve flying squadron goes to the 728th Airlift Squadron. "The 728th AS has set the standard for its people to achieve its full potential and accomplish the mission," said Lt. Col. William Flanigan, 446th Airlift Wing commander.
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Their last day in Kandahar ended amidst a barrage of rocket fire and ground fire from an insurgent attack just hours before boarding a flight to return home. Two McChord Reservists braced themselves for a memorable farewell as their last mission wound down in a gripping operation to once again