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Double Dipping can lead to Reservists paying hefty price

Reservists receive an array of benefits when they sign on the dotted line. According to the 446th Force Support Squadron Education Office, the Montgomery GI Bill and Reserve Tuition Assistance are the two most commonly used. In the past few months an issue has arisen about Reservists using both benefits at the same time, and this is not allowed.

  

  

  

 

Meet 446th Airlift Wing's newest chiefs 

Chief Master Sgt.'s Anthony Mack, Richard Lutz, Gloria Bennett, Shanna Gerard, and Dave Sanchez beam with pride at the Chief's Recognition Ceremony at the McChord Club March 2.

 

 

 

  

 

446th ASTS commander promotion ceremony 

Family members of Col. Rob Richardson, 446th Aeromedical Staging Squadron Commander, pin on the colonel's eagles during the March 3 promotion ceremony on McChord Field.

 

 

 

  

 

446th Logistics Readiness Flight has new commander 

Capt. Jeffrey Weaver took the guidon from Maj. Tony Edwards in a change of command ceremony held March 3 as the commander of the 446th Logistics Readiness Flight here.

 

 

Citizen Airman proves her warrior spirit and strength 

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.

 

 

Scouts get firsthand look at Reserve unit in action 

Parents and scouts from Cub Scout Den 3 Pack 391 of Des Moines, Wash., and Boy Scout Troop 43 of Lake Stevens, Wash., pose in front of a C-17 Globemaster III for a group photo March 3 after visiting the 446th Airlift Wing, McChord Field, Wash.

 

446th AW recognizes excellence at Annual Awards Banquet 

The 446th Airlift Wing Annual Awards Banquet was held at the McChord Consolidated Clubs March 3

 

 

Wing sees new senior recruiter in June 

One of the selling points for Reserve duty is the ability to serve in one location an entire career. In order to "sell" Reserve duty though, Senior Master Sgt. Kristyn Ervin has had to PCS - five times.

 

Air Force Reserve News:

Air Force Reserve plans to change about 3,000 jobs in FY13 

Note: 446^th Airlift Wing gains one part-time traditional Reservist and one fulltime air reserve technician/civilian position.

 

Air Force News:

Air Force expands drug testing to include abused prescription drugs 

 

Bagram Airfield service members honor Air Force hero 

 

Officials seek nominations for 2012 GEICO awards 

 

Armed Forces receive free NCAA March Madness Live special access 

 

Air mobility maintainers help Air Force cut down fuel costs 

 

62nd AW conducts first C-17 JPADS training 

 

Mobility Airmen around globe team up with cargo loading efficiency