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446th Airlift Wing ๐Ÿ”๏ธThe Rainier Wing: Premier Reserve Wing of the PNW

Our singular mission is to provide Ready Airmen to Project Power into the Pacific.

With nearly 80% of our team calling WA home, we live local and serve local. The 446th Airlift Wing is Washington State's only Air Force Reserve flying unit and is based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (McChord Field), Wash. Reservists in the 446th AW support the Air Mobility Command mission around the world on a daily basis. Department of the Air Force Comment Policy

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โœˆ๏ธ Connecting Employers to the Mission!This weekend, 446th Airlift Wing Reserve Airmen partnered with ESGR to host the a...
10/20/2026

โœˆ๏ธ Connecting Employers to the Mission!
This weekend, 446th Airlift Wing Reserve Airmen partnered with ESGR to host the annual Boss Lift flight event!
Employers experienced hands-on demonstrations then took to the skies on a familiarization flight, gaining a firsthand look at the mission, capabilities, and dedication of our Citizen Airmen. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
Events like Boss Lift highlight the vital role employers play in supporting our Reserve members and the important connection between military service and civilian careers.
๐Ÿ“ธ Check out some highlights from this yearโ€™s event!

Passing the guidon at the 728th Airlift Squadron ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธThis weekend, Col. Leonard Miller, 446th Operations Group commander, ...
10/18/2026

Passing the guidon at the 728th Airlift Squadron ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

This weekend, Col. Leonard Miller, 446th Operations Group commander, presided over the 728th Airlift Squadron Change of Command ceremony.

Outgoing commander Lt. Col. Roderick Morris was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal in recognition of his leadership and dedicated service to the squadron. Following the presentation, Col. Miller passed the guidon to incoming commander Lt. Col. Christopher Lawler, officially transferring command.

๐Ÿ‘‡Join us in thanking Lt. Col. Morris for his service, and drop a comment below to welcome Lt. Col. Lawler to command!

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Air Force Reserve 4th Air Force Headquarters

Throwback ๐Ÿ“ธ Check out all the moose you may have missed. Over the last year we have captured so many angles of our belov...
10/15/2026

Throwback ๐Ÿ“ธ

Check out all the moose you may have missed. Over the last year we have captured so many angles of our beloved C-17 Globemaster III.

Let us know in the comments which shots you want to see next.๐Ÿ‘€

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Air Force Reserve Reserve & National Guard Magazine KING 5

10/14/2026

๐ŸŒง๏ธโœˆ๏ธ We are The Rainier Wing.

Our singular mission is to provide Ready Airmen to Project Power into the Pacific. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ But our commitment extends beyond serving our nation. Itโ€™s rooted in the communities we call home.

๐Ÿ”๏ธ With roughly 80% of our team calling Washington home, we live local and serve local. Our Airmen build their military careers while also pursuing meaningful civilian careers, raising families and contributing to their communities.

We are proud to serve our nation while investing in the people and places that make the Pacific Northwest home.

๐Ÿ“ธ: SrA Fred Barnes 62nd Airlift Wing

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Air Force Reserve KING 5 KOMO News FOX 13 News

Not the outcome Seattle wanted, but proud to stand with the 12s through it all! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธFrom delivering the opening anthem fly...
10/12/2026

Not the outcome Seattle wanted, but proud to stand with the 12s through it all! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

From delivering the opening anthem flyover in a C-17 to stepping onto the turf during the 4th quarter, our 446th Airlift Wing aircrew had an unforgettable day at Lumen Field.
Huge thanks to the Seattle Seahawks and their fans for the hospitality and the standing ovation. We'll get 'em next time! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š

10/11/2026

Seahawks vs. 49ers just got a little louder. ๐Ÿˆ

Did you catch our C-17 Globemaster III roaring over Lumen Field during the national anthem?
Special thanks to the Seattle Seahawks and Lumen Field for hosting us.
Go Hawks!
๐Ÿ“ Lumen Field, Seattle, WA

Happy Blue Friday! As our finance office closes out another successful week supporting our Airmen and our mission they a...
10/09/2026

Happy Blue Friday! As our finance office closes out another successful week supporting our Airmen and our mission they also show their support for their favorite team the Seattle Seahawks.

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1205 12th Street NE
McChord Air Force Base, WA
98438

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