U.S. Rep. Denny Heck of Washington's 10th District is greeted by Lt. Col. Jason Allen, a 97th Airlift Squadron pilot, and first officer with Alaska Airlines, during a scheduled visit to the 446th Airlift Wing at McChord Field, Nov. 5. Heck's purpose for visiting the Reserve unit was to get an update on the status of the wing. Various 446th members briefed the Congressman on medical service missions, and Operation Deep Freeze. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Jake Chappelle)