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Ready to ship off to basic military training camp? Lt. Col. Stan Paregien listens to one of the wing's newest recruits, Derek Wise, as he recites his mandatory reporting statement following his enlistment. He raised his right hand and enlisted into the Air Force Reserve Command and the 932nd Airlift Wing on July 24, 2017 at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. His recruiter and adviser, Tech. Sgt. Nikki Seibel, also stands at attention and listens to the statement as a review before he goes off to basic training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dawnmosha Williams, 932nd Health Professional Recruiter)
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Family and friends gathered to witness a magical historical moment at the 932nd Airlift Wing, as Staff Sgt. Jamaine Smith (center, green shirt), crossed over "into the blue" from the United States Marines to the United States Air Force Reserve. At left, the officer performing the oath of enlistment was Lt. Col. Stan Paregien, 932nd Chief of Public Affairs, and at far right, Sergeant Smith's recruiter that helped facilitate all his enlistment paperwork and guidance was Tech. Sgt. Brittany Paus, United States Air Force Reserve Line Recruiter. Those interested in coming off active duty and becoming reservists are reminded to call the recruiters at (618)-229-7077 or toll free 1-800-257-1212. The online "Get One Now" program is located at www.Get1Now.US for more information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Melissa Melichar)
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Airmen of the 932nd Airlift Wing paid special final tributes to Master Sgt. Gerald Sonnenberg (far right) on the occasion of his retirement July 9, 2017, from the United States Air Force Reserve. The event included a Meritorious Service Medal for his recent history office service and 50 year history video, which ends culminating a very distinguished 31 year military career. 932nd Chief of Public Affairs, Lt. Col. Stan Paregien and 932nd Director of Staff, Lt. Col. Julie Novy, presented this historical shadow box, which encapsulates his three decades long career from law enforcement to public affairs to the history office. The whistle in the box represents law enforcement while the pen quill represents Sgt. Sonnenberg's writing skills in public affairs stories. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)
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At center, retiring Master Sgt. Gerald Sonnenberg, the outgoing historian of the 932nd Airlift Wing, leads his fellow wing Airmen as they get into position before the start of the VP parade in July, 2017. Volunteers of the 932nd Airlift Wing in Illinois gave of their time to think of the history of America's Independence Day, and consider other military veterans who went before them, those who sometimes gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives. Sonnenberg, who retires on July 9 at 2:00 p.m., came up with the various flags and 932nd AW members along with a few retirees worked together to fold them back into proper position at the end of their parade route. The 932nd Airlift Wing had a great group of enthusiastic volunteers who carried the Air Force Reserve name on their banner and represented the unit in the popular Saint Louis parade which was televised live on local networks. The wing plans to help next in the Veterans Day parade in November also. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
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On July 1, 2017, the commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing's Operations Group, Col. Ray Smith, leads his volunteer wing members down the avenue as part of the community's outstanding Saint Louis VP parade, celebrating Independence Day. The 932nd Airlift Wing is an Illinois wing flying the C-40 under 22nd Air Force and the Air Force Reserve Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
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Capt. Elizabeth Wszalek, 932nd Airlift Wing executive officer during the week, and 932nd Force Support Squadron Manpower and Personnel Flight commander on drill weekends, joined up with many enthusiastic volunteers like Stephanie Smith and Master Sgt. Karen Ridge, along with other 932nd AW Airmen to celebrate America's Independence Day. They walked and waved at crowds through the streets of Saint Louis as part of America's Birthday VP parade on July 1, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
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Recently retired wing commander, Col. Jonathan Philebaum, shakes hands and congratulates Master Sgt. Gerald Sonnenberg, a former public affairs specialist and historian, on his upcoming retirement from the 932nd History Office (Sunday, July 9 at 2 p.m.) The two were proud and honored as they joined other 932nd AW volunteers to represent the Illinois unit, 22nd Air Force and Air Force Reserve Command in the July 1, 2017 VP parade in Saint Louis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
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Reservist volunteers of the 932nd Airlift Wing located at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, gave of their time to think of the history of America's Independence Day, and to consider other military veterans who went before them, those who sometimes gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives. With the St. Louis "Gateway to the West" arch in the background, 932nd AW members and a few retirees joined in a friendly reunion to help the community celebrate America's birthday. After an appearance on live television, they worked together to fold the American flags back into proper position at the end of their parade route. The 932nd Airlift Wing had a great group of enthusiastic volunteers who carried the Air Force Reserve name on their banner and represented the unit in the extremely popular Saint Louis parade, which was televised live on local networks, and beyond, to an estimated three million households. The wing plans to help next in the Veterans Day parade in November also. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
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At right, the commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing's Operations Group, Col. Ray Smith, talks history with retired 932nd AW public affairs specialist Tech. Sgt. Daniel Oliver. They and other wing Airmen past and present, met up early in the morning July 1, 2017, to assemble and prepare for the Saint Louis VP parade. In talking about the unit they remembered wing lineage and special event memories before the start of the big "America's Birthday" VP parade in Saint Louis, Missouri. The 932nd AW is a 22nd Air Force unit under Air Force Reserve Command.(U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
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Master Sgt. Karen Ridge with the 932nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, shares a laugh with retired public affairs specialist Tech. Sgt. Daniel Oliver, as they remember fond wing memories before the start of the big America's Birthday VP parade on July 1, 2017, in Saint Louis, Missouri. Volunteers of the 932nd Airlift Wing gave of their time to think of the history of America's Independence Day, and consider other military veterans who went before them, and sometimes gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives. 932nd AW members and a few retirees worked together last week to fold the American flag back into its proper position at the end of their parade route. The 932nd Airlift Wing had a great group of enthusiastic volunteers who carried the Air Force Reserve Command banner and represented the unit in the popular Saint Louis parade which was televised live on local networks. The wing plans to help in the Veterans Day parade in November also. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
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Volunteers of the 932nd Airlift Wing in Illinois gave of their time to think of the history of America's Independence Day, and consider other military veterans who went before them, those who sometimes gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives. 932nd AW members and a few retirees worked together to fold the American flags back into proper position at the end of their parade route. The 932nd Airlift Wing had a great group of enthusiastic volunteers who carried the Air Force Reserve name on their banner and represented the unit in the popular Saint Louis parade which was televised live on local networks. The wing plans to help next in the Veterans Day parade in November also. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
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The 932nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs Shop coordinated participation in the July 1, 2017 Saint Louis VP parade, to recognize America's birthday. From left, waiting to start the parade are Senior Airman Maria Tremblay, retired non-commissioned officer in charge of PA, Tech Sgt. Daniel Oliver; 932nd Operations Group commander Col. Ray Smith, and Master Sgt. Monica Codner. She was seen here catching a photo with "Uncle Sam" who is a 24 year Air Force veteran and he expressed heartfelt wishes to not only the 932nd Airlift Wing but to all of the men and women currently serving in the armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
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The smiles say it all when our nation honors its veterans, especially near the Veterans Day timeframe of the year. On Saturday, November 12, 2016, several volunteers from the wing went out to assist welcoming home previous WW II and Korean War veterans from their trip to Washington D.C. Many of these men and women never had the chance to see the national memorials that were built in their honor. The Saint Louis Honor Flight helps local American heroes get this opportunity. These veterans are flown to Washington D.C. for one day to see the WWII Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Memorial, and “The Changing of the Guard” at Arlington National Cemetery. Seen here are Lt. Col. Stan Paregien, PA; Senior Airman Maria Tremblay, 932nd Operations Group; Korean War veteran Dwight Johnson, and Capt. Elizabeth Wszalek, 932nd Force Support Squadron Manpower and Personnel Flight Chief. Not pictured but helping with check in is Senior Master Sgt. Barb Woodruff, the 932nd Yellow Ribbon Coordinator. (Photo submitted)
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Before taking the podium to recognize Veterans Day while speaking at Highland Junior High School, the commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing, Col. Jonathan Philebaum (at left), made a point to reach out to some of the veterans he saw there from past United States military history, to thank them for serving America and for remembering others on this day. Col. Philebaum spoke to an estimated crowd of over 700 people on November 10, 2016 in Highland, Ill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
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Members of the 932nd Airlift Wing carry the American flag around the Scott Air Force Base James Gym track in honor of Master Sgt. Gregory T. Kuhse during the 7th Annual Air Force Sergeants Association Vigil Run Nov. 5, 2016, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Kuhse, who was assigned to Scott Air Force Base, was killed in a helicopter crash in Kabul, Afghanistan in October of 2015. Each year the AFSA Vigil Run honors a local military veteran. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)
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Commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing, Col. Jonathan Philebaum (center, waving), led his wing volunteers on a 1.5 mile walk in the Saint Louis Independence Day "VP" parade on July 2, 2016. The unit located at Scott Air Force Base, flies the C-40C aircraft for distinguished visitor airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)
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