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  • The 932nd Airlift Wing was buzzing with activity as a promotion ceremony, various meetings, an assumption of command, and retirements took place recently. There was a "blast from the past" in Illinois during the March Unit Training Assembly, as these retired former 932nd Maintenance Group crew chiefs came back one more time for a special event March 4, 2019, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The occasion was the retirement of Master Sgt. Kenna Collier. The gentlemen returning from past wing history were from left, Bill Treakle, Gary Heuring, Dan Asher and Mark Spicer. Also on hand to speak to the crowd was the former commander of the 932nd Maintenance Group, Col. Sharon Johnson. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

    Special day means special visitors return as wing alumni

    The 932nd Airlift Wing was buzzing with activity as a promotion ceremony, various meetings, an assumption of command, and retirements took place recently. There was a "blast from the past" in Illinois during the March Unit Training Assembly, as these retired former 932nd Maintenance Group crew chiefs came back one more time for a special event
  • A special day remembering service to country as Collier retires

    A special day remembering service to country

    The former commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing's Maintenance Group, Col. Sharon Johnson, leads the way down the stairs of a C-40C plane, followed by the honoree, Master Sgt. Kenna Collier, who retired in a special ceremony March 9, 2019, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.   Master Sergeant Kenna K, Collier  retired from the Maintenance Group as
  • Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Golfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright speak during the Air Force Association's Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Fla., March 1, 2019. During their remarks Goldfein and Wright highlighted the importance of inspirational and courageous leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Clark)

    Goldfein, Wright outline keys to strong leadership, its role in Air Force excellence

    Judging by the conversations and hardware on display, cutting edge technology – virtual reality, 5th generation equipment, hypersonic weapons, cyber capabilities – was the dominant theme at the Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando.
  • The C-5M Super Galaxy’s crew from the 142nd Airlift Squadron, Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, train with the 932nd Airlift Wing AES on patient loading procedures, March 2, 2019, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The training prepares AES members to become more efficient in transferring patients on the C-5M Super Galaxy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Deiters)

    932nd AES receives initial C-5M Super Galaxy training

    Citizen Airmen with 932nd Airlift Wing, Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, complete C-5M Super Galaxy patient loading procedures, March 2, 2019, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The training prepares AES members to become more efficient in transferring patients on the C-5M Super Galaxy.
  • A 932nd Airlift Wing C-40C, sits ready for take-off on an overcast morning, March 2, 2019, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The 932nd AW is an Air Force Reserve Command unit in southern Illinois, flying four of the C-40C planes as part of 22nd Air Force. They support the nation's executive airlift operations. The 932nd Maintenance Group is responsible for maintaining the distinguished visitor airlift planes for worldwide service. The 932nd Airlift Wing is based near the towns of Belleville, Mascoutah, O'Fallon, and Shiloh. The 932nd Airlift Wing is the only reserve unit flying this unique mission under Air Force Reserve Command. Other major areas supporting the reserve unit are the 932nd Mission Support Group, 932nd Medical Group and the 932nd Operations Group. Citizen Airmen come from more than 37 states during 932nd Unit Training Assembly (UTA) weekends to be part of the reserve team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

    Plane standing by for launch

    A 932nd Airlift Wing C-40C, sits ready for take-off on an overcast morning, March 2, 2019, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The 932nd AW is an Air Force Reserve Command unit in southern Illinois, flying four of the C-40C planes as part of 22nd Air Force. They support the nation's executive airlift operations.The 932nd Maintenance Group is

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  • Master Sgt. Cynthia Umscheid, 932nd Medical Group, shows off her two favorite marathon medals. She was motivated to run more often and for longer distances by a disappointment. "Several years ago, I failed my Air Force fitness test; I was in school and not eating correctly. I decided I needed a new goal to keep me going. I thought about it and I wanted to do a run in every state in America, and sat down and made a long range plan," said Sergeant Umscheid. For those just getting started or needing additional help, she has a recommendation: "Find out what works for you and start this week by getting out and walking a minute, then run a minute. Stick with your goals, have a plan and keep moving," said Umscheid. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

    Motivated to run by past failure

    Master Sgt. Cynthia Umsheid, 932nd Medical Group, shows off her two favorite marathon medals. She was motivated to run more often and for longer distances by a disappointment. "Several years ago, I failed my Air Force fitness test; I was in school and not eating correctly. I decided I needed a new goal to keep me going. I thought about it and I

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