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  • Welcome the Air Force Reserve and the 932nd Airlift Wing.

    Welcome to the 932nd Airlift Wing

    Jaren Littles recites the oath of enlistment given to him on Dec. 28, 2018 by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien, 932nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs Officer, during an enlistment ceremony at the 932nd AW Headquarters building, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Littles will become a admin technician with the 932nd Aeromedical Squadron after he completes career
  • 932nd Maintenance Group Airmen move in to position to complete post-mission aircraft checks on a C-40 plane following its return to Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, on Dec. 21, 2018. Maintainers are constantly executing their mission: The 932nd Airlift Wing's Maintenance Group (MXG), is responsible for leading people who are always training and equipping to inspect, maintain and repair Air Force Reserve Command C-40C planes at Scott Air Force Base. The 932nd MXG's management of resources improves the wing's professionalism and enables the 932nd Operations Group's C-40C pilots to fly distinguished visitor (DV) airlift around the world, anywhere they are needed by the nation's leaders. The Illinois unit, which is part of 22nd Air Force, under Air Force Reserve Command, flies four of the C-40C planes worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

    Post-flight maintenance ensures future mission success at 932nd Airlift Wing

    932nd Maintenance Group Airmen move in to position to complete post-mission aircraft checks on a C-40 plane following its return to Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, on Dec. 21, 2018. Maintainers are constantly executing their mission: The 932nd Airlift Wing's Maintenance Group (MXG), is responsible for leading people who are always training and
  • The outgoing commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing, Col. Raymond Smith, Jr., is sprayed with water by his family as he steps off the C-40 aircraft one last time. His last training flight, also known as the "fini flight", occurred Dec. 21, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. It was a bitterly cold day with temperatures in the 20's, but Smith braved the cold as family and friends gave him special congratulations water treatment as he leaves his current command of the "Gateway Wing". He will take on new opportunities within United States Transportation Command. In his time with the Illinois unit, he also served as the Operations Group commander. The 932nd Airlift Wing is the only Air Force Reserve unit flying the C-40 plane in Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

    Final flight with wing ends in fun splashdown

    The outgoing commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing, Col. Raymond Smith, Jr., is sprayed with frigid water by his family as he steps off the C-40 aircraft one last time. His last training flight, also known as the "fini flight", occurred Dec. 21, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. It was a bitterly cold day with temperatures in the 20's, but
  • Citizen Airman Staff Sgt. David Schallenberg stands near a C-40 strut as he helps the 932nd Airlift Wing foster goodwill while speaking to eighth grade Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) students. They arrived for a visit December 10, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, and Schallenberg, a C-40 aircraft maintainer from the 932nd Maintenance Group, talked to local Mascoutah students about how an airplane engine, wheels, tires, hydraulics, struts and wings work to get a plane off the ground and return safely. He manned an informational station as multiple groups of students rotated through his area every 45 minutes at the Air Force Reserve Command unit in southern Illinois near Belleville. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

    Schallenberg serves as goodwill ambassador

    Citizen Airman Staff Sgt. David Schallenberg stands near a C-40 strut as he helps the 932nd Airlift Wing foster goodwill while speaking to eighth grade Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) students. They arrived for a visit December 10, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, and Schallenberg, a C-40 aircraft maintainer from
  • A time to learn something new: As part of a community outreach event, the 932nd Airlift Wing Maintenance Group's top officer and commander, Col. Sharon Johnson, at far right, leads a group of eighth grade Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) students along the flight line during a cool, winter overcast morning visit December 10, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Johnson's group of Airmen maintain four of the C-40 aircraft belonging to the 932nd AW and operated by the 932nd Operations Group and updated by the 932nd Maintenance Group, She and the public affairs officer escorted local Mascoutah students out to their hangar work center, to see more about how an airplane engine, wheels, tires, hydraulics, and wings work together and get a plane off the ground. Johnson and her maintainers manned informational stations as multiple groups of students rotated through various areas every 45 minutes at the reserve unit in southern Illinois near Belleville. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

    Reserve helps students understand maintenance and flight

    A time to learn something new: As part of a community outreach event, the 932nd Airlift Wing Maintenance Group's top officer and commander, Col. Sharon Johnson, at far right, leads a group of eighth grade Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) students along the flight line during a cool, winter overcast morning visit December
  • Final flight for outgoing commander.

    Final flight for outgoing commander

    Center, standing with his family, Col. Raymond Smith Jr., 932nd Airlift Wing commander, along with attendees for his fini flight, take a photo moment Dec. 21, 2018. It was a bitter cold day for December, but Smith braved the cold as family and friends gave him a proper send off as he leaves his current command at the Gateway Wing and will take on
  • The 932nd Airlift Wing welcomed eighth grade Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) students for a visit. At right, Senior Airman Alex Jenkins, 932nd Maintenance Group, speaks to local students about how an airplane engine, wheels, tires, hydraulics and wings work to get a plane off the ground. He manned an informational station as students rotated from Mascoutah Schools to learn more about science and engineering Dec. 10, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The Air Force recognizes there is a critical need for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) talent for future technology and innovation efforts within our nation’s STEM workforce. The 932nd Airlift Wing flies and maintains four of the C-40 aircraft seen in the background near Belleville, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

    Community relations assists educating students on maintenance and flight

    The 932nd Airlift Wing welcomed eighth grade Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) students for a visit. At right, Senior Airman Alex Jenkins, 932nd Maintenance Group, speaks to local students about how an airplane engine, wheels, tires, hydraulics and wings work to get a plane off the ground. He manned an informational station
  • At left, Col. Lance Turner, the 932nd Mission Support Group's multi-talented commander, along with other officers and enlisted leadership, stopped by the 932nd Force Support Squadron customer service waiting area around lunch time in the headquarters building to share some holiday songs Dec 2, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. They sang various melodies during the Unit Training Assembly to help Airmen pass the time in the line. The other highly talented and experienced guitar player at second from right is Master Sgt. Tony Loving, who has been a vocalist and guitarist in a private community band for many years. All the action was captured for historical documentation by Master Sgt. Christopher Parr on his portable tripod and video phone camera system just outside the frame. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

    932nd Airlift Wing's Mission Support Group shares musical seasonal talent

    At left, Col. Lance Turner, the 932nd Mission Support Group's multi-talented commander, along with other officers and enlisted leadership, stopped by the 932nd Force Support Squadron customer service waiting area around lunch time in the headquarters building to share some holiday songs Dec 2, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. They sang
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