Thanking the community

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  • By Lt. Col. Stan Paregien
  • 932nd Airlift Wing
At right, Master Sgt. Karen Ridge, 932nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, smiles as the American flag waves just prior to the national anthem. As part of the racing event, 932nd Airlift Wing Maintenance Group commander, Col. Sharon Johnson, was recognized on stage with the Indy drivers at the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 Aug. 25, 2018, Gateway Motorsports Park, Madison, Illinois. Johnson was an honored VIP to help kick off the 2nd annual IndyCar race which was won by Will Power, won the 248-lap race around the four-turn, 1.25-mile Gateway Motorsports Park oval paved track in Madison, Illinois, in his #12 Chevrolet by 1.3117 seconds over second place finisher Alexander Rossi. The 932nd Airlift Wing was represented by maintenance, medical, public affairs staff and operations personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)