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Emotional moment during Chief promotion

Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Conway, newly appointed 932nd Airlift Wing fire chief, takes a moment to compose himself during a very emotional promotion ceremony April 18, 2015 at the Scott Club, Scott Air Force Base Ill. Conway spoke about some influential mentors in his life and the importance of family that helped him earn his new rank. (U.S. Air Force photo / Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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A final send off to wing member

Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Pomeroy from the 932nd Operations Group tells a story of praise to retiring Chief Master Sgt. Roger Miller who was later surrounded by the 932nd firefighters during a final farewell following his retirement ceremony on January 10 at the 932nd Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Stan Paregien)

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Chief Browning (ret) salutes Chief

Former 932nd Fire Chief, and current Air Force Reserve Command Command Fire Protection Specialist, Ralph Browning, came down from headquarters to share some fond memories about retiring Chief Master Sergeant Roger Miller. He also presented a special picture during the event and reunited with friends at the Illinois wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Stan Paregien)

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Final farewell to Chief Miller

Chief Master Sgt. Roger Miller is surrounded by the 932nd firefighters during a final farewell following his retirement ceremony on January 10 at the 932nd Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Stan Paregien)

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Security Forces trains with commander

Members of the 932nd Security Forces Squadron look on as Col. Karl Goerke, in the Red Man suit, practices tactical maneuvers with Senior Airman Frederick Viele during the January Unit Training Assembly. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Amber Hodges)

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Light it up and put it out

Firefighters from the 932nd Airlift Wing train on putting out an aircraft fire using a special fire truck designed for airports Aug. 22, 2014 at the Scott Air Force Base fire training grounds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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932nd Airlift Wing Firefighters suit up

932nd Civil Eingineer Squadron firefighters pause for a photo after participating in an annual training excercise. This training involved several missions such as a fuel spill, engine fire, wheel well fire, and interior fire of an airplane, to train for real world events. They are fully integrated with thier active duty counterparts, using the equipment and bulidings of the 375th to train in. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Amber Hodges)

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Commanders suit up to assist fire fighters

Commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing, Colonel Albert Lupenski, and 932nd Mission Support Group commander, Colonel Constance Jenkins, don the fire fighting uniform to participate in a controlled burn of a mock aircraft (in the background) during annual training for the 932nd Civil Engineers Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/SSgt. Amber Hodges).

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Not your average flight attendant

Usually a flight attendant is walking up and down the aisle checking on distinguished visitors; however on a recent drill weekend, a 932nd Airlift Wing firefighter walks through the cabin of the C-40C looking for anyone that may need help during an exercise to test first responder response times to emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chris Parr)

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Flightline first aid

Firefighters from the 932nd Civil Engineer Squadron perform first aid to a "sick" crew chief on the flightline during a training exercise. The drill included using two fire trucks, fire suppression and a search and rescue operation. The egress proficiency training is held at least twice a year on the C-9C aircraft, said Master Sgt. Reginald Moore, assistant chief of firefighter training. The 932nd CES firefighters also perform egress training on the C-40C. The 932nd Airlift Wing is the only Air Force Reserve flying unit that flies the C-40C and C-9C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Gerald Sonnenberg)

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Firefighters take the heat

A firefighter from the 932nd Civil Engineering Squadron, responds to a simulated fire inside the C-9C cabin. Air Force Reserve firefighters used two P-23 crash trucks and a rescue team to put out the aircraft "fire." Firefighters entered the aircraft in full gear and performed checks of the galley, cabin and flight deck. The 932nd Airlift Wing is the only Air Force Reserve unit that flies the C-9C. The 932nd AW is based at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chris Parr)

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Firefighters take the heat

Firefighters from the 932nd Civil Engineering Squadron, prepare to go aboard the C-9C to conduct egress training. Firefighters entered the aircraft in full gear and put out a simulated fire inside the passenger cabin. The exercise included using two P-23 crash trucks, a tanker and rescue crew. Master Sgt. James Sandbothe, assistant chief of firefighting operations, said proficiency training is held at least twice a year. The 932nd Airlift Wing is the only Air Force Reserve unit that flies the C-9C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chris Parr)

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Headed for fresh air

932nd Airlift Wing firefighters search a smoke-filled building to find a "survivor" mannequin and take him from a simulated fire outside to fresh air during an exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chris Parr)

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Reserve firefighter offers first aid

A 932nd Airlift Wing firefighter checks a simulated "patient" during a training drill at the Air Force Reserve Command unit near Belleville, Ill. Self aid and buddy skills are constantly taught and stressed throughout a training year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Dan Oliver)

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Firefighters check patient

932nd Airlift Wing firefighters check the status of a "patient" they rescued during a training drill at the Air Force Reserve Command unit, located at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Stan Paregien)

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Check it before the real thing

932nd Airlift Wing firefighters put the finishing touches on a great weekend of unit training as they practiced for any contingency at Scott Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Stan Paregien)

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Time to fight fires

932nd Airlift Wing firefighters put the finishing touches on a fire during an Air Force Reserve drill weekend as they practiced for any future contingency that may occur at home station or abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Dan Oliver, submitted)

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Ready for anything

A firefighter looks over a 932nd Airlift Wing C-9C aircraft during training at Scott Air Force Base. Firefighters stay busy keeping their skills proficient each drill weekend at the Air Force Reserve Command unit near Belleville, Ill. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Stan Paregien)

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Helmets on! 932nd Airlift Wing firefighters practice

932nd Airlift Wing firefighters constantly practice to stay ready. Here, a firefighter gets his helmet and suit on as he prepares to enter simulated smoke; this is designed to teach firefighters to understand how their field of vision and awareness of surroundings is affected by thick smoke. 932nd Airlift Wing firefighters constantly practice to stay ready. Interested in the Air Force Reserve Command firefighting program? Call 1-800-257-1212 for more information on openings and training required. Photo/Capt. Stan Paregien

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Tanks ready! Interested in the Air Force Reserve Command firefighting program?

932nd Airlift Wing firefighters constantly practice to stay ready. Here, a firefighter gets his oxygen tank and suit on as he prepares to enter simulated smoke; this is designed to teach firefighters to understand how their field of vision and awareness of surroundings is affected by thick smoke. 932nd Airlift Wing firefighters constantly practice to stay ready. Interested in the Air Force Reserve Command firefighting program? Call 1-800-257-1212 for more information on openings and training required. Photo/Capt. Stan Paregien

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