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Ready to serve at the 932nd Airlift Wing

This news page is created for motivated 932nd Airlift Wing members like Chaplain (Lt. Col.) William Thornton, who shares a "thumbs up" and a smile at the 932nd Airlift Wing headquarters, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The 932nd AW chaplains and chaplain assistants, referred to as Religious Support Teams (RST), have the privilege of focusing on caring for unit members and their families throughout the deployment cycle and beyond. Unit visits and personal engagements are a part of this warrior care. "The 932nd AW Religious Support Teams provide proactive pastoral care as well as religious accommodations that meet diverse spiritual needs, in order to foster the spiritual pillar of Comprehensive Airman Fitness within the 932nd Airlift Wing," said Chaplain Thornton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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New addition to the Air Force Reserve

Capt. James Harbison, commander, 932nd Airlift Wing Logistics Readiness Flight, gives the oath of enlistment to Jeremy Zirkelbach, Jan. 19, 2018, at the 932nd AW headquarters building, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Witness to the ceremony was Tech. Sgt. Nikki Seibel, Air Force Reserve recruiter. Zirkelbach followed in his father's steps in joining the Air Force and looks forward to a continued legacy. (U.S Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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Finance class offered

The Director of the 932nd Airlift Wing's Airman and Family Readiness Office, Deb Teague, spoke to unit members about finances Feb. 5, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The topic was "How to Make the Most of Your Money" and was held at the 932nd AirliftWing Auditorium. She provided snacks and pizza for those attending and answered many questions regarding money. The next class will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 28, with a focus on the Thrift Savings Program (TSP) that is available to government civilians and military members. Those interested in attending should call 932 Airman & Family Readiness at 229-7556 for more information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Dentist approved for readiness requirement

Staff Sgt. Misty Cote, 932nd Airlift Wing dental assistant, uses an X-ray machine to get dental images Jan. 6, 2018, during a busy unit training assembly, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. (U.S Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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Dentist approved for readiness requirement

Staff Sgt. Misty Cote, 932nd Airlift Wing dental assistant, uses an X-ray machine to get dental images Jan. 6, 2018, during a busy unit training assembly, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. (U.S Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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Dentist approved for readiness requirement

Lt. Col. Carole Lowe, dental nurse, Aerospace Medicine Squadron, looks over a patient in for a routine checkup, Jan. 6, 2018, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. (U.S Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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Dentist approved for readiness requirement

Airman Briana Wilson, newest member of the 932nd Airlift Wing dental team, takes bitewing X-rays of Master Sgt. Chris Wagoner, aircraft hydraulic shop, 932nd Maintenance Squadron, Jan. 6, 2018, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. This was Wilson's first Reserve weekend and she kept busy with taking X-rays and 360 Pano X-rays in support of her fellow dental technicians. (U.S Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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Preparing to roll out

Executing the 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 aircraft to fly distinguished visitor (DV) airlift around the world, anywhere they are needed by the nation's leaders. Here, several maintainers make last minute checks on the plane before it leaves on a cold winter day, January 18, 2018. 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)

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Cold doesn't stop 932nd Maintenance Group

On a cold and blustery winter day, 932nd Maintenance Group personnel were out bringing in planes from various missions. Here, bundled up with gloves and safety gear, Tech Sgt. Anthony Fritz, a flying crew chief, directs a C-40C plane to the proper parking spot Jan. 16, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The 932nd Airlift Wing is the only Air Force Reserve Command wing flying the unique C-40 mission, and maintainers take precise care of four of these airplanes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien

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Lift off for training in Illinois

A 932nd Airlift Wing C-40C aircraft takes off on a training flight Jan. 9, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The unit is responsible for maintaining and flying four of the distinguished visitor airlift planes worldwide. The 932nd Airlift Wing is a 22nd Air Force unit, based in southern Illinois near the towns of Belleville, Mascoutah, 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 Maintenance Group. Citizen Airmen come from more than 30 states during 932nd Unit Training Assembly (UTA) weekends to be part of the team (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Cold doesn't stop maintenance Airmen

The winter temperatures dipped down to a frigid eight degrees recently as Tech. Sgt. Paul Carissimo, 932nd Maintenance Group, prepares to top off the engine oil level on a 932nd Airlift Wing C-40C aircraft. He and other maintainers checked the plane over after it returned from a flight Jan. 16, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The C-40C plane is used to transport distinguished visitors worldwide. Carrisimo is a flying crew chief for the 932nd Airlift Wing, an Air Force Reserve Command unit flying four of the C-40C planes as part of 22nd Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Service to America before self

Patriotism and service to country are part of becoming an American Airman. These moments in life are special when a person raises their right hand and agrees to "support and defend the Constitution of the United States, against all enemies, foreign and domestic". Here, 932nd Airlift Wing Chief of Public Affairs, Lt. Col. Stan Paregien stands by the American flag during the oath of enlistment for Amanda Acerra, who enlisted into the United States Air Force Reserve at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The ceremony took place Jan 9, 2018, in the 932nd Airlift Wing headquarters, and was facilitated by recruiter Tech. Sgt. Nikki Seibel, seen here witnessing the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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Black letter flight shows maintenance pride

Master Sgt. Patrick Alvarado, 932nd Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief for tail number 0730, poses for a portrait on the Scott Air Force Base flight line Jan. 18, 2018. Alvarado's leadership and dedication to his aircraft lead to the rare Black Letter event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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932nd team earns black letter recognition

Senior Airmen Issac Watson, crew chief, 932nd Maintenance Squadron, performs a pre-flight fan blade inspection Jan. 9, 2018, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. There are hundreds of aircraft checks and tasks that all add to achievement of a black letter event. (U.S Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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932nd team earns black letter recognition

Tech. Sgt. Brandon Zangeneh, crew chief, 932nd Maintenance Squadron, applies wax as part of corrosion prevention on a C-40C Jan. 9, 2018, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. There are hundreds of aircraft checks and tasks that all add to achievement of a black letter event. (U.S Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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932nd team earns black letter recognition

Senior Master Sgt. Bo Wilcox, superintendent, 932nd Maintenance Squadron, simulates the signing of an aircraft status form, Jan 9th, 2018, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The form shows the aircraft's vitals, the inspections and is what determines a black letter event. (U.S Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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932nd team earns black letter recognition

Senior Master Sgt. Bo Wilcox, superintendent, 932nd Maintenance Squadron, simulates the signing of an aircraft status form, Jan 9th, 2018, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The form shows the aircraft's vitals, the inspections and is what determines a black letter event. (U.S Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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932nd team earns black letter recognition

Senior Airmen Sarah Neuverth is assisted by fellow propulsion technicians Staff Sgt. John Voyles, right, and Tech. Sgt. Jessica Adams, left, as they left the engine cowl in preparation for an oil inspection Jan. 9, 2018, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. There are hundreds of aircraft checks and tasks that all add to achievement of a black letter event. (U.S Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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932nd team earns black letter recognition

A team of aircraft maintainers with the 932nd Airlift Wing Maintenance Group earned a rare accomplishment with a third "black letter", an event highlighting zero discrepancies or issues prior to take-off. Pictured left to right: Senior Airman Sarah Neuverth, aircraft engine technician, Tech, Sgt. Jessica Adams aircraft engine technician, Staff Sgt John Voyles, aircraft engine technician, Staff Sgt. Gloria Rocha, aircraft electrician, Master Sgt. Mike Guthrie aircraft electric shop non-commissioned officer in charge, Master Sgt. Doug Hunter, airframe, power general flight chief, Senior Airman Issac Watson, crew chief, Tech. Sgt. Brandon Zangeneh, crew chief, Senior Airman Aaron Aubuchon, crew chief, Senior Airman Zachary Keeven, crew chief, Master Sgt. Chris Wagoner, aircraft hydraulic shop NCOIC, and SMSgt Bo Wilcox, production superintendent, not pictured, Master Sgt. Patrick Alvarado, dedicated crew chief for aircraft tail number 0730. (U.S Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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FOD walk proactively protects aircraft

At right, Master Sgt. Bo Wilcox, C-40 plane maintainer from the 932nd Airlift Wing, 932nd Maintenance Squadron, moves toward the back of an aircraft while other Airmen walk the area looking for any small items on the ground that don't belong. All successful 932nd Airlift Wing C-40C mission launches start days earlier with mission planning and aircraft preparation. Another area behind the scenes that's important is keeping the ramps and parking spots clean and ready to launch missions. Here, a team of maintenance and operations Airmen search the flight line for FOD (Foreign Object Damage) items Jan. 18, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.. Time spent getting hands on the ramps during these "FOD walks" protects tires and engines of all incoming and outgoing aircraft. This is done by manually ensuring debris such as ice, trash, blowing leaves, and small rocks or twigs, some dropped by birds flying over, are removed from the flight line. Sometimes a sweeper machine is also called in to assist such as after an ice storm. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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