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Civic leaders tour C-40C

Lt. Col. Dave "Santa" Santarelli, director of operations, 73rd Airlift Squadron speaks with a local civic leader aboard a C-40C during the Belle-Scott event Aug. 18, 2016 at the 126th Air Refueling Wing hangar, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Local community civic leaders had the opportunity to tour a C-40C distinguished visitor aircraft and KC-135 air refueling tanker. The Belle-Scott Committee is comprised of local community leaders who meet with Scott Air Force Base officials on a recurring basis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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Lending a helping hand

A 932nd Airlift Wing aircrew member helps pull his Airman into the raft as 932nd Operations Group pilots and aeromedical evacuation personnel trained in the rain during their last Unit Training Assembly weekend. The event to develop proficiency during stress took place at the base pool to accomplish required water survival skills. The program simulates a plane needing to crash land in a remote water location, and the crew must then take care of each other using first aid skills, along with swimming, surviving and building shelter with the limited tools provided. (U.S. Air Force photos by Maj. Stan Paregien)

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Clouds fill the sky over C-40s

A blustery spring day on the flight line as one C-40 is prepped for a static display and another awaits a mission, April 15, 2016, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The C-40C plane is used to transport DV worldwide as part of the 932nd Airlift Wing, under 22nd Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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Enjoying one last splashdown celebration

Col. Sean Pierce, outgoing 932nd Operation Group commander, is sprayed down with bubbles, enthusiasm and laughter by his unit members after he completed his "fini flight", or final C-40C flight on the distinguished visitor airlift plane. The plane is used to transport DV worldwide as part of the 932nd Airlift Wing, under 22nd Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Stan Paregien)

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C40 awaits visit from civic leaders

A 932nd Airlift Wing C-40 enjoys the sunshine and cool breeze while waiting for a civic leader tour April 15, 2016, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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Commander's send off

Col. Karl Goerke, 932nd Airlift Wing commander, and a member of the 932nd AW maintenance team bid farewell to the Air Force Reserve Command inspection team as they depart Scott Air Force Base, Ill. for Robins Air Force Base, Ga. July 14, 2015. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Maj. Stan Paregien)

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Command Chief visits aircraft

Chief Master Sergeant Brian Wong, Command Chief Master Sergeant, Fourth Air Force, talks about training on the flight line while talking with Senior Airman Christina Hall aboard the C-40C aircraft recently. This was Chief Wong's first visit to Scott Air Force Base. He was able to make visits throughout the 932nd Airlift Wing. Fourth Air Force has command supervision of the Air Force Reserve's long-range airlift and air-refueling units located throughout the continental United States.. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Staff Sgt. Amber Hodges)

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Ready for the skies

Two of the 932nd Airlift Wing's C-40 aircraft sit waiting for their next mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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Wheels up

An Air Force Reserve Command C-40C bring wheels up as it flies a mission. The 932nd Airlift Wing at Scott Air Force Base has three of the blue, white and gold aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Stan Paregien)

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Wheels up

An Air Force Reserve Command C-40C bring wheels up as it flies a mission. The 932nd Airlift Wing at Scott Air Force Base has three of the blue, white and gold aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Stan Paregien)

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"Gateway Wing" planes of the 932nd AW stand ready

932nd Airlift Wing C-40C aircraft sit at the ready, awaiting their next mission at Scott Air Force Base. The 932nd AW is the only flying wing of the Air Force Reserve Command in Illinois and is affectionately called the "Gateway Wing" in the reserve circles, because of its close proximity to the Saint Louis arch. (Photo submitted by Andre Everett)

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Fog and sunshine greet Illinois reservists at 932nd AW

Early morning distant fog and a sunrise glow greet crew members of the 932nd Airlift Wing as the C-40C aircraft stairs are lowered upon arrival at Scott Air Force Base. The 932nd AW is the only flying wing of the Air Force Reserve Command in Illinois. (Photo submitted by Andre Everett)

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Seasons change and the mission goes on

A C-40C aircraft belonging to the 932nd Airlift Wing makes its way back to the Air Force Reserve unit in Illinois from a flight, as the leaves of fall begin to change colors near Scott Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Stan Paregien)

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Prepping the C-40C for another mission

Airman First Class Tracy Pullen, 932nd Maintenance Squadron crew chief, stands before a shining C-40C aircraft belonging to the Air Force Reserce Command unit at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Among many duties, he works on scanning systems in the cockpit to check for faults and engine readiness before flights. "I love working on these planes," said Airman Pullen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Stan Paregien)

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Final VC-9 prep

Senior Airman Sam Miller, 932nd Maintenance Squadron, collects excess fuel from VC-9 (tail 1863) just prior to its final flight as an Air Force Reserve aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Dan Oliver)

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Bedding down the C-9C

Staff Sgt. Joseph Wienhold, a flying crew chief, puts the final touches on the C-9C following her final flight as an Air Force Reserve aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Dan Oliver)

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The key to VC-9 73-1682

Col. Bill Edwards, 932nd Airllift Wing commander, hands the aircraft ceremonial key to AMC Museum director Michael Leister at Dover Air Force Base, Del. VC-9 73-1862 was delivered to the Museum by the 932nd AW on Aug. 18. The aircraft, also known as Air Force Two, was piloted by Lt. Col. Rick Eccher, who brought her in for smooth landing at 1 p.m. The aircraft saw service in four decades escorting vice-presidents, first ladies and other U.S. dignataries. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Dan Oliver)

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Standing by for the next mission

A C-40C is chocked and checked in between missions as it gets ready to go do the nation's business again. The 932nd Airlift Wing maintains three of the aircraft to travel worldwide as requested transporting high level distinguished visitor missions. The Air Force Reserve wing is stationed at Scott Air Force Base near Belleville, Ill. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Stan Paregien)

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The C9-C takes its place in aviation history

Col. William Edwards, 932nd Airlift Wing commander, hands the ceremonial C9-C key to Michael Leister, museum director of the .Air Mobility Command Museum. The C-9C landed at Dover Air Force Base, Del. on August 18, for its addition to the AMC Museum. The C-9C has flown our nations' civilian and military leaders across the world since 1975. The aircrew for the final flight was Lt. Col. Rick Eccher, pilot; and Lt. Col Bryan Birchem, co-pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Dan Oliver)

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Saying farewell for now

One of the few remaining C-9C planes of the 932nd Airlift Wing departs Scott Air Force Base for the last time. Its new home will be at the Air Mobility Command Museum, Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. The Air Force Reserve Command flying wing will continue to fly three C-40C planes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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