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932nd AW Airman shares her story with leadership

Staff Sgt. Shanee Simmons, health services management technician, 932nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron shares her Air Force story with 932nd Airlift Wing leadership during the wing review meeting Sept. 8, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)
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932nd AW Airman shares her story with leadership

Staff Sgt. Shanee Simmons, health services management technician, 932nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron shows off the commander's challenge coin she earned for sharing her Air Force story with 932nd Airlift Wing leadership during the wing review meeting Sept. 8, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)
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Honing medical skills as joint team

Squadron cooperation in action: The 932nd Airlift Wing was highly engaged managing resources and improving the unit during the September Unit Training Assembly. Here, the 932nd Medical Squadron, Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and Aeromedical Staging Squadron Airmen work together on first aid skills and C-130 load checks, with observation from U.S. Transportation Command guests. Multiple patient loads of litters were utilized to move people from the woods near the reserve wing, safely on to waiting buses, and then out to the aeromedical crew at the C-130 simulator. The action packed training was designed to lead people and execute any future medical missions, and was held on September 10, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base. The project was spearheaded by Capt. Randy Scollan and featured joint patient training with Army, Marine, and Navy personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
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Link says farewell to 932nd Airlift Wing

Commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing, Col. Esteban Ramirez, presents a final Meritorious Service Medal to Lt. Col. Melissa Link, as she retires from the Air Force Reserve on Sept. 9, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. She has been the chief of the 932nd Equal Opportunity Office for approximately two years with the reserve unit. She thanked the commander and the group of family, staff, and friends who gathered to wish her well in retirement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
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Welcome to the 932nd Airlift Wing

Col. Ray Smith, 932nd Operations Group commander, rear row, center, and 932nd Airlift Wing Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Chad Welch, rear row, right, pose for a photo following their wing overview briefing to newcomers Sept. 9, 2017 Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Each month the newest members of the 932nd AW are briefed by different agencies to prepare them for their Air Force Reserve careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)
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932nd AW prepares C-40 for hurricane relief effort

Master Sgt. Bo Wilcox steps up to inspect the underbelly of the C-40C plane with Staff Sgt. David Schallenberg looking on, both with the 932nd Airlift Wing, 932nd Maintenance Squadron, as they perform preflight checks early morning Sept. 8, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. This unique mission, planned to pick up military personnel in Florida before Hurricane Irma's predicted arrival, featured a total force crew of active duty 54th Airlift Squadron, and reservists from the 73rd Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
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Florida bound for hurricane support

A C-40C aircraft with the 932nd Airlift Wing departs Sept 8, 2017 from Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, heading to Tyndall Air Force Base to pick up fellow service members ahead of approaching Hurricane Irma. The total force crew of active duty 54th Airlift Squadron and reservists of the 73rd Airlift Squadron featured pilots, flight attendants and flying crew chief aboard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
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Guyton now aboard for two more years

"I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States..." Recently, Lt. Col. Julie Novy, 932nd Airlift Wing Interim Director of Inspections, performed the oath of reenlistment for Senior Airman Jasmine Guyton, a wing administrator in the command section. Guyton is looking forward to at least two more years with the Air Force Reserve Command at the 932nd Airlift Wing, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
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Training, good attitudes equal success

932nd Force Support Squadron officer Capt. Vanessa Jessie and Lt. Col. Julie Novy, 932nd Airlift Wing Interim Director of Inspections, share a moment of discussion and smiles after attending a computer training class. It was among several courses the help execute the mission better in Illinois, and was taught at the 932nd Airlift Wing headquarters, and held in a packed auditorium on July 8, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
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Recruiting and PA combine for enlistment

Recruiters and public affairs staff work together on a wide variety of projects throughout the year, but these moments are extra 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". 932nd Airlift Wing Chief of Public Affairs, Lt. Col. Stan Paregien stands by the American flag and performs the oath of enlistment for Brian Quinones, who enlisted into the United States Air Force Reserve and the 932nd Airlift Wing at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The ceremony took place August 4, 2017, in the 932nd AW headquarters and was facilitated by the background work of recruiter Tech. Sgt. Nikki Seibel, seen here witnessing the event next to Quinones. For others interested in joining they can contact the recruiting office at (618)-229-7077 or toll free 1-800-257-1212. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)(U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)
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Recruiting and PA help Airman cross into the blue

At center, Command Chief Master Sgt. Chad Welch welcomed the Mascoutah High School JRROTC to a recent wing session August 3, 2017, which included a briefing on finance and the new retirement system by 932nd AW honorary commander, Steve Bione, far right. Shown kneeling at lower right is Maj. Emily Stuckey, a sponsor for the JRROTC program that the wing adopted several years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
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Family witnesses enlistment of new Airman

932nd Airlift Wing's Chief of Public Affairs, Lt. Col. Stan Paregien, stands by the American flag and the family of Brian Quinones (second from right), who all came out to witness his emotional enlistment into the United States Air Force Reserve and the 932nd Airlift Wing at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The ceremony took place August 4, 2017, in the 932nd AW headquarters and was facilitated by the background work of recruiter Tech. Sgt. Nikki Seibel. Quinones was excited to cross over from a former career in security, to a maintenance crew chief for the C-40 aircraft after training. For others interested in joining they can contact the recruiting office at 618-229-7077 or toll free 1-800-257-1212. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)
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Final flight splashdown

At foreground, Senior Master Sgt. Oriel Rodriguez, a 73rd Airlift Squadron flight attendant, helps other 73rd Airmen welcome back 54th Airlift Squadron member, Tech. Sgt. Jeterria Thompson, center, from her final flight with the unit on August 17, 2017. The blue, white and gold painted C-40 aircraft is exclusively used to support the DV mission worldwide and is frequently gone on long mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
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PA and recruiter help Airman step forward again

Ready to ship off to basic military training camp? Some new Airmen will soon, but this staff sergeant has already been there once and done that. Lt. Col. Stan Paregien recently listened to one of the wing's newest recruits, Staff Sgt. Michael Aasen, as he talked about going into the communication area, and he smiled with pride, following his reenlistment into the 932nd Airlift Wing. He raised his right hand and enlisted again, coming from the Guard into the Air Force Reserve Command and the 932nd Airlift Wing on August 15, 2017 at Scott Air Force Base. He is seen here with his recruiter, Master Sgt. Tabetha Coley, who drove across the river to witness the event. She works the west side of the Mississippi River and Saint Louis, Saint Peters and Saint Charles areas. Those who want to refer a friend to the unit can call 1-800-257-1212. (Photo submitted)
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Commander and Chief welcome employers

At far right, commander of the 932nd 932nd Airlift Wing, Col. Esteban Ramirez and Command Chief Master Sgt. Chad Welch, welcomed employers of 932nd Airlift Wing members to the "Boss Day" event. They presented a special coin to the civic leaders. The bosses received a first-hand look at medical issues and the varied missions of the wing during Boss Day, August 5, 2017. Among other things, they were treated to a security dog demonstration, a trip to the control tower, orientation on robots with civil engineers, fire fighting, as well as lunch on board one of the unit planes. Employers heard briefings from public affairs, the 932nd Airlift Wing top enlisted and officer leadership, safety office representatives, and they learned what the flying mission is about. Bosses also had the opportunity to tour the weather center. When leaving at the end of the day, the civilian bosses said they were thrilled by the mission and the expertise of the men and women of the 932nd Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)
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Briefing the employers on safety issues

Left to right, Lt. Col. Michael Louer and Master Sgt. Mike Burgess, 932nd Airlift Wing Safety Office, speak during the 932nd Airlift Wing "Boss Day" event on August 5, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Burgess and Louer delivered messages of safety to employers who came out from around the region to see how the reserve unit practices skills on a unit training assembly weekend. Key points discussed were process management, identifying hazards, implementing controls, evaluations, motorcycle safety, being a good wingman and the critical days of summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)
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Recruiting helps Airmen cross into the blue

Members of the 932nd Airlift Wing Delayed Entry Program meet with their recruiters for a briefing at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. At far right, Senior Master Sgt. Melissa Melichar is the 932nd Recruiting Squadron Flight Chief in charge of all accessioning of new Airman at the Illinois unit . At center, recruiter Tech. Sgt. Sarah Seibel gives instructions to the new Airmen, and also helps prepare them for basic training with paperwork, reporting statements and weigh in procedures. Some recruits are shipping out soon to Lackland Air Force Base for training. Those interested in joining should call (618)-229-7077 or 1-800-257-1212 toll free. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
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Prepping for the Patriot Warrior mission

At Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, the 932nd Airlift Wing's Operations Group and Maintenance Group prepared early in the morning to fly multiple legs of transportation, and ensure 932nd Medical Group personnel made their arrival times at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. They took off on this C-40 aircraft on August 9, 2017 to reach their final destination, participating in Patriot Warrior. The two week event is an Air Force Reserve training exercise, designed to enhance wartime skills in a deployment-style environment and evaluate the ability of units to deploy mobility airlift and agile combat support capabilities in support of joint theater operations. Several 932nd AW ivil engineers, explosive ordnance experts, and firefighters went, along with other medical Airmen who left on later flights the same day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
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Safety briefs employers

Master Sgt. Mike Burgess, 932nd Airlift Wing Safety Office, speaks during the 932nd Airlift Wing Boss Day event on August 5, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Burgess used some humor to deliver messages of safety to employers who came out to see how the reserve unit trains on a unit training assembly weekend. Key points discussed by Burgess were process management, identifying hazards, implementing controls, evaluations, motorcycle safety, being a good wingman and the critical days of summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)
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Chief says farewell

Chief Master Sgt. George Vaughn, the 932nd Airlift Wing Medical Group Superintendent, shares his best wishes and a fond farewell to several 932nd MDG Airmen during the last few minutes before they take off on a C-40 flight to the special Patriot Warrior event August 9, 2017 at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Both the 932nd Aeromedical Staging Squadron and Medical Squadron are preparing for a ride out of town to Patriot Warrior, which is an integrated operational and medical joint field training exercise designed to evaluate the ability to deploy medical capabilities to support joint theater operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
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