Moments from launch
Air Force Reserve Command pilots (in the cockpit window) and maintainers outside on the ground, work together on the flight line, checking over a 932nd Airlift Wing plane, as one C-40C is prepped and awaits a mission March 21, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The C-40C aircraft is used to transport the nation's distinguished visitor mission worldwide as part of the 932nd Airlift Wing, under 22nd Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command. The unit is made up of four groups which include the 932nd Mission Support Group, Medical Group, Operations Group and Maintenance Group. All work together to help improve the overall mission of the wing in Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)