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Leading people at the 932nd Maintenance Group

Chief Master Sgt. Lance Ott listens as the commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing, Col. Jonathan Philebaum, discusses long range maintenance issues with the commander of the 932nd Maintenance Group (MXG), Lt. Col. Amanda Sheets. The MXG is responsible for leading people who are training and equipping Airmen to inspect, maintain and repair Air Force Reserve Command planes. This 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. In the background Command Chief Master Sgt. Chad Welch (left) and Senior Master Sgt. Todd Wadkins follow the tour. Colonel Philebaum took several days to make the rounds and meet people throughout the Illinois unit, which is part of 22nd Air Force, under Air Force Reserve Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)
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Keeping the mission going

Tech. Sgt. Aaron Flanigan, left, an avionics tech with the 932nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assists Tech. Sgt. Billy Manning, sheets metal worker with the 932nd Maintenance Squadron to repair an overheated heads up display and replace a nut plate, May 2, 2016, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)
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Sitting in the cargo bay

Tech. Sgt. Paul Carissimo, 932nd Maintenance Squadron, looks over the list of areas to inspect during a routine inspection of a C-40c cargo/luggage bay May 2, 2016, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)
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A little help to see

Staff Sgt. Kenis Wallace, crew chief, 932nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, reaches into a dark, tight spot to lubricate the landing gear of a C-40C, May 2, 2016, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. C-40s have a lot of hard to reach and dimly lit areas and a good wingman, such as Senior Airman Robert Gentry, is needed to shine some light for Wallace to get the gear properly lubricated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr )
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Oil change for a C-40C

Senior Airman Sarah Campbell, an aircraft engine mechanic in the 932nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, changes out an oil filter for a C-40 engine and replaces a drain plug, April 15, 2016, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The weather was a sunny but breezy spring day on the flight line and needed maintenance made for a great training opportunity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)
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Thoughts on maintaining planes

Commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing, Col. Jonathan Philebaum, discusses maintenance issues with Command Chief Master Sgt. Chad Welch (left) and the supervisor of the 932nd Metal Technology Shop, Master Sgt. Glenn Greene (center). Colonel Philebaum took several days recently to make the rounds and meet people throughout the Illinois unit at Scott Air Force Base, which is part of 22nd Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)
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Getting to know the wing

Lt. Col. Troy Appel, commander, 932nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, discusses various mission needs with, Col. Jonathan Philebaum, the new commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing, during an immersion tour of the Maintenance Group, April 2, 2016, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Philebaum was given a tour of the various sections located in the MXG building and had the opportunity to learn more about the many different careers in aircraft maintenance . (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)
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February 2016 back cover

Tech. Sgt. Brandon Zangeneh of the 932nd Maintenance Squadron at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, stands inside the wheel compartment of a C-40 aircraft during a routine detailed inspection. The 932nd Airlift Wing is the only Air Force Reserve Command unit that flies the C-40C, which is used to provide world-class airlift for U.S. national and military leaders. (Christopher Parr)
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A fond farewell to a long time 932nd Maintenance Group member

Lt. Col. Troy Appel, the commander of the 932nd AMX, presented various certificates of appreciation and retirement to Master Sgt. Kenneth McCray (right) who spent many years with the 932nd Airlift Wing, 932nd Maintenance Group, going back to the C-9A aeromedical airlift days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Stan Paregien)
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Fresh paint does wonders to old space

Tech. Sgt. Doug Hunter, aircraft electrician with the 932nd Airlift Wing Maintenance Group, is careful to stay outside the line while he rolls on new paint in room 105 of the 932 AW MXG building , Scott Air Force Base, Ill., July 30, 2015. The room had been occupied by the 375th Maintenance Squadron and so the old emblem will remain and some new 932nd AW emblems will be added as the project continues. (U.S. Air Force photo/Christopher Parr)
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Bring new life to an old space

Tech. Sgt. Doug Hunter, aircraft electrician with the 932nd Airlift Wing Maintenance Group, adds fresh paint to an old space within the Maintenance Group headquarters, building 450, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., July 30, 2015. The month long project to renovate the large room into a auditorium for commander's calls and other briefings includes fresh paint, construction of a small stage, and some acoustic treatment to dampen sound. Before renovations began, the vacant space had been used as a parachute fabrication room when it was occupied by the 375th Maintenance Group. To keep the project's cost low, paint was obtained through the Self Help program and the labor was done by Hunter and Tech. Sgt. Chris Wagoner, a C-40C crew chief. Hunter obtained a lift from the 932nd AW Civil Engineer Squadron and the two used personal skills obtained through past jobs to perform the work. (U.S. Air Force photo/Christopher Parr)
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Saying another fond farewll at the maintainer's shop

Commander of the 932nd Maintenance Group, Col. James McDonnell (left), presents a certificate of retirement from the armed forces of the United States that certifies that Lieutenant Colonel Gregory Plank has served faithfully and honorably and was retired from the United States Air Force in a ceremony held recently. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Backing up a C-40

Master Sgt. Brian Fark, a 932nd Airlift Wing Maintenance Group designated crew chief, guides a C-40 back from its parking spot early in the morning as the aircraft prepares for take off April 30, 2015, Scott Air Force Base Ill. The 932nd AW is an Air Force Reserve flying unit that flies the C-40C, an operation support and team travel aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo / Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)
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Brakes at the ready

Staff Sgt. Kenny Vandehey, crew chief with the 932nd Airlift Wing, rides the brakes of a C-40 that is being prepped for an "A-Check", routine maintenance service inspection, April 8, 2015 in Hangar 1, Scott Air Force Base Ill. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)
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Ready to roll

Tech. Sgt. Brandon Zangeneh, with the 932nd Airlift Wing Maintenance Squadron, uses a tow vehicle, also called a "TUG", to move a C-40c into position for a routine minor inspection, April 8, 2015 Scott Air Force Base, Ill. An "A-Check" is performed routinely after an aircraft has flown a certain number of hours. The 932nd AW is the only Air Force Reserve flying the C-40C, a distinguished visitor aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)
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Leaders share a laugh and time visiting work centers

The commander of the 932nd Maintenance Group, Col. James McDonnell, enjoys a laugh with the vice commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing, Col. James Lackey, as they prepare to visit various work centers around the maintainer's building. The two 932nd Airlift Wing leaders spent time walking around to meet Airmen on the job. They were able to interact and ask questions to see what issues wing members were working on. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Stan Paregien)
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Spotlight on the 932nd Airlift Wing Maintenance Group

Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr, 932nd Public Affairs office, records video of the 932nd Airlift Wing vice commander, Col. James Lackey, left, and the Maintenance Group commander, Col. James McDonnell during a monthly video series highlighting 932nd Airlift Wing groups and squadrons at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Each video focuses on a different essential team that supports the overall wing mission and objectives. The video for the March Unit Training Assembly (UTA) had a personal touch with Col. McDonnell asking the question about the Air Force's Wingman concept. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Stan Paregien)
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Getting warmer so watch for motorcycles and wear your helmet

The forecast next week is for temperatures in the mid-60's so watch out for motorcycles that will be back out and about from their winter hibernation. As a reminder if you ride, always wear protective gear including the all important helmet, just like Colonel James McDonnell, pictured here arriving for a meeting at the 932nd Airlift Wing. He is commander of the 932nd Maintenance Group, 932nd Airlift Wing, Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The mission of the 932nd Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve, assigned as a tenant unit at Scott Air Force Base, is to provide first-class, worldwide, safe, and reliable airlift for distinguished visitors and their staffs. The wing maintains the C-40C aircraft for VIP special assignment missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Stan Paregien)
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Colonel pins on

New eagle wings are pinned onto the outgoing commander of the Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at the 932nd Airlift Wing during the unit training assembly. Newly promoted Col. Clifford Waller smiles upon receiving his promotion to full colonel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)
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Maintenance makes it safe on flightline

932nd Maintenance Group collects small bags of debris during a routine "foreign object damage" walk around an airplane. The FOD walk is done to help prevent mishaps with aircraft, and protect assets and mission capabilities by picking up items as small as a pebble or chip of concrete. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Amber Hodges)
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