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EOD goes the extra mile

The 932nd Airlift Wing's Explosive Ordnance Disposal team spent extra time, beyond their normal drill weekend, preparing highly specialized equipment and then pushing themselves through the summer heat and humidity, deep into the forest during a rainstorm at Scott Air Force Base, in an effort to get additional skills training. Tech. Sgt. Jeff Butera (left), explains his role during the muddy, mosquito and bug-infested event to Col. Jonathan Philebaum, the wing commander. With rain soaking everyone's uniforms, and mud squishing beneath their boots, the technicians stayed hidden, communicated to each other, searched with mine sweepers, and got down on the ground in the mud to meticulously identify and remove improvised explosive devices August 13, 2016 in Illinois. They are attached to 22nd Air Force, under Air Force Reserve Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Stan Paregien)

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Final handshake of appreciation

The vice commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing, Col. Esty Ramirez, shakes hands with retiring 932nd Medical Group commander Col. Vanessa Mattox, as Col. Christopher Simpson, 932nd Mission Support Group commander listens. Colonel Ramirez talked to the large military group of well wishers in the audience about his first time in Illinois at the unit and the fond memories he had meeting Colonel Mattox. He then presented a special world globe and noted her outgoing leadership style, just as she reminded everyone to have fun along the way, and take care of each other while doing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Stan Paregien)

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Reenlistment is all in the family

Retiree and former 932nd Medical Group member Lt. Col. Sue Drabing performs the oath of reenlistment for her niece, Staff Sgt. Kaitlynn Canini. Colonel Drabing said, "I recruited her initially. It was a true privilege to be able to perform her reenlistment. We have 2 kids, my niece and future son-in-law serving in the 932nd Airlift Wing. It is our military family and continuing that support even after retirement is an honor that I cherish." (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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Global express of thanks presented

Vice commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing, Col. Esty Ramirez, talked about his first time in Illinois at the unit and the fond memories he had, and he then presented a world globe to retiring Col. Vanessa Mattox, outgoing commander of the 932nd Medical Group. He noted her outgoing leadership style and she reminded everyone to have fun along the way, and take care of each other while doing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Stan Paregien)

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Welcome newcomers

The 932nd Airlift Wing welcomed the newest additions to the 932nd AW in Illinois during the Newcomers Orientation Course. The two day course provides new military members valuable information about the mission of the 932nd, and they get to hear from various offices to help with being new members of team Scott. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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A time to reflect

At left, Senior Master Sgt. Barbara Gilmore, 932nd Medical Squadron, talks about a fun memory she had of her time working with the retiring commander of the 932nd Medical Group, Col. Vanessa Mattox. She bid farewell to the wing and was presented many gifts of thanks on her last day in Illinois, August 7, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Stan Paregien)

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A time to reflect

Vice commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing, Col. Esty Ramirez, talked about his first time in Illinois at the unit and the fond memories he had, and he then presented a world globe to retiring Col. Vanessa Mattox, outgoing commander of the 932nd Medical Group. He noted her outgoing leadership style and she reminded everyone to have fun along the way, and take care of each other while doing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Stan Paregien)

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Making an impression

Spotlight: Senior Airman Debra Gomez (standing at left), is a member of the 932nd Airlift Wing and works in the 932nd Maintenance Group's engine shop, part of the AMXS. She spoke to the pre-Unit Training Assembly commander's leadership staff to explain why she joined the unit, the work she does for Air Force Reserve Command in Illinois, and what she likes about serving. She noted a desire to find a career with a higher purpose and a family history of service influencing her decisions to sign up, and she also credited Tech Sgt. Jessica Adams and Tech. Sgt. Victor Valdez as supervisors who have helped her along the way. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Stan Paregien)

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Commendation for a job done safely

Commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing, Col. Jonathan Philebaum, presented an Air Force Commendation Medal to Tech. Sgt. Anthony McKee in the unit's safety office. He was noted for his work evaluating 600 facilities for fall protection needs. He provided all the training and the program served as a benchmark for the host unit. McKee also reclassified 860 confined spaces by updating the Base Master List, which was a compliance-driven timeline, and did it two months early. He resolved 40 issues and interpreted OSHA guidance reduced response time to users by 22 percent. He was noted for being a "Total Force enabler" and enhanced relationships around the wing by conducting 650 site visits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Stan Paregien)

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New rank

At left, Lt. Col. Ralph DePalma, 932nd Airlift Wing Director of Inspector General-Inspections (IGI) along with Master Sgt. Brent Harting 932nd Logistics Readiness Flight (right), provide the tradition of "tacking on" the new rank to Senior Master Sgt. Wayne Cantwell at the wing headquarters building, Scott Air Force Base, near Bellevillei, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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932nd and 908th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadrons train as team

Leading people in the summer heat, Staff Sgt. Sarah Trost, 932nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, explains the safety procedures to don an oxygen mask in case of smoke or fire to her "simulated patients" as they wait to board a C-130 from the 908th Airlift Wing, visiting from Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Both the 932nd Airlift Wing and 908th Airlift Wing flew together to get medical training time in the air, and both are units under 22nd Air Force and the Air Force Reserve Command. Known as the "Gateway Wing", the 932nd Airlift Wing at Scott Air Force Base is located less than 30 minutes from the Saint Louis Arch and reservists live on both sides of the Mississippi River. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Stan Paregien)

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Security

Men and women from the 932nd Airlift Wing Security Forces Squadron took time to load up vehicles, weapons, and assorted protective gear and head to the woods during a busy reserve weekend, and then went through hot weather training with hand guns and rifles. Col. Jonathan Philebaum, 932nd AW commander (left), Command Chief Master Sgt. Chad Welch (center), and Col. Timothy Donnelly, AFRC Deputy Chief of Security Forces Division, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command (right), visited the SFS in the field on July 9, 2016, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Donnelly spoke to the Airmen between training to discuss current affairs within Air Force Reserve Command Security Forces and address any concerns or questions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Stan Paregien)

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Happy to move out

Sharing their load with a smile and a great attitude, even in the summer heat, 932nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron members Tech. Sgt. Deshae Clinton (kneeling), and Master Sgt. Kelly Willis, prepare to load up a simulated patient during a C-130 loading procedure. 932nd AW and 908th Airlift Wing Aeromedical Evacuation Squadrons trained together, giving mutually beneficial training time to both aircrews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Stan Paregien)

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Leaders spending time at unit level mentoring

The highest ranking enlisted leader at Air Force Reserve Command in Warner Robins, Georgia, Command Chief Chief Master Sgt. Ericka Kelly (right), talks about mentoring as part of the 932nd Airlift Wing's Professional Development Seminar. The action packed course was held July 7-8, 2016, at Scott Air Force Base. The event allowed unit members a chance to ask questions and hear about how enlisted Air Force Airmen and officers made successes out of various challenges in their careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Stan Paregien)

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30 years of service recognized

Commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing, Col. Jonathan Philebaum, presents a special certificate recognizing Senior Master Sgt. Teresa Ray with 30 years of outstanding service to the United States government. She was congratulated during the 932nd Airlift Wing Commander's Civilian All Call on July 20, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Stan Paregien)

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Talking strategy for 2017

Commander of the 932nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Lt. Col. Kathleen Kent, talks with 932nd Airlift Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Chad Welch, the top enlisted leader, about the challenges and strategic plan for 2017 during a recent commander's off site session. She and the other squadron and group commanders discussed priorities for the rest of 2016 and 2017, which include executing the mission, leading people, managing resources, and improving the unit as they gear up for inspections and possible future deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Stan Paregien)

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Preparing to shoot, move, communicate

Commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing, Col. Jonathan Philebaum, gets a situational awareness briefing from Master Sgt. Salvatore Urbano, with the 932nd Security Forces Squadron, before putting on his helmet of protection and moving deeper into the forest to execute the mission as part of a four person team The SFS squads spent a hot weekend in the woods shooting at targets, moving as a team, and performing low crawls during a portion of the combat physical exercise course. It was held during the July unit training assembly, July 9-10, 2016, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. SFS had members flip a tire, low crawl, run with fuel cans filled with water, perform a first aid fireman carry to lift and move a fellow Airman and then drag them a set distance, all while sprinting between stations. (U. S. Air Force photo by Maj. Stan Paregien)

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Local committee gives to 932nd families

Mark Kern, blue suit, St. Clair County Chairman, and John Hughes, beige suit, director of military affairs, St. Clair County present Liz Wszalek, board member for Friends of 932nd Airlift Wing and Col. Jonathan Philebaum, 932nd AW commander a check from the St. Clair County Armed Forces Ball Committee July 22, 2016, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The donation will be used to support families within the 932nd AW. (U.S. Air Force photo/Christopher Parr)

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Continued support for Team Scott families

Civic leaders from the St. Clair County Armed Forces Ball Committee presented a check to Scott Air Force Base commanders and representatives for Friends of Military Families, Friends of the 932nd Airlift Wing, and 126th Refueling Wing July 22, 2016, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The donation will be divided among the private organizations that provide support to active duty, reserve and air national guard Airmen and their families. The committee raised the funds as part of their 2nd Annual Armed Forces Ball, which was organized to honor military service members, past and present. The inaugural event took place May 8, 2015, in Fairview Heights, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo/Christopher Parr)

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Professional development courses supported by USO

Master Sgt. Chad Bruntgens, 932nd Maintenance Group, takes a moment out during the busy July schedule at the 932nd Professional Development Course, to stop and thank the USO volunteers from Saint Louis that came out and fed Airmen of the 932nd Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Stan Paregien

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