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Train to be ready

Staff Sgt. Zachary Webb is given a command from the patrol leader to hold up as information about possible improvised explosive device information is passed along the patrol, July 9, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. During the July unit training assembly, 932nd Security Forces Airman conducted IED detection training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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Train to be ready

Staff Sgt. Brian Meyers, 932nd Civil Engineers Squadron, Explosive Ordnance Disposal team member, discusses some observations during improvised explosive device detection training with the 932nd Security Forces Squadron, July 9, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Meyers gave the SFS Airmen some key points to think about, such as disturbed ground cover, or branches and rocks that appear to be used as marking devices. The 932nd SFS train year- round for possible overseas deployments or stateside support operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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Train to be ready

Staff Sgt. Nicole Frost, with assistance from Staff Sgt. Danielle Worthy, calls in information about a possible improvised explosive device during training July 9, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. After gathering what intel they find, Frost called in various information about the location of the the device and a description that will help the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team better defuse the possible threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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Combat Dining In worker recognized

Commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing, Col. Esteban Ramirez, presents a letter of appreciation to Tech. Sgt. Sarah Hughes, 932nd Security Forces Squadron, for taking the lead behind the scenes work in preparation for the recent 932nd Combat Dining In at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. She helped with funds, equipment, securing the venue and managing the volunteers. In addition to training security Airmen, the 932nd AW is an Air Force Reserve flying unit located in Illinois and the only reserve unit utilizing the C-40 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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Train to be ready

932nd Security Forces Airmen perform improvised explosive device detection training July 9, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The 932nd SFS train year-round for possible overseas deployments or stateside support operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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Retiree presents flag to mother

Master Sgt. Kimberly Lawhorn, an Airman with the 932nd Airlift Wing, 932nd Maintenance Squadron, presents the American flag to her mother during Saturday's retirement ceremony as she leaves the Air Force Reserve Command. The 932nd honor guard told the history of the flag and folded it as part of the event held July 8, 2017 at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Patriots on the move

At center, retiring Master Sgt. Gerald Sonnenberg, the outgoing historian of the 932nd Airlift Wing, leads his fellow wing Airmen as they get into position before the start of the VP parade in July, 2017. Volunteers of the 932nd Airlift Wing in Illinois gave of their time to think of the history of America's Independence Day, and consider other military veterans who went before them, those who sometimes gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives. Sonnenberg, who retires on July 9 at 2:00 p.m., came up with the various flags and 932nd AW members along with a few retirees worked together to fold them back into proper position at the end of their parade route. The 932nd Airlift Wing had a great group of enthusiastic volunteers who carried the Air Force Reserve name on their banner and represented the unit in the popular Saint Louis parade which was televised live on local networks. The wing plans to help next in the Veterans Day parade in November also. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Fit to fight at the 932nd Airlift Wing

Runners start their 1.5 mile fitness assessment July 8, 2017 at the James Gym, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, as part of the physical fitness requirement for the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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Fit to fight at the 932nd Airlift Wing

Runners nearly complete their first lap of six during the 1.5 mile fitness assessment July 8, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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Fit to fight at the 932nd Airlift Wing

Senior Airman Issac Watson, C-40 crew chief with the 932nd Airlift Wing leads the pack of testers after the first lap July 8, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The 1.5 mile fitness assessment is used to gauge aerobic fitness levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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Fit to fight at the 932nd Airlift Wing

Airman 1st. Class Garrett Podraza, 932nd Airlift Wing Force Support Squadron, gives instructions for the 1.5 mile fitness assessment July 8, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Podraza, a physical training leader, pointed out the start line and end line for the James Gym track, a small difference but important for runners to know. "I like being a PTL, we encourage and motivate the runners,"said Podraza. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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Wing honors America's birthday

On July 1, 2017, the commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing's Operations Group, Col. Ray Smith, leads his volunteer wing members down the avenue as part of the community's outstanding Saint Louis VP parade, celebrating Independence Day. The 932nd Airlift Wing is an Illinois wing flying the C-40 under 22nd Air Force and the Air Force Reserve Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Medical reenlistment

Staff Sgt. Brandon Issler takes the oath of enlistment to stay in the unit and serve again as administered by Lt. Col. Carole Lowe during the 932nd Airlift Wing drill weekend held on June 4, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. They are both members of the 932nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron. AMDS keeps the unit humming medically with physicals and blood pressure checks, just a small part of the large amount of work that occurs to keep Airmen healthy and ready to deploy in the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Volunteers honor America's Independence Day

Capt. Elizabeth Wszalek, 932nd Airlift Wing executive officer during the week, and 932nd Force Support Squadron Manpower and Personnel Flight commander on drill weekends, joined up with many enthusiastic volunteers like Stephanie Smith and Master Sgt. Karen Ridge, along with other 932nd AW Airmen to celebrate America's Independence Day. They walked and waved at crowds through the streets of Saint Louis as part of America's Birthday VP parade on July 1, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Wing honors America's birthday

Recently retired wing commander, Col. Jonathan Philebaum, shakes hands and congratulates Master Sgt. Gerald Sonnenberg, a former public affairs specialist and historian, on his upcoming retirement from the 932nd History Office (Sunday, July 9 at 2 p.m.) The two were proud and honored as they joined other 932nd AW volunteers to represent the Illinois unit, 22nd Air Force and Air Force Reserve Command in the July 1, 2017 VP parade in Saint Louis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Marching down the avenue: Illinois unit honors America's birthday

Reservist volunteers of the 932nd Airlift Wing located at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, gave of their time to think of the history of America's Independence Day, and to consider other military veterans who went before them, those who sometimes gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives. With the St. Louis "Gateway to the West" arch in the background, 932nd AW members and a few retirees joined in a friendly reunion to help the community celebrate America's birthday. After an appearance on live television, they worked together to fold the American flags back into proper position at the end of their parade route. The 932nd Airlift Wing had a great group of enthusiastic volunteers who carried the Air Force Reserve name on their banner and represented the unit in the extremely popular Saint Louis parade, which was televised live on local networks, and beyond, to an estimated three million households. The wing plans to help next in the Veterans Day parade in November also. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Present and past: Wing honors America's birthday

At right, the commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing's Operations Group, Col. Ray Smith, talks history with retired 932nd AW public affairs specialist Tech. Sgt. Daniel Oliver. They and other wing Airmen past and present, met up early in the morning July 1, 2017, to assemble and prepare for the Saint Louis VP parade. In talking about the unit they remembered wing lineage and special event memories before the start of the big "America's Birthday" VP parade in Saint Louis, Missouri. The 932nd AW is a 22nd Air Force unit under Air Force Reserve Command.(U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Wing honors America's birthday

Master Sgt. Karen Ridge with the 932nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, shares a laugh with retired public affairs specialist Tech. Sgt. Daniel Oliver, as they remember fond wing memories before the start of the big America's Birthday VP parade on July 1, 2017, in Saint Louis, Missouri. Volunteers of the 932nd Airlift Wing gave of their time to think of the history of America's Independence Day, and consider other military veterans who went before them, and sometimes gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives. 932nd AW members and a few retirees worked together last week to fold the American flag back into its proper position at the end of their parade route. The 932nd Airlift Wing had a great group of enthusiastic volunteers who carried the Air Force Reserve Command banner and represented the unit in the popular Saint Louis parade which was televised live on local networks. The wing plans to help in the Veterans Day parade in November also. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Wing honors America's birthday

Volunteers of the 932nd Airlift Wing in Illinois gave of their time to think of the history of America's Independence Day, and consider other military veterans who went before them, those who sometimes gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives. 932nd AW members and a few retirees worked together to fold the American flags back into proper position at the end of their parade route. The 932nd Airlift Wing had a great group of enthusiastic volunteers who carried the Air Force Reserve name on their banner and represented the unit in the popular Saint Louis parade which was televised live on local networks. The wing plans to help next in the Veterans Day parade in November also. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Wing honors America's birthday

The 932nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs Shop coordinated participation in the July 1, 2017 Saint Louis VP parade, to recognize America's birthday. From left, waiting to start the parade are Senior Airman Maria Tremblay, retired non-commissioned officer in charge of PA, Tech Sgt. Daniel Oliver; 932nd Operations Group commander Col. Ray Smith, and Master Sgt. Monica Codner. She was seen here catching a photo with "Uncle Sam" who is a 24 year Air Force veteran and he expressed heartfelt wishes to not only the 932nd Airlift Wing but to all of the men and women currently serving in the armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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