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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 staff final tribute honors commander on last day

The 932nd Airlift Wing staff from various functional offices like JAG, Chaplain, PA, FM, IGI, Executive Officer, Command Post, and IG gave a final send off tribute board to retiring Col. Jonathan Philebaum (center right), with words that he had used often, or words others used to describe him. The canvas was hand painted by retired Lt. Col. Stephanie Boehning's daughter Liz, over the course of approximately 40 plus hours. Col. Philebaum retired on June 4, 2017 at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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Airman spotlight for June

Senior Airman Jasmine Guyton shares her Airmen's Story during the wing leadership review meeting June 2, 2017 Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. "It gave me the opportunity to tell our leadership about me and that led to connections within the wing," said Guyton about her experience speaking during the meeting. She shared that she comes from a military family and is currently pursuing a degree in multimedia and communications. Guyton hopes to someday commission as a public affairs officer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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Firefighters take on smoke

932nd Airlift Wing firefighters trained on intense core special skills particular to their unique jobs on May 21, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. In preparation, several firefighters lit pallets on fire (in background) to heat up the room, while others began searching for a simulated patient. These 932nd Civil Engineering Squadron members had already checked the hose system to ensure proper water pressure and availability of the resource in case it was needed to help put out a fire. Approximately 32 members of the 932nd Civil Engineering Squadron suited up with oxygen tanks to take their turns and get the hot, dark, challenging experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Final flight for 932nd AW commander

Quick photo after the traditional soaking during Col. Jonathan Philebaums's fini flight, May 31, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Philebaum will retire June 3rd during a formal retirement ceremony after having served 32 years in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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Final flight for 932nd AW commander

Rosalie Philebaum marshals in her son, 932nd AW commander, Jonathan Philebaum during his fini flight with help from Airman 1st Class Zachary Keeven, 932nd Airlift Wing crew chief, May 31, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Philebaum's wife and son also joined in the ceremonial fun. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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Final flight for 932nd AW commander

Rosalie Philebaum squirts water at her son, Jonathan Philebaum, commander, 932nd Airlift Wing, during his fini flight May 31, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. JoAnn Philebaum and their son both look on with delight as Philebaum is shocked by his mother's water blasts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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Ready to serve

Nathaniel Syrcle takes the oath of enlistment, given by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien, 932nd Airlift Wing public affairs officer, May 31, 2017, Scott Air Force Base Illinois. Sycrle is fulfilling a childhood dream to become a firefighter and the Air Force Reserve is helping him to achieve that dream. "I'm ready to be that person", said Syrcle about why he wanted to join the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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Ready to serve

Nathaniel Syrcle takes the oath of enlistment, given by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien, 932nd Airlift Wing public affairs officer, May 31, 2017, Scott Air Force Base Illinois. Sycrle is fulfilling a childhood dream to become a firefighter and the Air Force Reserve is helping him to achieve that dream. "I'm ready to be that person," said Syrcle about why he wanted to join the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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Ready to serve

Nathaniel Syrcle, center, stands with Lt. Col. Stan Paregien, left, and Tech. Sgt. Sara Seibel after having recited the oath of enlistment, given by Paregien, May 31, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Syrcle will fulfill his dream to become a firefighter with the 932nd Civil Engineer Squadron. For more information on how you can join the Air Force Reserve Command, contact Seibel, an Air Force Reserve recruiter with the 932nd Airlift Wing, at 618-781-1185. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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Firefighters train as a team

932nd Airlift Wing firefighters trained on core special skills particular to their unique jobs May 21, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. In preparation for their fellow firefighters to enter a smoke-filled building with fire and heat, while searching for a simulated patient, these 932nd Civil Engineering Squadron members checked the hose system to ensure proper water pressure and availability of the precious resource, in case it was needed to help put out jumping flames. In the background, other 932nd Civil Engineering Squadron members suited up with oxygen tanks to take their turns and get the hot, dark, challenging experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Firefighters train through intense heat

932nd Civil Engineering Squadron firefighters worked many additional hours beyond the normal drill weekend, concentrating in core job training on a special training weekend, upgrading their critical skills. Many are preparing to deploy later in the year. Here they prepare to go into a smoke-filled building to search for a possible victim. First aid, accountability of all 32 Air Force Reserve Command members, safety briefings, along with oxygen and water management tactics were practiced May 20-21, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Assisted parking for fini flight

Airman 1st Class Zachary Keeven, 932nd Airlift Wing crew chief, assists Lauren Lauer with hand signals as she marshals in Maj. Jonathan Lauer on his fini flight May 22, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Lauer, former executive officer for the 932nd Airlift Wing commander, took a new senior executive position with Air Mobility Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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About to get drenched

Maj. Jonathan Lauer, prepared to get wet, looks over at his son just before getting drenched with water May 22, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Tradition for a fini flight is getting hosed down by friends and family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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Fini flight for Lauer

Maj. Jonathan Lauer, former executive officer for the 932nd Airlift Wing, dodges blasts of water during his fini flight ceremony May 22, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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Fini flight for Lauer

A very wet Maj. Jonathan Lauer, center holding his son, poses with all in attendance to celebrate his fini flight May 22, 207, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Lauer was the 932nd Airlift Wing executive officer, and will new work for Air Mobility Command as a senior executive officer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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Firefighters train on core skills

932nd Airlift Wing firefighters trained on core special skills particular to their jobs on May 21, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Airman Rachel Robert sprays water from the nozzle of he water hose connected to a fire truck behind her, in preparation for her fellow firefighters to enter a smoke-filled building while searching for a simulated patient. She ran this check on the system to ensure proper water pressure and availability of the resource in case it was needed to help put out a fire. In the background, other 932nd Civil Engineering Squadron members suit up to take their turns and get the hot, dark, challenging experience. The 932nd Airlift Wing is part of 22nd Air Force, an Air Force Reserve Command unit located near Belleville, Illinois, and citizen airmen come to participate from 37 states. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Honor to the flag

Members of the 932nd Airlift Wing Honor Guard pay respect to the flag during a flag folding ceremony for retired Lt. Col. Ralph "Louie" DePalma, May 6, 2017, Hangar 1, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The tradition of folding a United States flag gives honor to the flag and to the retired service member. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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Lt. Col. DePalma retires

Left to right, Col Jonathan Philebaum, commander, 932nd Airlift Wing looks on as Senior Master Sgt. Curtis Geiler presents Lt. Col. Ralph "Louie" DePalma with a retirement shadow box with help from fellow Inspector General office member Senior Master Sgt. Wayne Cantwell, May 6, 2017, Hangar 1, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The shadow box is a reflection of a service member's military career and commonly presented as a gift upon retirement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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Lt. Col. DePalma retires

As per tradition, recently retired, Lt. Col. Ralph "Louie" DePalma hangs his name tap on the 73rd Airlift Squadron Hall of Fame May 6, 2017, 932nd Operations Group Heritage lounge, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, The wall honors those that served ten or more years with the 73rd AS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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