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Inspection ready at all times

Staff Sgt. Jonathan Medler and Senior Airman Devon Posey discuss the components in the New Generation Heater and how to inspect them in accordance with the technical orders for the specific unit July 8, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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Inspection ready at all times

Staff Sgt. Jonathan Medler explains to Senior Airman Devon Posey, both 932nd Aerospace Ground Equipment technicians, how to check the measurements on the burner of a New Generation Heater and the significance to having correct measurements July 8, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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Training engages security forces

Drill weekends are always busy at the 932nd Airlift Wing as reservists come to the Illinois unit from 37 states. Here, the 932nd Security Forces Squadron Airmen, with protective shields, brace for impact from pressure applied by fellow squadron member during a baton blocking and attacking training class, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, June 4, 2017. Several people later volunteered to be in the highly padded "RedMan suit" to better appreciate the mission and importance of the 932nd AW SFS team. It was all about training, unit bonding, and outdoor crowd control and aggressor experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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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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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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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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Historical career from law enforcement to public affairs ends

Airmen of the 932nd Airlift Wing paid special final tributes to Master Sgt. Gerald Sonnenberg (far right) on the occasion of his retirement July 9, 2017, from the United States Air Force Reserve. The event included a Meritorious Service Medal for his recent history office service and 50 year history video, which ends culminating a very distinguished 31 year military career. 932nd Chief of Public Affairs, Lt. Col. Stan Paregien and 932nd Director of Staff, Lt. Col. Julie Novy, presented this historical shadow box, which encapsulates his three decades long career from law enforcement to public affairs to the history office. The whistle in the box represents law enforcement while the pen quill represents Sgt. Sonnenberg's writing skills in public affairs stories. (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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Sonnenberg retires with "blasts from wing's past"

The men and women of the 932nd Airlift Wing paid special tribute to Master Sgt. Gerald Sonnenberg (second from right) on the occasion of his retirement July 9, 2017, from the United States Air Force Reserve. The event included a Meritorious Service Medal for his recent history office service, culminating a very distinguished 31 year military career, which began in May of 1986. Special guests attending from left to right were the officiating officer, 932nd Chief of Public Affairs, Lt. Col. Stan Paregien; the Chief, Deployment and Distribution Operations Center, United States Transportation Command, Col. Karl Goerke; and the Chief of Staff, United States Transportation Command, Maj. Gen. Jay Flournoy. Both Goerke and Flournoy served as wing commanders at the 932nd Airlift Wing when Sergeant Sonnenberg worked as a writer and photographer in the public affairs office. (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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PA and recruiting work together on wing manning

Recruiter Tech Sgt. Sara Seibel stands at attention to witness 932nd Airlift Wing Chief of Public Affairs, Lt. Col. Stan Paregien, administer the oath of enlistment to Jeramy Smith as he joins the 932nd Airlift Wing's Medical Group to work in biomedical. "My father was prior Navy and I always wanted to join the military, and this just seemed like the right time," he said. The special event happened July 7, 2017, at the 932nd Airlift Wing, which is an Air Force Reserve Command unit located at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. For those who may have friends interested in the unit, they can call (800)-257-1212 to get more information and also look at the www.Get1Now.US webpage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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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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