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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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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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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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Proud to serve America

932nd Airlift Wing community outreach in action shows Saint Louis that our reservists are Citizen Airmen and get involved locally. Lt. Col. Julie Novy, 932nd Airlift Wing Director of Staff, carries the Air Force flag with other 932nd AW wing volunteers on a 1.5 mile walk in the Saint Louis Independence Day "VP" parade earlier this month. The 22nd Air Force unit, located at Scott Air Force Base, flies the C-40C aircraft for distinguished visitor airlift and is known as "The Gateway Wing" with Air Force Reserve Command members living and working on both sides of the Mississippi River. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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Marching down the avenue

Commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing, Col. Jonathan Philebaum (center, waving), led his wing volunteers on a 1.5 mile walk in the Saint Louis Independence Day "VP" parade on July 2, 2016. The unit located at Scott Air Force Base, flies the C-40C aircraft for distinguished visitor airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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Parade inspires new wing member

One of the newest members of the 932nd Airlift Wing, Lt. Col. Steven Secraw, 932nd Aeromedical Staging Squadron, was highly impressed with his unit and their participation in recent Independence Weekend activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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Wing provides patriotism and honor

22nd Air Force was represented in the middle of America as the commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing, Col. Jonathan Philebaum, led his wing volunteers on a 1.5 mile walk in the Saint Louis Independence Day "VP" parade July 2, 2016. The Illinois Air Force Reserve Command unit, located at Scott Air Force Base, flies the C-40C aircraft for distinguished visitor airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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Community outreach in action

Commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing, Col. Jonathan Philebaum (center), led his wing volunteers on a 1.5 mile walk in the Saint Louis Independence Day "VP" parade this week on July 2, 2016. The unit located at Scott Air Force Base, flies the C-40C aircraft for distinguished visitor airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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