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A time to step forward and serve America

Lt. Col. Stan Paregien listens to one of the wing's newest recruits, Ryan Hill, as he recites the oath of enlistment. He later talked about going into the medical area, and he smiled with pride as family members witnessed the historical moment as he enlisted into the 932nd Airlift Wing. He raised his right hand and promised to "support and defend the Constitution of the United States", coming into the Air Force Reserve and the 932nd Airlift Wing on April 17, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base. His recruiter, Master Sgt. Tabetha Coley, works the St. Peters side of the river in Missouri. Those who want to refer a friend to the unit can call 1-800-257-1212. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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Let's talk medical facts training

Capt. Jessica Emory, 932nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, and Lt. Col. James Stenger of the 932nd Medical Squadron, give directions and discuss various medical procedures from their unique backgrounds in both military and community work. Members of the 932nd Airlift Wing participated in medical refresher courses March 4, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. During this particular class, medical teams from the 932nd Medical Group and 932nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron worked in a training area using a simulated (robotic) patient to check vital signs electronically. The training emphasized the breadth of skills necessary to run through checklists, communicate to each person what their role is, and use teamwork to save lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Practice makes perfect taking care of Airmen

Airmen are all smiles as self aid and buddy care classes with litter carries takes place Feb. 10, 2018, at the 932nd Airlift Wing, Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Here, a group of 932nd Aeromedical Staging Squadron (ASTS) members practice proper lifting techniques to properly move up with their litter, and potentially load any type of vehicle for patient movement. The 932nd Airlift Wing worked improving and refining skills at the unit during the very cold Unit Training Assembly weekend at Scott Air Force Base. The compact, highly-packed training was designed to lead people and maintain skills for these medical professionals of the 932nd Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Command Chief Welch thanks band director

Community thank you in action: The 932nd Airlift Wing made a visit to Belleville West High School on Feb. 8, 2018, to thank the "Maroon" marching band for attending and playing songs "live" at a recent deployer's send off event. Here, the highest ranking enlisted member, 932nd Command Chief Master Sgt. Chad Welch, presented a recycled special C-40 aircraft window to Belleville West band directors, Scott Wilson (seen here) and Michael Pond-Jones (not pictured). It was engraved with a "token of appreciation" message for the volunteer work the band did while performing at Scott Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Finance class offered

The Director of the 932nd Airlift Wing's Airman and Family Readiness Office, Deb Teague, spoke to unit members about finances Feb. 5, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The topic was "How to Make the Most of Your Money" and the intense, 60 minute crash course was held at the 932nd Airlift Wing's main auditorium. She provided snacks and pizza for those civilians and military members attending, and then answered many questions regarding money, both good and bad ways to utilize it. The next finance class will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 28, with a focus on the Thrift Savings Program (TSP) that is available to government civilians and military members. Those interested in attending should call 932 Airman & Family Readiness at 229-7556 for more information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Ready to serve at the 932nd Airlift Wing

This news page is created for motivated 932nd Airlift Wing members like Chaplain (Lt. Col.) William Thornton, who shares a "thumbs up" and a smile at the 932nd Airlift Wing headquarters, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The 932nd AW chaplains and chaplain assistants, referred to as Religious Support Teams (RST), have the privilege of focusing on caring for unit members and their families throughout the deployment cycle and beyond. Unit visits and personal engagements are a part of this warrior care. "The 932nd AW Religious Support Teams provide proactive pastoral care as well as religious accommodations that meet diverse spiritual needs, in order to foster the spiritual pillar of Comprehensive Airman Fitness within the 932nd Airlift Wing," said Chaplain Thornton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Finance class offered

The Director of the 932nd Airlift Wing's Airman and Family Readiness Office, Deb Teague, spoke to unit members about finances Feb. 5, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The topic was "How to Make the Most of Your Money" and was held at the 932nd AirliftWing Auditorium. She provided snacks and pizza for those attending and answered many questions regarding money. The next class will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 28, with a focus on the Thrift Savings Program (TSP) that is available to government civilians and military members. Those interested in attending should call 932 Airman & Family Readiness at 229-7556 for more information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Preparing to roll out

Executing the mission: The 932nd Airlift Wing's Maintenance Group (MXG), is responsible for leading people who are always training and equipping to inspect, maintain and repair Air Force Reserve Command C-40C planes at Scott Air Force Base. The 932nd MXG's management of resources improves the wing's professionalism and enables the 932nd Operations Group's C-40C aircraft to fly distinguished visitor (DV) airlift around the world, anywhere they are needed by the nation's leaders. Here, several maintainers make last minute checks on the plane before it leaves on a cold winter day, January 18, 2018. The Illinois unit, which is part of 22nd Air Force, under Air Force Reserve Command, flies four of the C-40C planes worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Cold doesn't stop 932nd Maintenance Group

On a cold and blustery winter day, 932nd Maintenance Group personnel were out bringing in planes from various missions. Here, bundled up with gloves and safety gear, Tech Sgt. Anthony Fritz, a flying crew chief, directs a C-40C plane to the proper parking spot Jan. 16, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The 932nd Airlift Wing is the only Air Force Reserve Command wing flying the unique C-40 mission, and maintainers take precise care of four of these airplanes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien

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Lift off for training in Illinois

A 932nd Airlift Wing C-40C aircraft takes off on a training flight Jan. 9, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The unit is responsible for maintaining and flying four of the distinguished visitor airlift planes worldwide. The 932nd Airlift Wing is a 22nd Air Force unit, based in southern Illinois near the towns of Belleville, Mascoutah, and Shiloh. The 932nd Airlift Wing is the only reserve unit flying this unique mission under Air Force Reserve Command. Other major areas supporting the reserve unit are the 932nd Mission Support Group, 932nd Medical Group and the 932nd Maintenance Group. Citizen Airmen come from more than 30 states during 932nd Unit Training Assembly (UTA) weekends to be part of the team (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Cold doesn't stop maintenance Airmen

The winter temperatures dipped down to a frigid eight degrees recently as Tech. Sgt. Paul Carissimo, 932nd Maintenance Group, prepares to top off the engine oil level on a 932nd Airlift Wing C-40C aircraft. He and other maintainers checked the plane over after it returned from a flight Jan. 16, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The C-40C plane is used to transport distinguished visitors worldwide. Carrisimo is a flying crew chief for the 932nd Airlift Wing, an Air Force Reserve Command unit flying four of the C-40C planes as part of 22nd Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Service to America before self

Patriotism and service to country are part of becoming an American Airman. These moments in life are special when a person raises their right hand and agrees to "support and defend the Constitution of the United States, against all enemies, foreign and domestic". Here, 932nd Airlift Wing Chief of Public Affairs, Lt. Col. Stan Paregien stands by the American flag during the oath of enlistment for Amanda Acerra, who enlisted into the United States Air Force Reserve at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The ceremony took place Jan 9, 2018, in the 932nd Airlift Wing headquarters, and was facilitated by recruiter Tech. Sgt. Nikki Seibel, seen here witnessing the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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Black letter flight shows maintenance pride

Master Sgt. Patrick Alvarado, 932nd Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief for tail number 0730, poses for a portrait on the Scott Air Force Base flight line Jan. 18, 2018. Alvarado's leadership and dedication to his aircraft lead to the rare Black Letter event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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FOD walk proactively protects aircraft

At right, Master Sgt. Bo Wilcox, C-40 plane maintainer from the 932nd Airlift Wing, 932nd Maintenance Squadron, moves toward the back of an aircraft while other Airmen walk the area looking for any small items on the ground that don't belong. All successful 932nd Airlift Wing C-40C mission launches start days earlier with mission planning and aircraft preparation. Another area behind the scenes that's important is keeping the ramps and parking spots clean and ready to launch missions. Here, a team of maintenance and operations Airmen search the flight line for FOD (Foreign Object Damage) items Jan. 18, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.. Time spent getting hands on the ramps during these "FOD walks" protects tires and engines of all incoming and outgoing aircraft. This is done by manually ensuring debris such as ice, trash, blowing leaves, and small rocks or twigs, some dropped by birds flying over, are removed from the flight line. Sometimes a sweeper machine is also called in to assist such as after an ice storm. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Lift off through the fog accomplishes training in Illinois

Aircraft commander, Lt. Col. Mike Louer, Chief of Safety for the 932nd Airlift Wing, lifts off the C-40 aircraft and disappears into the clouds upon departure on a training flight Jan. 9, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The unit is responsible for maintaining and flying four of the distinguished visitor airlift planes worldwide, sometimes on short notice. Aboard to observe his Airmen at work was Maj. Gen. Craig La Fave, who is the commander of 22nd Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia. Twenty-Second Air Force has command supervision of the Reserve’s tactical air mobility operations and other vital mission sets to include distinguished visitor airlift, undergraduate pilot training, flight test operations and a highly mobile civil engineering response force. The 932nd Airlift Wing is a 22nd Air Force unit, based in Illinois near the towns of Belleville, Mascoutah, and Shiloh, Ill. The 932nd Airlift Wing is the only reserve unit flying this unique C-40 mission under Air Force Reserve Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Deployer send off also thanks USO volunteers

Commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing, Col. Raymond Smith, and the top enlisted leader, Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Chad Welch, stopped by to share a cup of coffee and thank USO volunteers Sue Sullivan (blue shirt) and Phyllis DeLeal (white shirt). The duo visited Lambert International Airport and the James S. McDonnell USO nonprofit organization on Jan. 25, 2018, where they also said farewell to several deployers earlier that morning. The USO strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation. They provide resting and refreshment areas in many airports for military members who are traveling. They have also come out to the 932nd Airlift Wing for many blood drives, picnics, and special events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Community relations outreach in action

Recruiting and public affairs staff visit the Lincoln Land Community College as part of a community outreach program to share ideas and talk about opportunities for aviation students in the 932nd Airlift Wing and Air Force Reserve. Chief of 932nd Public Affairs, Lt. Col. Stan Paregien, talks about aircraft parts and student training with program director, David Pietrzak, and Rick Stillman, the aviation instructor. Airplane and maintenance parts fill a shelf behind them as former 932nd AW crew chief, and now full time recruiter, Tech. Sgt. Nikki Seibel was on hand to discuss potential aviation related openings and benefits of the reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nikki Seibel)

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Slow FOD walk proactively protects planes

All successful 932nd Airlift Wing C-40C mission launches start days earlier with mission planning and aircraft preparation. Another important area behind the scenes that's important is keeping the ramps clean and ready. Here a team of maintenance and operations Airmen search the flight line for FOD (Foreign Object Damage) items Jan. 18, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.. Time spent visually getting hands on the ramps during these "FOD walks" protects tires of all incoming and outgoing aircraft, along with their engines. This is done by manually ensuring debris such as ice, trash, and small rocks are removed from the flight line used by planes transiting and stationed here in Illinois. Sometimes a sweeper machine is also called in to assist such as after an ice storm. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien

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Cold doesn't stop maintenance Airmen

The winter temperatures dipped down to a frigid eight degrees as Tech. Sgt. Paul Carissimo, 932nd Maintenance Group, prepares to top off the engine oil level on a 932nd Airlift Wing C-40 aircraft after a flight Jan. 16, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Carrisimo is a flying crew chief for the 932nd Airlift Wing, an Air Force Reserve Command unit under 22nd Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien

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Organization keeps 932nd Development and Training Flight on track

Staff Sgt. Kaitlyn Kennedy, 932nd Development and Training Flight Coordinator, looks over her "to do list" Jan. 5, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. She stands proudly by her project board for the month of January, keeping track of Airmen as they come and go from orientation courses to basic training. She also helps counsel two new trainees and assists the recruiting team in the headquarters building as needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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