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932nd Airlift Wing weekend busy helping new Airmen

It's important to help brand new Airmen, those who haven't gone off to basic training yet, but still needing to understand their future challenges and paperwork. At right, Staff Sgt. Kaitlyn Kennedy, 932nd Development and Training Flight Coordinator, helps counsel two new trainees during a recent 932nd Unit Training Assembly (UTA) weekend at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. To help others interested in joining the 932nd Airlift Wing, the toll free number is: 1-800-257-1212, for more overall information. The Get One Now program is also online at: www.Get1Now.US for additional background regarding current members helping new people join. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Command post enlistment

932nd Airlift Wing's Chief of Public Affairs, Lt. Col Stan Paregien, administers the oath of enlistment for Daniel Billman, the newest Illinois Airman joining the 932nd Airlift Wing's Command Post on Oct. 30, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Billman's professional line recruiter who took care of coordination and all the paperwork to get him lined up with the command post position is Tech. Sgt. Brittany Paus. To help others interested in joining the 932nd Airlift Wing, the toll free number is 1-800-257-1212, for more information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kaitlyn Kennedy, 932nd Development and Training Flight Coordinator)

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All smiles at change of command in Illinois

Col. Raymond Smith, at far right, officially became the commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing during a special ceremony on Nov. 5, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Smith is pictured here with his unit Inspector General military leaders, who all came out to wish him well. The wing comes under 22nd Air Force, and Air Force Reserve Command. It has four groups assigned, with reservists who come in to drill on Unit Training Assembly weekends from more than 30 states. The groups are the 932nd Operations Group, the 932nd Medical Group, the 932nd Maintenance Group, and the 932nd Mission Support Group. Smith was formerly the commander of the 932nd Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Wing formation gives honor to commander

Airmen in formation listens to audible commands as Col. Raymond Smith officially became commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing during a special ceremony on Nov. 5, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Family, friends, military leaders, and community guests came out to wish him well. The wing comes under 22nd Air Force, and Air Force Reserve Command. It has four groups assigned, with reservists who come in to drill on 932nd AW Unit Training Assembly weekends from more than 30 states. The groups seen here from left to right are: 932nd Operations Group, the 932nd Mission Support Group, the 932nd Medical Group, and the 932nd Maintenance Group. Smith was formerly the commander of the 932nd Operations Group for 18 months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Safety and readiness checked

Master Sgt. Jennifer Royer, 932nd Force Support Squadron, discusses personnel and safety movement issues with Master Sgt. Mike Burgess, 932nd Airlift Wing Safety Office Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, during the 932nd Airlift Wing "shelter in place" practice event on Oct. 16, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Burgess was on hand to observe key exit points from buildings, observe the process management, identify parking lot hazards, implement controls, make evaluations, and make sure the wing and visitors coming into the area observed overall parking lot safety. Burgess and wing inspection team members took the proactive lead, being good wingmen during the 932nd AW's Unit Exercise Inspection's shelter in place event by crosschecking various squadrons in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Smith assumes command of the 932nd AW

Col. Raymond A. Smith, Jr., right, accepts the 932nd Airlift Wing guidon from Brig. Gen. Steven B. Parker, 22nd Air Force deputy commander, during the Assumption of Command ceremony, Nov. 5, 2017, Hangar 1, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Smith is the 13th 932nd Airlift Wing Commander since the 932nd AW changed from the 932nd Aeromedical Airlift Group in 1994. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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New commander aboard at 932nd Airlift Wing

Col. Raymond Smith officially became commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing during a special ceremony on Nov. 5, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Family, friends, military leaders, and community guests came out to wish him well. The wing comes under 22nd Air Force, and Air Force Reserve Command. It has four groups assigned, with reservists who come in to drill on Unit Training Assembly weekends from more than 30 states. The groups are the 932nd Operations Group, the 932nd Medical Group, the 932nd Maintenance Group, and the 932nd Mission Support Group. Smith was formerly the commander of the 932nd Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Donations from cadets help wing

An amazing community of cadets from the O’Fallon and Alton High School Junior ROTC programs did a food drive for 932nd Airlift Wing Airmen, collecting thousands of food items for the upcoming holidays to be distributed through the 932nd Airlift Wing Family Readiness Office, led by Deb Teague, standing at center. She and these volunteers offloaded many bags of food Nov. 2, 2017, on behalf of the Air Force Reserve Command unit at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The food will be given out to reservists in Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Flu shots can be fun

Who says you can't have a little humor at work? 932nd Airlift Wing members get their annual flu shots during the Nov. 4, 2017 Unit Training Assembly at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. At left, the commander of the 932nd Medical Squadron, Col. Meredith Goodwin, enjoys the look on Chaplain (Lt. Col.) William Thornton's face while getting his arm ready for vaccination, as required for readiness in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Donations from cadets help wing

An amazing community of cadets from the O’Fallon High School JRROTC program, led by Col. Chris Moulton and Senior Master Sgt. Bonnie Janas, did a food drive for 932nd Airlift Wing Airmen, collecting 3,100 food items for upcoming holidays to be distributed through the family readiness office. The First Sergeant for the Aeromedical Staging Squadron, Senior Master Sgt. Greg Drysdale, offloads many bags of food Nov. 2, 2017, on behalf of the unit at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Civil engineering readiness tested

Lt. Col. Julie Novy, 932nd Airlift Wing Interim Director of Inspector General-Inspections (IGI), makes post-activity inspection notes as she notes how the 932nd Civil Engineering Squadron responded to a simulated event. Checking the "SIP Shelter in Place" book and checklist is 1st Lt. Kelsey Smith, who led her team through a sheltering in place scenario near the wing headquarters building, Oct. 16, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Novy and Senior Master Sgt. Wayne Cantwell (the 932nd Inspector General Inspections NCOIC), met with safety and Wing Inspection Team (WIT) members early in the morning, and made the rounds throughout the wing facilities to watch inspection events unfold. Each wing inspection team member watched out for safety issues to help the Illinois wing improve and communicate vertically and laterally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Planning and UEI readiness checked

At far right, Lt. Col. Julie Novy, 932nd Airlift Wing Interim Director of Inspector General-Inspections (IGI), leads the way out of the headquarters building with her inspection notes in hand, as she observes other unit members responding to a simulated event on Oct. 16, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Novy met with safety and Wing Inspection Team (WIT) members early in the morning to plan, and made the rounds throughout the wing facilities watching inspection events unfold and then grading reactions to simulated situations. This was part of a thorough inspection of the wing’s ability to carry out its mission culminating in a capstone visit by Air Force Reserve Command’s Inspector General. The Unit Effectiveness Inspection is a continual evaluation of performance throughout the inspection period. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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UEI readiness safety checked

Master Sgt Tony Loving, a 932nd Airlift Wing WIT (Wing Inspection Team) member at left, discusses safety movement issues with Master Sgt. Mike Burgess, 932nd Airlift Wing Safety Office Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, during the 932nd Airlift Wing "shelter in place" practice event on Oct. 16, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Burgess was on hand to observe key exit points, observe the process management, identify parking lot hazards, implement controls, make evaluations, and make sure the wing observed overall parking lot safety. Loving and Burgess were both examples of being a good wingman during the Unit Exercise Inspection's shelter in place event by crosschecking variations squadrons in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Command post controller enlistment brings smiles

932nd Airlift Wing's Chief of Public Affairs, Lt. Col Stan Paregien, administers the oath of enlistment for E-5 Daniel Billman, the newest Illinois Airman joining the 932nd Airlift Wing Command Post on Oct. 30, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Billman's professional line recruiter who took care of coordination and all the paperwork to get him lined up with the command post position is Tech. Sgt. Brittany Paus. To help others interested in joining the 932nd Airlift Wing, the toll free number is 1-800-257-1212, for more information. The "Get One Now" webpage is located at: www.Get1Now.us and gives prizes to current members who help others join. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kaitlyn Kennedy, the 932nd Development and Training Flight Coordinator)

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Improving the unit through training

A C-40C aircraft (#50730) belonging to the 932nd Airlift Wing, trains on touch and go approaches during a flight Oct 19, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. By retracting wheels quickly, the pilots are able to reduce drag on the plane upon liftoff. The 932nd Maintenance Group and 932nd Operations Group always team up to make the missions a success. The reserve 73rd Airlift Squadron and active duty 54th Airlift Squadron are paired with the 932nd AW in a reverse associate relationship, providing pilots and flight attendants for DV missions aboard the 932nd AW's four C-40C aircraft. A special note regarding the 73rd Airlift Squadron history: The 73rd Airlift Squadron, the single Reserve flying squadron under the 932nd, traces its lineage back to World War II, having flown troop carrier missions in the European Theater from Operation Overlord through V-E Day. The 932nd Airlift Wing falls under 22nd Air Force and AFRC and is commanded by Col. Ray Smith. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Professional force postured for exercise success

In the foreground, the 932nd Airlift Wing Interim Director of Inspector General-Inspections (IGI) Lt. Col. Julie Novy, communicates with members of the 932nd AW's Wing Inspection Team (WIT) in green belts on Oct. 16, 2017 at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Wing Inspection Team (WIT) Airmen are trained many months ahead of time to help run the readiness project for the Illinois unit. By splitting up in multiple areas, they observed unit members responding to a simulated challenging shelter in place situation, and made notes and observations regarding how to get better in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Civil engineering readiness checked

It's time to move into action! The 932nd Civil Engineering Squadron responded to a simulated event as 1st Lt. Kelsey Smith leads her team through a sheltering in place scenario Oct. 16, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. At right, Chief Master Sgt. George Vaughn, 932nd Medical Group, observes the process in his role as a wing inspection team member to help them get better for future events. The 932nd Airlift Wing is a 22nd Air Force unit located near Belleville, Ill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Recruiting helps Airman cross into the blue

Members of the 932nd Airlift Wing Delayed Entry Program meet with their recruiters for a briefing earlier this summer at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. At far right, Senior Master Sgt. Melissa Melichar is the 932nd Recruiting Squadron Flight Chief in charge of all accessioning of new Airman at the Illinois unit . At center, recruiter Tech. Sgt. Sarah Seibel gives instructions to the new Airmen, and also helps prepare them for basic training with paperwork, reporting statements and weigh in procedures. Those interested in joining the wing as reservists, or becoming a full time recruiter should call (618)-229-7077. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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UEI readiness and safety checked

At left, Lt. Col. Julie Novy, 932nd Airlift Wing Interim Director of Inspector General-Inspections (IGI), makes inspection notes as Senior Master Sgt. Wayne Cantwell and 932nd Chief of Safety, Lt. Col. Mike Louer, meet at the wing headquarters building, Oct. 16, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Novy and Cantwell (the 932nd Inspector General Inspections NCOIC), met with safety and Wing Inspection Team (WIT) members early in the morning, and made the rounds throughout the wing facilities, to watch inspection events unfold and then grade reactions to simulated situations. Each wing inspection team members watched out for safety issues as well. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Out to the sky zones

At right a C-40C planes prepares to taxi out for a mission while another sits ready Oct. 11, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The 932nd Airlift Wing members keep these planes ready to fly at all times. The 932nd Maintenance Group takes care of inspecting and fixing any issues before and after flights while the 932nd Operations Group provides pilots and flight attendants to run the mission in flight. The 22nd Air Force unit is the only flying wing in the Air Force Reserve Command with the DV (Distinguished Visitor) mission, utilizing four of the unique C-40C aircraft to move the nation's leaders safely and securely worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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