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Commander presented flag at retirement

Honor guard carefully folds and presents flag at retirement. The 932nd Airlift Wing's honor guard team folds an American flag as the commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing's Medical Group, Col. Leon Barringer, and his retiring commander of the 932nd Aeromedical Staging Squadron, Col. Diane Doty, watch the ceremony Jan. 6, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Family and friends came from near and far, paying their respects to her 30 plus years of military service to the nation. She gave credit to both her military family and personal family for supporting her through good times and tough times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Superior performer recognized

The commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing, Col. Raymond Smith, presents a certificate for the outstanding military bearing award to Staff Sergeant Nicole Frost Jan. 5, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.. She also received a coin and another award for being an overall superior performer during the UEI capstone week, as chosen by the inspectors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Welcome to the 932nd Airlift Wing newcomers!

At right, Command Chief Master Sgt. Chad Welch, the highest ranking enlisted member in the 932nd Airlift Wing, welcomes the newest members of his unit to the Unit Training Assembly weekend. He spoke about the various missions and opportunities throughout the Illinois unit during his portion of the January 6, 2017, special newcomer's briefing at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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"Care in the air" provided by 932nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron

Providing care in the air at 25,000 feet are Staff Sgt. Samantha Strom and Maj. Billie Vogt, 932nd Airlift Wing Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron members. Together they discuss with other members on radio communication headsets to consider various treatment possibilities for their "simulated patient" during a training flight Dec. 16, 2017. They trained alongside other nurses and medical technicians on a multi day mission with the 507th Air Refueling Wing aboard a KC-135 aircraft. The 932nd Airlift Wing is a 22nd Air Force unit, under the Air Force Reserve Command and is located at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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932nd Aeromedical Squadron and 507th Air Refueling Wing train together

Air crew, pilots, flight nurses, leaders, and medical technicians of the 932nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, located at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., prepare for a training flight Dec. 17, 2017. They flew together aboard a scheduled training flight, to get experience while in the air, courtesy of the 507th Air Refueling Wing out of Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, who provided the front and back end aircrew aboard the KC-135 plane, on loan from the 459th Air Refueling Wing. This gave 932nd AES a chance to provide upgrade training and refresher skills to several Airmen, separately from busy unit training assembly weekends. The 932nd Airlift Wing is a 22nd Air Force unit, under the Air Force Reserve Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Chief talks about making it through tough times

The 932nd Airlift Wing's public affairs shop was humbled to interview an inspiring 932nd Maintenance Group enlisted member, Chief Master Sgt. Shane Wagner, at right, has unfortunately, experienced great family loss in two separate generations. Lt. Col. Stan Paregien spoke with Wagner to understand the deep challenges he overcame personally and professionally, in order to help others. This included Wagner losing his son in an automobile accident, and the shocking death of his father to a violent murder. What he told us about grief, coping, and eventually, forgiveness, is amazing; his story of hope and resiliency will follow shortly as part of a new video series at the 932nd Airlift Wing. The project is a joint effort between public affairs and 932nd Psychological Health offices at the Illinois unit, part of 22nd Air Force and the Air Force Reserve Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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932nd Aeromedical Squadron gets training with Oklahoma unit

Senior Master Sgt. Michael Mikoff gives a thumbs up sign as he and other 932nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron members wait to take off from Jacksonville Naval Air Station, Florida, on a KC-135 refueling aircraft Dec. 17, 2017. Mikoff served as the mission noncommissioned office in charger as his squadron flew aboard a training flight, to get more experience in the air, complete check rides, and finish upgrade training, courtesy of the 507th Air Refueling Wing from Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The 507th provided the aircrew aboard the KC-135 refueling plane. This gave 932nd AES a chance to provide refresher skills to several medical Airmen, separately from busy unit training assembly weekends. The flag at right was flown aboard to honor one of the 932nd AES former members, Chief Master Sgt. Heather Braundmeier, who is retiring soon. The 932nd Airlift Wing is a 22nd Air Force unit, under the Air Force Reserve Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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932nd MXG leadership learn about strategic planning

Senior leaders from the 932nd Airlift Wing Maintenance Group work together to develop a strategic plan for their group, Dec. 5, 2017, 932nd AW Headquarters, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The training, ran by Stephanie Boehning, process manager for the 932nd AW, helped the group identify goals and objectives for their strategic priority of taking care of the Airmen and families. Each Sticky note contains on objective. The use of sticky notes allows the group members to capture all possible objectives, group them and prioritize them to determine which ones will become part of the strategic plan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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932nd MXG leadership learn about strategic planning

Senior leaders from the 932nd Airlift Wing Maintenance Group work together to develop a strategic plan for their group, Dec. 5, 2017, 932nd AW Headquarters, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The training, ran by Stephanie Boehning, process manager for the 932nd AW, helped the group identify goals and objectives for their strategic priority of taking care of the Airmen and families. Each Sticky note contains on objective. The use of sticky notes allows the group members to capture all possible objectives, group them and prioritize them to determine which ones will become part of the strategic plan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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932nd Aeromedical Squadron trains in the air

Flight nurses and medical technicians of the 932nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, located at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., discuss over radio headsets how to care for a simulated practice patient during a training flight Dec. 17, 2017. They flew aboard a scheduled training flight, to get experience in the air, courtesy of the 507th Air Refueling Wing out of Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, who provided aircrew aboard the KC-135 plane. This gave 932nd AES a chance to provide upgrade training and refresher skills to several Airmen, separately from unit training assembly weekends. The 932nd Airlift Wing is a 22nd Air Force unit, under the Air Force Reserve Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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932nd Aeromedical Squadron flies flag for retiring former member

Members of the 932nd Airlift Wing's Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flew a special retirement flag for their former member, Chief Master Sgt. Heather Braundmeier, aboard a KC-135 training flight Dec. 16, 2017. Braundmeier previously served as a 932nd AES administrator, 932nd Airlift Wing flight attendant, and was a 932nd Squadron Aviation Resource Manager before transferring to the Air National Guard where she serves as part of the medical group. The flight featured aircrew support from the 507th Air Refueling Wing out of Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The 932nd Airlift Wing is located at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., and is a 22nd Air Force unit, under the Air Force Reserve Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Recruiters update holiday board

The 932nd Airlift Wing's recruiting office worked on painting a holiday billboard for fun at the unit in Illinois recently. One area noted on the layout is the "Get One Now" program where current members help bring in new recruits and receive special reward items. To share the adventure and win a prize, current members should go to the webpage: www.Get1Now.us and new potential enlistees can call 1-800-257-1212 for more information about the Air Force Reserve. Seen here representing part of the recruiting team are Senior Master Sgt. Melissa Melichar, who is the 932nd Recruiting Squadron Flight Chief in charge of all accessioning; Staff Sgt. Kaitlyn Kennedy, 932nd Development and Training Flight Coordinator who helps counsel two new trainees; at lower center with paintbrush is 932nd Recruiting Squadron Line Recruiter, Tech. Sgt. Brittany Paus; and at far right is Tech Sgt. Michael Smith, in charge of officer accessions. The local number in Illinois to set up an appointment is 618-229-7077. (U. S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien).

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"Nice list" expands as Santa helps with Red Cross blood drive

Multiple wing military Airmen and civilians made a difference by donating their blood inside the 932nd Airlift Wing headquarters on Dec. 14, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Hanging out and donating with Santa and Mrs. Claus are folks on his updated "nice list" this year. The Red Cross reminds donors that with each donation, three lives are saved through the American Red Cross processes. Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood due to accidents, transfusions, and cancer treatments. Approximately 36,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day in America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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PA and recruiting welcome another Air Force Reserve Command member

Patriotism...some wave a flag, some join the military, and these moments in life are extra 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 immediately following the oath of enlistment for Erik Bedenfield, who enlisted into the United States Air Force Reserve at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The ceremony took place Dec. 14, 2017, in the 932nd AW headquarters, and was facilitated by the background work of recruiter Tech. Sgt. Nikki Seibel, seen here witnessing the event next to Bedenfield. For others interested in joining they can contact the recruiting office at (618)-229-7077 or toll free 1-800-257-1212. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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Santa makes "nice list" for blood donors

Multiple 932nd Airlift Wing military Airmen and base civilians made a difference by donating their blood inside the 932nd AW headquarters on Dec. 14, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Hanging out and donating life-saving blood with Santa and Mrs. Claus is Staff Sgt. Kaitlyn Kennedy, 932nd Development and Training Flight Coordinator. She said, "I'm following in my grandma's example. She used to donate blood before she passed away, with more than 26 gallons over her lifetime, and I'm carrying on that legacy." Kennedy has donated over a gallon of blood in less than two years, and with each donation, she knows three lives are saved through the American Red Cross processes. Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood due to accidents, transfusions, and cancer treatments. Approximately 36,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day in America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Making a list, checking paint twice

932nd Recruiting Squadron Line Recruiter, Tech. Sgt. Brittany Paus, puts her finishing artistic paint touches on a new display board Dec. 6, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The 932nd Airlift Wing's recruiting office worked on painting the holiday-themed billboard for fun outside the Illinois reserve unit recently. One area noted is the "Get One Now" program where current members can help bring in new recruits and receive special items. To share the adventure and win a prize, current members should go to the webpage: www.Get1Now.us and any new potential enlistees can call 1-800-257-1212 for more information about the Air Force Reserve. The local number in Illinois to set up an appointment is 618-229-7077. (U. S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien).

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Woodruff speaks about Yellow Ribbon

Senior Master Sgt. Barbara Woodruff, 932nd Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program Coordinator, speaks to a deployer about the many programs available on Dec. 3, 2017 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. She previously served in the 932nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, and brings many military and civilian experiences to the office as she helps current and future deployers prepare for their new challenges. She also assists squadrons as they welcome back those returning from deployments. Unit members needing to contact the Yellow Ribbon office can call 618-256-2595. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Recruiters create holiday promotional board

The 932nd Airlift Wing's recruiting office worked on painting a holiday billboard for fun at the unit recently. One area noted is the Get One Now program where current members help bring in new recruits and receive special items. To share the adventure and win a prize, current members should go to the webpage: www.Get1Now.us and new potential enlistees can call 1-800-257-1212 for more information about the Air Force Reserve. Seen here representing part of the recruiting team are Senior Master Sgt. Melissa Melichar, who is the 932nd Recruiting Squadron Flight Chief in charge of all accessioning; Staff Sgt. Kaitlyn Kennedy, 932nd Development and Training Flight Coordinator who helps counsel two new trainees; 932nd Recruiting Squadron Line Recruiter, Tech. Sgt. Brittany Paus; and Tech Sgt. Miachel Smith, in charge of officer accessions. The local number in Illinois to set up an appointment is 618-229-7077. (U. S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien). #AFReserve #932AW #932ndAirliftWing #patriotism #CitizenAirmen #picoftheday #veterans #airmen #USA #932ndAW

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Successful lift off and departure on local mission

Aircraft commander, Lt. Col. Mike Louer, Chief of Safety for the 932nd Airlift Wing, engages full throttle as he takes off on a flight Dec. 1, 2017, 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. The 932nd AW is a 22nd Air Force unit based in Illinois near Belleville and Shiloh. The 932nd Airlift Wing is the only reserve unit flying this unique mission under Air Force Reserve Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Honorary commanders try out meals ready to eat (MRE)

Honorary commanders representing communities around the Scott Air Force Base area came out to interact with 932nd Airlift Wing leadership on Nov. 29, 2017. Honorary commanders are civic leaders matched up to various wing and group commanders at the base units. They serve that role throughout the year, representing various towns around the Scott Air Force Base area. Several 932nd Honorary Commanders came out to interact with base and 932nd Airlift Wing leadership recently. Pictured here at center is the 932nd Mission Support Group Interim Commander, Lt. Col. Wayne Johnson, who helped the visitors with cooking tips discussions as his MSG honorary commander at left, Paul Evans, of Evans Law Firm, listens to ideas. At far right, John Marquart, representing the Village of Shiloh, checks out the "Menu #4, with spaghetti" MRE or Meal Ready to Eat. The visit included a briefing of base functions and a bus ride to the simulated deployment line with additional presentations and an MRE lunch competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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