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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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Maintenance discusses engine swap

Chief Master Sgt. John Davis, the superintendent at the 932nd Maintenance Squadron, 932nd Maintenance Group, stands next to the new engine going in to aircraft #50730 on Oct. 15, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. He and other maintenance folks observed the contractor replacement team removing the old engine and will now run the swapped engine through tests before it goes back in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Readiness checked through careful planning

932nd Wing Inspection Team (WIT) member Chris Parr, public affairs specialist, gets his communications device during a special closed door pre-planning session held in the headquarters building Oct. 16, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. He served as an inspector to observe in the 932nd Aeromedical Staging Squadron area primarily. The project was designed to test wing members' response to a sheltering in place scenario, and improve the unit for anything that might happen in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Sending off inspection team

Senior Airman Issac Watson, 932nd Airlift Wing C-40C crew chief prepares to marshal out a C-40C with the departing unit effective inspection team Oct. 17, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The team spent several days with the 932nd AW looking over programs, checklists and evaluating overall unit effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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Fitness starts early before sunrise

Master Sgt. Jennifer Royer, from the 932nd Force Support Squadron, prepares the electronic timer for unit fitness runs on Oct. 14, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Royer preppared the equipment the day before and arrived in the dark, much earlier than the Airmen to set up the equipment on the track. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Welocme to the Wing

Col. Raymond Smith, 932nd Airlift Wing Operations Group commander, rear, center, and 932nd AW Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Chad Welch, rear, left of Smith, spoke with the newest members to the Wing family at the monthly newcomers orientation, Oct. 14, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Leadership shared the 932nd mission, facts about Scott AFB, the 932nd AW and were introduced to each new member. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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Fitness important to military readiness

At center, the 932nd Airlift Wing's highest ranking enlisted member, Command Chief Master Sgt. Chad Welch, smiles as he leads a group of Air Force Reserve Command reservists around the Scott Air Force Base track for a fitness run Oct. 14, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Pushups, situps, and the run are emphasized throughout the year, and encouraged with additional "fun" runs and practices on different drill weekends when time permits. The Chief's enthusiasm is another example of leading people by example and improving the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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October Airman's story

Senior Airman Kyle Key, 932nd Airlift Wing C-40C crew chief shares his Airman's Story with Wing leadership during the wing review before the October unit training assembly, Oct. 13, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Key shared some of the places he lived and that his 5 year goal is to be a Staff Sgt and become a flying crew chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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October Airman's story

Senior Airman Kyle Key, 932nd Airlift Wing C-40C crew chief smiles after sharing his Airman's Story with Wing leadership during the wing review before the October unit training assembly, Oct. 13, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. "I was surprised that I presented to all the Wing leadership, but it was awesome, " said Key about the opportunity to speak at the wing review. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Christopher Parr)

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Ready to greet the team

Waiting for an aircraft, the Inspector General for the 932nd Airlift Wing, Lt. Col. Grace Chapin, along with 932nd Airlift Wing Interim Director of Inspector General-Inspections, Lt. Col. Julie Novy, and the commander of the wing, Col. Esteban Ramirez, all take a walk down the flight line Oct. 12, 2017, to receive the Air Force Reserve Command's visiting inspection team. The team arrived on a C-40C aircraft belonging to the 932nd Airlift Wing, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. They will be with the unit through the Unit Training Assembly weekend to observe, inspect, and meet with reservists from throughout the Illinois unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Namesake aircraft launches into the grey

A C-40 aircraft (#50932) belonging to the 932nd Airlift Wing and Air Force Reserve Command, starts to retract its landing gear as soon as it takes off on a flight Oct 12, 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. Some days they start early before the sun comes up and some days they stay long after the sun goes down to ensure mission 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Out to the wild dark yonder

A C-40 aircraft belonging to the 932nd Airlift Wing and Air Force Reserve Command, takes off into dark clouds on a flight Oct. 12, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The 932nd Maintenance Group and 932nd Operations Group always team up to make the missions a success. Some days they start early before the sun comes up and some days they stay after dark. Some days they launch into rainstorms and clouds. 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Medical takes to the air

Senior Master Sgt. Michael Mikoff talks about what medical gear to use with 1st Lt. Liz Erdman, as part of an intense training day in the Air Force Reserve. The 932nd Airlift Wing’s Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (AES) flew aboard a packed and busy medical practice training flight on Sept. 23, 2017, in a C-17 aircraft. The plane was provided courtesy the 512th Airlift Wing from Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. After taking off from Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, the crew broke into smaller sections and talked about situations and then read through the Air Force Instructions covering medical issues. Several members played the part of patients (lying down) to test others on how they would respond to symptoms. The C-17 Globemaster III plane has a maximum payload capacity of 170,900 pounds and its maximum gross takeoff weight is 585,000 pounds. The aeromedical training featured interaction and communication between three reserve wings, including the 932nd AW, the 512th AW and the 911th Airlift Wing with AES crew members out of Pittsburgh. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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AES trains at 20,000 feet

Airman 1st Class Nathan Boyer listens to instructions as the 932nd Airlift Wing’s Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flew aboard a busy medical training flight on Sept. 23, 2017. They flew as a team in a C-17 aircraft, provided by the 512th Airlift Wing from Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. After taking off from Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, the crew talked about situations and read through the Air Force Instructions covering medical issues. The C-17 Globemaster III plane has a maximum payload capacity of 170,900 pounds and its maximum gross takeoff weight is 585,000 pounds. The aeromedical training featured interaction and communication between three reserve wings, including the 932nd AW, the 512th AW and the 911th Airlift Wing with AES crew members out of Pittsburgh.(U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Vigorous training vital for proficiency aboard aircraft

The 932nd Airlift Wing’s Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flew aboard a packed and busy medical practice training flight on Sept. 23, 2017, in a C-17 aircraft. The plane was provided courtesy the 512th Airlift Wing from Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. After taking off from Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, the crew broke into smaller sections and talked about situations and then read through the Air Force Instructions covering medical issues. Several members played the part of patients (lying down) to test others on how they would respond to symptoms. The C-17 Globemaster III plane has a maximum payload capacity of 170,900 pounds and its maximum gross takeoff weight is 585,000 pounds. The aeromedical training featured interaction and communication between three reserve wings, including the 932nd AW, the 512th AW and the 911th Airlift Wing with AES crew members out of Pittsburgh. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Welcome to the family

Tyran Bowman, right, recites the oath of enlistment given by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien, 932nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs officer and with 932nd AW Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Chad Welch and recruiter Tech. Sgt. Sara Seibel in attendance Oct. 2, 2017 at the 932nd AW headquarters building, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Bowman is a St. Louis County police officer and will be a firefighter with the Air Force Reserve, here. "I wanted to be diverse within my career and felt being a firefighter would give me options if I want make it a full-time career later on," said Bowman, explaining why he choose firefighter and not security forces. (U.S Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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