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Where there is smoke, there is usually fire, except when the smoke is created by a simulation machine. Recently Air Force Reserve Command firefighters from the 932nd Airlift Wing took turns entering a simulated burning structure to understand the challenges of not being able to see through smoke. Interested in becoming a firefighter? Call 1-800-257-1212 for more information on openings and training required. Photo/Capt. Stan Paregien


932nd Airlift Wing firefighter sees smoke

Where there is smoke, there is usually fire, except when the smoke is created by a simulation machine. Recently Air Force Reserve Command firefighters from the 932nd Airlift Wing took turns entering a simulated burning structure to understand the challenges of not being able to see through smoke. Interested in becoming a firefighter? Call 1-800-257-1212 for more information on openings and training required. Photo/Capt. Stan Paregien

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932nd Airlift Wing firefighters trained on core special skills particular to their jobs on May 21, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Airman Rachel Robert sprays water from the nozzle of he water hose connected to a fire truck behind her, in preparation for her fellow firefighters to enter a smoke-filled building while searching for a simulated patient. She ran this check on the system to ensure proper water pressure and availability of the resource in case it was needed to help put out a fire. In the background, other 932nd Civil Engineering Squadron members suit up to take their turns and get the hot, dark, challenging experience. The 932nd Airlift Wing is part of 22nd Air Force, an Air Force Reserve Command unit located near Belleville, Illinois, and citizen airmen come to participate from 37 states. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
Commander of the 932nd Operations Group at the 932nd Airlift Wing, Lt. Col. Ray Smith, presents Lt. Col. Stephanie Boehning with a special coin recognizing her military years of service to the unit and the nation. She enjoyed the surprise retirement party put on by her fellow wing staff members on May 18, 2017 at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Boehning served with honor during Desert Storm overseas, and a variety of jobs with the 932nd Airlift Wing. She will now will continue working as the wing's civilian process improvement manager and certified Covey facilitator. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
Members of the 932nd Airlift Wing Honor Guard pay respect to the flag during a flag folding ceremony for retired Lt. Col. Ralph
Tech. Sgt. Phillip Robbins, is a flight attendant for the 932nd Airlift Wing, flying the blue, white and gold C-40C aircraft at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.. He helps distinguished visitors with loading their heavy luggage ahead of the trip, and spends many hours ahead of each trip to plan each leg of the journey. He additionally prepares meals during the flights. The airplane which is constantly on the go, will be available for a limited time to see during the upcoming Scott Air Force Base Air Show on June 10-11, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
Left to right, Col Jonathan Philebaum, commander, 932nd Airlift Wing looks on as Senior Master Sgt. Curtis Geiler presents Lt. Col. Ralph
As per tradition, recently retired, Lt. Col. Ralph
Commander, 932nd Airlift Wing, Col. Jonathan Philebaum, presents Lt. Col. Ralph
Tuskegee Airman, retired Lt. Col. Robert (Bob) J. Friend, poses with attendees to the 932nd Airlift Wing professional development seminar May 8, 2017 at the Global Reach Planning Center, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Friend is one of the few surviving Red Tail pilots from WWII. He shared his experience with becoming a pilot and overcoming racial barriers as he transitioned from the Army Air Corps to the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)
Tuskegee Airman, retired Lt. Col. Robert (Bob) J. Friend, shares a laugh with Col. Jonathan Philebaum, commander, 932nd Airlift Wing during a leadership professional development seminar May 8, 2017 at the Global Reach Planning Center, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Friend is one of the few surviving Red Tail pilots from WWII. He flew 142 missions in the famous P51 Mustang fighter plane. Friend shared memories as he recalled his time with the Tuskegee Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)
Newly promoted Lt. Col. Marta Davies, 932nd Airlift Wing Operations Group executive officer, has her father's silver oak leaves pinned on with assistance from Maj. Rachelle Amado and Capt. Brent Bettis, both with the 932nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron May 6, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)
Col. Jonathan M. Philebaum, commander of the Illinois-based reserve 932nd Airlift Wing, congratulates the newest Community College of the Air Force graduate, Staff Sgt. Scott Vermeer during a special ceremony held May 7, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
Vice commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing, Col. Esteban Ramirez, congratulates newly promoted Senior Master Sgt. Tonya Hupp, and her new role with the 932nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron on May 7, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. She will now be the operations superintendent of the squadron, which falls under the 932nd Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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