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932nd Airlift Wing pilots and maintenance experts traded planes and wrenches for balls and gloves as they prepared for a softball game in July. They went up against the feared security forces team and lost, but one maintainer commented, "It's a good time for wing members and the weather was great." Photo/Maj. Stan Paregien


932nd Airlift Wing= sports showtime!

932nd Airlift Wing pilots and maintenance experts traded planes and wrenches for balls and gloves as they prepared for a softball game in July. They went up against the feared security forces team and lost, but one maintainer commented, "It's a good time for wing members and the weather was great." Photo/Maj. Stan Paregien

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Wearing the number two at center, Master Sgt. Dawn Williams, 932nd Health Professions Recruiter, "coaches" a team mate and watches the ball being spiked over the net at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. She recruits new medical people into the Air Force Reserve by day at the 932nd Airlift Wing, and also coaches the 932nd Airlift Wing's volunteer volleyball team by night. They practice a variety of times and play fun, but competitive games against other Scott units in the James Gym. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
At far right in purple, Master Sgt. Dawn Williams, 932nd Health Professions Recruiter, encourages her team to return the volleyball over the net at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. She recruits new medical people into the Air Force Reserve by day, and also coaches the 932nd Airlift Wing's volunteer volleyball team. The next volunteer sport competition this summer is softball. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
The 932nd Airlift Wing volleyball team practices getting the ball back over the net May 3, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The coach, Master Sgt. Dawn Williams, 932nd Health Professions Recruiter, yells instructions from offscreen. Williams recruits new medical people into the Air Force Reserve by day, and also coaches the 932nd Airlift Wing's volunteer volleyball team at night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
Getting ready to serve for the 932nd Airlift Wing volunteer volleyball team, Staff Sgt. Shanee Simmons, 932nd Medical Group, balances a volleyball on her fingertip. She concentrates on serving the ball back over the net May 3, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Her coach, Master Sgt. Dawn Williams, 932nd Health Professions Recruiter, yells instructions from offscreen. Williams recruits new medical people into the Air Force Reserve by day, and also coaches the 932nd Airlift Wing's volunteer volleyball team at night. They play games against other government agencies on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the James Gym. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
Master Sgt. Dawn Williams, 932nd Health Professions Recruiter, in purple shirt, gathers part of her team during a break in the volleyball action on April 26, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The teams usually play competitive games on Tuesdays and Thursdays against other government agencies on base. Williams recruits new medically-trained civilians into the Air Force Reserve by day, and also coaches the 932nd Airlift Wing's volunteer volleyball team by night. Those interested in either joining the 932nd Airlift Wing as new Airmen, or those already in the wing looking to join the volleyball action can contact her at 618-229-7077. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
Getting up off the floor a bit, Staff Sgt. Shanee Simmons, 932nd Medical Group, returns a hard hit volleyball served over the net April 26, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Her coach, Master Sgt. Dawn Williams, 932nd Health Professions Recruiter, yells instructions from just offscreen. Williams recruits new medical people into the Air Force Reserve by day, and also coaches the 932nd Airlift Wing's volunteer volleyball team at night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
At center, Master Sgt. Dawn Williams, 932nd Health Professions Recruiter, serves the volleyball over the net April 26, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. She recruits new medical people into the Air Force Reserve by day at the 932nd Airlift Wing, and also coaches the 932nd Airlift Wing's volunteer volleyball team. They practice a variety of times and play competitive games against other Scott units on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the James Gym. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
The commander of the 932nd Security Forces Squadron, Lt. Col. Edward Hunn, admires the amazing sports skills of a special "guest" outfielder at the recent family picnic day, which featured local Saint Louis super heroes and a unique kickball competition this year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Stan Paregien)
One of the top sports competitors in the unit, Senior Master Sgt. Ron Peterson (in red) from the 932nd Civil Engineering Squadron, watches "Gumby" the clay stop motion animation television character, prepare to kick the yellow ball at the recent 932nd Airlift Wing Family Picnic event. Sunshine greeted the unit during the afternoon as the USO came out to help provide lunch and a variety of fun activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Stan Paregien)
932nd Airlift Wing members run a mile and a half as part of the physical fitness requirement to be in the Air Force, Aug. 9, 2015, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Air Force Airmen are tested on push ups, sit-ups and abdominal circumference and include height, weight and age to indicate a passing level of fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo / Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)
932nd Airlift Wing fitness monitors check the official timer at the base track before a schedule run. The track now features artificial grass on the infield that can be used year around. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Stan Paregien)
Taking your motorcycle out for one last ride in 2014? Remember to never drink and drive. THE FOLLOWING IS A SHORT STORY FROM THE AF SAFETY OFFICE: Riding motorcycles sober is dangerous enough. Riding under the influence is suicidal. Those who have tried it and survived (including me) are just lucky. First, consider the natural resting position of a motorcycle is on its side. Don't believe me? Try walking away from your bike without putting the kickstand down -- I did that once. Then consider all of the components that have to work together in harmony to keep your bike upright and moving forward, including the engine, transmission, shifter and throttle coupled with the coordinated efforts of your brain, eyes, feet, hands and torso. Now throw in some alcohol. We know that drinking alcohol leads to poor judgment, distorted vision, loss of coordination and slowed reflexes. That's a lot of personal challenges while perched atop a machine that can launch you faster than a Ferrari into the next county, or to the closest morgue. Police officers key in on these impairments when they conduct a field sobriety check. You may think you dance better after a few drinks, but you certainly don't ride better, and you don't better your chances of surviving the keen observations of that very sober police officer who is just doing his job. Years ago a concerned wing commander dealing with a DUI problem recognized that people do drink and drive, and that a zero tolerance policy was unrealistic. So, he came up with the 0-0-1-3 rule; that is, 0 underage drinking, 0 DUIs, 1 drink per hour, and no more than 3 drinks per evening. If you do the physiological math on this you'll find it works for most people who choose to drink and drive. Unfortunately, it doesn't account for an individual's tolerance level for handling the effects of alcohol and it creates a very dangerous and false sense of security for motorcyclists. Here's why: When you ride under the influence, poor judgment an