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Executive officer and pilot Maj. Dan Hellinger flew his last C-40C flight on May 24, 2016, at the 932nd Airlift Wing in Illinois. Friends and family welcomed him back from a training mission and he gave his final wave "goodbye" from the cockpit upon landing as he moves on to a new assignment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Stan Paregien)


A final wave as Hellinger flies on

Executive officer and pilot Maj. Dan Hellinger flew his last C-40C flight on May 24, 2016, at the 932nd Airlift Wing in Illinois. Friends and family welcomed him back from a training mission and he gave his final wave "goodbye" from the cockpit upon landing as he moves on to a new assignment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Stan Paregien)

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A very wet Maj. Jonathan Lauer, center holding his son, poses with all in attendance to celebrate his fini flight May 22, 207, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Lauer was the 932nd Airlift Wing executive officer, and will new work for Air Mobility Command as a senior executive officer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)
Airman 1st Class Zachary Keeven, 932nd Airlift Wing crew chief, assists Lauren Lauer with hand signals as she marshals in Maj. Jonathan Lauer on his fini flight May 22, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Lauer, former executive officer for the 932nd Airlift Wing commander, took a new senior executive position with Air Mobility Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)
Maj. Jonathan Lauer, prepared to get wet, looks over at his son just before getting drenched with water May 22, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Tradition for a fini flight is getting hosed down by friends and family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)
Maj. Jonathan Lauer, former executive officer for the 932nd Airlift Wing, dodges blasts of water during his fini flight ceremony May 22, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)
Commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing, Col. Jonathan Philebaum, shares a moment of reflection and appreciation with Col. Randall Lanning, commander and instructor at the Mascoutah High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. Both colonels are retiring in the next couple of weeks. Col. Philebaum retires on June 3, and he spoke to the high school students about his career, overcoming adversity, and service to others and the Air Force during an early morning visit, as part of their roll call JROTC meeting. Col. Lanning is retiring this month as the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor for the group of cadets near Scott Air Force Base, and he has worked continuously with many projects involving both units. The 932nd AW formally
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
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