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Air Force Reserve Command maintainers of the 932nd Maintenance Group at Scott Air Force Base, launch a 932nd Airlift Wing C-40C aircraft during a windy 19 degrees takeoff event, on a frigid, blustery Illinois day, January 4, 2017. (U.S. Air Force video by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)


C-40C launch prep

Air Force Reserve Command maintainers of the 932nd Maintenance Group at Scott Air Force Base, launch a 932nd Airlift Wing C-40C aircraft during a windy 19 degrees takeoff event, on a frigid, blustery Illinois day, January 4, 2017. (U.S. Air Force video by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Chief Master Sgt. John Davis knows airplanes and their engines. When Davis isn't at the 932nd Maintenance Group helping train or advise new reservists on C-40 jet engines, he is an assistant professor of aviation technology at Purdue University. During his 15 years on active duty, Davis worked on engines powering F-4 Phantoms, F-15 Eagles, C-130s, and a variety of other Air Force aircraft while he was assigned to Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. He was an instructor at Chanute Air Force Base in Illinois for eight years and taught courses in airframe and power plant. Davis joined the Air Force in 1978 and said he plans to continue serving at the 932nd Maintenance Group as a traditional reservist. "I still love what I'm doing," he said. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Ken Thornton and Chaplain (Maj.) Michael Williams listen to United States Army retired, Brig. Gen.Charles Kruse talk about military connections. Kruse was in town to perform the oath of office for newly-pinned Chaplain (Maj.) Michael Williams on May 6, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Friends and family also came to witness the ceremony and wish Williams well. Wing staff members helped put the event together and Chaplain (Capt.) Allen Haas gave the opening invocation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
Citizen Airmen, with the 932nd Airlift Wing, use social media and hashtags to proclaim their support to prevent sexual assault during Sexual Assault and Response (SAPR) training, May 5, 2018, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Christopher Parr)
Citizen Airmen, with the 932nd Airlift Wing, use social media and hashtags to proclaim their support to prevent sexual assault during Sexual Assault and Response (SAPR) training, May 5, 2018, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Christopher Parr)
Citizen Airmen, with the 932nd Airlift Wing, use social media and hashtags to proclaim their support to prevent sexual assault during Sexual Assault and Response (SAPR) training, May 5, 2018, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Christopher Parr)
The 932nd Airlift Wing's 932nd Maintenance Group keeps the C-40C aircraft ready to fly by constant attention to detail. Working on a warm day, Senior Airman Terron Sands, 932nd maintainer, makes a visual inspection of the inside of the belly of a C-40C plane May 9, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The C-40C planes in Illinois belong to 22nd Air Force, under the Air Force Reserve Command. The Illinois unit at Scott AFB flies four of the distinguished visitor planes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
Col. Raymond Smith, commander, far left, and Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Chad Welch, athletic attire from helping with fitness tests; stand with the newest additions the 932nd Airlift Wing family, May 5, 2018, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Each month newcomers to the Wing attend briefings and meet with different Wing agencies to learn about being a mission-ready, citizen Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Christopher Parr)
United States Army retired Brig. Gen.Charles Kruse, performs the oath of enlistment again for newly pinned Chaplain (Maj.) Michael Williams on May 6, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Friends and family came to witness the special promotion ceremony and wish him well. (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)
Lt. Col. Stan Paregien, 932nd Chief of Public Affairs, congratulates one of the wing's newest recruits, Ryan Hill, after he recites the oath of enlistment. Hill is going into the medical area, following his enlistment into the 932nd Airlift Wing. He raised his right hand and enlisted on a sunny day, coming into the Air Force Reserve Command and the 932nd Airlift Wing on April 17, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base. His recruiter, Master Sgt. Tabetha Coley, works the St. Peters side of the river in Missouri. Those who want to refer a friend to the unit can call 1-800-257-1212. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)
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)