Patriots on the move

At center, retiring Master Sgt. Gerald Sonnenberg, the outgoing historian of the 932nd Airlift Wing, leads his fellow wing Airmen as they get into position before the start of the VP parade in July, 2017. Volunteers of the 932nd Airlift Wing in Illinois gave of their time to think of the history of America's Independence Day, and consider other military veterans who went before them, those who sometimes gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives. Sonnenberg, who retires on July 9 at 2:00 p.m., came up with the various flags and 932nd AW members along with a few retirees worked together to fold them back into proper position at the end of their parade route. The 932nd Airlift Wing had a great group of enthusiastic volunteers who carried the Air Force Reserve name on their banner and represented the unit in the popular Saint Louis parade which was televised live on local networks. The wing plans to help next in the Veterans Day parade in November also. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)