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  • The 932nd Airlift Wing and 932nd Maintenance Group (MXG), are responsible for leading people who train and equip Airmen to inspect, maintain, and repair Air Force Reserve Command C-40C planes at Scott Air Force Base. Here 932nd MXG Airmen check cockpit controls, electronics, and headsets to communicate with the tower. This ongoing attention to detail enables the 932nd Operations Group to fly distinguished visitor (DV) airlift around the world, anywhere they are needed by the nation's leaders. The Airmen of the MXG made various inspection checks on the plane on a chilly winter day, January 2, 2020 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The Illinois unit, which is part of 22nd Air Force, under Air Force Reserve Command, flies four of the C-40C planes worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

    Maintenance checks communications

    The 932nd Airlift Wing and 932nd Maintenance Group (MXG), are responsible for leading people who train and equip Airmen to inspect, maintain, and repair Air Force Reserve Command C-40C planes at Scott Air Force Base. Here 932nd MXG Airmen check cockpit controls, electronics, and headsets to communicate with the tower. This ongoing attention to

  • Annual 5-S "Clean Up" Days: 14-16 Jan

    As a reminder it is almost time for the annual 5S "Clean Up" Days: 14-16 JanFor the past several years, we've paused for a day to do some "cleanup" in our areas.  This is one of our annual Continuous Improvement Processevents known as a "5S".   The purpose of a 5S event is to simplify your workenvironment be getting rid of things you don't use
  • Maintenance Group (MXG), lower the steps on a C-40C aircraft to prepare for an inspection. The MXG is responsible for inspecting, maintaining and repairing Air Force Reserve Command C-40C planes at Scott Air Force Base. The 932nd MXG's management of resources improves the wing's professionalism and enables the 932nd Operations Group's C-40C aircraft to fly distinguished visitor (DV) airlift around the world.. Here, several maintainers prepare to make inspection checks on the plane on a windy winter day, January 2, 2020 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The Illinois unit, which is part of 22nd Air Force, under Air Force Reserve Command, flies four of the C-40C planes worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

    Inspecting to stay ready

    Maintenance Group (MXG), lower the steps on a C-40C aircraft to prepare for an inspection. The MXG is responsible for inspecting, maintaining and repairing Air Force Reserve Command C-40C planes at Scott Air Force Base. The 932nd MXG's management of resources improves the wing's professionalism and enables the 932nd Operations Group's C-40C
  • Airmen of the Air Force Reserve Command complete another 400 meter lap, number four of six recently achieved. 932nd Airlift Wing Citizen Airmen reservists perform the 1.5 mile run as part of the Air Force fitness assessment recently at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The weather was a bit chilly at 6:30 a.m., but winds were calm and pleasantly warm once the sun rose Nov. 16, 2019. Reservists from more than 30 states come to train each month at the Illinois unit known among reserve units as the "Gateway Wing" due to its proximity to the Saint Louis arch. Fitness test also include pushups, sit-ups and height and weight measurements. Staying fit throughout the year helps keep Airmen ready for any future challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Coi. Stan Paregien)

    Staying fit for the fight

    Airmen of the Air Force Reserve Command complete another 400 meter lap, number four of six recently achieved. 932nd Airlift Wing Citizen Airmen reservists perform the 1.5 mile run as part of the Air Force fitness assessment recently at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The weather was a bit chilly at 6:30 a.m., but winds were calm and pleasantly
  • Executing the 2020 mission: The 932nd Airlift Wing's Maintenance Group (MXG), is responsible for leading people who train and equip Airmen to inspect, maintain and repair Air Force Reserve Command C-40C planes at Scott Air Force Base. The 932nd MXG's management of resources improves the wing's professionalism and enables the 932nd Operations Group's C-40C aircraft to fly distinguished visitor (DV) airlift around the world, anywhere they are needed by the nation's leaders. Here, several 932nd MXG maintainers prepare to make inspection checks on the plane on a windy winter day, January 2, 2020 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The Illinois unit, which is part of 22nd Air Force, under Air Force Reserve Command, flies four of the C-40C planes worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

    Maintenance checks C-40C aircraft as new year begins

    On the first work day back from New Year's Day, two planes were towed into position on the flight line for inspection.  Executing the 2020 mission: The 932nd Airlift Wing's Maintenance Group (MXG), is responsible for leading people who train and equip Airmen to inspect, maintain and repair Air Force Reserve Command C-40C planes at Scott Air Force
  • Airmen of the Air Force Reserve Command in Illinois complete lap three of six recently. These 932nd Airlift Wing Citizen Airmen reservists performed the 1.5 mile run as part of the Air Force fitness assessment November 16, 2019, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The weather was a bit chilly at 6:30 a.m., but winds were calm and pleasantly warmed up once the sun rose . Reservists from more than 30 states come to train each month at the Illinois C-40C unit known among reserve units as the "Gateway Wing". Fitness test also include pushups, sit-ups and height and weight measurements. Staying fit throughout the year helps keep Airmen ready for any future challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

    Lap three, making the fitness rounds

    Airmen of the Air Force Reserve Command in Illinois complete lap three of six recently. These 932nd Airlift Wing Citizen Airmen reservists performed the 1.5 mile run as part of the Air Force fitness assessment November 16, 2019, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The weather was a bit chilly at 6:30 a.m., but winds were calm and pleasantly warmed
  • Staff Sgt. Jennifer Deimund, 932nd Airlift Wing recruiter, meets Col. Pete Wangler, commander of the Alton JROTC High School program. Various current and retired members of the 932nd Airlift Wing were on hand to speak about their military experience and Air Force Reserve openings at a Girls in Aviation event held at the St. Louis Downtown Airport Oct. 4, 2019. Col. Wangler and his cadets have been involved with the reserve unit over several years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

    Recruiting meets JROTC leader and students

    Staff Sgt. Jennifer Deimund, 932nd Airlift Wing recruiter, meets Col. Pete Wangler, commander of the Alton JROTC High School program. Various current and retired members of the 932nd Airlift Wing were on hand to speak about their military experience and Air Force Reserve openings at a Girls in Aviation event held at the St. Louis Downtown Airport
  • Staff Sgt. Jennifer Deimund, Air Force Reserve Recruiting, shares information about the Air Force Reserves to area high school students during the JROTC Day event at at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Oct. 8, 2019. More than 400 high school students from 11 schools across Missouri and Illinois learned about various careers in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

    Local JROTC visits reserve C-40 and Scott Air Force Base

    Team Scott, at Scott Air Force Base, hosted a JROTC Day for cadets and high school students from 11 area Missouri and Illinois schools Oct. 8, 2019.
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