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  • Staff Sgt. Tyler Hambidge, 932nd Medical Squadron, blocks the volleyball back over the net during recent intramural competition at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The 932nd Airlift Wing has volunteers participating in a variety of sports throughout the year, to include volleyball and summer softball. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

    Maintaining Optimal General Physical Preparedness: The Cornerstone of Reducing PT Related Injuries

    I’m sure everyone has heard a peer or coworker say “I have my PT test in a couple of months, so I’d better start getting ready.”  This mentality has unfortunately become a commonality amongst many Airmen.  Whether it be waiting to start a cardiorespiratory training regimen, transitioning to a strict low-caloric diet, or initiating an abrupt/drastic
  • We can do it... and she did. Women's History Month: Honoring the Past, Securing the Future.

    Women’s History Month: Honoring the Past, Securing the Future

    Every year during the month of March, we take a pause to recognize the accomplishments and sacrifices women have made throughout history.
  • Time management is often overlooked as something that you can control use to create a stress-free lifestyle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stefan Alvarez)

    Mastering time; bring balance to home, work, personal lives

    The enlisted military occupation has been consistently ranked as one of the most stressful jobs in America with factors ranging from pay, long hours, hard deadlines, and a lot of time spent away from home and loved ones.
  • A graphic of several notable African American leaders.

    African Americans and the Vote 2020: The First African American to Vote

    Born October 6, 1824 in Metuchen, New Jersey, Thomas Mundy Peterson was given life by his father Thomas and Mother Lucy Green.
  • Dream Come True

    Commander commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. birthday

    Americans will soon pause to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his enduring legacy of equality and respect for other regardless of their race, gender or religion.His “I Have a Dream” speech given in 1963 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. was arguably the most famous of the Civil Rights Movement and still serves as an example of how

  • Have an answer to the million dollar question

    “Why did you join the Air Force?” On the surface, the question begs for an informational response. However, if given the opportunity to ponder, reflect, individuals may find this question intimidatingly complex.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Akila Mohabir, a 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, pours excess fuel in a fuel storage tank at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., March 14, 2019.

    Other Hand Awareness: A simple approach to modern problems

    As with many of our duties, asking the important questions and noting simple changes could spark the flame of an entirely new way to complete a process or give valuable time back for other tasks that need to be completed. Footprints weren’t left on the moon by people who walked to work staring at the ground. Each of us has the opportunity to make an impact just as those pioneers did.
  • Air Force Reserve birthday art

    Air Force Reserve 68th Birthday Celebration

    The Air Force Reserve was created as a separate component on April 14, 1948, when the Army Air Corps Reserve was transferred to the Air Force. Our theme for this year’s celebration is “stationed locally, serving globally.” Let us continue our proud heritage as innovators, community members, and Citizen Airmen.
  • The 442d Fighter Wing is currently participating in a joint Air Force, NATO, Navy and Marine Corps exercise called Jaded Thunder. The purpose of the exercise is to give U.S. and allied aircrews the opportunity to simulate tracking enemy targets in complex environments.

    Jaded Thunder: Exercise helps sharpen combat readiness

    The 442nd Fighter Wing here recently participated in a special-operations forces training exercise called "Jaded Thunder" in Florida. This exercise helped ensure the wing and its personnel are ready to both deploy and execute wartime tasks across a wide range of functional areas. Exercises validate training and readiness, ultimately ensuring
  • Brig. Gen. Eric S. Overturf is the commander of the 442nd FIghter Wing, an A-10 Thunderbolt II Air Force Reserve unit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo.

    Commentary: 2013 -- Looking Ahead to Excellence

    Happy New Year and welcome back to our first drill weekend of 2013! I hope all of you enjoyed some well-deserved time off to recharge your batteries and spend time with friends, families and loved ones.2012 was a great year for mission accomplishment in the 442nd Fighter Wing (thanks to you!), and I think this year will be even better as we pursue
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