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  • Amid budget difficulties, 442 FW hosts A-10 auction

    With skyrocketing costs due to inflation, Air Force leadership is seeking ways to cut costs and to make up the shortfall."A box of staples costs $200 now," said Col. Mike Leonas, the wing commander. "We just don't have the budget for that, and everyone knows loose papers are a hazard to the

  • Reservist's idea revolutionizes chemical detection training for Air Force

    For Senior Master Sgt. Morris Findley, being an Air Force reservist wasn't just a duty, but an opportunity. Stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base as a full time Emergency Management specialist, Findley is always seeking ways to improve. Recently, his dedication to innovation has made waves far beyond

  • Exercise: Ozark Thunder

    The harsh winter weather is no match for members of the 442d Fighter Wing, who participated in Exercise Ozark Thunder 25-01 over the weekend. The three-day wing-wide exercise officially began on Friday evening, January 10, 2025.The wing was tasked with generating readiness packages for the 10 A-10

  • Try these techniques for positive self-talk and improved performance

    How often do you notice the voice in your head, telling you things you don’t want to hear? This is known as negative self-talk and it can affect you when you’re on duty, in training, or in personal relationships. That’s why it’s so important to learn strategies to transform negative self-talk into a

  • Cannon Range hosts first open house since 2015

    The 442d Operations Support Squadron – Operating Location Alpha at Cannon Range, an aircraft gunnery range attached to Fort Leonard Wood, hosted an open house for the local community to come experience the A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft in action August 4, 2024.

  • How social fitness impacts mental fitness

    Healthy relationships—at home, with friends, on duty, and within your community—are key to achieving Total Force Fitness. Your level of social fitness can affect many other areas of your well-being, particularly your mental health. A strong social-support network, and relationships that provide