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  • Col. Rick Mitchell returns to 442d as deputy commander

    Col. Rick Mitchell, a seasoned A-10 pilot and familiar face around the 442d, has assumed the role of Deputy Wing Commander for the 442d Fighter Wing, effective August 2025. Mitchell brings a wealth of experience from various assignments, including previous service within the 442d, overseas

  • Colonel Brian "B-Lite" Leiter retires

    Col. Brian Leiter, deputy commander of the 442d Fighter Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, is retiring after a distinguished career spanning over two decades. As deputy commander, Leiter was responsible for the manning, training, and combat readiness of approximately 1,300 Air Force

  • Exercise: Trojan Cheddar

    Five A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft, five pilots, and 11 maintenance personnel from the 442d Fighter Wing recently participated in a training exercise with F-35 Lightning II fighter jets from the 115th Fighter Wing in Madison, Wis. The exercise focused on validating tactics for integrated air

  • 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.