Commander presents flag to Missouri governor

The Warrior Reintegration Series

Part One: Meeting the need With readiness to deploy for war a hallmark of training in the Air Force, it would seem strange to think that coming home from war could negatively impact that same readiness. However, such is the view of Col. Steve Arthur, 442nd Fighter Wing commander. He sees a growing

Wing reservists fly combat missions over Afghanistan

Security Forces and transportation troops recount desert duty

Airmen of the 442nd Security Forces Squadron and the 442nd Logistics Readiness Squadron recently returned home after a seven-month deployment to Kirkuk Air Base, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The contingent made up of 26 442nd SFS and five 442nd LRS Airmen, arrived at Kirkuk last

Wing commander participates in Kansas City Memorial Day observance

On patrol

Health insurance offered for Citizen Airmen

The majority of traditional reservists may be eligible to purchase health insurance under a new TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) plan. The plan is similar to TRICARE Standard and Extra, and features open enrollment, increased availability to survivors and no activation requirements, according to a

Nebraska medics take to field for training

The 710th Medical Squadron, one of the 442nd Fighter Wing's two geographically separated units at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., took to the field during its April unit training assembly to hone their deployed-operations skills. The field-training exercise, located at Offutt's base lake, has been

A-10 evolution continues with newest upgrades

Pilots in the 303rd Fighter Squadron are enhancing their eyes and ears thanks to the two newest upgrades to the 442nd Fighter Wing's A-10 Thunderbolt IIs. Outside the cockpit, the A-10 will be sporting a new antenna, which is part of an ongoing satellite communications system upgrade. Inside the

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