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March 29, 2021
A-10s land on dry lakebed and support USAF Weapons School

The 303rd Fighter Squadron recently returned from a two-week assignment in Las Vegas, supporting the U.S. Air Force’s Weapons School in addition to qualifying pilots in desert landing capabilities.
March 29, 2021
2020 Air Force Reserve Command Lieutenant General Leo Marquez and Maintenance Effectiveness Awards

Congratulations to the following recipients of the 2020 Air Force Reserve Command Lieutenant General Leo Marquez and Maintenance Effectiveness Awards for the categories of aircraft maintenance and munitions/missile maintenance.The individual awards recognize base-level military and civil service
March 25, 2021
Between UTAs, Airman & Family Readiness is a one-woman show

A former enlisted member of the 442d who has been both the deployed spouse and the one left at home, Elizabeth Rutherford possesses a master’s degree in psychology, as well as graduate certificates in financial counseling, forensics, and hospital administration – and an obsessive need to help
March 15, 2021
Reserve A-10 Pilot dads partner with Children's Mercy Hospital for vitual pilot tour

Lt. Col. John “Sapper” Tice and Maj. Ben “Shiner” Gardner, A-10 reserve pilots and Kansas City residents, have had a long-standing relationship with Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, and when asked to provide a virtual demonstration via video conference for the kids at the hospital they both
March 4, 2021
Wing process manager helps to accelerate change

Shallyn Troutman, the 442d Fighter Wing’s process manager, is here to provide continuous process improvement and innovation, and lessons-learned capabilities.
March 2, 2021
Director of psychological health is here to help - off the record

Carol Ameline, the 442d Fighter Wing's director of psychological health, provides off-the-record counseling to members, their spouses or partners, and children, and helps to connect them with resources that will fit their mental health needs.
Feb. 25, 2021
Desert Storm attack pilot integrates 30-years of tactics with new technology

A Tyrannosaurus Rex replica named Stan proudly stands in front of the Google Corporation’s headquarters in California. With his threatening gaze and gaping mouth provide a stark contrast to the rest of the campus. Google highlights the extinct apex predator as a sobering reminder that innovation is
Feb. 13, 2021
442d Fighter Wing launches 3-day Officer Development Course

The 442d Fighter Wing hosted a 3-day Officer Development Course for the first time, Feb. 7 – Feb 9, 2021, here.
Feb. 12, 2021
442d Fighter Wing administers first round of COVID-19 vaccines

The 442d Fighter Wing administered its first round of Covid-19 vaccines during the February unit training assembly here.
Feb. 11, 2021
442d maintainer recognized by Exercise Tiger Foundation

The Exercise Tiger Association invited selected servicemen and -women to Columbia, Missouri, to attend an awards ceremony during the presentation of colors and the national anthem prior to a Missouri Tigers football game December 12, 2020, at the University of Missouri - Columbia.

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