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  • Airmen return to Missouri after seven months in Afghanistan

    Airmen from the 442d Fighter Wing, from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., returned here from a seven-month deployment to Bagram, Afghanistan October 26 and 27.The final, largest wave of 321 personnel, comprised of 245 Reservists and 76 Active Duty Airmen, were deployed in support of a close-air support

  • October 27 Deployment Return Update

    The main body of returning Airmen has departed Frankfurt Germany (but were delayed) and at this time their new estimated arrival tonight is 11:00 p.m.For final planning purposes please expect an update to be posted here with their estimated arrival time no later than 6:00 p.m. tonight.

  • Safeguarding ground troops from above

    Roaring his way down the runway in a 43 thousand pound machine, Maj. Vincent Sherer pilots an A-10 Thunderbolt II into the skies of Afghanistan to provide overwatch and close air support for ground forces operating throughout the country.Sherer, a pilot with the 455thAir Expeditionary Wing deployed

  • Political Activity Tips and Reminders

    As we continue further into political season, there are several policies that service members, both active-duty and reserve alike, should keep in mind before choosing to participate or actively involve themselves. Below is a list of compiled tips and reminders including what military members can and

  • Distance couldn’t stop first sergeant from seeing daughter born

    Senior Master Sgt. Matthew Youkey has not starred in a film, but in real life he almost lives the plot of a romantic comedy.Youkey, first sergeant for the 442d Fighter Wing's Force Support Squadron, has been on loan to Air Force Reserve Command Headquarters at Robins AFB, Ga. since late June. He had

  • Tenth Air Force welcomes new commander

    Brigadier General Richard Scobee assumed command of 10th Air Force during a change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, October 18, 2014. Lieutenant General James Jackson, commander of Air Force Reserve Command and chief of the Air Force Reserve was the

  • Santa to visit 442d Fighter Wing during December Welcome Home Party

    Airmen and family members of the 442d Fighter Wing and Detachment 303 are invited to come see Santa Claus Saturday during the December Unit Training Assembly.Santa will be in the 5-Bay Hangar (building 1117) to take photos with family members and hand out toys from 1:00 - 2:00 Saturday Dec. 6. Saint

  • Mission Support Group, What we do...

    Just as the name implies, supporting the wing is our mission.There are numerous ways the Mission Support Group supports our Airmen every month, whether they know it or not.  Have you eaten at the DFAC (formerly known as the "chow hall" by us old guys) over the UTA lately?  Members of our Services

  • Scholarship available

    Do you put service before self?Do you try to find ways to improve your local community?If so, the Top Three would like to help you!Any current AFRC member rank E-9 or below, or their immediate family member, is eligible to apply for a $500 scholarship for the 2014-2015 school year. Applicants must

  • Safeguarding your digital footprint

    Social media is a great resource for Airmen and their families to share information and stay connected to relatives at home and abroad.Although many depend on these wonderful tools, recent events have encouraged us to re-evaluate our digital footprint to ensure our personal and professional