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  • A message from the Commander concerning possible government shutdown

    442d Fighter Wing Full-Time Force,As you have seen reported in the news, our current continuing resolution is set to expire at midnight tonight Monday, September 30th. If funding is not extended, the federal government will have to cease activities and operations not expressly authorized by law.This

  • DOD spells out closure contingency plan guidance

    DOD officials today issued guidance to the force in the event appropriations lapse Oct. 1 and a government shutdown results. Officials emphasize they still hope Congress can avoid that but say it is prudent to take such steps.The eight-page document gives basic guidance to commanders and directors

  • 917th Fighter Group inactivates after 50 years

    After 50 years, the 917th Fighter Group was inactivated during a ceremony here Sept. 26.The ceremony marked the end of an era at Barksdale, as Airmen and community members gathered in the 917th FG Hangar watch the guidon furled and cased. "What a glorious day to honor 50 years of the 917th's service

  • Newcomers welcomed in September

    The 442nd Fighter Wing welcomes the following newcomers for September 2013:Airman Andrea L. Crittendon, 442nd MDSAirman Joshua N. Davis, 442nd MDSAirman Cort R. Johnson, 442nd AMXSAirman Stephanie K. Northan, 442nd MDSAirman 1st Class Jacob L. Messer, 442nd AMXSAirman 1st Class Ethan E. Moser, 442nd

  • 442nd Firefighters return from Eglin Air Force Base

    Twelve Firefighters from the 442nd Civil Engineer Squadron here returned from their two-week annual-tour training at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., July 7.While in Florida, the firefighters honed their skill on tasks. They put out structural and aircraft training-fires, learned about the general

  • Travis takes command of 476th FG

    MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. - In a change of command ceremony, June 23, Col. James Travis took command of the 476th Fighter Group here. The 476th FG, a geographically separated unit of the 442nd Fighter Wing, Whiteman AFB, Mo., is an A-10 Thunderbolt II classic-associate unit comprised of

  • Barksdale bids farewell to A-10s

    After 33 years, the final three A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft from the 917th Fighter Group, 47th Fighter Squadron left Barksdale June 24. The final take-off marked the end of an era at Barksdale, as Airmen and community members waved their final goodbyes to the A-10s in a farewell ceremony