Newcomers welcomed in December

The 442nd Fighter Wing welcomes the following newcomers for December 2012:Airman Moustapha ToureAirman 1st Class Seth C. RhoadsSenior Airman Michael R. DuvallSenior Airman Alexis S. OglesbyStaff Sgt. Justin AndersonStaff Sgt. Terrand HarlandThe 442nd Fighter Wing is an A-10 Thunderolt II Air Force

Commentary: Funding a challenge, local solutions underway

Welcome back to another drill weekend and congratulations for putting another major inspection in the rear view mirror. We successfully completed all elements of the consolidated unit inspection (CUI) except for the health services inspection (HSI), and we're already on the way to filling the flight

442nd Fighter Wing November promotions

The following reservists from the 442nd Fighter Wing are promoted as of Nov. 1, 2012:Airman Dane Jorgensen, 442nd Maintenance SquadronAirman Steven Priddy, 442nd MXSAirman Tyler Ketchum, 442nd Aircraft Maintenance SquadronAirman 1st Class Shawn Green, 442nd Civil Engineers SquadronAirman 1st Class

Morrison named November Tip of the Spear

Tech. Sgt. Kathy Morrison is a non-destructive inspection (NDI) specialist for the 442nd Maintenance Squadron. As a maintainer, her role is to search for signs of physical stress on aircraft and its components. She is highly skilled at using various techniques to evaluate material properties without

Major awarded with incentive flight

Holiday donations 'FLOCK' to Whiteman

Three hundred Whiteman families will enjoy a hot, hearty Thanksgiving meal this year because of the efforts put forth by base supporters and community members. The First Sergeant's Council began organizing a Thanksgiving food drive and basket donation in October. When the first sergeants started

Newcomers welcomed in November

The 442nd Fighter Wing welcomes the following newcomers for November 2012:Airman Theodore Billingsley, 442nd AMXSAirman Shawn O. Greene, 442nd CESAirman Carl G. Lynch, 442nd AMXSAirman Chad M. Richards, 442nd Aircraft Maintenance SquadronAirman Moustapha Toure, 442nd Civil Engineer SquadronAirman

Commentary: Serve those who served

Many Americans will start a three-day weekend today as we celebrate Veterans Day with a federal holiday, Nov. 12, to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice. I didn't grow up in a military family, so to be honest, I didn't really

Electronic payments required for Tricare Reserve Selected and Retired Reserve Monthly Premiums

To avoid losing coverage, beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) or TRICARE Retired Reserve (TRR) who pay monthly premiums by check need to switch to an electronic form of payment before Jan. 1, 2013.Beginning Jan. 1, 2013, TRICARE will only accept monthly premium payments using

Yellow Ribbon 'ties' Reservists, families to support resources

The next Air Force Reserve Regional Yellow Ribbon Training Event is scheduled Dec. 14-16 in Orlando, Fla. This casual event is intended to set up an elegant and relaxing venue for the whole family, which includes fun-filled activities, referral information, education, vendor booths, and interactive