Reservists from Barksdale work overtime

When A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from around the world arrived for Hawgsmoke, Aug. 14-18, 2012, the 917th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Barksdale AFB, La., was the only crew on the ground.The 917th AMXS, a geographically separated unit of the 442nd Fighter Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base,

442nd Fighter Wing maintainers support competition, bond

Approximately 25 maintainers from the 442nd Maintenance Group went to Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., Aug. 15 to participate in Hawgsmoke, an A-10 Thunderbolt II biennial gunnery competition, Aug. 14-18. The work rarely stops for the 442nd maintainers, who work together to ensure the combat readiness of

Active duty wins 'Hawgsmoke' for first time

The 357th Fighter Squadron was the first active-duty squadron to win the Al "Mud" Moore top overall A-10 unit trophy, Aug. 17, during Hawgsmoke, Aug. 14-18, 2012 -- an international A-10 Thunderbolt II biennial gunnery competition held at Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz.60 sorties were scored based on pilot

442nd Fighter Wing heads to Hawgsmoke

The 442nd Fighter Wing sent approximately 45 reservists to Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., Aug. 15, to compete in Hawgsmoke, an international A-10 Thunderbolt II biennial gunnery competition.The competition, Aug. 14-18, allowed the units to assemble pilots and maintainers, who were selected by their peers

442nd Fighter Wing hosts employer appreciation day

The 442nd Fighter Wing hosted 40 employers of reservists during an Employer Appreciation Day here Aug. 4.Reservists invited bosses to attend the event where employers toured the base, received a mission brief and participated in an in-flight refueling mission aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker."Employer

Cole Camp, Concordia residents visit Whiteman with BCC

HRDC slated to visit veterans

The 442nd Human Resources Development Council is scheduled to visit the Missouri Veteran's Home, Warrensburg, Mo., Aug. 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Reservists representing HRDC will assist with serving the veterans lunch and provide assistance to the staff in any other way requested. For questions, you

Commentary: Preparing for October

Summer is only halfway over, but 442nd Fighter Wing warriors have already completed several great annual training deployments. We sunk boats in Hawaii, dropped live bombs in Alaska, honed support skills in England and applied medical expertise in Honduras. Thanks for all your hard work on these

Wright awarded Tip of the Spear

Senior Airman Wesley Wright is a public affairs journalist in the 442nd Fighter Wing. As a new journalist awaiting technical training, he has more-than-proven himself as a distinguished writer and photographer. Since January, he has published more than 30 stories and hundreds of photos. His story

Newcomers welcomed in August

The 442nd Fighter Wing welcomes the following newcomers for August 2012:Staff Sgt. John D. Denoon, 442nd Aircraft Maintenance SquadronStaff Sgt. Timothy A. Gorsline, 442nd CESStaff Sgt. Kyle D. Scott, 442nd Fighter WingStaff Sgt. Aaron L. Williams, 442nd Maintenance SquadronSenior Airman Brian Q.