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  • 442nd Communications Flight joins FSS

    The 442nd Communications Flight integratee with the 442nd Force Support Squadron Jan. 1.The integration redesignated the communications flight to an element and gave command and control to the FSS.Maj. Robert Fritts, former 442nd CF commander, said he does not think it will affect the communications

  • Reservists head to Afghanistan

    Approximately 240 Citizen Airmen from the 442nd Maintenance and Operations groups here, and from the 917th Fighter Group, Barksdale AFB, La., deployed to Afghanistan today in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The units maintain and operate the A-10 Thunderbolt II, which provides close air

  • Wing commander sends holiday message to reservists

    To the Airmen, civilians, and family members of the 442nd Fighter Wing:Happy Holidays! This year has been an incredible year for the 442nd Fighter Wing. We grew to be the largest fighter wing in the Air Force Reserve, we kicked butt in an operational readiness inspection that tested our deployment

  • MDS upgrades facility

    The 442nd Medical Squadron recently received upgrades to its facility at the Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. clinic. These upgrades included moving walls and offices, narrowing hallways for more office space and purchasing new furniture. During a time when budget cuts are common, it was important for

  • Whiteman reservists deploy over holidays

    Approximately 230 reservists from the 442nd Fighter Wing here and from its geographically separated unit, the 917th Fighter Group, Barksdale AFB, La., will deploy at the end of December in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The reservists, most of whom maintain civilian employment in the local

  • Base closure procedures for inclement weather

    The 442nd Fighter Wing leadership would like to remind members they may determine base closure status through one of the following options:442nd Fighter Wing website: In the left column of the main page, the base operating status will show if it base is open, closed or has a delayed-reporting

  • Whiteman Airmen, civilian respond to accident, saves man's life

    Two Air Force reservists and a civilian employee, all from here, were first responders after witnessing a car accident, Monday. Heading westbound on Missouri Highway 50, Maj. Ryan Hodges, 303rd Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, was behind a white van when he saw it strike a southbound

  • Overturf nominated for brigadier general

    Col. Eric S. Overturf, commander of the 442nd Fighter Wing here, has been nominated for appointment to the rank of brigadier general, as announced Friday. Overturf is responsible for approximately 2,000 reservists here and at three other geographically separated units: the 917th Fighter Group,