Whiteman reservists deploy over holidays

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  • By Staff Sgt. Danielle Wolf
  • 442nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs
WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. --  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 area, are assigned to the 442nd Maintenance and Operations groups.

The 442nd Fighter Wing is an A-10 Thunderbolt II Air Force Reserve unit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo.

The reservists are expected to return in April.