Have a great Labor Day weekend Published Aug. 28, 2014 By Col Hubert C. Hegtvedt 442d Fighter Wing Commander WHITEMAN AFB, Mo. -- I hope you have a fantastic Labor Day weekend. Enjoy time with family and friends as we celebrate the symbolic end of summer and the beginning of football season! Also, please remember our fellow 442d members who are deployed--outstanding Citizen-Airmen, defending our freedom half way around the globe. There is plenty of uncertainty and turmoil in the world, which reinforces our country's need for a strong military. You all play an important part in our nation's defense, and you should be proud of that... Thank You! Have a great weekend - be safe - stay cool - have fun. Friday, 29 Aug is a liberal leave day - please coordinate leave plans with your supervisor. Sincerely, NATO HUBERT C. HEGTVEDT, Col, USAFR Commander, 442d Fighter Wing