4 Sep 2009

With ORI around corner, 442nd FW aims for a 'clean sweep'

When hearing the words "sweep" and "par" the visual of Tiger Woods putting with a broom might come to mind, but for those working in the 442nd Civil Engineer Squadron during the August Unit Training Assembly, there is a completely different meaning. "Post Attack Reconnaissance teams or PAR teams are responsible for surveying an area for possible

16 May 2009

Calm amongst storm: Bunkers provide protection, respite from simulated combat

The 442nd Fighter Wing's operational readiness exercise at Whiteman Air Force Base May 14 and 15, tested the limitations of the unit's A-10 "Warthog" maintainers, who found serenity within the confines of flight line shelters. Master Sergeant John Walton, 442nd Maintenance Squadron, manned one shelter from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in efforts to provide not

16 May 2009

LRS keeps wing supplied, rolling during exercise

The 442nd Fighter Wing's supply and transportation sections shared a table in the southeast corner of the five-bay hangar as the wing simulated war during the May 14 and 15 operational readiness exercise. Senior Master Sgt. Shevaun McRoberts , 442nd Logistics Readiness Squadron supply superintendent, has many responsibilities inside her portion of

16 May 2009

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate

16 May 2009

Wing practices self-aid and buddy care during exercise

14 May 2009

LRS Fuels completes A-10 puzzle during exercise

The 442nd Fighter Wing's Fuel team worked with precision May 14, displaying their expertise for 10th Air Force inspectors who visited here to inspect the wing in what amounts to a dry run for October's operational readiness inspection. There are many pieces to the A-10 Thunderbolt II in-flight puzzle and one that is often overlooked is the gas in

14 May 2009

442nd exercises with a little help from its friends

14 May 2009

Wing exercises to survive chemical weapons attacks

14 May 2009

Mission support group practices convoy operations

1 May 2009

May RAV dress rehearsal for real ORI

The seats in the theater are empty but the cast is in full costume and their lines are memorized as they prepare for opening night. It is one of many dress rehearsals where they hone the delivery of each line in hopes of rave reviews from the critics. The 442nd Fighter Wing is not preparing for a play but the buzz-word around base seems to be,