Airman of the Year

Senior Airman Nicholas Fisher was named the 932nd Airlift Wing Airman of the Year for 2012. Col. Albert Lupesnki, 932nd AW commander, presents Fisher his award. He and other annual award winners were announced at the February commander's call. Fischer is a member of the 932nd Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)

Hornbostel celebrates 38 years of service

Col. Meredith Goodwin, commander of the 932nd Medical Squadron, (MDS) presents Senior Master Sgt. Toni Hornbostel the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal at her retirement ceremony held Feb. 9, 2013. Hornbostel has had an illustrious military career that began in 1975. Hornbostel has deployed overseas and participated in numerous exercises and humanitarian missions. She served a total of 38 years--all in the medical services career field. Hornbostel was assigned a variety of medical positions during her time at the 932nd Airlift Wing. She was the senior ART (air reserve technician) at the 932nd Aerospace Medical Squadron for four years; and has been the senior ART for the 932nd MDS Squadron since 2004. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Dan Oliver)

NCO off to OTS, flight school

Staff Sgt. Joseph Sobieralksi has plans to return to the 73rd Airlift Squadron in about 16 months as a second lieutenant and begin C-40C pilot certification. He is scheduled to attend the Air Force Officer Training School (OTS) starting next week. Following OTS, Sobieralski will begin undergraduate pilot training. For Sobieralski, having the opportunity to become a pilot and fly the C-40C is quite a career change. He has been a college instructor for several years and most recently, taught at a community college in southern Illinois. Sobieralski holds a masters and doctorate degree in economics. Prior to joining the 932nd Airlift Wing, he was a member of the Kentucky Air National Guard. The 932nd AW is the sole Air Force Reserve unit that flies the C-40C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Daniel Oliver)

The 'Tide rules in 932nd LFR

Tech. Sgt. Darren Wiseman agreed to wear University of Alabama gear if the Crimson Tide beat Notre Dame in the college football championship game. His supervisor, Maj. Wendy Hendley, an ardent Alabama fan, has adorned her office with team memorabilia. Hendley is commander of the 932nd Logistics Readiness Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Dan Oliver)

A winning career advisor

Master Sgt. David Noesen is the career advisor for the 932nd Medical Group. In 2009, he was among the top career advisors in the Air Force Reserve Command, achieving a 95 percent reenlistment rate. Noesen says he enjoys assisting his fellow Citizen Airmen achieve their career goals. Prior to become a career advisor, Noesen's first assignment at the Gateway Wing was at the 73rd Airlift Squadron as an administrative specialist. Noesen has been member of the 932nd Airlift Wing since 1998. In his civilian career, Noesen is an evaluator of military entrance processing stations (MEPS)throughout the Midwest. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Dan Oliver)

Making a difference in the lives of 932nd members

Master Sgt. Deb Teague is a proud member of the 932nd Airlift Wing. Sergeant Teague is the Non Commissioned Officer In Charge of Airman and Family Readiness, and is constantly working to find jobs for Air Force Reservists as she helps to put on the base job fair. She also helps families deal with stress throughout the year. (Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Daniel Oliver)