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Air Force Reserve unit receives fourth C-40C plane

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  • By Maj. Stan Paregien
  • 932nd Airlift Wing
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. --  The 932nd Airlift Wing received its fourth C-40C distinguished visitor aircraft here Nov. 18.  

Lt. Col. Paul Brown, commander of the Air Force Reserve's 73rd Airlift Squadron and Lt. Col. Dennis Veeneman, commander of the regular Air Force 54th Airlift Squadron, piloted the latest addition to the 932nd AW fleet, as an example of the total force initiative at Scott. The 932nd AW and 375th Air Mobility Wing are partners in the special airlift missions.

"What a perfect way to bring in our newest addition to our C-40C fleet.....both squadron commanders at the controls of this beautiful aircraft. It is a true testament to the total force initiative and the outstanding working relationship between the reserve and the active duty here at Scott Air Force Base," said . Col. Albert Lupenski, 932nd Airlift Wing commander,  

During the ceremony, Neeneman presented  the C-40C "keys" to Tech Sgt. Ryan Kerniskey, symbolizing that the care of Tail Number 0540 rests in the hands of the 932nd Maintenance Squadron.

Master Sgt. Brian Fark, a 932nd AW maintenance crew member, marshaled the latest C-40 into position on the ramp at Scott Air Force Base.

The wing routinely flies VIPs including the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the first lady of the United States, the secretary of state, secretary of the interior, the CIA director and leaders from other countries.