Founding WWII Veterans |
Tom Glynn
Bernard "Bud" Carey
Earl Thatcher
Walter "Guns" Domanski Sr. (Postumously)
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CAPTAIN DANIEL KNERL
Captain Knerl is assigned to the 13TH BOMB SQUADRON stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base. He is a chief of Nuclear Operation and a B-2 Bomber Aircraft Commander in the 13th Bomb Squadron. While deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam , he helped to provide combat presence world wide, providing outstanding leadership in the skies with the B-2 bomber.
MASTER SERGEANT GARY CHAMBERS
MSGT. CHAMBERS is a First Sergeant of the Year 2010 for the state of Missouri , with the 139th Air Wing, Missouri Air National Guard. He was deployed to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan , where he managed personnel comprised of four separate Air National Guard units. He is the epitome of a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer with the goals and successful accomplishment of the unit’s mission.
TECHNICAL SERGEANT THOMAS HAGER
TSgt. HAGER is an A -10 Aircraft Structural Maintenance Technician for the 442nd Fighter Wing Specialist Aircraft Maintenance Flight. While under threat of hostile fire, he showed extraordinary heroism and courage utilizing superior technical skill to coordinate critical repairs to A-10 fleet while deployed to TAllil Air Base, Iraq . He assisted in completing A-10 aircraft phase inspections in record time, thereby quickly returning aircraft to battle capable status for immediate use. TSgt. Hager’s efforts have saved the 442nd Fighter Wing more than $2.4 million over the past 13 years.
TECHNICAL SERGEANT SPENCER OBERG
TSGT. OBERG is an Interface Control Technician of the Combat
Operations Division of the 157th Air Operations Group, Missouri Air National Guard. He supervised the entire data link team at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar , ultimately ensuring effective data link management and continuous coverage for over 1 million square miles of operational coverage. His capabilities increased the efficiency and utilization of geospatial communications systems capabilities for the United States military. TSgt Oberg is a former MU graduate.
STAFF SERGEANT TARAE DAY
SSGT. DAY is an Outbound Freight Supervisor for the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base. While deployed to Bagram Air Base he was most effective with the Air Mobility Command, Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron with arms, ammunition and explosives safe guarding $4 million highly sensitive assets and cargo. SSgt. Day is a Hazmat expert and takes great pride in his
capabilities to train his subordinates.
STAFF SERGEANT SARIETHIA LEMOS
SSgt. Lemos is a Training Specialist for the Mission Support Flight Ancillary training program with the 442nd Fighter Wing, at Whiteman Air Force Base. SSgt. Lemos monitors the 442nd Mission Support Flight’s ancillary training program requirements and updates ArcNet to reflect unit’s compliance with mobility training, ensuring mission readiness. Her never ending drive for knowledge and training is a testament to her dedication to the Air Force Core Value of ‘excellence in all we do’.
SERGEANT STEPHEN M. WAITE
Sgt. Waite is enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He completed combat deployment during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is currently enrolled in the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program
pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Financial Planning at the University of Missouri. As Midshipmen Battalion Logistics Officer, Sgt. Waite manages the finances for the battalion and is responsible for event planning. He also trains and mentors midshipmen in basic martial arts techniques and warrior procedures.
OFFICER CANDIDATE CHARLES HIETT
Officer Candidate Hiett is attached to the United States Navy. He is currently enrolled in the Seaman to Admiral Century 21 program at the University of Missouri and is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics. While serving as Work-Center Supervisor onboard both the USS MUSTIN and USS VANDEGRIFT, OC Hiett was the resident expert on all electronic warfare systems, while being directly responsible for the planning and scheduling of maintenance for equipment. He uses his warfare expertise during Naval ROTC training which directly contributes to the operational readiness of newly commissioned ensigns entering the fleet. |
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