87th APS wins ARC Air Transportation Activity of the Year

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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --  The 87th Aerial Port Squadron has been awarded the Fourth Air Force Logistics Readiness Award, ARC Air Transportation Activity of the Year category, for outstanding contributions to the success of the Air Force and Department of Defense missions. The announcement was made Dec. 13, 2011.

The specific purpose of the Logistics Readiness Awards Program is to identify superior logistics readiness and mission support performance, enhance morale, and inspire the Air Force Logistics Readiness community by commemorating the achievements of those for whom the awards are named.

During the award period, the 87 APS provided a full-spectrum air and space expeditionary force combat support to Operations New Dawn, Enduring Freedom, Odyssey Dawn and Unified Protector. This included supporting the 447th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron 24/7 operations with 102 Airmen moving 76,000 passengers, 5,900 tons of cargo, executing 1,600 missions and conducting 1,500 engine running off-loads/on-loads. 87 APS reservists were also incorporated with the 332nd ELRS, Iraq's largest ELRS. The group ensured the efficient airlift of 62,500 tons of critical materiel and 139,000 passengers on 11,000 airlift missions.

The 87th APS inaugurated its first of its kind readiness flight; a one-stop-shop for mobilization, training and deployment execution. The unit launched a squadron Top 3, optimizing senior noncommissioned officer communication effectiveness, rallying unit support for Airmen in need. Squadron Airmen played a key role in the standup of the 445th AW Airman's Council.