445th Airlift Wing honored with AF Outstanding Unit Award

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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --  The 445th Airlift Wing was recently named as a recipient of the prestigious 2010 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. The honor was given to the wing for exceptionally meritorious service.

During this timeframe, the wing distinguished itself by training, equipping and maintaining combat-ready forces capable of providing rapid global airlift for America's fighting forces in support of contingency air mobility taskings. During the award period, the wing generated and flew 1,427 C-5 sorties and moved 10,250 passengers and 19,180 tons of cargo for a total of 6,141 accident free flying hours.

The wing deployed more than 580 Aerospace Expeditionary Force volunteers in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Wing personnel deployed in critical command positions and provided security, force protection, logistics, aerial port operations, services, and civil engineer support at locations around the world. Wing members from the 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron and 445th Aerospace Medicine Squadron participated in Operation Arctic Care by providing health care and education to Alaskan natives. The 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flew 141 AE readiness missions and supported 15 operational AE missions. Wing members also supported many community events, to include the Dayton Vectren Air Show, Toys for Tots, Air Force Materiel Command's Tattoo and Employer Appreciation Day.

The award citation also noted that wing members consistently exhibited professionalism, dedication and the technical skills that directly contributed to the successful accomplishment of Department of Defense directed missions in support of national objectives.

"I'm very proud of the men and women in our wing. This award recognizes the hard work we do on a day-to-day basis. My congratulations for a job well done for making the wing what it is today with many more great accomplishments down the road," said Col. Stephen Goeman, 445th Airlift Wing commander.