from Air Mobility Command Public Affairs
2/22/2013 - SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- The
Air Force has awarded the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award to
Headquarters Air Mobility Command for global air mobility operations
from Jan. 1, 2010 through Dec. 31, 2011.
"This award recognizes the Airmen of Air Mobility Command who provide
global support to our joint partners, allied nations and fellow
Americans in need," said Gen. Paul Selva, AMC commander. "I'm humbled to
be a part of this great organization."
The award citation notes the command's success in planning, coordinating
and managing Operation Unified Protector in Libya and the successful
relief to victims of two hurricanes, an earthquake in Haiti, Pakistan
flood relief, and assistance to Japan after a tsunami.
"This award recognizes the selflessness of our Airmen and the commitment
to always answer the call of those in need," said Chief Master Sgt.
Andy Kaiser, AMC command chief.
Throughout the award period, Air Mobility Command Airmen moved 1.4
million passengers and 818,000 tons of cargo and delivered 2.2 billion
pounds of fuel to 171,000 aircraft in support of Operations Enduring
Freedom in Afghanistan and New Dawn in Iraq.
AMC also reduced flying training requirements by 83,000 hours and
recommended changes to Air Force policy producing total fuel cost
avoidance of $267 million.
Personnel assigned or attached to headquarters AMC for at least one day
between Jan. 1, 2010 and Dec. 31, 2011, who directly contributed to the
mission and accomplishments of the unit, are authorized the AFOEA
ribbon.
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