by Airman 1st Class Leah Young
62nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs
1/3/2012 - JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- The 7th Airlift Squadron has been chosen for nomination for the Air Force Association David C. Schilling award.
The David C. Schilling award is given for the most outstanding contribution to national defense in the field of manned flight in the atmosphere or space by an Air Force military member, Department of the Air Force civilian, unit or group of individuals.
The members of the 7th AS executed missions totaling 7,600 hours flown and 921 million pounds of material delivered to support military operations worldwide. While deployed to Southwest Asia, they set the record for fuel delivery to a single drop zone by airdropping 190,000 pounds of fuel to forward deployed personnel.
The squadron promoted readiness with international partners through participation in numerous joint exercises. Additionally, they moved key equipment and personnel during Hurricane Irene and enabled the evacuation of more than 70 passengers.
"This nomination directly reflects the consistent high quality work our Airmen deliver every single day," said Col. Wyn Elder, 62nd Airlift Wing commander. "With nearly 100 flying squadrons in Air Mobility Command, we're honored that Gen. (Raymond) Johns (AMC commander) chose the 7th Airlift Squadron. We couldn't be more proud."
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