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Web Extra: Final Flight 913th Airlift Wing
913TH AIRLIFT WING
The mission of the 913th Airlift Wing is to
train and equip reservists to perform the combat mission of aerial resupply. The mission includes delivering people, equipment
and supplies to the tactical battlefield using the C-130 Hercules cargo plane. The Wing also provides aero-medical transport.
The 913th Airlift Wing supports joint service and multi-national airlift missions both in the United States and around the
world.
Parent Unit: 22nd Air Force
Subordinate Units: 913th Airlift Wing Headquarters, 913th
Operations Group, 327th Airlift Squadron, 913th Operations Support Flight, 913th Maintenance Group, 913th Maintenance Squadron,
913th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 913th Maintenance Operations Flight, 913th Mission Support Group, 913 Mission Support
Squadron, 913th Security Forces Squadron, 913th Logistics Readiness Squadron, 913th Services Flight, 913th Contracting Flight,
913th Civil Engineering Squadron, 31st Aerial Port Squadron, 913th Medical Squadron, 913th Communications Flight, 913th Military
Personnel Flight, and 913th Readiness Flight. The 913th AW is also host to the 111th Fighter Wing and supplies support to
the 92nd Aerial Port Squadron, Wyoming Valley, Pennsylvania (geographically separated unit.)
Gaining Command:
Air Mobility Command (AMC)
Type of Aircraft: C-130E Hercules
Major Operations/Exercises/Deployments:
The 913th actively supports the joint service, Air Force and Air Force Reserve missions. The wing performs multiple joint
service missions airlifting active duty and reserve personnel and equipment throughout the United States and the world. Members
of the 913th Airlift Wing have been supporting Operation Noble Eagle/Operation Enduring Freedom since 9/11.
In
January 2004, the Air Force mobilized and deployed approximately 25 members of the 31st Aerial Port Squadron in support of
Operation Enduring Freedom. They were mobilized for one year and most were released from active duty December 2004. In 2003,
over 300 members of the wing were activated in February for Operation Nobel Eagle.
Between July and December
2003, approximately 200 activated reservists deployed to the Persian Gulf for Operation Enduring Freedom. The wing provided
US Central Command with tactical airlift in the region. In January 2002, the 327 AS conducted 76 Alpha and Bravo Alerts and
the 913 MXS stood 22 alerts. During 2002, the Wing also participated in Coronet Oak (Feb-Mar 2002 and Dec 2002); Palmetto
Ghost (Apr 2002) – a joint service mission; Maple Flag (Jun 2002) - international exercise conducted in Canada; and
Operation Market Garden (Sep 2002) – dropped British paratroopers over Europe in a WWII commemoration.
The
913th Security Forces Squadron was activated after 9/11 and many members served a second year on active duty. The 913 SFS
has deployed over 100 members to seven stateside, European, and southwest Asian bases throughout the year in support of ONE/OEF.
The 31st and 92nd Aerial Port Squadrons deployed over 400 members to approximately 15 locations stateside and around the world
to train and conduct aerial port operations.
The 913 Maintenance Squadron deploys teams to five European bases
to provide in-route-maintenance on C-130’s transiting through the region. The Wing also supported Coronet Oak since
its inception in 1977. In 2000 the 913th participated in Joint Forge/Guardian. In 1998, the 913th AW supported Southern Watch.
In 1992, 1994 and 1997 the 913th augmented USAFE in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
The 913th AW also participated in Uphold
Democracy, Partnership for Peace, Provide Comfort II, Provide Relief, Hurricane Andrew relief and Desert Shield/Storm. The
913th also actively support Counter-Drug operations and the loading and shipping of Lockheed-Martin GPS satellites and space
components.
Awards and Decorations:
Best Reserve Component Family Support Program Award:
The 913 AW Family Support Office (FSO) distinguished themselves and the entire wing by earning the Best Reserve Component
Family Support Program Award for 2001 in a Pentagon ceremony 15 February 2002. The FSO was cited by the Secretary of Defense
for Reserve Affairs for its ability above all other programs in the AFRC to thoroughly and effectively navigate and inform
the wing’s families on the challenges of military lifestyle and the role their member plays in the success of the mission.
Major General Joseph A. McNeil Award: Received for Leadership Excellence in Human Resources Development – presented
by the United States Air Force Reserve. October 1999 – September 2000.
Flying Safety Record: May 2000, the Wing
was recognized for supporting and flying over 180,000 mishap free flying hours. Our Safety record is one of the most enviable
within the Air Force and the Air Force Reserve.
Aircrew Standardization, Evaluation Visits: 1984, 1986, 1988 and 1990,
the 913th Airlift Wing is the only Air Force Reserve unit to receive four consecutive ratings of “Outstanding.”
“General Claire Chennault Flying Trophy”: Awarded in 1983 and 1986 to the 327th Airlift Squadron as the
most outstanding flying squadron in the 14th Air Force.
“Air Force Outstanding Unit Award” - Received
for exceptionally meritorious service 1992-1994.
Number of Personnel Assigned: Approx. 1300 personnel
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