Personnel's efforts are much appreciated

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  • By Brig. Gen. John Flournoy Jr.
  • 349th Air Mobility Wing commander
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --  During the past three years, I've been blessed to be able to serve alongside so many professional servicemen and women, civil service personnel and contractors whose sacrifice of time away from family, friends and, in the case of our Reserve members, employers, to serve this nation was nothing short of phenomenal.

I want to thank you and our incredibly dedicated community partners for your tireless efforts and your unwavering support to me, my family and the entire 349th Air Mobility Wing.

Together, you've met each challenge head on and continuously came out on top. Your outstanding unit and individual accomplishments continue to be recognized at all levels and, for that, you can be proud.

The same warrior spirit that has taken you through multiple deployments to combat the enemy, inspired you to care for our wounded warriors, enabled you to transport personnel and supplies to locations around the globe and gave you the courage to fuel the fight wherever and whenever it was needed. This will certainly carry you through the upcoming inspections when you will certainly showcase your incredible talents.

I will not soon forget the way that Travis responded to the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, providing hope to millions of people in need, the way you welcomed the more than 2,600 family members directly affected by the 2011 tsunami that devastated parts of Japan, and most recently, the immediate assistance that you all provided your fellow Americans who were victims of Hurricane Sandy. Your ability and willingness to respond whenever and wherever the nation calls is the very reason that Travis is considered America's first choice.

Thank you for answering that call to serve at Travis. Thank you for the tremendous sacrifices that you continue to make for your units and your fellow wingmen.
My family and I will always cherish the memories gained by serving with you all. I look forward to seeing you soar to even greater heights in the years to come. We wish all of you a very prosperous and fulfilling new year.