Travis crew delivers 10,000th MRAP

A crew of Team Travis members prepare to unload the 10,000th mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle in Southwest Asia recently. Since the MRAPs introduction in 2007, Air Mobility Command Airmen have worked continuously to deliver the vehicles to troops supporting Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Travis crew delivers 10,000th MRAP

Published Oct. 1, 2008
By Airman 1st Class Kristen Rohrer
60th Air Moblity Wing Public Affairs

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A crew of Team Travis members were part of an important milestone as they delivered the 10,000th mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle to troops supporting Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.

The crew delivered a total of four MRAPs in a Travis C-5 Galaxy aircraft that departed Sept. 23 and arrived in Southwest Asia for delivery Sept. 25.

Capt. Jonathan Flowers, a 22nd Airlift Squadron pilot, has been a part of previous missions delivering these armored vehicles, but being part of this particular mission was a highlight for him.

"It was great to be a part of this delivery. Every time we deliver equipment to the AOR we are proud to support our ground troops, and especially with the MRAPs, we know we play a vital role in saving lives."

"This is just an example of Team Travis' daily contribution to the joint Combatant Commander's fight," said Col. Mark Dillon, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander.

MRAPs were first introduced in 2007 and since that time Air Mobility Command Airmen have worked continuously to deliver these armored vehicles downrange. MRAPS are a larger, safer transport vehicle, and are phasing out the humvee.

The crew consisted of pilots: Capt. Jonathan Flowers, Capt. Stephen Booth and 1st Lt. Zachary Cook, flight engineers: Tech. Sgt. Joey Myers and Staff Sgt. Jonathan Hendrick, loadmasters: Master Sgt. Anthony Marose, Tech. Sgt. Scott Hansen, Senior Airman Erick Aguilar, Senior Airman Matthew Larson and Airman 1st Class Carey Hodges, all from the 22nd Airlift Squadron and flying crew chiefs: Staff Sgt. Jason Bone and Senior Airman Michael Briggs, both from the 60th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

The MRAP is constructed with a V-shaped hull and armor plating designed to provide protection against mines and Improvised Expolsive Devices. AMC has transported aproximately 3,000 or one third of the total MRAPs delivered to the area of responsibility thus far.