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“A few years ago, I piloted a C-5M [Super Galaxy] carrying soldiers from Iraq back to Savannah, Ga. Seeing the relief on their face when they arrived made me proud.” – Capt. Evan Reece, a C-17 instructor pilot with the 3rd Airlift Squadron

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“I flew on the first C-17 [Globemaster III] mission out of Dover Air Force Base, Del., and the first mission into Georgia after Russia withdrew from the country. Both were absolutely enjoyable.” – Capt. Jeff Jones, the command post duty officer with the 3rd Airlift Squadron

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“I was part of a mission that transported limousines for the president. We stopped for gas at Saint Croix, Virgin Islands.” – Capt. Justin Von Hofe, a C-17 Globemaster III instructor pilot with the 3rd Airlift Squadron

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“Participating in a ‘fighter drag’, [where fighter jets follow a fuel tanker], to Sigonella, Sicily.” – Capt. Timothy Bauer, a C-17 Globemaster III pilot with the 3rd Airlift Squadron

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“Participating in emergency-response missions supporting victims of Hurricane Katrina. It felt good to help fellow Americans.” – Chief Master Sgt. Larry Williams, the superintendent of the 436th Operations Group

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“I flew a mission from Christchurch, New Zealand, to Antarctica in support of the National Science Foundation.” – Lt. Col. Halsey Burks, the director of operations with the 3rd Airlift Squadron

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“I participated in an engine-running offload of a 130,000 pound tank recovery vehicle in Afghanistan.” – Staff Sgt. Edmund Kazuschyk, a loadmaster instructor with the 3rd Airlift Squadron

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“I participated in a down-range evacuation; it was a great training experience for me.” – Senior Airman Richard Row, a loadmaster with the 9th Airlift Squadron

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“I participated in a mission that transported FBI agents and search-and-rescue teams to Kenya following the U.S. embassy bombings.” – Tech. Sgt. Doug Beish, a loadmaster instructor with the 9th Airlift Squadron

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“I flew on the [recent] mission to Moscow to show off the might of the C-5M [Super Galaxy]; it was an eye-opening experience.” – Lt. Col. Dave Herbison, the director of operations at the 9th Airlift Squadron

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Man on the street: What was your favorite mission you participated in?

Published Sept. 15, 2011
By Airman 1st Class Samuel Taylor
436th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- Team Dover members share fond memories of missions they participated in.

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