Air transportation function: A small team with a big mission

A C-17 Globemaster III sits on the flightline at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 25, 2020. The 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation function is in charge of ordering cargo aircraft to support the needs of the 7th Bomb Wing’s deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mercedes Porter)

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Airmen assigned to the 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation function prepare to unload cargo at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 25, 2020. The air transportation personnel provide training to other Airmen within the 7th Bomb Wing on how to build cargo pallets, conduct inspections required for each pallet type and how to weigh them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mercedes Porter)

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Master Sgt. Gregory Roush, 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron incoming air transportation function section chief, puts together cargo straps inside a C-17 Globemaster III at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 25, 2020. While the air transportation function works to train augmentees on building, inspecting, and weighing cargo, the unit conducts the final inspection before cargo is put on an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mercedes Porter)

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Airmen assigned to the 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation function unload cargo from a C-17 Globemaster III at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 25, 2020. While tackling restrictions during the pandemic, the air transportation function members have supported three Bomber Task Force deployments throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mercedes Porter)

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Airmen assigned to the 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation function and 7th LRS augmentees prepare to unload cargo from a C-17 Globemaster III at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 25, 2020. The 7th LRS air transportation function unit provides support for the 7th Bomb Wing, 317th Airlift Wing and the 489th Bomb Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mercedes Porter)

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Senior Airman Joseph Salafia, 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation function passenger service specialist, left, and Staff Sgt. Roberto Rodriguez, 7th LRS air transportation function NCO in charge of ramp services, right, unload cargo from a C-17 Globemaster III at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 25, 2020. During deployments, the air transportation function is not only in charge of cargo, but the passengers as well. This is also the case when they are working the Space-A program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mercedes Porter)

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Tech. Sgt. Anthony Como, 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation function noncommissioned officer in charge of load planning, left, and Staff Sgt. Gideon-Levi Simmons, 7th LRS air transportation function air transportation function NCO in charge of programs, unravel cargo straps at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 25, 2020. During the Bomber Task Force deployments, the air transportation function team, alongside the 7th Medical Group ensured the deploying Airmen were staying in-line with the COVID-19 guidelines and were successful in deploying over 500 Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mercedes Porter)

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Staff Sgt. Gideon-Levi Simmons, 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation function air transportation function noncommissioned officer in charge of programs, guides a truck to tow cargo at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 25, 2020. The air transportation function typically inspects over 70 cargo increments and approximately 165 passengers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mercedes Porter)

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Staff Sgt. Zachary Parsons, 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation function noncommissioned officer in charge of training, guides cargo being unloaded from a C-5M Super Galaxy at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 25, 2020. The air transportation function Airmen support all deployments and redeployments for the 7th Bomb Wing, 317th Airlift Wing and the 489th Bomb Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mercedes Porter)

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A C-5M Super Galaxy prepares to park on the flightline at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 25, 2020. The air transportation function Airmen continuously work with cargo aircraft to transport equipment to personnel with the 7th Bomb Wing and 317th Airlift Wing as they conduct operations in various locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mercedes Porter)

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Air transportation function: A small team with a big mission

Published Dec. 11, 2020
By Senior Airman Mercedes Porter
7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

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