18th, 924th Air Refueling Squadron Provide Humanitarian Provide Humanitarian Services to Honduras

The goods will enhance the quality of life for individuals facing economic hardships, disabilities and other challenges

Pallets of a cargo delivery to Honduras are transported to the flightline Dec. 3. 2023, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Recently, Citizen Reserve Airmen of the 18th and 924th Air Refueling and active-duty Airmen from 931st Maintenance Group maintainers provided humanitarian services via cargo load. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Richey)

– As the saying goes, “Teamwork makes the dream work.” Recently, Citizen Reserve Airmen of the 18th and 924th Air Refueling and active-duty Airmen from the 931st Maintenance Group maintainers provided humanitarian services via cargo load.

During Dec. 2-3, Team McConnell aircrews joined forces with Asociación Colaboración y Esfuerzowith (ACOES) and Iglesia de Cristo de la Santa Anita to deliver approximately 31,000 pounds of donated items, courtesy of the Denton Program to Joint Task Force-Bravo to support humanitarian efforts in Honduras.

According to their website, the Denton Program is a Department of Defense Transportation program that moves humanitarian cargo, donated by U.S. Based Non-Governmental Organizations to developing nations.

According to Master Sgt. Giani Dossman, 931st Operations Group Standards and Evaluation Office non-commissioned officer and 18th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, the effort was completed in less than 36 hours.

“The humanitarian aid we transported included 14 pallets delivered via the KC-46 Pegasus by the 931st Air Refueling Wing,” Dossman said. “The aid was sources from Whiteman and Joint Base Charleston, and it truly showcases the efficiency and speed of this joint operation.”

The cargo included essential items like clothing, bedding, educational materials, toys, household goods, and medical equipment.

(Left to right) Senior Airman Luke Gibbs and Master Sgt. Giani Dossman, 18th Air Refueling Squadron booms operators establish visual contact with ground crew for cargo delivery to Honduras, Dec. 3. 2023, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Recently, Citizen Reserve Airmen of the 18th and 924th Air Refueling and active-duty Airmen from 931st Maintenance Group maintainers provided humanitarian services via cargo load. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Richey)

“The approach of this aid aims to provide crucial support to individuals facing diverse challenges in the nearby city of Ocotepeque and the 11 additional regions,” said Dossman. “The goods will enhance the quality of life for individuals facing economic hardships, disabilities and other challenges.”

According to Dossman, the distribution will continue during the next two months.

As the saying goes, “Teamwork makes the dream work.” Recently, Citizen Reserve Airmen of the 18th and 924th Air Refueling and active-duty Airmen from the 22nd Maintenance Squadron maintainers provided humanitarian services via cargo load.

During Dec. 2-3, the Team McConnell crews joined forces with Asociación Colaboración y Esfuerzowith (ACOES) and Iglesia de Cristo de la Santa Anita to deliver approximately 31,000 pounds of donated items, courtesy of the Denton Program to Joint Task Force-Bravo to support humanitarian efforts in Honduras.

According to their website, the Denton Program is a Department of Defense Transportation program that moves humanitarian cargo, donated by U.S. Based Non-Governmental Organizations to developing nations.

According to Master Sgt. Giani Dossman, 18th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46 Air Crew Training Detachment non-commissioned officer and boom operator, the effort was completed in less than 36 hours.

Capt. Josh Hughes, 924th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46 Pegasus pilot, approaches the runway with a cargo delivery to Honduras, Dec. 3. 2023, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Recently, Citizen Reserve Airmen of the 18th and 924th Air Refueling and active-duty Airmen from 931st Maintenance Group maintainers provided humanitarian services via cargo load. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Richey)

“The humanitarian aid we transported included 14 pallets delivered via the KC-46 Pegasus by the 931st Air Refueling Wing,” Dossman said. “The aid was sources from Whiteman and Joint Base Charleston, and it truly showcases the efficiency and speed of this joint operation.”

The cargo included essential items like clothing, bedding, educational materials, toys, household goods, and medical equipment.

“The approach of this aid aims to provide crucial support to individuals facing diverse challenges in the nearby city of Ocotepeque and the 11 additional regions,” said Dossman. “The goods will enhance the quality of life for individuals facing economic hardships, disabilities and other challenges.”

According to Dossman, the distribution will continue during the next two months.

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