A man in military fatigues and sunglasses standing next to an airplane.
Capt Micah Newmann. Photo by SSgt Nathan Eckert, McConnell Air Force Base, KS, Public Affairs
A man in an air force uniform standing next to a jet engine.
Capt Ryan Sheive. Photo by SSgt Nathan Eckert, McConnell Air Force Base, KS, Public Affairs
A man in military fatigues standing next to a bicycle.
SMSgt Ryan Thrasher. Photo by SSgt Nathan Eckert, McConnell Air Force Base, KS, Public Affairs
A man in military uniform standing next to an airplane.
SSgt Sean Litvin Photo by SSgt Nathan Eckert, McConnell Air Force Base, KS, Public Affairs
A man in military fatigues standing next to an airplane.
SSgt Cameron Stoker. Photo by SSgt Nathan Eckert, McConnell Air Force Base, KS, Public Affairs
A man in military uniform standing with his arms crossed.
A1C Kevin Long. Photo by SSgt Nathan Eckert, McConnell Air Force Base, KS, Public Affairs

AIR MOBILITY COMMAND WELL DONE AWARD Presented to GULF 07 CREW 22 ARW

By STAFF

While participating in the Red Flag exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, NV, the crew of GULF 07 showed exceptional situational awareness, airmanship, and emergency responsiveness. Upon landing and while taxiing to park following a B-52, the crew of GULF 07 noticed the right main landing gear on the B-52 catch fire and quickly begin to spread about the exterior of the aircraft. The copilot alerted the crew members aboard the B-52 of the emergency, of which they were unaware, allowing them to quickly and safely evacuate the aircraft. The Aircraft Commander quickly analyzed the situation and alerted Ground Control of the emergency to allow maximum response timing of emergency responders and vehicles. The Boom Operator maintained control of checklists and situational awareness inside the KC 135 while the pilots were handling the emergency situation. The crew’s actions ensured the safety of not only GULF 07 but also all five crew members aboard the B-52 and enabled the recovery of an $84 million aircraft. The distinctive accomplishments of GULF 07 reflect credit upon themselves, the 22d Air Refueling Wing, and the United States Air Force.