913 Airlift Group

06/04/2026

On behalf of Col. Green, 913th Airlift Group Commander; Col. Andrew Gillis, 913th Airlift Group Deputy Commander; and Chief Master Sgt. Rosalba De La Paz, 913th Airlift Group Command Chief, please join us in congratulating the 913th Airlift Group's 2025 Annual Award winners!

🏆 Airman of the Year – Senior Airman Christian Nielsen, 327th Airlift Squadron

🏆 NCO of the Year – Tech. Sgt. Kevin S. Heater, 913th Maintenance Squadron

🏆 Senior NCO of the Year – Master Sgt. Derek R. Johnson, 327th Airlift Squadron

🏆 Company Grade Officer of the Year – 2nd Lt. Zachary Foshee

🏆 Field Grade Officer of the Year – Maj. Justin Raabe, 913th Airlift Group Inspector General

🏆 Civilian Category I of the Year – Mrs. Aurelia Wheeler, 913th Aerospace Medicine Squadron

🏆 Civilian Category II of the Year – Mr. Jason Mathews, 913th Airlift Group

🏆 Team of the Year – 913th Airlift Group Inspector General

It is an honor and privilege to serve alongside these outstanding Reserve Citizen Airmen and civilian professionals. Their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence continue to strengthen the mission and exemplify the best of the Air Force Reserve.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you for all you do in service to our nation.

05/25/2026

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05/12/2026

Ready for Anything
Airmen assigned to the 913th Airlift Group put their wartime survivability to the test during a four-day Super UTA, May 2–5, 2026, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. The training walked Airmen through every critical phase—drawing chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) protective equipment from supply; completing Mission-Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) classroom instruction; executing realistic field scenarios at Camp Warlord under Inspector General and Wing Inspection Team evaluators; and closing out with a full equipment turn-in. Each step reinforced the accountability and readiness we need to operate and survive in high-threat environments—anytime, anywhere.

📸 by TSgt. Al Craig Jr.

913th Airlift Group |

04/15/2026

✈️ Ready to deliver—anytime, anywhere.

Airmen from the 96th Aerial Port Squadron conducted an engine running onload (ERO) training exercise on April 12, 2026, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. During the training, Airmen loaded a cargo pallet and a pickup truck onto a C-130J Super Hercules while the aircraft’s engines remained running.

The exercise strengthened communication and coordination between aerial porters, loadmasters and pilots, simulating rapid deployment conditions in real-world contingency operations. The training also served as preparation for the upcoming Port Dawg Challenge at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia, where the team will represent the 913th Airlift Group.

Aerial Porters, 96th APS:
Master Sgt. Jacob Carmichael
Tech. Sgt. DeLawrence McClure
Tech. Sgt. Faith Kaesberg
Tech. Sgt. Kevin Mailhiot
Senior Airman Daniel Jones
Senior Airman Erik Skaggs

Loadmasters, 327th AS:
Master Sgt. Caleb Mailhiot
Staff Sgt. Montoa Stephen
Senior Airman Brandon Quay

(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Al Craig Jr.)

04/14/2026

04/06/2026

327th Airlift Squadron’s own CMSgt Michael Hopson is honored at the 19AW Chief’s recognition ceremony!

03/14/2026

03/12/2026

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (March 7, 2026)—Fifteen total force enlistees take the oath of enlistment into the United States Air Force Reserve during the Kubota PBR Little Rock event at Simmons Bank Arena on March 7, 2026. Lt. Foshee administered the oath before thousands of spectators attending the event, welcoming the new Citizen Airmen as they begin their military careers supporting missions across the Air Force Reserve Command.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Al Craig Jr.)

02/19/2026

LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. – Airmen assigned to the 913th Airlift Group were recognized for completing Professional Military Education (PME) and earning promotions during the Unit Training Assembly weekend at Little Rock Air Force Base.

The ceremony, held inside a base hangar, highlighted the group’s commitment to developing Citizen Airmen through continuous education, leadership, and service. Certificates were presented to Airmen who successfully completed PME requirements, marking an important step in their professional growth and preparation for increased responsibility.

Several members were also formally recognized for promotion, reflecting their performance, potential, and dedication to mission accomplishment. Each milestone represents a continued investment in readiness and the strategic airlift mission.

Leaders congratulated the Airmen and emphasized the importance of lifelong learning and professional development in maintaining a strong and capable reserve force.

The 913th Airlift Group remains committed to strengthening the force by recognizing excellence and preparing Airmen to meet the demands of today’s mission.

Congratulations to all who achieved these important milestones.



📸 SSgt Bailey Benavides