96th Aerial Port Squadron

04/16/2026

We are incredibly proud of the 96 APS 2026 PDC team!

While we didn’t finish as high as we had hoped, the team delivered an outstanding performance, earning a first place finish in Cargo Processing and strong placements across multiple events.

The dedication and teamwork displayed throughout training and competition truly reflect the excellence of our Port Dawgs. Now, it is time to refocus that same energy on executing the mission.

Thank you for your hard work, commitment, and professionalism. Congratulations, team!

PORT DAWGS!!!

04/16/2026

3 days!

12 events!

The 96 APS team is complete!

Great job and THANK YOU for representing us so well!

Now we wait for the results at the closing ceremonies!

PORT DAWGS!!!

04/15/2026

Top 5, in no particular order!!

COMBAT HOGS!!!

PORT DAWGS!!!!

Top 5 after Day 1 Events in no particular order

04/14/2026

96 APS PDC team member SrA Daniel Jones was recognized today by AFRC Command Chief, CMSgt Israel Núñez!

SrA Jones’ accomplishments include selection for two deployments as an ATOC Information Controller, earning Airman of the Year for the 913th Airlift Group in 2024, and he’s already making a significant impact during this year’s Port Dawg Challenge.

Thank you for your hard work and dedication, and congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

04/14/2026

AFRC 2026 Port Dawg Challenge has officially started!!

MSgt Jacob Carmichael
TSgt DeLawrence McClure
TSgt Faith Kaesberg
TSgt Kevin Mailhiot
SrA Daniel Jones
SrA Erik Skaggs

Representing the 96 APS!

They are going to do great this week!

PORT DAWGS!!!

12/24/2025

When Santa upgrades his sleigh to a forklift and puts the 96 APS on the mission…you know deliveries will get done right!

Rumor has it, he’ll execute 1,000,000+ global gift sorties, lead an 8-reindeer mobility team through zero-visibility conditions, and enable strategic joy across multiple AORs, all in one night!

Wishing our Airmen, families, and friends a safe, peaceful, and magical Christmas Eve. Thanks for everything you do to keep the mission moving! ❤️🎁🎄

12/13/2025

PORT DAWGS!!!

12/12/2025

We couldn’t think of a better way to close out the year than celebrating promotions, our holiday party, and chem gear! All in true Port Dawg fashion!

Another year down, another great one spent together. Proud to be Port!🐾🇺🇸

12/05/2025

Port Dawgs!!!

09/25/2025

Congratulations to SrA Lawshe! He graduated from ALS this afternoon at Little Rock AFB. This is an incredible milestone in your career, and your 96 APS family couldn't be more proud!

At ease SMSgt Shirlee!! 😂