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Show 1A Katop Air Force Mews Airmen describe experiences over Afghanistan rualities." He said all the moving parts, from their intelligence information to their ground crews, came together like a "finely oiled machine." ( )N W.VSl Vinnie said he believes successful training also kept nerves "like bMfij? a football player at the Super Bowl is .ow on- Air Force bombardier described being part from detracting from their missions. "Everybody (feels nerof tin initial wave of offensive strikes in America's war on tervous), but the purpose overrides that, and the mission overrides rorism that." he said. That's what you're taught every day." "I was honored to ail in the service of As tanker pibt "Chummer" said; "In peace-""- i time, practice makes perfect" my country for defending freedom for all bomber Just because they returned to base safely people." said "v innie," the offensive systems officer who participated doesn't mean the flights were risk-frein Oct. 7 strikes on Afghanistan. The planes did come under anti-- aircraft Lite Oct. 7, the Air Force arranged for fire over Afghanistan. "My crews didn't We're encounter any threat that we weren't prereporters lo speak to five Air Force officers who took part in the bombing. Secupared to deal with," Woodstock said. Vinnie said the mission wasn't as diffirity concerns dictated that the officers cult as the training scenarios they work only be identified by their call signs and that their location not be disclosed. through. Doc agreed. "You never want to be unpreVinnie described troops at the base he took off from lining the tarmac waving pared," he said. "That's why you train to the most rigorous standards as possible." flags as the jets took off. "I think everyThe men said the weather wasn't a facbody, no matter what job they had, came out to support the launch of the jets," he tor because it was a clear night and that said. "It was very patriotic. We felt very the mission was devoid of the cockpit and "Vinnie cabin chit-chand outbursts often por proud." I 'ride in America and in a job well done trayed in the movies. was the overriding theme in the officers' "We keep the cockpit professional and remarks. The president counted on us quiet That's the way we do business," Vinto do a job, and the (American) people counted on us to do a job nie said. "We have a lot more other things to worry about than tonight," said "Doc," a radar officer aboard a B-- 52 bomber. making emotional comments." "Whether you're from Manhattan or the Washington, D.C. Something different about the evening stood out in each man's area, it doesn't really matter," he said. "We're all Americans, and mind. Woodstock noted that someone had recently painted "NYPD We Remember" on the nose of one of the B- - 52s used we're all in this together." in the bombing run. I5y these airmen's accounts, the evening's events went as they'd "Stinky," a tanker pilot, remembered hearing part of President hoped their training and experience pulled them safely Bush's address to the nation while out on his mission. "It kind through. "It all came together because we train for this," said "Wood of made chills go up my back," he said. " (It) made me real proud stock," a pilot. This is what the American citizens expect to be an American, proud to be in the military," and very us to be able to do, and in peacetime we prepare for these even- - proud to be part of this team. by Sgt. 1st Class Kathleen Anefcan Forces Press Service T. Rhem 1 - """"""i II-- 1 e. v all Americans, and V- we're all in this together. at B-5- 2 Afghan food drop underscores Bush's humanitarian pledge by Master C-1- 7 tem. The mission, which originated here, was flown under combat conditions from a higher altitude than ever before, making for a "very dangerous mission," said Col. Bob Allardice, overall mission commander, at an afternoon press conference here once the touched down. "This airdrop mission was the first installment of President Bush's $320 million aid package for the people of Afghanistan," Allardice told about 50 reporters braving a steady rain. The parked in front of the press conference area, and the jubilant crews congratulated each other as they exited the aircraft. The aircrews flew more than 6,500 miles round trip and refueled multiple times during the mission to drop the food rations over eastern and northern Afghanistan. Their airdrop came hours after the U.S. and allied forces bombed terrorist targets inside the country. Due to operational security concerns, the airborne mission commander could not be identified, but he did speak to the assembled media about the rigors involved with the Our goal was to get the aid 22-ho- mission. This mission required intensive planning, preparation and coordination," he said. The success of a demanding and dangerous mission like this is a testament to the professionalism and dedication of our crews and the people who support them." Approaching the drop zone, the crews depressurized the planes and opened the rear cargo doors, according to Allardice. At the precise time, the pilots raised the aircraft nose slightly, allowing the loadmasters to slide specially constructed containers out the back. to the right people, without putting them at undue risk. Col. Bob C-1- C-1- Photo by Matter Sgt Sua Harper Parachute rigger Staff Sgt. David C. Clark of the 5th Quartermaster Company, 191st Ordnance Battalion, 29th Support Group, 21st Theater Support Command unpacks a box of Humanitarian Daily Rations at Ramsteln AB, Germany. Pfc. Zachary R. Tyson, also a rigger In the same unit, breaks down the empty boxes. The riggers were just two of almost 50 unit members who worked last weekend to toad the rations, destined for air drops over Afghanistan Monday. riggers team for Afghan food mission Press Service RAM STEIN AB, Germany The two U.S. Air Force Globemaster III transports that delivered about 35,000 Humanitarian Daily Rations over Afghanistan early Oct. 8 marked the first U.S. military airdrop of relief aid to the region and the first operational use of a new airdrop sys- by Army Master Sgt. Sue Harper 21st Theater Support Command Public Affairs Allardire The containers, called TRIAD for Air Delivery System, were tied to a static line that tightened and flipped the containers over once they were clear of the aircraft. The 410 food packets in each box then spilled free and dispersed over the drop zone. "We determined our drop zones taking into account where the people who needed the aid are located, potential threats in the area, and existing wind conditions to maximize accuracy to the best of our ability," Allardice said. "Our goal was to get the aid to the right people, without putting them at undue risk." Each of the 2,200 calorie ready-to-efood rations provides an entire day's nutritional requirement for one person. Each packet contains two main vegetarian meals based heavily on lentils, beans andor rice. It also has complementary items such as bread, a fruit bar, a fortified biscuit, peanut butter and spices. "One meal provides enough nutrition for an entire day for one person, but needs to be supplemented with liquids," said dietitian Capt. Dana Whelan of the 86th Medical Group here. "The meals are a good source of protein, fortified with vitamins and minerals and are appropriate for someone in a poor state of nutrition." Tri-Wa- ll at Tri-wa- ll 30-3- 1. 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Forty-si- x members of the 5th Quartermaster Company, 191st Ordnance Battalion, 29th Support Group, 2 1st Theater Support Command, and 20 members of the 37th Airlift Squadron Air Delivery Flight spent four days building new airdrop container delivery systems and packing them with Humanitarian Daily Rations. Even though the rations were dropped into Afghanistan early Monday, the airmen began working on the Air Delivery TRIAD system crates Sept. The Army quartermasters joined the airmen Oct. 4. The two groups spent nearly all day Saturday filling two cavernous 7 Globemaster III jet transports with approximately 35,000 ration packs, according to Army Capt. Jason Soriano, quartermaster company commander. Working with the airmen is nothing new for the soldiers. "We work with these guys every day," Soriano said. What was new for all was TRIAD, said Air Force Master Sgt. Samer Alkhoury, the flight's superintendent. 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