Mobility Guardian: Mission success

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  • By Staff Sgt. Harry Brexel
  • 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Air Mobility Command’s largest exercise, Mobility Guardian, officially came to a close Aug. 12, 2017. Team Little Rock Airmen returned home after working alongside approximately 3,500 U.S. service members from across the command as well as international partners. Mobility Air Force aircrews flew approximately 1,200 hours in eight days, executing nearly 650 sorties. Pilots flew 54 different aircraft from 11 nations and worked with personnel from 25 nations to enhance joint and coalition interoperability. Additionally, 19th Maintenance Group Airmen worked around-the-clock to lead the coordination and execution of maintenance operations during the exercise. “Mobility Guardian was about learning, discovery and the opportunity to work as a part of a joint and coalition team,” said U.S. Air Force Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, Air Mobility Command commander. “This exercise was an investment in ensuring our Airmen are prepared to succeed in the most challenging environments and deliver desired results across the globe.”