Firefighters from the Manas International Airport and 376th Air Expeditionary Wing were recognized for their outstanding efforts in responding to the KC-135 and TU-154 aircraft incident in September. The quick response and team effort of both fire departments quickly extinguished the blaze preventing further damage to the KC-135 and crew. Col. Joel “Scott” Reese, 376 AEW commander presented each firefighter with a coin showing his gratitude on behalf of the wing.
Master Sgt. Mitch Gettle, U.S. Air Force
2006-12
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