86thMedical Logistics Flight Earns Air Force Level Award

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  • By Airman 1st Class Kendra Alba
  • 86th Airlift Wing Public affairs
The 86th Medical Logistics Flight was named the 2011 Air Force Medical Service Outstanding Medical Logistics Large Activity Account of the year.

Their outstanding team work at the Ramstein clinic in peace time operations and their support for contingency operations contributed significantly to the award.

"Being able to have the pride of being selected as the best team in the Air Force is a great feeling. It makes me extremely proud of all their hard work," said Maj. Joseph Indomenico, 86th MDG Medical Logistics Flight commander.

The award recognized their innovations, contributions and accomplishmenst in clinical support, wounded warrior support, humanitarian and contingency operations, as well as special operations support.

A few of their many accomplishments include managing the Air Force's third largest war reserve material, governed the busiest department of defense patient movement items, assembled 113 cargo pallets during the 86th Airlift Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection earning them an "excellent" rating while the flight was rated "outstanding."

"It was great for me to make it to the next level after being nominated and winning at USAFE level," Master Sgt. Brian Davis 86th MLF clinical engineering section chief.

"It's validation for all of the hard work and great things that we have done this year, "said Indomenico.