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Proclamation recognizing the 911th Aeromedical Staging Squadron (ASTS) and the entire 911th Air Wing of the United States Air Force Reserves for their outstanding efforts to protect our country.
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WHEREAS, on May 5-6, 2007, the 911th Aeromedical Staging Squadron (ASTS) held a Mass Casualty Exercise that was flawlessly executed under the leadership and guidance of ASTS Medical Readiness Officer Major Bethanne Meyer-McCabe, and for this we commend her; and
WHEREAS, for the exercise, the 911th ASTS utilized the concepts presented in the March 2007 AMSUS Journal, as well as a Real World Intel Briefing from their Wing Intel Office, and instructions, coaching and debriefing from members recently returned from deployments; and
WHEREAS, the exercise was unprecedented in its design, comprehensive didactic, instructive, clinical and debriefing components; and
WHEREAS, we commend Colonel Anne Manly for her leadership that has facilitated creativity and exemplary teamwork in an environment of overwhelming morbidity, mortality and uncertainty; and
WHEREAS, we commend Lt. Colonel David Anderson, Medical Readiness Officer, who was instrumental in coordinating efforts for the Mass Casualty Exercise and for garnering support and recognition for the invaluable services of the 911th ASTS; and
WHEREAS, we commend Colonel Randal L. Bright, commander of the 911th AW for his outstanding leadership and significant contributions to the United States Air Force Reserves;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Allegheny County Council does hereby recognize the 911th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, Major Bethanne Meyer-McCabe, Colonel Anne Manly, Lt. Colonel David Anderson, Colonel Randy Bright and the entire 911th Airlift Wing for their courage, bravery and dedication to serving our country.