Safe, comfortable, reliable, connected and protected - average day for SAM FOX

Photo By Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace | "Air Force One," the call sign for an 89th Airlift Wing VC-25A aircraft whenever the president is on board, takes off at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 23, 2014. For decades, the 89th Airlift Wing has been responsible for enabling national interests through global transportation for America's senior leaders, keeping them safe, comfortable, reliable, connected and protected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace/RELEASED)  

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MD, UNITED STATES

09.24.2014

Story by Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace  

89th Airlift Wing

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. - On any given day, civilian and military leaders, such as the president of the United States, secretary of the Air Force, chairman on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the commander Air Mobility Command and a plethora of other top decision makers may be at varied venues, addressing the nation or their department's top issues.

While flipping through evening television broadcasts, one could easily find a live presidential address happening, just as they close their laptop after watching a foreign national leader return to their country after pressing business here in Washington, D.C.

The information is plentiful and some would argue overloading, at times. However, what may elude some is the detailed and perfectly synchronized transportation to and from these worldwide venues.

For policy and decisions, Airmen march in step with their civilian and military leaders; when it comes to that high-profile transport, everyone turns to SAM FOX, the Special Air Mission Foreign (foxtrot) team of the 89th Airlift Wing, where perfection is standard.

The 89th AW mission is, "Enabling national interests through global transportation for America's senior leaders ... 'Safe, comfortable, reliable, connected and protected!'"

• Date Taken: 09.24.2014
• Date Posted: 09.24.2014 14:20
• Story ID: 143130
• Location: JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MD, US