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Most people see the uniform . Few ever

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see the sacrifice , but this year that

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sacrifice was recognized . From January

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2023 to December 2024 . Our wing was

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awarded the Meri Tours Unit Award ,

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proof of what reserve airmen can

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achieve together . The Meritorious Unit

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Award is awarded to units for

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exceptional meritorious conduct in the

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performance of outstanding achievement

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or service in direct support of combat

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operations or under extraordinary

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circumstances . By selecting our wing

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for this award , Air Force Reserve

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Command senior leaders recognize that

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the collective efforts and dedication

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of the 349th Air Mobility wing has

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significantly contributed to the

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success of our nation's military

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mission .

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We raised our hands to do more , to be

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more ready not just for ourselves but

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for each other for our brothers ,

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sisters , our wingmen . This is our why

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we suffer now , we sacrifice now , and

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we live the rest of our lives knowing

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we are part of the 1% . America's first

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line of defense .