The 446th AW aircrews supported and participated in the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast, an international event which is unique in having two editions in two different locations. The Pacific Airshow is the only one that occurs in two worldwide locations, Huntington Beach, California and Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. This projection of power through partnership with the U.S. Air Force’s international allies showcases the mobility mission to thousands every year and the capability of the 446th Airlift Wing and the U.S. Air Force Reserve.
Reserve Citizen Airmen aircrew assigned to 97th, 313th, and 728th Airlift Squadrons, including Chief Master Sgt. Derek Bryant, the loadmaster senior enlisted leader of the 728 AS, and Lt. Col. Mark Hahn, an aircraft commander and evaluator instructor pilot assigned to the 728 AS, alongside U.S. Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade participated in the commemoration airborne operation...
