45 APS Travis Air Base, Suisun, CA

• Unit Name and Location: The 45th Aerial Port Squadron (45 APS) is a United States Air Force Reserve unit based at Travis Air Force Base in Suisun, California. • Mission Focus: The primary mission of the 45 APS is to provide air transportation support, including cargo handling, passenger services, and aircraft loading/unloading. • Reserve Component: The 45 APS is part of the Air Force Reserve Command and augments the active-duty 60th Aerial Port Squadron at Travis AFB during peacetime and contingencies. • Global Reach: Members of the 45 APS have supported operations worldwide, including deployments to the Middle East, Europe, and disaster relief operations in the United States. • C-5 Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III: The unit routinely supports the loading and unloading of some of the largest cargo aircraft in the world, including the C-5 Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III. • Humanitarian Efforts: The 45 APS participated in humanitarian missions such as relief efforts after hurricanes, earthquakes, and other natural disasters, helping deliver vital supplies to affected areas. • Historical Involvement: The unit has supported major military operations such as Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Inherent Resolve. • Training Excellence: The squadron is known for its rigorous training programs, ensuring that all members are proficient in aerial port operations, safety, and emergency procedures. • Joint Operations: The 45 APS frequently works with other service branches—such as the Army and Navy—and international partners to coordinate logistics and airlift operations. • Community Engagement: Members of the 45 APS are active in local community events and often participate in outreach programs, strengthening ties between the military and the surrounding community of Suisun and Fairfield, CA.