89th Airlift Wing

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With an Air Expeditionary Force combat-ready force of over 1,000 personnel, the 89th Airlift Wing provides global Special Air Mission airlift, logistics, aerial port and communications for the president, vice president, cabinet members, combatant commanders and other senior military and elected leaders as tasked by the White House, Air Force chief of staff and Air Mobility Command. The 89th Airlift Wing maintains 24/7 alert, operating the Executive Airlift Training Center and Government Network Operation Center.

Mission: Enabling national interests through global transportation for America's senior leaders ... "Safe, comfortable, reliable, connected and protected!"

SAM Fox

The SAM Fox Philosophy

The term SAM Fox was originally part of an aircraft call sign designating Special Air Missions (SAM) - Foreign (Fox). When combined with an aircraft's tail number, the call sign differentiated VIP missions from other military and civilian flights. Over time, "SAM Fox" took on special significance. Today it symbolizes an attitude of extraordinary professionalism and dedication to perfection - the primary objective of 89th Airlift Wing personnel.

SAM Fox Universal Truths

- Perfection is the standard
- Expertise matters
- Demand exceed capability
- Safe, comfortable, reliable, connected and protected are measures of our success

Priorities

Flawless mission execution
Develop/care for Airmen and their families
Enhance our SAM FOX culture

Wing Basics

Higher Headquarters: 18th Air Force (Air Mobility Command)

Origins: Activated June 27, 1949, as 89th Troop Carrier Wing, Medium

Location: Joint Base Andrews, Md. (since Jan. 8, 1966)

Manpower: 1,201 personnel

Decorations:
-- Service Streamers: World War II American Theater
-- Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards: 21 (most current: 1 Jul 2009- 30 Jun 2011)

All information current as of July 2012

89th Airlift Wing Aircraft

Emblem

Approved: April 28, 1966

Significance: Blue and yellow are the Air Force colors. Blue alludes to the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations. Yellow refers to the sun and the excellence required of Air Force personnel. The bald eagle, the national symbol, and the orbit ring symbolize the Wing's unique mission of transporting the President, Vice President and national or foreign dignitaries anywhere on the globe.

Motto: EXPERTO CREDE ... "Trust One Who Has Experience"

Inside the 89th AW