USTRANSCOM TO BE HONORED AS INAUGURAL RECIPIENT OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF ST. LOUIS
Contact: Robert Fischer, 314-727-9988 or rfischer@wac-stl.org
USTRANSCOM To Be Honored As Inaugural Recipient of International Humanitarian of the Year Award
World Affairs Council of St. Louis set to recognize ‘inspiring humanitarian efforts’ of USTRANSCOM, led by General Duncan J. McNabb
ST. LOUIS (June 6, 2011) -- The World Affairs Council of St. Louis announced that it will recognize the efforts of the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), led by Gen. Duncan J. McNabb, with the organization’s inaugural International Humanitarian of the Year Award.
The organization’s top award will honor USTRANSCOM for its humanitarian and disaster relief efforts around several devastating crises that have captured the world’s attention. These include the massive earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in March 2011, the Pakistan flood in January 2011, as well as the massive earthquake that rocked Haiti in 2010.
“It is a true honor to recognize the outstanding and inspiring humanitarian efforts that USTRANSCOM and General Duncan J. McNabb have provided to tens-of-thousands people throughout our world,” said Robert A. Fischer, executive director of the World Affairs Council of St. Louis. “These efforts have saved countless lives and brought much needed relief to devastating circumstances. USTRANSCOM’s support captures the spirit of our organization’s inaugural International Humanitarian of the Year Award.”
“I could not be more proud of the men and women of the U.S. Transportation Command,” said Gen. McNabb. “Daily, I'm amazed and humbled by what our people accomplish.”
The World Affairs Council of St. Louis will bestow the recognition as part of its inaugural International Humanitarian of the Year Award ceremony. The invitation-only event will be held this Thursday evening at the Chase Park Plaza. The World Affairs Council of St. Louis noted that a portion of the event’s proceeds will be contributed to the U.S.O. facility at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.
USTRANSCOM, located at Scott Air Force Base, was established in 1987 and is one of 10 unified commands. As the single manager of America’s global defense transportation system, USTRANSCOM is tasked with the coordination of people and transportation assets to allow our country to project and sustain forces for as long as they are needed.
Gen. McNabb has amassed more than 5,400 flying hours in transport and rotary wing aircraft. He commanded the Tanker Airlift Control Center where he planned, scheduled and directed a fleet of more than 1,400 aircraft in support of combat delivery and strategic airlift, air refueling and aeromedical operations around the world. Gen. McNabb was the commander of Air Mobility Command, where he led 134,000 total force airmen in providing rapid global mobility, aerial refueling, special airlift and aeromedical evacuation for America's armed forces. Most recently, Gen. McNabb served as the 33rd Air Force vice chief of staff.
The World Affairs Council of St. Louis connects the citizens of the region with the world. The Council’s mission is to promote understanding, engagement, relationships, and leadership in world affairs. The Council welcomes more than 300 visitors a year including leading ambassadors and other foreign dignitaries, as well as students to the greater metropolitan area.
The World Affairs Council of St. Louis is an affiliate of the World Affairs Councils of America (WACA). WACA represents and supports the largest national non-partisan network of local councils that are dedicated to educating, inspiring and engaging Americans in international affairs and the critical global issues of our times.
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(EDITOR NOTE: Additional resources including a photo of and full bio for Gen. Duncan J. McNabb, a full bio of and history of US TRANSCOM is available on the following links:
· About US Transcomm - http://www.transcom.mil/about/whatIs.cfm
· History of US Transcomm - http://www.transcom.mil/about/summary.cfm
· Bio for General Duncan J. McNabb - http://www.transcom.mil/bio/McNabb.pdf