Aug. 7, 2024

387 AES QRT - A Force Multiplier for Theater Sustainment

U.S. Air Forces Central -- In the heart of challenging and dynamic operational environments, where resources are scarce, an elite team of aerial porters from the 387th Air Expeditionary Squadron Quick Reaction Team (QRT) are the unsung heroes of mission success in the U.S. Central Command, where they rapidly deploy to austere locations at a moment’s notice. For example, in early June, aerial porters from the 387th AES QRT forward deployed to an undisclosed location to enable humanitarian aid delivery to displaced persons in the region. This is one of many examples of the QRT’s ability to rapidly deploy and it highlights their unique mission set—one that is vital to multiple movement, maneuver, and sustainment objectives across CENTCOM.