Caption:
Naval Air Facility, Andrews Air Force Base, Washington, D.C. (Mar. 24,
2004) -- A C-20G Gulfstream IV belonging the U.S. NavyÕs Fleet
Logistics Support Squadron Four Eight (VR-48). Commander, Naval Air
Reserve Force has announced that VR-48 has been awarded the 2003 Noel
Davis Battle Efficiency Award. During 2003, VR-48 operated on six
continents, flew more than 3000 mishap-free flight hours, hauled
183,922 pounds of cargo, transported over 4935 passengers, and
completed 24 overseas detachments, with only one not in direct combat
support of U. S. Navy Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), U. S. Marine
Forces Central Command (MARCENT), Commander Joint Task Force Horn of
Africa (CJTF HOA), and the Coalition Forces Air Component Commander
(CFACC). U.S. Navy photo. (RELEASED)
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