b'56th MissionSupport GroupThe wing deployments, logistics plans and supportagreements mission reside within the 56th LRS. While the squadron operates in various locations throughout the base, the command section and main warehouse are in Bldg. 945. The 56th LRS commander can be reached at 623-856-6401or DSN 896-6401.The Deployment and Distribution Flight provides a full range of transportation services in the movement of personal property, cargo and passengers worldwide through the use of organic assets and contracted commercial carriers. The flight provides effective, reliable transportation support through use of a highly trained cadre of vehicle operators, air transportation, logistics plans and traffic management personnel. The 56th U.S. Air Force photo LRS efficiently processes and moves inbound and outbound The John J. Rhodes Airman Leadership School provides amateriel to support the largest fighter wing in the U.S. Air robust curriculum to prepare senior Airmen for supervisoryForce. It develops lesson plans and evaluates unit readiness positions. The First Term Airman Center provides educationand deployment preparation by providing hazardous materials to newly assigned Airmen to help them transition from aand cargo preparation training for air and surface movements. training environment to a mission-ready state.D-Flight is ultimately responsible for arranging, validating The Career Assistance Advisor advises leadership onand submitting Dissimilar Aircraft Combat Training airlift retention issues. The Manpower and Personnel Flight andrequests, executing Wing Exercise plans, and deploying Civilian Personnel provide human resource services. personnel in support of contingency and training operations The Manpower and Organization Office advises leadershipand exercises. Lastly, it directs all support aircraft loadingon resource management and provides guidance on managingand unloading operations, and verifies cargo and passenger wing assets. The office also works hand-in-hand with the Wingeligibility for airlift movement. The Deployment and Distribution Operations of Excellence Office providing continuous processFlight can be reached at 623-856-7656 or DSN 896-7656.improvement training and program/process management.Operations Compliance (OC) is aligned under the Logistics The 56th FSS is also responsible for enhancing the qualityManager. The OC is the commanders single point of contact of life for the worlds largest fighter wing by providing for health of the squadron issues. The OC provides oversight of squadron compliance, training, resources, accountability and mission-supporting recreational, educational and life-sustaininganalysis. The OC contains the following processes: Quality activities. The programs the 56th FSS manages include aAssurance Section, Squadron Training, Resource Management collocated club, dining facilities, fitness centers, golf course,and Functional Systems Management. The POC for OClibrary, community and outdoor recreation, youth and childmatters is the Quality Assurance Section which can be reached development centers, lodging, mortuary affairs, honor guard,at 623-856-6044 or DSN 896-6044.ticket and travel office, print shop, a recreation equipmentThe Fuels Management Flight is responsible for storing and rental outlet, arts and crafts program, automobile hobby andissuing more than 28 million gallons of aviation fuel annually repairs, and many other quality-of-life programs. to the Air Education and Training Commands (AETC) largest The 56th FSSs oversight includes exchange and commissaryfighter wing. Its members are the recipients of the 2008 and liaison as well as the Fort Tuthill recreation area in Flagstaff,2010 Air Education and Training Command Roy Bateman Arizona. The unit has a website with in-depth descriptions ofAward, distinguishing them as the best fuels management all its offerings at www.56fss.com. flight in AETC. Any questions concerning requests for JP8, 56TH LOGISTICS READINESS SQUADRON unleaded and biodiesel fuel can be directed to the FuelsService Center (FSC). The FSC is a 24-hour operation,The 56th Logistics Readiness Squadrons (LRS) core maintaining the command and control of all fuel assets. The responsibilities reflect the traditional logistics disciplines FSC can be reached at 623-856-7391 or DSN 896-7391.of supply, transportation and logistics plans. The 56th LRS The Materiel Management Flight is responsible for stocking, is responsible for equipment management, storage and mobility storing, issuing, managing, inventorying, inspecting and bags, as well as aviation and ground fuel products. It alsodecentralizing inventory management of all DOD supplies provides vehicle operations, management and maintenanceand equipment, including hazardous material used throughout capability, along with transportation management (cargo andthe wing. This flight is the primary liaison between customers personal property) and air transportation functions. and the Air Force Sustainment Center. Material Management 44 LUKE AIR FORCE BASE THE Premier Fighter Wing'