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15th Airlift Squadron
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The 15th Airlift Squadron is part of the 437th Airlift Wing at Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina. It operates Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft supporting the United States Air Force global reach mission worldwide.
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15th Airlift Squadron | |
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![]() A 437th Airlift Wing C-17A Globemaster III deployed to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan | |
Active | 1940–1945; 1946–1993; 1993–present |
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Role | Airlift |
Part of | Air Mobility Command |
Garrison/HQ | Charleston Air Force Base |
Nickname(s) | Global Eagles |
Engagements | Mediterranean Theater of Operations European Theater of Operations Korean War[1] |
Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm[1] |
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15th Airlift Squadron emblem (approved 14 June 1977)[1] | ![]() |
15th Troop Carrier Squadron emblem (approved 16 July 1952)[2] | ![]() |
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