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6th Airlift Squadron
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The 6th Airlift Squadron is part of the 305th Air Mobility Wing at the McGuire AFB section of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. It operates the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III supporting the United States Air Force global reach mission worldwide. The main base and the flying squadron are located near the borough of Wrightstown, New Jersey.
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6th Airlift Squadron | |
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![]() 6th Airlift Squadron C-17A Globemaster III landing at an airfield in Iraq[note 1] | |
Active | 1939–1968; 1970–present |
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Role | Strategic Airlift |
Part of | 305th Operations Group |
Nickname(s) | Bully Beef Express |
Engagements | ![]() ![]() ![]() Southwest Asia Service
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Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation (4x) ![]() Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (14x) ![]() Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation ![]() Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm[1] |
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6th Airlift Squadron emblem (approved 1 December 1952)[1] | ![]() |
6th Troop Carrier Squadron emblem (approved 4 April 1942) | ![]() |
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