22nd Airlift Squadron
Unit of the US Air Force, part of the 60th Operations Group / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 22nd Airlift Squadron, sometimes written as 22d Airlift Squadron, is part of the 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis Air Force Base, California. It operates C-5M Galaxy aircraft supporting the United States Air Force global reach mission worldwide. The mission is to provide services and support which promote quality of life and project global power through combat-proven airlift and airdrop.
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22nd Airlift Squadron | |
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Active | 1942–1946; 1946–1969; 1972–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Strategic Airlift |
Part of | Air Mobility Command |
Garrison/HQ | Travis Air Force Base, California |
Nickname(s) | Mulies, Double Deuce[citation needed] |
Engagements | World War II (Asia-Pacific Theater) Korean War[1] |
Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation (4x) Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (27x) Philippine Presidential Unit Citation (World War II) Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm[1] |
Insignia | |
22nd Airlift Squadron emblem (approved 17 June 1944)[1] | |
Aircraft flown | |
Transport | Lockheed C-5 Galaxy |
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