4th Airlift Squadron
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The 4th Airlift Squadron is part of the 62d Airlift Wing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, (McChord Air Force Base), Washington. It operates Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft supporting the United States Air Force global reach mission worldwide.
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4th Airlift Squadron | |
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Active | 1935–1945; 1946–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Airlift |
Part of | Air Mobility Command |
Garrison/HQ | McChord Air Force Base, Washington |
Nickname(s) | Fightin' Fourth[citation needed] |
Engagements | European-African-Middle East Campaign World War II
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Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (13x) Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm[1] |
Insignia | |
4th Airlift Squadron Emblem (approved 25 September 2007)[1] | |
4th Airlift Squadron emblem (early)[note 2] | |
Patch with 4th Troop Carrier Squadron emblem (approved 17 September 1942)[2] |
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