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517th Airlift Squadron
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"17th Transport Squadron" redirects here. For the 17th Transport Squadron (formerly 17th Ferrying Squadron), see 17th Airlift Squadron.
The 517th Airlift Squadron is an active unit of the United States Air Force, Pacific Air Forces 3d Wing at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson, Alaska. It operates Beechcraft C-12 Huron and Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft providing airlift in the Pacific theater.
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![]() 517th Squadron C-17 Globemaster III at Pakistan Air Force Base Chaklala[note 1] | |
Active | 1940–1945; 1947–1948; 1952–1954; 1961–present |
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Role | Airlift |
Part of | Pacific Air Forces |
Garrison/HQ | Elmendorf Air Force Base |
Nickname(s) | Firebirds[note 2] |
Motto(s) | Versatile Capable (1970-1999) |
Engagements | Operation Husky Operation Dragoon Vietnam War[1] |
Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm[1] |
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517th Airlift Squadron emblem (approved 16 February 1999)[1] | ![]() |
17 Tactical Airlift Sq emblem (approved 19 August 1970)[2] | ![]() |
17th Troop Carrier Squadron emblem (approved 29 March 1962)[3] | ![]() |
17th Troop Carrier Squadron emblem (World War II)[4] | ![]() |
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