7th Airlift Squadron
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The 7th Airlift Squadron is part of the 62d Airlift Wing at 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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7th Airlift Squadron | |
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Active | 1939–1945; 1946–1969; 1971–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Airlift |
Size | Squadron |
Part of | Air Mobility Command |
Garrison/HQ | McChord Air Force Base, Washington |
Motto(s) | Always Willing – Always Able[citation needed] |
Mascot(s) | Sword[citation needed] |
Engagements | European-African-Middle East Campaign World War II
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Decorations | Air Force Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (13x) Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm[1] |
Insignia | |
7th Airlift Squadron emblem[1][note 2] | |
7th Troop Carrier Squadron emblem (approved 9 August 1944)[2] |
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