8th Airlift Squadron
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The 8th 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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8th Airlift Squadron | |
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Active | 1940–1945; 1946–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Airlift |
Part of | Air Mobility Command |
Garrison/HQ | McChord Air Force Base, Washington |
Motto(s) | First in War First in Peace [citation needed] |
Engagements | European-African-Middle East Campaign World War II
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Decorations | Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (13x) Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm[1] |
Insignia | |
8th Airlift Squadron emblem (approved 12 June 1943)[1] | |
8th Airlift Squadron emblem (approved 1994)[1][2] | |
8th Troop Carrier Squadron emblem (approved 12 June 1943)[1] |
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