86th Airlift Wing
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 Ten 86th Airlift Wing C-130J Super Hercules return home after supporting Exercise Bayonet Resolve, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, 5 October 2011. | |
| Active | 1948–1968; 1969–present |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Air Force |
| Type | Wing |
| Role | Airlift |
| Part of | United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa |
| Garrison/HQ | Ramstein Air Base, Germany |
| Motto(s) | "Virtus Perdurat" "Enduring Courage" |
| Engagements |  Gulf War
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| Decorations |  Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device (15 Jan 2004 – 31 Oct 2005) Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (13x) |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brigadier General Adrienne L. Williams |
| Command Chief | Chief Master Sergeant Louis J. Ludwig |
| Notable commanders | Wilbur L. Creech Robert C. Oaks George B. Simler |
| Insignia | |
| 86th Airlift Wing emblem |  |
The 86th Airlift Wing (86 AW) is a United States Air Force wing, currently assigned to the Third Air Force, United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa. The 86th AW is stationed at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
The wing's primary mission is to conduct airlift, airdrop and aeromedical evacuation operations flying the C-21A, C-37A and C-130J aircraft. The 86th Airlift Wing commander also serves as the Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC) commander, leading the largest American community outside the United States.
Originally the 86th Fighter Wing was established and activated on 1 July 1948 at Neubiberg AB, Germany.