446th Airlift Wing

446th Airlift Wing
446th/62d Airlift Wing – C-17 Globemaster III 02-1103
Active1955–1972; 1973–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
TypeWing
RoleAirlift
Part ofAir Force Reserve Command
Garrison/HQMcChord Air Force Base, Washington
Nickname(s)The Rainier Wing
DecorationsAir Force Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
Commanders
Current
commander
Colonel Scott L. McLaughlin
Insignia
446th Airlift Wing emblem (approved 3 August 1960)[1]
Tail stripeGreen, "McChord" in white
Aircraft flown
TransportC-17 Globemaster III

The 446th Airlift Wing is an Air Reserve component of the United States Air Force. It is assigned to the Fourth Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command, stationed at McChord AFB, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The 446th is an associate unit of the 62d Airlift Wing and if mobilized the wing is gained by Air Mobility Command.

  1. ^ Robertson, Patsy (19 November 2012). "Factsheet 446 Airlift Wing (AFRC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 27 August 2016.