68th Airlift Squadron

68th Airlift Squadron
Squadron C-5 Galaxy approaches a tanker during air refueling
Active1943–1946; 1947–1952; 1955–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleAirlift
Part ofAir Force Reserve Command
Garrison/HQLackland Air Force Base, Joint Base San Antonio, Kelly Field Annex
Motto(s)Nulli Secundis Latin Second to None[1]
EngagementsSouthwest Pacific Theater
Desert Storm[1]
DecorationsAir Force Outstanding Unit Award
Philippine Presidential Unit Citation[1]
Insignia
68th Airlift Squadron emblem (approved 7 July 1961)[1]

The 68th Airlift Squadron is a United States Air Force Reserve squadron, assigned to the 433d Operations Group, stationed at Kelly Field Annex, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. The squadron operates Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft providing global airlift.[2] If mobilized, the wing is gained by Air Mobility Command.

  1. ^ a b c d Haulman, Daniel L. (20 December 2007). "Factsheet 68 Airlift Squadron (AFRC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  2. ^ AirForces Monthly. Stamford, Lincolnshire, England: Key Publishing Ltd. August 2016. p. 21.