8th Airlift Squadron

8th Airlift Squadron
8th Airlift Squadron C-17A drops paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division during a joint forcible entry exercise[note 1]
Active1940–1945; 1946–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleAirlift
Part ofAir Mobility Command
Garrison/HQMcChord Air Force Base, Washington
Motto(s)First in War First in Peace [citation needed]
Engagements
European-African-Middle East Campaign World War II
  • Tunisia
  • Sicily
  • Naples-Foggia
  • Rome-Arno
  • Southern France
  • North Apennines
  • Po Valley


Armed Forces Expeditionary

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]

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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  1. ^ a b c d e Bailey, Carl E. (2 December 2010). "Factsheet 8 Airlift Squadron (AMC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
  2. ^ Endicott, p. 391