99th Airlift Squadron

99th Airlift Squadron
89th Airlift Wing C-37A Gulfstream V
Active1943–1946; 1949–1951; 1965–1977; 1988–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleAirlift
Part ofAir Mobility Command
Garrison/HQAndrews Air Force Base
Motto(s)Sam Fox
EngagementsOperation Overlord
Operation Dragoon
Operation Market Garden
Battle of Bastogne[1]
DecorationsDistinguished Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award[1]
Insignia
99th Airlift Squadron emblem (approved 24 April 1989)[1]

The 99th Airlift Squadron is part of the 89th Airlift Wing at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. The 99th AS directly supports the Vice President, members of the Cabinet, Congress, and other U.S. and foreign dignitaries. The squadron flies specially configured C-37 Gulfstream V aircraft on Special Air Missions directed by Headquarters United States Air Force.

  1. ^ a b c Kane, Robert B. (4 November 2010). "Factsheet 99 Airlift Squadron (AMC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 7 September 2017.