3rd Airlift Squadron
The 3rd Airlift Squadron is an active unit of the United States Air Force, assigned to the 436th Airlift Wing, Air Mobility Command. It is based at Dover Air Force Base near Dover, Delaware. The squadron operates Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft supporting the United States Air Force global reach mission worldwide.
| 3rd Airlift Squadron | |
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3rd Airlift Squadron C-17A Globemaster III | |
| Active | 1942–1943; 1952–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Strategic Airlift |
| Part of | Air Mobility Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Dover Air Force Base, Delaware |
| Motto(s) | Safe, Swift, Sure Third but First |
| Engagements | Asia-Pacific Theater (World War II) Southwest Asia Service
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| Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (13x) Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lieutenant Colonel Zane Hershey |
| Notable commanders | William J. Begert |
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