437th Airlift Wing
The 437th Airlift Wing (437 AW) is an active unit of the United States Air Force, assigned to 18th Air Force, Air Mobility Command. It is the mission wing at Charleston Air Force Base, Joint Base Charleston, in the City of North Charleston, South Carolina.
| 437th Airlift Wing | |
|---|---|
437th Airlift Wing C-17A Globemaster III | |
| Active | 10 May 1949 - Present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Wing |
| Role | Airlift |
| Size | 47 - C-17A Globemaster III |
| Part of | Air Mobility Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Charleston Air Force Base, SC |
| Motto(s) | Safely provide precise, reliable airlift…anywhere, anytime! |
| Mascot(s) | Minuteman |
| Engagements |
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| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Robert V. Lankford |
| Command Chief | Chief Master Sergeant Raun M. Howell |
| Insignia | |
| 437th Airlift Wing Emblem | |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Transport | C-17 Globemaster III |
The 437 AW is responsible for flying and maintaining the C-17 Globemaster III jet cargo aircraft. Its mission is to command assigned airlift and supporting units; provide for the airlift of troops and passengers, military equipment, cargo and aeromedical airlift and to participate in operations involving the airland or airdrop of troops, equipment and supplies when required.
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