457th Airlift Squadron

The 457th Airlift Squadron (457 AS) was part of the 375th Air Mobility Wing and was stationed at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. It operated C-21 aircraft providing executive airlift.

457th Airlift Squadron
Emblem of the 457th Airlift Squadron
Active1 July 1942 – 27 December 1945
27 June 1949 – 16 June 1951
12 October 1966 – 30 April 1972
1 April 1975 – 14 June 2019
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
TypeAirlift
Part ofAir Mobility Command
18th Air Force
375th Air Mobility Wing
375th Operations Group
Garrison/HQAndrews Air Force Base
Motto(s)The Wings of Command
DecorationsDistinguished Unit Citation
Presidential Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
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