58th Airlift Squadron
The 58th Airlift Squadron is part of the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. It operates C-17 Globemaster III aircraft training pilots and loadmasters for airlift and airdrop operations.
| 58th Airlift Squadron | |
|---|---|
Squadron C-17 Globemaster III during a joint exercise at Fort Sill | |
| Active | 1942–1946; 1947–1950; 1965–1971; 1977–1993; 1996–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Airlift Training |
| Part of | Air Education and Training Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Altus Air Force Base |
| Nickname(s) | The Ratpack |
| Engagements | Southwest Pacific Theater |
| Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Philippine Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
| Insignia | |
| 58th Airlift Squadron emblem (approved 26 May 1967) | |
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