60th Air Mobility Wing

The 60th Air Mobility Wing (60 AMW) is the largest air mobility organization in the United States Air Force and is responsible for strategic airlift and air refueling missions around the world. It is the host unit at Travis Air Force Base in California. Wing activity is primarily focused on support in the Middle East region; however, it also maintains operations in areas of the Pacific and Indian Oceans.

60th Air Mobility Wing
Travis Air Force Base celebrates the arrival of its first Boeing C-17A Globemaster III 06-6164, the "Spirit of Solano."
Active1 July 1948 – 25 September 1958; 8 January 1966 – present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
TypeAirlift and aerial refueling
Part ofAir Mobility Command
Garrison/HQTravis Air Force Base
Motto(s)"Termini Non Existent"
Mascot(s)Golden Bear
Engagements
Berlin Airlift
Kosovo Campaign

Armed Forces Expeditionary
  • Operation Urgent Fury
  • Operation Just Cause
Battle honours
Air Force Meritorious Unit Award

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (20x)
Commanders
Current
commander
Colonel Derek M. Salmi
Vice CommanderColonel Ryan J. Garlow
Command ChiefChief Master Sergeant Keith M. Scott
Notable
commanders
William J. Begert
James A. Hill
Insignia
60th Air Mobility Wing Emblem
Aircraft flown
TransportC-5M Super Galaxy
C-17 Globemaster III
TankerKC-10 Extender
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