58th Airlift Squadron

58th Airlift Squadron
Squadron C-17 Globemaster III during a joint exercise at Fort Sill
Active1942–1946; 1947–1950; 1965–1971; 1977–1993; 1996–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleAirlift Training
Part ofAir Education and Training Command
Garrison/HQAltus Air Force Base
Nickname(s)The Ratpack
EngagementsSouthwest Pacific Theater[1]
DecorationsAir Force Outstanding Unit Award
Philippine Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm[1]
Insignia
58th Airlift Squadron emblem (approved 26 May 1967)[1][note 1]

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.

  1. ^ a b c Robertson, Patsy (22 July 2010). "Factsheet 58 Airlift Squadron (AETC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 16 December 2017.


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