58th Airlift Squadron (United States)
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| 58th Airlift Squadron | |
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| Active | 12 November 1942 - 25 March 1946 28 June 1947 - 3 October 1950 27 December 1965 - 15 August 1971 1 September 1977 - 1 October 1993 30 January 1996 - Present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Airlift Training |
| Part of | Air Education and Training Command 19th Air Force 97th Air Mobility Wing 97th Operations Group |
| Garrison/HQ | Altus Air Force Base |
| Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Philippine Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
The 58th Airlift Squadron (58 AS) is part of the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. It operates C-17 Globemaster III aircraft training pilots for airlift and airdrop operations.
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[edit] Mission
The 58 AS is responsible for providing pilot and loadmaster initial qualification and advanced upgrades for all United States active duty, reserve, and guard units.
[edit] History
The 56th conducted aerial transportation in Pacific Theater, and participated in the airborne assault on Nadzab, New Guinea, on 5 September 1943 during World War II.
The 58th provided global airlift from, 1966-1971 and 1977-1993. It has conducted C-17 aircrew training since 1996.
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- 58th Troop Carrier Squadron (1942 - 1949)
- 58th Troop Carrier Squadron, Medium (1949 - 1965)
- 58th Military Airlift Squadron, Special (1965 - 1967)
- 58th Military Airlift Squadron (1967 - 1992)
- 58th Airlift Squadron (1992 - Present)
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