729th Airlift Squadron (United States)
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| 729th Airlift Squadron | |
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| Active | 1 June 1943 - 28 August 1945 12 July 1947 - 10 May 1952 13 June 1952 - Present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Airlift |
| Part of | Air Force Reserve Command 4th Air Force 452d Air Mobility Wing 452d Operations Group |
| Garrison/HQ | March Air Reserve Base |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
The 729th Airlift Squadron (729 AS) is part of the 452d Air Mobility Wing at March Air Reserve Base, California. It operates C-17 Globemaster III aircraft providing global airlfit.
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[edit] Mission
Organize, train and equip aircrews to provide strategic airlift any time, any place.
[edit] History
The 729th saw combat in the European Theater of Operations, 5 February 1944-21 April 1945 and in Korea, 2 November 1950-9 May 1952.
It has airlifted personnel and cargo worldwide since 1960. Missions the 729th has flown included humanitarian relief, aeromedical flights, and airdrops of supplies and paratroopers.
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[edit] Assignments
- 452dth Bombardment Group (1943 – 1945, 1947 – 1952)
- 452d Troop Carrier Wing (1952 – 1963)
- 943d Tactical Airlift Group (1963 – 1969)
- 944th Military Airlift Group (1969 – 1973)
- 445th Military Airlift Wing (1973 – 1994)
- 452d Air Mobility Wing (1994 - Present)
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