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22nd Airlift Squadron
A 22nd Military Airlift Squadron C-5A Galaxy after being repainted in the European camouflage pattern
Active1942–1946; 1946–1969; 1972–present
Country22nd Airlift Squadron United States
Branch22nd Airlift Squadron United States Air Force
RoleStrategic Airlift
Part ofAir Mobility Command
Garrison/HQTravis Air Force Base, California
Nickname(s)Mulies, Double Deuce[citation needed]
Engagements
World War II (Asia-Pacific Theater)

Korean War[1]
Decorations
Distinguished Unit Citation (4x)

Meritorious Unit Award

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (27x)

Philippine Presidential Unit Citation (World War II)

Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation

Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm[1]
Insignia
22nd Airlift Squadron emblem (approved 17 June 1944)[1]
Aircraft flown
TransportLockheed C-5 Galaxy

The 22nd Airlift Squadron, sometimes written as 22d Airlift Squadron, is part of the 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis Air Force Base, California. It operates C-5M Galaxy aircraft supporting the United States Air Force global reach mission worldwide. The mission is to provide services and support which promote quality of life and project global power through combat-proven airlift and airdrop.

  1. ^ a b c Kane, Robert B. (10 June 2010). "22 Airlift Squadron (AMC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 4 October 2016.

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