Unit of the US Air Force, part of the 60th Operations Group
22nd Airlift Squadron
A 22nd Military Airlift Squadron C-5A Galaxy after being repainted in the European camouflage pattern
Active
1942–1946; 1946–1969; 1972–present
Country
United States
Branch
United States Air Force
Role
Strategic Airlift
Part of
Air Mobility Command
Garrison/HQ
Travis 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
Transport
Lockheed C-5 Galaxy
Military unit
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.
^ abcKane, Robert B. (10 June 2010). "22 Airlift Squadron (AMC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
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