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3rd Airlift Squadron
3rd Airlift Squadron C-17A Globemaster III[note 1]
Active1942–1943; 1952–present
Country3rd Airlift Squadron United States
Branch3rd Airlift Squadron United States Air Force
RoleStrategic Airlift
Part ofAir Mobility Command
Garrison/HQDover Air Force Base, Delaware
Motto(s)Safe, Swift, Sure
Third but First[1]
Engagements
Asia-Pacific Theater (World War II)

Southwest Asia Service
  • Defense of Saudi Arabia
  • Liberation and Defense of Kuwait[2]
Decorations
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (13x)

Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm[2]
Commanders
Current
commander
Lieutenant Colonel Zane Hershey
Notable
commanders
William J. Begert

The 3rd Airlift Squadron is an active unit of the United States Air Force, assigned to the 436th Airlift Wing, Air Mobility Command. It is based at Dover Air Force Base near Dover, Delaware. The squadron operates Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft supporting the United States Air Force global reach mission worldwide.


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  2. ^ a b c No byline (7 January 2008). "Factsheet 3 Airlift Squadron". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 1 August 2018.

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