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68th Airlift Squadron
Squadron C-5 Galaxy approaches a tanker during air refueling
Active
1943–1946; 1947–1952; 1955–present
Country
United States
Branch
United States Air Force
Role
Airlift
Part of
Air Force Reserve Command
Garrison/HQ
Lackland Air Force Base, Joint Base San Antonio, Kelly Field Annex
Motto(s)
Nulli Secundis Latin Second to None[1]
Engagements
Southwest Pacific Theater Desert Storm[1]
Decorations
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Philippine Presidential Unit Citation[1]
Insignia
68th Airlift Squadron emblem (approved 7 July 1961)[1]
Military unit
The 68th Airlift Squadron is a United States Air Force Reserve squadron, assigned to the 433d Operations Group, stationed at Kelly Field Annex, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. The squadron operates Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft providing global airlift.[2] If mobilized, the wing is gained by Air Mobility Command.
^ abcdHaulman, Daniel L. (20 December 2007). "Factsheet 68 Airlift Squadron (AFRC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
^AirForces Monthly. Stamford, Lincolnshire, England: Key Publishing Ltd. August 2016. p. 21.
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