58th Airlift Squadron
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The 58th Airlift Squadron is part of the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. It operates C-17 Globemaster III aircraft training pilots and loadmasters for airlift and airdrop operations.
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58th Airlift Squadron | |
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Active | 1942–1946; 1947–1950; 1965–1971; 1977–1993; 1996–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Airlift Training |
Part of | Air Education and Training Command |
Garrison/HQ | Altus Air Force Base |
Nickname(s) | The Ratpack |
Engagements | Southwest Pacific Theater[1] |
Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Philippine Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm[1] |
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58th Airlift Squadron emblem (approved 26 May 1967)[1][note 1] |
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