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The United States Air Force's 143d Airlift Wing is an airlift unit located at Quonset Point, Rhode Island.
[edit] Mission
The 143d Airlift Wing's purpose is to provide airlift and combat support forces to the United States Armed Forces and to provide resources to protect life, property and public safety for its state and community.
[edit] History
[edit] Assignments
[edit] Previous designations[1]
- 152nd Observation Squadron, later the 37th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron (1940-1946)
- 152nd Fighter Squadron (1946-1954ish?)
- 143rd Air Resupply Squadron (1955-1975)
- 143rd Tactical Airlift Group (1975-1992)
- 143rd Airlift Group (1992-1995)
- 143rd Airlift Wing (1995-Present)
[edit] Squadrons assigned
- 102d Information Warfare Squadron (-Present)
- 143rd Airlift Squadron
- 281st Combat Communications Group (-Present)
- 282nd Combat Communications Squadron (-Present)
[edit] Bases stationed
[edit] Aircraft Operated[2]
[edit] Decorations
[edit] References
- ^ Rogers, B. (2006). United States Air Force Unit Designations Since 1978. ISBN 1-85780-197-0
- ^ World Airpower Journal. (1992). US Air Force Air Power Directory. Aerospace Publishing: London, UK. ISBN 1-880588-01-3
- ^ Air Force Personnel Center Awards Search (Post-1991)
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