730th Airlift Squadron
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| 730th Airlift Squadron | |
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| Active | 1 June 1943 - 28 August 1945 1 August 1947 - 10 May 1952 13 June 1952 - Present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Airlift |
| Part of | Air Force Reserve Command 4th Air Force 452d Air Mobility Wing 452d Operations Group |
| Garrison/HQ | March Air Reserve Base |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
The 730th Airlift Squadron (730 AS) is part of the 452d Air Mobility Wing at March Air Reserve Base, California. It operates C-17 Globemaster III aircraft providing global airlfit.
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[edit] Mission
Organize, train and equip aircrews to provide strategic airlift any time, any place.
[edit] History
The 730th saw combat in the European Theater of Operations, 5 February 1944-21 April 1945 and in Korea, 30 October 1950-9 May 1952.
It has airlifted personnel and cargo worldwide since 1960. Missions the 729th has flown included humanitarian relief, aeromedical flights, and airdrops of supplies and paratroopers. The squadron supported deployment and redeployment of troops to Panama, December 1989-January 1990.
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[edit] Assignments
- 452dth Bombardment Group (1943 – 1945, 1947 – 1952)
- 452d Troop Carrier Wing (1952 – 1963)
- 944th Military Airlift Group (1963 – 1973)
- 445th Military Airlift Wing (1973 – 1994)
- 452d Air Mobility Wing (1994 - Present)
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