21st Airlift Squadron

21st Airlift Squadron
21st Airlift Squadron Patch
Active	7 March 1942 - Present
Country	United States
Branch	United States Air Force
Type	Airlift
Part of	Air Mobility Command 18th Air Force 60th Air Mobility Wing 60th Operations Group
Garrison/HQ	Travis Air Force Base
Nickname	BEEliners
Decorations	Distinguished Unit Citation Presidential Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation Philippine Presidential Unit Citation
Commanders
Notable commanders	Charles R. Holland
Aircraft flown
Transport	C-17 Globemaster III

The 21st Airlift Squadron (21 AS) is part of the 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis Air Force Base, California. It operates C-17 Globemaster III aircraft supporting the United States Air Force global reach mission world wide.

Mission

Provide services and support, which promote quality of life and project global power through combat-proven airlift and airdrop.

History

The combat history of the 21st includes paratroop drops at Nadzab, New Guinea, in September 1943 and airborne assault on Sunchon, Korea, in October 1950, as well as aerial transportation in the Pacific Theater during World War II and in the Far East during the Korean War.

The 21st continued troop carrier and transport operations in the Far East after 1953. It also furnished aircraft and crews for transport and special operations in Southeast Asia, 1962–1973. The squadron flew logistical support and evacuation missions to Cambodia, 17 March 1975 – 12 April 1975, and South Vietnam, 17 March–29 April 1975. It conducted airlift operations in Southwest Asia, December 1990–July 1991, and assisted in the evacuation of Clark Air Base, Philippines, June–July 1991.

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External links

• 21st Airlift Squadron Home Page

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