1st Airlift Squadron
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Active | 1944–1948; 1953–1971; 1977–present |
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Branch | ![]() |
Role | Airlift |
Part of | Air Mobility Command |
Garrison/HQ | Andrews Air Force Base |
Nickname(s) | SAM Fox |
Engagements | China-Burma-India Theater |
Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
Insignia | |
1st Airlift Squadron emblem (approved 16 May 1983)[1] | ![]() |
Patch with 1st Air Transport Squadron emblem (approved 17 January 1956) | ![]() |
1st Air Transport Squadron (Mobile) emblem (unofficial, World War II) | ![]() |
The 1st Airlift Squadron is part of the 89th Airlift Wing, 89th Operations Group, at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. It conducts transport of various high-level U.S. military and government officials.