1st Airlift Squadron

1st Airlift Squadron
Active1944–1948; 1953–1971; 1977–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleAirlift
Part ofAir Mobility Command
Garrison/HQAndrews Air Force Base
Nickname(s)SAM Fox
EngagementsChina-Burma-India Theater
DecorationsDistinguished 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.

  1. ^ Kane, Robert B. (22 April 2015). "Factsheet 1 Airlift Squadron (AMC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Archived from the original on 8 May 2016. Retrieved 22 July 2016.

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