317th Airlift Squadron
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The 317th Airlift Squadron (317 AS) is part of the 315th Airlift Wing at Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina. It operates C-17 Globemaster III aircraft supporting the United States Air Force global reach mission worldwide. It continues the histories of three squadrons with airlift missions that bear the number 317.
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317th Airlift Squadron | |
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Active | 1943–1944; 1944–1946; 1964–1974; 1992–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Airlift |
Part of | Air Force Reserve Command |
Garrison/HQ | Charleston Air Force Base |
Engagements | China-Burma-India Theater[1] |
Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award[1] |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lieutenant Colonel John Gurrieri |
Insignia | |
317th Airlift Squadron emblem (approved 15 March 1968, revised 23 September 1999)[1] |
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