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65th Airlift Squadron | |
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Active | 1942–1946; 1947–1966; 1992–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Airlift |
Part of | Pacific Air Forces |
Garrison/HQ | Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam |
Engagements |
Southwest Pacific Theater Korean War [1] |
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Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Philippine Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation [1] |
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65th Airlift Squadron emblem (approved 27 November 1992) [1] |
The 65th Airlift Squadron is part of the 15th Wing at Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam, Hawaii. It operates C-37 aircraft providing executive airlift in the Pacific theater.
The squadron's mission is to provide global airlift to Commander, US Pacific Command and Commander, Pacific Air Forces, as well as distinguished visitor missions. [1]
The 65th conducted aerial transportation and evacuation in the Pacific Theater of Operations from 26 July 1943-c. August 1945. [1]
In Korea, the 65th carried out aerial evacuation and transportation operations between 9 May 1952 and 31 December 1952. [1]
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Beginning in 1992, flew specially configured C-135s, and later C-37 and C-40 aircraft, to provide global airlift to Commander, US Pacific Command and Commander, Pacific Air Forces, as well as distinguished visitor missions. [1]
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This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency